State Tax Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2024 Skip to content taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. changes take effect on January 1, the beginning of the calendar year, for consistency … Read more
In small economies such as Cyprus, investment opportunities are limited, especially those which can produce reasonable returns in relation to the risk involved. Due to the introduction of the general public health system, various groups of investors (including foreign ones) have turned their interest towards health related projects, either as healthcare centres or simply as … Read more
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.
Cypriot paediatricians and parents of children with haematological conditions are opposing construction projects at Makario Hospital due to concerns about increased infection risks for immunocompromised patients. The Cyprus Paediatric Society highlighted the documented risks associated with construction near clinics treating vulnerable patients, including a rise in hospital-acquired fungal infections such as aspergillosis. The Society called the lack of preventive measures “unacceptable” and urged authorities to address the issue with sensitivity. They emphasized the need for a new, modern mother-and-child hospital to address long-standing problems faced by public healthcare facilities.
The federation of patients’ associations reiterated its commitment to advocating for the inalienable rights of patients to health, including addressing and correcting distortions within the national health scheme.
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and HIV in Cyprus, coinciding with ‘World Hepatitis Day’. The Health Minister emphasized the importance of equal access to quality health services for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death worldwide, with deaths increasing to 1.3 million globally in 2022. The World Health Organization aims for comprehensive screening for viral hepatitis by 2030. An initiative called ‘KYFA Checkpoint’ was presented at the press conference, offering free tests for interested individuals.
The government plans to create a food safety authority in Cyprus.
Donald Trump was booed and heckled at the Libertarian National Convention for his handling of the COVID-19 vaccine and public health restrictions. He tried to appeal to libertarians by denouncing Joe Biden and asking for their support in the upcoming election. Trump also promised to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht if he wins the election.
Philip Morris Cyprus aims to make Cyprus the first smoking-free country in Europe. Over 55,000 Cypriots have transitioned to better alternatives to cigarettes, with revenues from new tobacco products exceeding 70% of total sales. The company’s General Manager emphasized the benefits of this transition for public health, the environment, and the economy. President Nikos Christodoulides praised the company’s efforts towards a cigarette-free world, while CEO George Margonis highlighted the company’s investment and vision for a cigarette-free future. Philip Morris supports strict legislation and control of sales to young people and is raising awareness on related matters. Through science, technology, and support from various sectors, the vision of a cigarette-free Cyprus is becoming a reality.
Fact: Mass-produced wholegrain products, such as supermarket wholegrain breads and wholegrain breakfast cereals, were not associated with poorer health in a recent study.