Online business in the U.S vs the EU: How EU VAT affects companies
The IRS states that Limited liability companies (LLCs) are a popular choice for new businesses for a variety of reasons, but they are only one option when forming a business. ...
Effect of noise pollution discussed by House, thousands suffer
The quality of life of thousands of Nicosia and Limassol residents is affected by environmental noise both day and night, MPs heard on Wednesday.
The House environment committee discussed a ...
Our View: Environmentally aware population will not accept government spin
Very often when a government tells its citizens there is no cause for alarm or no cause for concern, they are either completely misinformed or are trying to play down ...
US Open Day 3 highlights (Update)
Highlights of the third day at the US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday(times GMT):
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Cyprus thrashed by Malta, Ronaldo sets international goals record
Cyprus were beaten 3-0 in Malta in Fifa World Cup qualifying on Wednesday night, leaving them bottom of Group H.
After four games played, Cyprus have four points, three behind ...
Cyprus to take part in international military exercise
Cyprus will take part in the multinational military exercise Bright Star 2021 that starts on Thursday in Egypt, it was announced on Wednesday.
Greece will also take part with air, naval ...
One million without power as Ida leaves trail of destruction
Evacuees who fled Ida before the powerful hurricane devastated southern Louisiana are being urged not to return home yet with power out across the region and officials scrambling to supply ...
Belgium can still win major title, says determined Hazard
Belgium captain Eden Hazard believes he and his team mates can still win a major trophy after failing to live up to their top ranking at the European Championship this ...
UK records 207 new Covid-19 deaths, highest since March
Britain on Wednesday recorded 207 new deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test, marking the highest toll since March 9, likely reflecting delays in reporting deaths during the August bank holiday ...
Tatar says dream of Turkish soldiers leaving the island will never happen
Greeks and Greek Cypriots want to scrap Turkish guarantees and get rid Cyprus of the Turkish army, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Wednesday.
Tatar, who was visiting the ...
Premier League clubs splash out £1.1bn during transfer window
Premier League clubs spent £1.1billion in the summer transfer window – the lowest gross spend since 2015 but still higher than expectations amid the pandemic, according to analysis by Deloitte.
The figure ...
Lebanon in free fall, must not become ‘horror story’, US senator warns
Lebanon is in free fall and must not become a “horror story”, a US senator said during a visit to Beirut on Wednesday, voicing hope that a government would be ...
Israel opposes Biden plan to reopen US Palestinian mission in Jerusalem
Israel said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to reopen its consulate in Jerusalem that has traditionally been a base for diplomatic outreach to Palestinians is a “bad idea” ...
Coronavirus: Four deaths, 256 new infections announced on Wednesday (updated)
Four people died from Covid-19, as 256 new infections were detected after 44,929 tests, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
Forty-nine people were being treated in hospital in serious or critical condition.
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Taliban confront Afghan economy in turmoil, humanitarian crisis
Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers struggled to keep the country functioning on Wednesday after the final withdrawal of U.S. forces, with foreign donors alarmed about an impending humanitarian crisis.
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Television’s ‘Seinfeld’ comes to Netflix in October
Television comedy “Seinfeld” will stream globally on Netflix starting in October under a deal reached two years ago, Netflix Inc said on Wednesday.
All 180 episodes of “Seinfeld,” one of the ...
Man’s interaction with animals focus of new exhibition
A new exhibition opens in Larnaca this week by a young artist who is about to deepen his exploration of the fine arts world. Andreas Kelpis is a 19-year-old soldier ...
Home prices rose by more than 50% since 2017 in certain markets
Homeowners who bought a home in the top 10 metropolitan US housing markets, may now own a home that is worth 50% or more than what they paid for just a few ...
Texas’s near-total abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction
A Texas ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect on Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on a request by abortion rights groups ...
City star Mendy to remain in custody ahead of potential rape trial
Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy will remain in custody ahead of a potential trial on rape charges after a bail application was refused.
The 27-year-old has been in custody at ...
MPs agree need to tackle offensive behaviour on social media
MPs agreed on Wednesday that legal provisions were necessary to tackle offensive behaviour on social media without however curtailing people’s rights.
The House legal affairs committee also discussed a ...
Study finds long COVID affects up to 1 in 7 children months after infection
As many as 1 in 7 children may have symptoms linked to the coronavirus months after testing positive for COVID-19, the authors of an English study on long COVID in adolescents said ...
Coronavirus: Where to get free rapid test on Thursday
The health ministry has announced 35 rapid testing sites for Thursday for eligible groups of the population.
People need to present proof of identity to get tested, such as ID, passport, ...
British airline Jet2 picks Airbus over Boeing
British airline and holiday group Jet2 (JET2.L) unveiled a deal to buy dozens of Airbus jets worth $4.9 billion at list prices on Tuesday, switching loyalties from US planemaker Boeing (...