CYPRUS GOURMET: Size does matter

. It seems so. In the past couple of weeks I have listened to grumbles from restaurant owners and chefs on the one hand, and diners-out on the other about the size

New World Order

. BY ANDY VAROSHIOTIS Every economist and financial analyst is predicting a very difficult 2009, but no one knows for sure how bad things will get or who will survive in the

CYPRUS EDITORIAL: We told you so…

. Why does Trade and Tourism Minister Antonis Paschalides continue to listen to the people surrounding him when all else in the tourism sector is in a freefall? Is he so gullible

New economies to benefit from simpler tax systems

A new report by the World Bank, IFC and PricewaterhouseCoopers shows that tax authorities worldwide are overhauling tax systems by reducing taxes, streamlining administrative processes and modernising payment systems. Paying Taxes 2009,