The presidential race is unpredictable, but the legislative conversation in 2025 for the eventual winner is actually already determined. Nearly all of the Trump tax cuts affecting individual filers expire at the end of that year, as well as enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act exchanges. As I was told back in April, the near-term … Read more
here. Despite the fact that the thermometer still reads summer, fall is creeping closer. According to the National Retail Federation, one in five (22%) back-to-school shoppers have already started gearing up for the 2024-25 school year (you can count me as one of them). However, with above-average prices in stores and online, those shoppers are … Read more
Lovers of cinema and good food, this event series is for you! Lidl Food Academy in Cyprus is hosting a series of film screenings this month for a few lucky winners to enjoy, paired with chef-prepared meals. For one more summer, Lidl Cyprus’ Movie Nights return for three evenings blending gastronomy and cinema.Before each film … Read more
The Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) supports startups and scaleups that have introduced innovative products and services, secured funding from business angels and venture capital firms, and expanded their reach internationally.
Reflect Festival, Cyprus’ flagship tech and startup festival, returned to Limassol and welcomed 9,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts in a new venue. The event marked the biggest conference ever organized in Cyprus and the most international year of Reflect so far. Attendees from 70 countries participated, including 1,500 companies and 130 governmental representatives from 20 countries. The festival featured over 150 companies in the expo, with activities like holograms, augmented reality garments, and contests. The event also included parties, sports events, and side activities around Limassol. Reflect Festival announced the launch of The Doers Company as an umbrella organization behind the event and future activities.
Fact: Cyprus is among the EU countries with the lowest performance in the time required to resolve civil cases.
The CFA Society Cyprus organized an annual economic forum where the main topics of discussion were the financial outlook for the global economy and markets, as well as the key principles of financial forecasting. President Andreas Cleanthous highlighted the importance of financial forecasting in the investment process during the event.
An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in civil and military aviation will be held next Thursday. The conference is expected to have over 90 attendees and will feature speakers from international and European organizations, as well as the USA, Asia, and the Middle East. AI and cybersecurity are crucial in the aviation sector, with 42 million flights worldwide carrying 4.5 billion passengers each year. The event will focus on highlighting the benefits and challenges of AI and suggest partnerships between relevant international organizations and states.
Donald Trump allegedly offered Big Oil executives 0 billion in tax breaks if they donated billion to his campaign. Congressional Democrats are investigating this potential quid pro quo deal. Joe Biden plans to eliminate these tax breaks for the oil and gas industry if elected. The fossil fuel industry is lobbying to maintain these tax breaks, which are set to expire next year. Some attendees at Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago included executives of smaller oil companies focused on fracking and gas exporting. The event was also attended by individuals with controversial backgrounds in the oil and gas industry.
Lidl Cyprus will host three special screenings over June 12-14, 2024, featuring films where food plays a central role. Attendees will enjoy a three-course meal before each movie, inspired by the film’s gastronomy. The screenings include ‘The Lunch Box’ on June 12, ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ on June 13, and ‘Ratatouille’ on June 14. Lucky winners can participate for free by registering on Lidl’s website by June 4.