IIA: Hi-tech accounts for 24% of all tax in Israel, 36% of income tax

Around 24% of all tax payments in Israel were from companies and wages in the hi-tech sector in 2020 and hi-tech employees made around 36% of all income tax payments in 2021, said Israel’s Innovation Authority in a report released Tuesday. This highlights the centrality of this sector in Israel’s economy, the authority emphasized, saying … Read more

Your Guide To Tax Policy In Project 2025

Your Guide To Tax Policy In Project 2025

The title page reads, “Mandate for Leadership, the Conservative Promise — Project 2025, Presidential Transition Project.” What follows are 920 pages of sweeping changes for the “next conservative president” to put into effect or, if not sufficiently empowered, to recommend to Congress. From abortion to veterans affairs, the anthology of 30 chapters, each by a … Read more

Rectors and presidents of NEOLAiA issue a joint statement urging for participation in the EU Elections

Rectors and presidents of NEOLAiA issue a joint statement urging for participation in the EU Elections

The Rectors and Presidents of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance have issued a joint statement emphasizing the significance of the upcoming European elections and calling on all students, faculty, and staff to participate.

Our View: Anthropocentric schools , – teachers are at the heart of our ‘human-centred’ schools

Our View: Anthropocentric schools , – teachers are at the heart of our ‘human-centred’ schools

The fact described in the text is that the education minister, Dr Athina Michaelidou, spoke about creating modern, anthropocentric schools during the opening of a primary school and kindergarten in Larnaca.

It will need courage and willingness of all parties to restart the talks, says German Ambassador

It will need courage and willingness of all parties to restart the talks, says German Ambassador

Germany and Europe are preparing for two significant events: the European Parliament elections and the UEFA EURO 2024 football tournament in Germany. The German Ambassador to Cyprus expressed concern about the rise of right-wing parties in the elections and emphasized Germany’s support for a solution to the Cyprus issue based on UN resolutions. Germany aims to host EURO 2024 as a symbol of cohesion in Europe, promoting sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Germany also advocates for a strong and united EU, despite facing challenges like Putin’s war in Ukraine. The 2004 enlargement of the EU serves as a lesson on the importance of unity and speaking with one voice in foreign policy. Germany’s proposals for EU decision-making reform aim to ensure the Union remains capable of action. Germany is committed to supporting Cyprus in finding a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the importance of confidence-building between Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities.

Voting for ELAM is not a solution

Voting for ELAM is not a solution

A vote for ELAM is not a protest vote, but rather a vote for a party with ties to the Greek neo-Nazi party, Golden Dawn. There is a close relationship between DISY and ELAM, with personnel transfers between the two parties. ELAM lacks substantial proposals for cultural preservation and regeneration. A vote for ELAM supports decline and does not offer solutions for the future. Traditional parties have also failed to provide viable options, allowing parties like ELAM to thrive.

What, ’s on this weekend

What, ’s on this weekend

The first weekend of June will feature various events in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos. In Nicosia, there will be a street food market at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens on Friday, the Cyprus Pride March on Saturday, and the 27th Cultural Festival of the University of Nicosia opening on Sunday.

Fewer top women earners in British finance since pandemic, report says

Fewer top women earners in British finance since pandemic, report says

– Women make up a smaller proportion of top earners in British financial and professional services than before the COVID-19 pandemic, with 19.4% of the top 1% of earners being women between the first quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2023.

Geri Olympics kick off with promises for national strategy

Geri Olympics kick off with promises for national strategy

A national strategy to support the elderly is set to launch by September.

Festivals underline importance of nature

Festivals underline importance of nature

A flower festival was opened by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou in Yermasoyia, emphasizing the importance of nature and promoting environmental culture for its protection.