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151. 21st International Film Days Festival - Cyprus 2023

The 21st International Film Days Festival - Cyprus 2023 is set to begin on Friday, April 21st, at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol and the Zina Pallas in Nicosia. ...

152. Easter Table: Lamb and Flaounes more expensive

The price of lamb has skyrocketed to an average of 11.5-12 euros per kilo this year, while last year it was 8-8.5 euros per kilo on average. At the same time, the price of another Easter product, flaounes, is also high, specifically 18 euros per kilo on average, while last year it was 14 euros....

153. Bill for 'e-Kalathi' product price comparison app submitted for Cabinet approval

The bill for the implementation of a digital tool that enables daily information on retail prices and product comparisons is ready for submission to the Cabinet....

154. Major fuel companies accused of violating competition law in Cyprus

Today, the Cyprus Association of Petrol and Liquid Fuels Distributors filed a complaint against four major fuel companies: Petrolina, EKO Cyprus, Coral Energy Products Cyprus, and ExxonMobil Cyprus. The complaint accuses these companies of violating the Competition Protection Law of 2022....

155. Are you ready for ChatGPT to take over your job?

Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....

156. What is the future for banks?

Banks have suffered significantly in the last 15 years. Some have been forced to shut down, while others had to reduce deposits. In some countries, banks have been subject to capital controls, and many have had to change their shareholder structure due to state intervention....

157. Rowing rivalries: Limassol hosts first International Coastal Rowing competition

Summertime has finally arrived in Limassol, and what better way to kick off the season than with the first annual international coastal rowing competition?...

158. Francophonie parliamentary delegation visits Cyprus

A delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of Francophonie (APF) will pay Cyprus a visit on March 29 and 30, at the invitation of the House of Representatives, in the context of the Parliament's intention to submit an application for participation in the APF....

159. Marinas of the future with antiquated regulations

The need to modernize marina legislation was raised before the House Commerce Committee, with its chairman, Kyriakos Hatzigiannis, declaring his willingness to move forward with a legislative proposal....

160. Exciting new park set to enhance quality of life in Larnaca (photos)

Larnaca, one of the most charming cities in Cyprus, is set to undergo a major transformation in the coming years. Ten ambitious projects with a total value of €40 million are planned for the city center,...

161. Cyprus inmates score 4th and 6th place in international art competition

Inmates in Cyprus Prisons took part with 10 paintings in the 6th International Art Competition "Art and Prison" organized in Berlin. Two paintings got 4th and 6th place while others got distinctions among the first 100 rankings....

162. Finance minister calls on banks to delay foreclosures

The Finance Ministry is considering possible actions to tackle non-performing loans and is examining a set of measures aiming to address the issue, ...

163. Digital app to compare product prices in the works

Following the withdrawal of the Household Basket proposal in Cyprus, the Consumer Protection Service is now promoting the preparation of a bill for the implementation of a digital tool that will enable the daily comparison of retail prices of products....

164. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....

165. Netflix cuts prices in 30 countries

Streaming giant Netflix has cut prices in more than 30 countries as it attempts to attract more subscribers....

166. EY presents report on the Future of Banking in Cyprus

The report showcases the importance and contribution of Cypriot banks to the wider economy and society, and identifies current and upcoming challenges and opportunities...

167. Cyprus first in 2023 trap and skeet international Grand Prix

Seven medals in shooting and 7 in trap were secured by Cypriot athletes in the Cyprus Grand Prix 2023 Trap and Skeet international competition, earning them first place in the relevant scoreboard....

168. Companies laying off employees to hire new ones at lower salaries

Keri and other recruiters say that candidate offers are now much lower and look more like those from 2019 — before the pandemic kicked off the Great Resignation, before Big Tech went on a hiring spree, and before anyone had heard of "quiet quitting."...

169. The 8,000 euro electric car is coming to Europe

BYD is preparing to launch the new Seagull electric city car, which will offer a range of 300 km and a plethora of features in addition to an affordable price of around 8,000 euros, depending on the exchange rate....

170. EU Health Commissioner to visit vaccine production plant in South Africa

EU Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will visit a vaccine production plant and an mRNA technology hub whilst in South Africa. She will be in the country from Thursday to Saturday,...

171. Riyadh wants to acquire Formula 1

Whereas we used to say that the Chinese were buying everything, it appears that the Saudis are now following suit. According to well-informed sources cited by the news agency Bloomberg, ...

172. Supermarkets bet on their own private labeled products

Consumers are turning to private label and exclusive import products to combat inflationary pressures on consumer goods in supermarkets....

173. The 2023 investment chessboard

Today's data is completely different from what it was a year ago in terms of investment....

174. Dubai abolishes alcohol tax

According to the BBC, Dubai is eliminating the 30% alcohol tax and will no longer require personal alcohol licences, which are required for anyone wishing to consume alcohol....

175. Economic events that will be remembered in 2022

The energy crisis, which intensified after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and resulted in skyrocketing gas prices, took the lead throughout the year....

176. EC: 12 million euros for access to high-speed internet in Cypriot homes

European Commission approves 12 million euro Cypriot scheme to support household access to high-speed broadband services...

177. Lack of 'discounts' for the holiday table

This year's Christmas table is expected to be laden with delectable fare. This is a tool that supermarkets have enlisted in order to retain customers and possibly increase sales, even in times of inflation....

178. Cyprus gets taste of EU’s €85 million with a caveat

Cyprus will get Friday the first tranche of €85 million from the EU's Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, with European Commission technocrats also pointing to repeated suspensions of foreclosures in Cyprus that create problems in terms of achieving the goal of further reduction of NPLs...

179. When the ink dries, this will be the new archaeological museum

180. EC approves 7.75m aid for Cyprus agricultural sector

The European Commission has approved a 7.75 million euro Cypriot scheme to help some agricultural producers through direct grants, in order to deal with the side effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine....