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1141. Mercedes launches first self-driving tech in Germany

The two flagship models from Mercedes-Benz, the S-Class and the all-electric EQS, will soon be able to be ordered with conditional self-driving tech in Germany. ...

1142. Man with schizophrenia convicted of premeditated murders

A man with schizophrenia has been convicted on premeditated murder charges for killing his wife and son in rural Nicosia last year, with the bench dismissing his insanity defense after finding there was no provocation...

1143. How Marcos could control hunt for his family's wealth as Philippines president

If Ferdinand Marcos Jr. triumphs in the upcoming Philippines presidential election, he will wield broad powers over government agencies seeking to recover as much as $10 billion plundered by his namesake father during his autocratic rule....

1144. Furious US Chief Justice confirms leaked draft on abortion rights is authentic

A furious Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed that the bombshell draft opinion leaked to Politico, in which the Supreme Court’s conservative majority moves to overturn Roe v. Wade, is indeed authentic....

1145. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Pillar Two on a Global Minimum Taxation

On 22 December 2021, the European Commission proposed a Directive on the introduction of a minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15% on large multinational enterprise (MNE) groups operating in the European Union (EU)....

1146. EU states divided over Russian oil sanctions

The European Union was preparing sanctions on Russian oil on Monday, with possible exemptions for wary countries, and warned that complying in full with Moscow's proposed scheme to receive gas payments in roubles would breach existing EU sanctions....

1147. At least five Russian businessmen have died by apparent suicide in just three months

At least five prominent Russian businessmen have reportedly died by suicide since late January, with three of them allegedly killing members of their families before taking their own lives....

1148. A scandalous revelation: How the Swedes stole their national product from the Turks

Sweden, the country known for our beloved Ikea and being the welfare state, confessed on Twitter today, citing a revelation that has shocked the entire world. ...

1149. Europe scrambles for natural gas solution as Putin squeezes supply

The European Union is racing to find alternative suppliers of natural gas after Russia's Gazprom cut flows to two EU nations, sparking fears that others will soon follow....

1150. Details unclear after boy loses finger in Paphos

A young boy in Paphos lost a finger on Wednesday after an illegal firecracker exploded in his hands, with police saying investigators were probing all aspects of the incident including how the banger came into the child’s possession...

1151. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Letting your property in Cyprus through online platforms (e.g. Airbnb)?

The economy of Cyprus is largely dependent on tourism, and this is evident from the fact that government revenues from tourism accounted for over 12% of Cyprus GDP in year 2019 (in accordance with publicly available statistics extracted pre Covid-19 pandemic). ...

1152. SBA land run rules in foreign investors

More opportunities and fewer restrictions for land development on SBA land went into effect on Monday in Cyprus, where foreign nationals will be allowed to invest along with locals who now have to review details and move quickly with any possible objections...

1153. Illegal bangers overshadow Easter message

Local residents in the Republic of Cyprus were rattled as illegal bangers kept people and pets up all night during the Orthodox Easter tradition, with police reporting delinquent behavior, at least two amputations, several fire incidents under investigation...

1154. Cyprus doubles down on immigration policy

The government in the Republic of Cyprus has renewed its response to migration flows to the island, tasking authorities and lawmakers with tightening measures in a number of areas...

1155. Greeks halt weapons to Ukraine as Russia warns US

Athens signaled this week there would be no more weapons shipments to Ukraine, as reports emerged that Moscow has also warned Washington that US and NATO weaponry sent to Kiev could bring 'unpredictable consequences'...

1156. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cryptocurrency - Having your regulated firm able to trade in cryptocurrency

Decentralized digital currency era began in 2008 by an unknown person named Satoshi Nakamoto which invented Bitcoin, the very first cryptocurrency. ...

1157. Op-ed: Inflation welcomes 'Generation Z'

Inflation is the rate at which prices rise, which means that we need more money to buy the same product or service. Consequently, if your salary stays the same, then your purchasing power will decrease, as you will be able to buy fewer goods and services....

1158. Consumers to buy directly from automaker, not from dealer

Mercedes-Benz has reached an agreement with its European dealers to switch to a new dealership model, in which customers will buy directly from the automaker and not from the dealer, the German brand said....

1159. 'The Cypriot economy must be diversified'

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met virtually with the Cypriot authorities on March 11–28, 2022 to discuss recent economic developments and policy priorities....

1160. Finland and Sweden could join NATO in the summer

Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, moves that would likely infuriate Moscow and that officials say would further underscore Russia's strategic error in invading Ukraine....

1161. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cryptocurrency: The requirement of a firm to service the local market trading in cryptocurrency

1162. No more masks outdoors and an end to Safe Pass

The Cabinet of Ministers adjourned at noon today, but not before approving a set of new relaxed covid measures put forth by the Scientific Advisory Committee after yesterday's assessment and meeting with the Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipandelas....

1163. CYCLOPS: 'The crown of our security co-operation', says Kasoulides

On Wednesday, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, and Foreign Minister, Ioannis Kasoulides, expressed their wish that the Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security (CYCLOPS) will help promote security in the region....

1164. Zelensky to address Cypriot parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Cypriot parliament on Thursday, during a busy week on the island with US diplomat visits and after local media suggested Nicosia was grappling with a difficult dilemma...

1165. Man in Germany allegedly gets 90 covid jabs to sell forged vaccine passes

A man in Germany has allegedly been given the COVID jab up to 90 times in order to sell forged vaccination cards....

1166. Drug case up in the air after informant dies in cell

A man who was detained after reportedly coming clean with police over a cannabis shipment hidden in pet food was found dead in his cell last week, with reports suggesting disagreement within law enforcement over handling the case could also signal a dead end...

1167. The act of a balanced work life and its yin yang: ECOMMBX

Life is a delicate yin yang, or merely one more reason to celebrate each day we all share on this planet we call home!...

1168. Fed up doctor lashes out at hospital visit ban

A Cypriot doctor who used his medical credentials to tend to a patient in violation of covid protocol says there is no valid basis to keep people away from dying relatives...

1169. Lagarde: Cyprus will be affected by inflation and rising energy costs

Cyprus will be affected by inflationary pressures and higher energy costs due to its dependence on oil imports for electricity generation, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde....

1170. Op-ed: You can help 'Break the Bias' against women

This year for Women’s History month, in Cyprus, the United States, and around the world we recognized the achievements of women and girls, celebrated progress made towards achieving equality, and recommitted ourselves to ensuring the full measure of dignity and opportunity due all humans is available to women everywhere. ...