Ongoing tensions in Rizokarpaso have severely limited educational oversight in the area, as inspectors from the Ministry of Education have been blocked from accessing schools by the northern authorities. This blockade disrupts the educational processes and standards in Greek Cypriot institutions, affecting the education and future of the students involved.
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed extending banklike supervision to major tech companies like GooglePay, ApplePay, PayPal, and CashApp, aiming to ensure consumer safeguards in digital wallets and online payments. This would involve rigorous inspection of privacy protections, executive conduct, and compliance with fair practice laws, potentially leveling the playing field and fostering competition while providing increased consumer protection in the digital age.
