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361. EAC: This is how corrections will be made on erroneous accounts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-this-is-how-corrections-will-be-made-on-erroneous-accounts

Since errors in electricity bills were discovered, the Electricity authority has received thousands of Viber and WhatsApp messages and emails with photos and meter numbers from panicked consumers trying to report the problem on their own bills....

362. Cyprus maintains low VAT and consumption tax on fuel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-maintains-low-vat-and-consumption-tax-on-fuel

Cyprus maintains a very low VAT rate and lower consumption taxes on fuel compared to Germany and other EU countries, Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides notes in a written statement....

363. National credit bureaus crucial in assessing consumer creditworthiness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/national-credit-bureaus-crucial-in-assessing-consumer-creditworthiness

The need to assess a borrower's creditworthiness and capacity through the use of national credit bureaus was highlighted at an annual conference held by the European Association of Credit Bureaus “ACCIS” in Brussels in the past month....

364. Fuel a whopping 60% more expensive in 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-a-whopping-60-more-expensive-in-2022

Cyprus Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipantela, is in contact with his counterparts in neighboring countries, asking them to supply Cyprus with vaccines for monkeypox, the Minister's Communications Advisοr Konstantinos Athanasiou told CNA....

365. Greek monuments to go dark in winter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-monuments-to-go-dark-in-winter

After this summer, it is highly likely that streets could become a little darker, historical monuments no longer bathed in artificial light throughout the night and households could face periodic outages, Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas warns....

366. Foreign Direct Investment in Europe a game of two halves: current volatility impacts strategy while long-term appeal instills confidence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-direct-investment-in-europe-a-game-of-two-halves-current-volatility-impacts-strategy-while-long-term-appeal-instills-confidence

Europe’s attractiveness for FDI has shown signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic with a 5% increase in the number of projects announced in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the latest annual EY European Attractiveness Survey....

367. Lidl continues to expand its stationary trade and now operates more than 12,000 stores internationally

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-continues-to-expand-its-stationary-trade-and-now-operates-more-than-12-000-stores-internationally

Lidl continues to expand its operation in Cyprus and is opening a new store in Limassol on Thursday, July 28. ...

368. Increasing electricity costs to be subsidized by the government

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increasing-electricity-costs-to-be-subsidized-by-the-government

A subsidy that will cover part of the increase in the price of electricity was hammered down during today's session by the Cabinet. As the Minister of Finance Constantinos Petridis stated, ...

369. Germany dims lights as it leads Europe in saving energy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-dims-lights-as-it-leads-europe-in-saving-energy

Summer nights in the wealthy Bavarian city of Augsburg this year are eerily dark and quiet: The facades of historic buildings are not illuminated, street lights are dimmed and most of the fountains are not operating....

370. Single-use plastics banned from October 1st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-use-plastics-banned-from-october-1st

As of October 1, 2022, single-use plastics products will no longer be available for sale or use in Cyprus....

371. 'Nightmare' scenario for Europe as Russia shuts off gas pipeline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nightmare-scenario-for-europe-as-russia-shuts-off-gas-pipeline

The main natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany shut down for scheduled maintenance Monday, raising concerns that Moscow could use the repairs as a pretext for a longer shutdown as it wields energy supplies as leverage in the Ukraine war....

372. Alphamega Hypermarkets: More deliveries in less time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-more-deliveries-in-less-time

Alphamega Hypermarkets’ second distribution centre has been up and running for some time now, after being launched as part of the second phase of the Company’s e-commerce strategy. It is expected to help considerably in covering the demand island-wide for orders through the chain’s e-shop...

373. Government takes steps to break Cyprus' reliance on fossil fuels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-steps-to-break-cyprus-reliance-on-fossil-fuels

The government today took steps to break Cyprus’ reliance on fossil fuels....

374. Retail trade in the grip of inflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retail-trade-in-the-grip-of-inflation

The market is under intense pressure due to the inflationary trends of recent months with consumers appearing hesitant on their trips to retail stores. More shoppers are looking for special offers and refraining from impulsive buys....

