Does Labour plan to raise capital gains tax?

Does Labour plan to raise capital gains tax?

Labour could have stealth plans to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory and fintech warned, after Labour soared ahead in polls, positioning Sir Keir Starmer’s party for a landslide victory on July 4. This means analysts are ramping up scrutiny on how it is to fund its ambitious … Read more

Foreign universities law , ‘a game changer’

Foreign universities law , ‘a game changer’

The Cabinet has approved a law amendment that will allow foreign universities to establish fully operational institutions in Cyprus, awarding degrees from their countries of origin.

No state scholarships for those avoiding conscription

No state scholarships for those avoiding conscription

Males who have not completed their military service or who have secured an army deferment for reasons other than their college studies may not apply for a state scholarship.

UNIC ranks 115 worldwide in 2024 Young University Rankings

UNIC ranks 115 worldwide in 2024 Young University Rankings

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been ranked at #115 worldwide in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, tied with the University of Toulouse in France. UNIC excels in the areas of assessment, ranking 1st and 2nd in Cyprus and Greece for International Outlook and Research Quality. Additionally, UNIC was ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world by THE World University Rankings for 2024.

Here’s what the economy could look like with a Biden or Trump presidency

Here's what the economy could look like with a Biden or Trump presidency

The text discusses the potential impact of a Biden or Trump presidency on the US economy. The analysis covers eight major economic categories, including domestic manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, housing, labor, taxes, tariffs, and trade. Biden and Trump have different plans and approaches to these economic categories based on their past records as president and their campaign promises. Biden focuses on issues like lowering prescription drug costs, investing in the future, supporting workers and small businesses, and ensuring fair taxation. Trump, on the other hand, has proposed plans such as protecting American car manufacturers, imposing tariffs on foreign-made cars, and focusing on fossil fuels. The text also highlights the differences in their views on student loan debt, healthcare, housing costs, labor unions, taxes, tariffs, and trade policies.

Demetriades remains as head of association of large investment projects

Demetriades remains as head of association of large investment projects

Fact: Andreas Demetriades will continue to lead the Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects.

Frederick University to host affordable housing conference

Frederick University to host affordable housing conference

Fact: Frederick University’s Department of Architecture, in collaboration with the Cyprus Architects Association, is organizing a conference on the role of architecture in achieving affordable housing in Cyprus.

The psychological benefits of finishing your homework on time

The psychological benefits of finishing your homework on time

Homework completion on time has psychological benefits such as enhanced time management skills, reduced stress and anxiety, improved self-esteem, better sleep patterns, increased academic performance, and long-term academic and career benefits.

High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal

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.

Pa. Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan

Pa. Senate approves GOP's $3B tax-cutting plan

Republican lawmakers advanced legislation for a billion tax cut in response to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan. The tax legislation passed the Republican-controlled Senate and is intended to be the largest tax cut in the state’s history. Democrats opposed the bill, which aims to cut taxes by billion, while Shapiro’s budget proposal includes a billion increase in spending.