education system

In heated debate, Sunak, Starmer lock horns on the economy

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In heated debate, Sunak, Starmer lock horns on the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer debated over how to boost Britain’s economy, with Sunak accusing Labour of wanting to increase taxes if they win power. Sunak claimed that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, but Starmer called this figure “nonsense.” Starmer criticized the Conservative Party for presiding over economic chaos and opposed Sunak’s plan for mandatory national service. Sunak also discussed tackling immigration by sending illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda, while Starmer said he had a plan to address immigration concerns. An opinion poll after the debate suggested that Sunak had won.

An athletic president and an ungoverned state

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An athletic president and an ungoverned state

The president has been criticized for not making tangible changes or addressing important issues in the country. Despite his stylish public appearances and activities, such as attending sports events with his child, the lack of visible progress in solving pressing problems like traffic congestion, education system inefficiencies, healthcare issues, and more, raises concerns about his leadership. The focus should be on addressing these issues rather than on his personal style and public appearances.

Young Cypriots have no trust in political system

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Young Cypriots have no trust in political system

– Most young Cypriots who will not vote in the upcoming European elections say they have no trust in the political system.
– Cyprus has the lowest number of youths active in initiatives aimed at changing society, at 31 per cent.
– The proportion of respondents mentioning distrust in the political system in general as a reason for not voting is the highest in Cyprus (28 per cent).
– Not liking any political party or candidate is a reason for not voting for 24 per cent of respondents in Cyprus.
– 53 per cent of young people in Cyprus said they intended to vote.
– A large majority reported that the education system in their countries prepared them well for the challenges they face.
– 64 per cent of young Cypriots believe that the EU has an impact on their daily lives.

High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal

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High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal

– Two high-profile suspects in the north’s fake diploma scandal appeared in court in Morphou.
– Serdal Gunduz threatened the university’s vice rector and forced him to sign degree certificates obtained through illegal means.
– Gunduz holds residence permits in Greece and Russia, making him a flight risk.
– Sefa Karahasan’s degree certificate was signed by someone other than the university’s rector.
– Karahasan was given a 100,000TL bail with two guarantors.
– Opposition party CHP deputy leader criticized the government for appointing Karahasan as TRT’s Cyprus correspondent.
– The fake diploma scandal involved multiple high-profile figures in the north’s education system.
– Turkey’s higher education council announced intentions to prepare a report on the state of the north’s education system.
– Former ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust was arrested for fraudulently obtaining money and his wife was arrested for receiving a fake diploma.

TRT Cyprus journalist arrested in fake diploma scandal

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TRT Cyprus journalist arrested in fake diploma scandal

Sefa Karahasan, the Turkish public broadcaster TRT’s Cyprus correspondent, was arrested in relation to the ongoing “fake diploma scandal”.

St. George organizer Andrew Murrell talks education, taxes

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St. George organizer Andrew Murrell talks education, taxes

– The Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP issued a statement warning about the incorporation of St. George affecting the education system.
– St. George’s creation as a city is separate from creating a school system.
– House Bill 6 would make it easier to create a new school district without input from Baton Rouge voters.
– The city-parish should pay back taxes St. George residents have paid to East Baton Rouge Parish government since 2019.
– The amount of money to be refunded is unknown and subject to negotiation.
– If negotiations stall, organizers may consider filing a lawsuit on behalf of the city of St. George.

Congratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies

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Congratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies

Fact: The pharmaceutical industry pays the lowest effective tax rate in 2022 at 11.6%, with some companies like Pfizer and Abbvie paying even lower rates.

First Covid, now heat: online schooling returns to the Philippines

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First Covid, now heat: online schooling returns to the Philippines

Fact: Record heat in the Philippines this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of Covid lockdowns and raising fears that more extreme weather in the years to come could deepen educational inequalities.

Turkey to write report on fake diploma scandal

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Turkey to write report on fake diploma scandal

Turkey’s higher education council (Yok) is preparing a report on the state of the north’s education system in response to the “fake diploma scandal”.

Quadcode HackAIthon to unleash power of AI in finance

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Quadcode HackAIthon to unleash power of AI in finance

Fact: Quadcode is organizing the “HackAIthon: AI & Personalization in Fintech” event on June 15-16 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter, with a 40,000 euros prize pool for over 100 participants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.