375. Consumer confidence in the economy deteriorates in June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-confidence-in-the-economy-deteriorates-in-june

The economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated in July, pushed downwards by weaker business confidence in services, industry and retail trade....

376. Germany a step closer to rationing after Russia cuts gas supplies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/germany-a-step-closer-to-rationing-after-russia-cuts-gas-supplies

The German government formally placed its energy market on a war footing Thursday over Russia's sharp reduction of gas supplies, telling households to reduce consumption and warning that industrial output will be hit. ...

377. Pesticide reduction key to sustainable agriculture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pesticide-reduction-key-to-sustainable-agriculture

Reducing the use of pesticides is key to sustainable agriculture, Commissioner Kyriakides tells CNA, and underlines that producers will be supported...

378. US Fed raises interest rates by .75%, largest hike in 30 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-fed-raises-interest-rates-by-75-largest-hike-in-30-years

The US central bank has announced its biggest interest rate rise in nearly 30 years as it ramps up its fight to rein in soaring consumer prices....

379. EU to implement one charger for all devices by 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-implement-one-charger-for-all-devices-by-2024

In a historic decision and a world first, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Commission today agreed in principle to implement common chargers for all electronic devices by the autumn of 2024....

380. No end in sight to weekly price hikes in fuel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-end-in-sight-to-weekly-price-hikes-in-fuel

Increases in fuel prices are taking place almost on a weekly basis, according to gas station owners. ...

381. Lidl Cyprus strengthens the Cyprus Red Cross for the 9th consecutive year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-the-cyprus-red-cross-for-the-9th-consecutive-year

The amount of €45,500 was raised with the contribution of its customers, from the sales of Favorina products....

382. Fee free cash withdrawals at supermarkets and bakeries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fee-free-cash-withdrawals-at-supermarkets-and-bakeries

Following an international trend, consumers in Cyprus will now be able to withdraw cash without a fee at participating supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and gas stations. The maximum withdrawal limit is set at 100 euros....

383. CBC: Cryptocurrencies are a potential risk to the economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-cryptocurrencies-are-a-potential-risk-to-the-economy

Losing 26% of its value in the last month, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are in danger of dragging the "real economy" with their unpredictable fluctuations....

384. European fruit contaminated with toxic pesticides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-fruit-contaminated-with-toxic-pesticides

Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study...

385. Slight rise in economic sentiment in May

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slight-rise-in-economic-sentiment-in-may

Economic sentiment in Cyprus improved slightly this May as the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) increased by 1.1 points compared with April 2022, according to the results of the Business and Consumer Survey of the Economics Research Center of the University of Cyprus....

386. A new billionaire nearly every day during the pandemic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-new-billionaire-nearly-every-day-during-the-pandemic

Some 573 people have joined the billionaire ranks since 2020, bringing the worldwide total to 2,668, according to an analysis released by Oxfam on Sunday. ...

387. EU Energy Commissioner: 'Cyprus has enormous potential in terms of solar and wind energy production.'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-energy-commissioner-cyprus-has-enormous-potential-in-terms-of-solar-and-wind-energy-production

In the wake of rising energy costs due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kathimerini sits down with EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, to discuss the EastMed pipeline, Europe's push toward Green energy and the potential for Cyprus to ensure its citizens both affordable prices and energy security by developing solar and wind power....

388. Appliance company fined €30,000 for misleading consumers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appliance-company-fined-€30-000-for-misleading-consumers

Alpan Electroline Ltd. has been fined €30,000 by the Cyprus Consumer Protection Service for misleading sales practices....

389. Op-ed: ESG, DEI and other acronyms and why we need to know about them IMHO*

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/op-ed-esg-dei-and-other-acronyms-and-why-we-need-to-know-about-them-imho

Quite a few times I found myself receiving messages and having to pause and google search an acronym to understand its meaning. I’m sure I’m not alone, and it’s surely not just a Gen X symptom....

390. Greece sets price ceiling on electricity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-sets-price-ceiling-on-electricity

The government is to introduce a price ceiling on the wholesale electricity market as the request for coordinated measures at the European level, which was reformulated on Monday at the Extraordinary Council of Energy Ministers by Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas, did not appear to gain traction....

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