An 82-year-old man in Paphos fired a shotgun into the air to stop late-night music from a nearby recreation centre, resulting in minor injuries to four patrons. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, bodily harm, and firearm offences. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Efforts are being made worldwide to reduce tax evasion. In Cyprus, there is a proposal to deduct a percentage of expenses up to €50,000 per year for income tax purposes. This may benefit higher earners more than low-income owners. Failure to provide receipts for expenses contributes to tax evasion. Various sectors, such as healthcare, construction, and real estate, are involved in undeclared payments. The issue extends to the catering and leisure sector, with examples of large amounts of undeclared money being spent. The state loses revenue due to tax evasion, and efforts are being made to encourage card payments to combat this issue.
Fact: In 2010, an EU study stated that just three in 10,000 Cypriots ‘had no relatives’.
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