Despite repeated warnings about the potential once-off nature of corporation tax receipts and the concentration risk of having so few firms paying the bulk of the money, Ireland continues to hit the business tax jackpot.Revenue from the tax swelled to a record €23.8 billion last year, almost six times the amount garnered in 2014. It … Read more
At the press briefing announcing the latest exchequer returns on Wednesday, the Department of Finance’s chief economist, John McCarthy, said his department estimated that about 50 per cent of the State’s €24 billion annual corporate tax take could be classified as “windfall” and potentially “non-recurring”.That means we’re accruing €12 billion in business tax receipts that … Read more
A corporate employee’s candid reflections on the toll of modern work culture have resonated with numerous individuals online. The woman’s post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), encapsulating the exhaustion and lack of personal fulfilment felt by countless workers, has ignited extensive debate on social media regarding the trade-off between productivity and personal well-being. … Read more
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on June 18: 1583 – The first Leiden University, the oldest in the Netherlands, is founded.1671 – King Charles II and the French ambassador sign a treaty by which England acquires the islands of Tobago and Grenada.1778 – American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Monmouth: … Read more
A 31-year-old woman was arrested at Larnaca airport with 5,879 pills and nine packets of white powder – believed to be controlled substances – in her luggage.According to the police, the woman’s luggage was opened at around 7.45pm on Wednesday during routine checks to prevent drug trafficking. The woman was arrested and will be taken … Read more
A 58-year-old permanent resident of Cyprus was arrested for a hit-and-run incident involving a disabled woman in Paphos.
A 28-year-old woman in Paphos, Cyprus, suffered a leg fracture after being hit by a car in a commercial area. The driver, a 58-year-old, initially fled but was later apprehended by police. The injured woman was transported to Paphos Hospital for medical care and monitoring.
The financial aspect of the scandal surrounding the Osiou Avakoum monastery is the most complex one, according to the attorney-general. Monks under investigation were allegedly found with €800,000 in cash, property in Greece and Limassol, and were caught on CCTV footage having sex with each other.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested by the police in Limassol for allegedly securing credit amounts from electronic credit card machines at three stores. The Germasogeia Police Station is handling the theft cases, with investigations revealing evidence against the suspect. She was located and arrested shortly before 9:30 PM yesterday and is currently in custody for further investigation.
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to win a landslide victory to become Mexico’s first female president, with provisional results showing her leading with 59% of the vote.