[co author: Dennard Small] House Bill 4087* (H.4087) advances income tax credits for corporate headquarters, recycling facilities, job development and retraining by amending the South Carolina Code of Laws to update portions of the South Carolina Income Tax Act and the Enterprise Zone Act of 1995. The primary objectives of this bill include: expanding the … Read more
Businesses must innovate and adapt to the changing indirect tax landscape to stay competitive. Corporate tax departments are using technology increasingly as a strategic partner to address these issues. Insight on how indirect tax departments intend to use technology to transform their operations can be found in a recent study conducted by the Thomson Reuters … Read more
Climate change is impacting the Canadian wine industry, with recent events like a cold snap in the Okanagan Valley causing significant damage to grapevines. The industry must adapt to changing environmental conditions by embracing new production methods, technologies, and sustainable farming practices. Policymakers should support the transition to a more sustainable future for the wine industry. Additionally, changing consumer trends, such as a decrease in wine consumption and a preference for quality over quantity, are also affecting the industry. Despite these challenges, there is hope that adaptation strategies and agritech innovation can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead to a more sustainable and innovative viticulture sector.
Cyprus has the best bathing water quality in Europe, with 97.6% of its sites rated as excellent in 2023. Coastal waters generally have better quality than inland waters, but ongoing pollution challenges persist due to urban wastewater and agricultural runoff. Austria, Croatia, and Greece also have high-quality bathing waters, while countries like Albania, Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, and Poland lag behind. The report emphasizes the need for improved pollution management to address poor-quality waters and identifies climate change as a potential threat to water quality in Europe. Legislative measures such as the Bathing Water Directive and the Water Framework Directive are in place to protect water quality, but continued vigilance and adaptation are necessary to preserve it.
Studying abroad in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to immerse in a new culture and expand academic horizons. Learning the local language, participating in local festivities, volunteering, joining university clubs, understanding local customs, and adapting to the pace of life are essential for a smooth and enriching college experience.
Fact: The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus and the European Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus, aiming to enhance the digital transformation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in Cyprus.
Constantinos Psillides chooses the best of those ready for film/TV adaptations. The fact described in the text is that “Shogun” is considered one of the best limited series to come out in 2024.
Fact: The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a 10 million shortfall of healthcare workers by 2030 globally.
The AG Leventis Gallery is hosting a potpourri night of theatrical performances by Rothko, Waxman, Bacon, Freud, Picasso, and Da Vinci on May 17.
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A timelapse video released by meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens shows how African dust turned the landscape orange in Athens on April 23rd and 24th. The phenomenon, known as “Minerva Red,” may occur again until mid-May. Professor Dimosthenis Sarigiannis warned of increased frequency of African dust due to climate change, which adds to existing particle pollution in urban centers like Athens. The National Health System needs to be prepared for acute cases resulting from such episodes.