Abstract Newswise — The “environmental fees to taxes” policy (EFTP) is a major step in China’s tax reform. Using the implementation of EFTP as an exogenous shock, the difference-in-differences approach is adopted to examine the impact of EFTP on the environmental violations of corporates. The results show that EFTP can effectively inhibit corporate environmental violations. … Read more
Key performance indicators can drive efficiency, accountability, and strategic success in corporate tax departments, but only if they’re measured and tracked There is a limit to the external factors that impact business professionals; however, anticipating and preparing could be the best defense. In a recent Thomson Reuters Institute report, Challenges and Changes in Indirect Tax … Read more
Primary pupils were sent home early on Friday, as soaring temperatures reached a high of 45 degrees Celsius, and most public schools are not well equipped to handle the scorching heat. The Ministry of Education ordered all state schools to close early after a red alert was jointly issued by the Health Ministry, the Labour … Read more
Sihame Denguir enrolled her teenage son and daughter in France’s largest Muslim private school, Averroes, in Lille, which lost government funding due to not complying with secular principles.
A passenger was fined €3,500 for being found with approximately 39 kg of duty-free tobacco in their luggage at Larnaca Airport. The untaxed products were illegally transported from the north to the government-controlled areas with the intention of exporting and selling them in the UK.
The investigation by the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) into Makarios Drousiotis’ book “Mafia State” intensified with a hearing focused on the chapter “A Spy in the Palm of My Hand.” Drousiotis presented evidence of being surveilled through electronic devices, raising questions about potential police involvement. The book details his experience of approaching the police with suspicions of being monitored through malware. The investigation also looks into the events surrounding Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev’s divorce in Cyprus, alleging involvement of a law firm with ties to the former president, questionable legislative amendments, favorable court rulings, and suspicious financial transactions. Former President Nicos Anastasiades has denied all allegations. Gabrielle Louise McIntyre is leading the IAAC inspection team, with witness testimonies ongoing. Sophie in ‘t Veld warned in 2023 that individuals in public life are at risk of surveillance, emphasizing the importance of accountability in democracy.
The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.
Bird flu virus particles were found in tissue samples taken from one dairy cow sent to slaughter at a U.S. meat processing plant, but none were detected in samples from 95 other cattle. Meat from the animals was prevented from entering the nation’s food supply.
Cyprus is praised for ensuring the quality and safety of blood provided to patients. The country employs advanced molecular blood testing and chemiluminescence testing, has volunteer blood donors who are regularly tested, and does not pay for donations to avoid attracting donors motivated by financial gain. Donors who have received transfusions in the UK are excluded. Cyprus has been commended by the European Commission for its blood testing methods and quality checks. The Head of the Blood Centre emphasized the importance of regular blood donations to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Lendlease is facing a big battle with major investors, with a showdown expected later this month.