– In 1940, Belgium’s King Leopold surrendered to the invading Germans in World War Two, and the evacuation of defeated Allied armies from Dunkirk began, saving a total of 224,585 British and 112,546 French and Belgian troops.
There are more than 7,000 candidates running in the upcoming EU and local government elections in Cyprus. Voters will have to choose among 12 political party combinations and independent candidates. The ballot papers are printed in different colors to help voters differentiate between the various elections. Two communities did not have candidates, and others did not meet the required number of candidates for community council members, so a new date will be set for those elections.
Companies in free zones in the UAE must meet certain criteria to be eligible for zero percent corporate income tax and become a qualifying free zone person (QFZP).
Unions representing public hospital nurses demanded the hiring of another 170 nurses due to staff shortages. Public hospitals are always short-staffed, with significant shortages caused by retirements, transfers, and staff on leave. Private hospitals have more flexible working conditions and can service the same number of beds with a third of the nurses. The health ministry and Okypy should focus on making better use of hospital staff rather than hiring more nurses. Some nurses are seconded to other parts of the public sector and not performing nursing duties, contributing to the staffing shortage.
The parties in Cyprus are gearing up for the upcoming double election in June, with big parties trying to unite and small parties aiming to weaken them. The focus is on securing seats in the European Parliament, with major parties concentrating on rallying supporters. The newly formed VOLT party is presented as a progressive alternative to AKEL, while ELAM is focused on increasing its numbers to have a regulatory role in politics. The Ecologists have a solid base for a long continuous presence in parliament.
The Election Service and political parties are working to prepare for the upcoming elections on June 9. The Election Service has launched the “Where I Vote” platform to help voters find their polling station and ballot papers. Parties are concerned about voter turnout and are addressing people’s questions. Voters will receive up to six different colored ballots for various positions, and must present proper identification to vote. Voters must not mix candidates from different combinations on the ballot.
Fact: Voters are encouraged to educate themselves on the forthcoming elections and not wait until election day to be faced with an unfamiliar ballot paper.
The text provides a detailed explanation of the Illinois State Franchise Tax Allocation Factor, which is crucial for calculating the correct amount of Franchise Tax owed by a business. The Allocation Factor is composed of two central figures – a numerator and a denominator, representing taxable activity attributable to Illinois and business activity conducted everywhere, respectively. The text also delves into the calculation of Gross Assets, Gross Revenues, Illinois Assets, and Illinois Revenues, providing rules and guidance for each category. Failure to calculate the Allocation Factor correctly can lead to over or underpayment of Franchise Tax, triggering penalties, interest accrual, and potentially jeopardizing a business’s good standing in Illinois.
The electronic service “What I Vote” is now available on the website elections.gov.cy. It allows citizens to learn about upcoming elections they are eligible to vote in and the number of votes they have. On May 10th, the “Where to Vote” online service will be launched after the voter allocation process at polling stations is completed.