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1. Illegal photovoltaic systems threaten Cyprus' electricity grid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-photovoltaic-systems-threaten-cyprus-electricity-grid

In a recent interview on SPOR FM, Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), addressed concerns over the proliferation of illegal photovoltaic systems installed by individuals in homes....

2. Lawmakers slam green taxation plans as ''stupid'' and ''immoral''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-slam-green-taxation-plans-as-stupid-and-immoral

DISY MP Kyriakos Hatzigiannis and Ecologists MP Stavros Papadouris sharply criticized the government's green taxation plans in interviews with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' and ''DIASPORA News.''...

3. Finance Ministry to shield vulnerable homes from price hikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-to-shield-vulnerable-homes-from-price-hikes

The forthcoming measures are set to target specific areas, not just spread thinly across the board, in the fight against rising prices....

4. Business loans drop, home loans steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-loans-drop-home-loans-steady

The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on Wednesday that the net demand for corporate loans continued to decrease in the last quarter of 2023, marking a consistent downward trend since the first quarter of 2022, although at a slower pace than anticipated earlier in the year....

5. Cyprus braces for soaring fuel prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-braces-for-soaring-fuel-prices

Cyprus braces for a significant hike in motor fuel prices by mid-April, with increases of 10 cents per liter expected to impact consumer spending across the island nation, according to a report by Kathimerini's Maria Eraclous....

6. Struggles amidst renovation on Makarios Avenue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/struggles-amidst-renovation-on-makarios-avenue

I've heard that two stores of a well-known chain recently closed down on Makarios Avenue, namely Etam and Undiz. While these brands thrive in malls and other cities, they seem to struggle in the heart of Nicosia....

7. Cyprus ends fuel tax break, prices set to spike from April 1st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ends-fuel-tax-break-prices-set-to-spike-from-april-1st

Starting April 1st, the reduced consumption tax on fuels (95-octane gasoline and diesel) will come to an end, reverting to 8.3 cents per liter for gasoline and 6.3 cents per liter for heating oil....

8. Prices on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prices-on-the-rise

The Consumer Protection Agency has released its latest report on product prices for February 2024, focusing on 250 key consumer items sold across 400 stores nationwide. ...

9. ''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/responsible-today-sustainable-tomorrow-lidl-cyprus-with-an-eye-on-cyprus-of-the-future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...

10. Luxury brand Hermès sued over Birkin bag sales

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/luxury-brand-hermes-sued-over-birkin-bag-sales

Two California residents have initiated legal action against French luxury design company Hermès, alleging discriminatory sales practices surrounding its highly coveted Birkin handbags....

11. Alphamega Hypermarkets: ''A part of your life!''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-a-part-of-your-life

Several individual pieces, both big and small, are part of a bigger puzzle – the puzzle of life!...

12. Another record year for Cablenet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/another-record-year-for-cablenet

For yet another year, Cablenet has achieved double-digit revenue growth. Specifically, in 2023, it reached €74.3 million compared to €63.9 million in 2022...

13. Filipino seafarers return home after surviving Yemen missile attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-return-home-after-surviving-yemen-missile-attack

Eleven Filipino seafarers finally reached the shores of the Philippines on Tuesday, nearly a week after enduring a harrowing missile attack by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen....

14. The ripple effect of Houthi attacks on Cyprus' maritime industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-ripple-effect-of-houthi-attacks-on-cyprus-maritime-industry

From super yachts to shipping giants, the Houthi insurgency's impact and sparking a call for global unity. Subtitle: ...

15. Iconic cosmetics brand shuts down US operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/iconic-cosmetics-brand-shuts-down-us-operations

The Body Shop, a UK-based cosmetics company known for its natural, sustainable, and cruelty-free products, has officially ceased all operations in the United States and is set to close numerous Canadian stores as part of a bankruptcy filing....

16. Unemployment rate drops while inflation inches up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-rate-drops-while-inflation-inches-up

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service reveals a positive shift in the country's economic landscape, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 6.9% in the same period the previous year....

17. ECB considers rate cut despite falling inflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-considers-rate-cut-despite-falling-inflation

The European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates at record highs on Thursday and take baby steps towards cutting them in the coming months as inflation continues to fall despite stubbornly high underlying price pressures....

18. Employers' organizations cry foul as water price cap sparks debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-organizations-cry-foul-as-water-price-cap-sparks-debate

In a decision that pleased consumers but left employer organizations dissatisfied, the Council of Ministers approved a bill on Wednesday that grants the minister the authority to set a maximum price for specific products, ...

19. KEDIPES preps for major loan sell-off, boosting Cyprus banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-preps-for-major-loan-sell-off-boosting-cyprus-banks

In a strategic move to streamline its assets, KEDIPES is gearing up to offload a second batch of performing loans, hot on the heels of its €58 million deal with the Bank of Cyprus....

20. Fuel prices soar, consumers brace for double blow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-soar-consumers-brace-for-double-blow

Fuel prices are on an upward trajectory week by week, with an approximate increase of 13 cents per liter. Speaking to Oriana Papantoniou on Diaspora News, Spor FM, Christodoulos Christodoulou,...

21. Turkey's February inflation hits 67.07%, raises policy concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-february-inflation-hits-67-07-raises-policy-concerns

Turkey's annual inflation rate surged to 67.07% in February, surpassing expectations and sustaining pressure for a stringent monetary policy. Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek acknowledged that inflation would remain high in the coming months due to base effects and the delayed impact of previous rate hikes....

22. Deposit rates down, mortgage rates up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deposit-rates-down-mortgage-rates-up

Deposit interest rates dropped in January, whereas lending rates rose except interest rates for consumer lending, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus....

23. EAC awards €40M smart meter contract to Cyta despite higher bid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-awards-€40m-smart-meter-contract-to-cyta-despite-higher-bid

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has granted the contract for 400,000 smart electricity meters to Cyta, following pressure from the Energy Regulatory Authority and in compliance with EU Recovery Mechanism obligations....

24. Cyprus' economic mood sours in February

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economic-mood-sours-in-february

In February 2024, economic sentiment in Cyprus witnessed a decline, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) dropping by 2.1 points compared to January, according to the University of Cyprus Economics Research Center....

25. Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-forge-alliance-against-potato-fraud

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has requested the assistance of the Greek authorities to address the issue of potatoes from different countries being sold as Cypriot potatoes......

26. How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-trademarks-empower-businesses-in-the-digital-era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

27. CEOs globally forecast increase in revenues, profits and deal making in 2024, as business transformation moves up the agenda

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceos-globally-forecast-increase-in-revenues-profits-and-deal-making-in-2024-as-business-transformation-moves-up-the-agenda

CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey....

28. Government faces backlash over officials' salary surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-faces-backlash-over-officials-salary-surge

In a significant move, a deal signed on July 28, 2017, not only marked the revival of the institution but also propelled the salaries of officials to new heights. ...

29. Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/popular-breakfast-cereals-infused-with-fertility-linked-pesticide

In a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), it has been revealed that an obscure pesticide called chlormequat, which is linked to infertility in animals,...

30. Christodoulides unveils €60M relief package amid rising prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/christodoulides-unveils-€60m-relief-package-amid-rising-prices

In an address to the nation, the President of Cyprus unveiled a series of targeted measures aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by households and businesses amidst rising prices. ...

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