Finance Minister Gilles Roth has unveiled details of a package of tax cuts that will cost the state around €500 million a year from 2025, including reductions to personal and corporate taxes, tax credits for single parents and financial incentives for expats.The government has approved plans to adjust tax brackets by 2.5 indexations or 6.4% … Read more
The three upcoming summer concerts featuring Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran, and Bonnie Tyler that were supposed to be held at the Larnaca marina have been moved to a nearby area called ‘Land of Tomorrow’ due to the government terminating its agreement with Kition Ocean Holdings over the Larnaca port and marina project.
On May 29, 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing Norgay became the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Serious incidents occurred in Berlin between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos fans at around 11:00 PM on Saturday. One man is seriously injured and fighting for his life, while 11 others were injured, two seriously. The police had to be mobilized and multiple ambulances arrived at the scene. Police had difficulty containing the crowd involved in the clash.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has requested an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, causing a diplomatic dilemma for key member states who must balance support for Israel with backing the ICC’s actions. Some capitals, such as Paris, London, and Berlin, were informed beforehand about the plans, but many have not disclosed how they will respond if warrants are issued. Germany, in particular, faces challenges due to its support for Israel’s security and the ICC prosecutor’s independence. U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have criticized the move, while European countries like Britain and Italy are divided over the issue. The ICC has jurisdiction over the conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7, 2022, despite Israel not being a member of the court. The international community’s response to the arrest warrants will be crucial for the ICC’s credibility and the rule of law.
A man appeared in court in northern Nicosia, accused of stabbing a nightclub bouncer in the chest. Both victims were taken to the hospital and subsequently discharged.
Researchers in Europe are working to inform residents about clean energy options.
Nicosia is ranked as the fifth-best city in Europe for coffee lovers, with the most hours of sunshine and the least amount of rainfall over the summer months.
Fact: Verbal and physical attacks on politicians in Germany have more than doubled since 2019, with the Greens party reporting the highest number of incidents last year.
German politicians have been experiencing a surge in physical and verbal attacks, with 22 assaults reported so far in 2024 compared to 27 in all of 2023. The Green party has been the most targeted, with 1,219 incidents reported last year, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party with 478 incidents. The rise in confrontations is attributed to the divisive rhetoric of populist politics, affecting the overall mood and safety of politicians. The attacks have led to concerns about the impact on election outcomes and have prompted some politicians to take precautions, such as avoiding publicizing campaign events and increasing security measures.