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Ensuring all companies pay the right amount of corporation tax

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Ensuring all companies pay the right amount of corporation tax

Pillar Two requirements for multinational organizations with consolidated annual earnings over €750 million will enforce a global minimum tax of 15 per cent, regardless of location, to prevent the use of tax havens. The global corporate tax gap is estimated to be around £75-200 billion per year. Research shows that 47% of the UK adult population would be less likely to engage with companies minimizing their corporation tax payments. Older age groups are more likely to switch brands if they are made aware of unethical behavior related to tax planning. Better communication is needed to emphasize the negative impact of corporate tax planning on public services and social inequality. Collectively buying into a fairer society is crucial to influencing corporate behavior.

People over 60 in Cyprus feel insecure, lonely and afraid, survey finds

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People over 60 in Cyprus feel insecure, lonely and afraid, survey finds

Around 42% of people over 60 years old feel lonely, with 30% citing low pensions as a major issue. Women and the elderly, especially those over 80, experience more fear and insecurity. The study showed that individuals aged 60-69 spend a lot of time with their grandchildren. The research also revealed that most elderly people watch television and go to church. Additionally, 61% of retirees in Cyprus live in their own homes, and 46% believe their income is enough to meet their needs. The study also highlighted the need for more activity centers, state support, and increased pensions for retirees.

Infamous church scandal has shaken people, ’s faith – poll

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Infamous church scandal has shaken people, ’s faith – poll

Fact: A poll conducted online by Philenews found that the majority of respondents (48%) are concerned about “fabricated miracles” within the church in Cyprus.

Is Montessori education all it, ’s cracked up to be?

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Is Montessori education all it, ’s cracked up to be?

Montessori education, founded in the early 20th century, is based on principles that emphasize children’s freedom, discovery, and multi-age group learning. It uses multi-sensory and self-correcting materials, such as physical letters made of rough materials and tangible numbers, to aid learning. Montessori classrooms operate under a set of rules without rewards or punishments, fostering cooperation and intrinsic motivation. Recent research, including a meta-analysis, indicates that Montessori methods have significant positive impacts on children’s social skills and academic results, particularly in maths, reading, and writing. However, the effects on cognitive skills and creativity are less pronounced, and the impact on sensorimotor learning is mild. The effectiveness of Montessori education may vary based on the extent of its implementation and other factors such as socio-economic background.

Uniting cultures through dance

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Uniting cultures through dance

Music, song, and dance are significant in uniting people across different cultures. In Cyprus and China, local initiatives are actively preserving traditional dance as part of modern life. Yanggyi, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher and passionate Tibetan dancer from Chengdu, China, formed a dance group in 2021 to promote Guozhuang, a traditional Tibetan dance. The group has become popular, amassing 420,000 social media followers. Guozhuang dance, characterized by its circle formation and symbolic movements, is a community and social cohesion symbol. In Cyprus, the Ayioi Omologites Cultural Centre, active since 1999, focuses on teaching and preserving traditional Cypriot dancing among all age groups. Research conducted in the 1980s by Alecos Iacovides documented specific characteristics of Cyprus traditional dancing. Both initiatives highlight the importance of respecting and preserving cultural traditions to foster a sense of belonging and community. Mirror of Culture is a joint initiative by the Cyprus Mail and the Chinese embassy, aiming to promote cultural understanding and preservation between Cypriot and Chinese cultures.

Cypriots can, ’t get rid of the blues

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Cypriots can, ’t get rid of the blues

– Cyprus ranked 50th in the World Happiness Report, falling four spots from the previous year.
– The report covers 143 countries and notes Cyprus’s decline in happiness rankings over the past two years, from a high of 41st place.
– According to the report, younger people in Cyprus (under 30s) rank 51st in happiness, while those over 60 rank 57th.
– Finland is ranked as the happiest country for the fourth consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.
– Cyprus ranks higher in happiness than neighboring countries Greece (64th) and Turkey (98th).
– Afghanistan is ranked as the least happy country, with Lebanon, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, and the Congo also in the bottom five.