https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-piles-on-pressure-over-greece-cyprus-israel-electricity-cable
Just when the Greek Energy Minister thought he could take a short August break, after a hectic first 30 days of the Mitsotakis administration, a stern warning from Brussels has exposed the wavering attitude that Athens has chosen by succumbing to pressure from the Chinese-controlled transmission system operator ADMIE over the Attica-Crete subsea electricity cable...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/exceeding-expectations
In the eight months of its operation, Nicosia Mall has surpassed expectations. Following the triumphant opening in November 2018 and the resounding welcome by consumers, the capital’s newest shopping mall has been steadily and assuredly pulling in crowds and converting them into devoted customers. The outstanding traffic as well as the levels of satisfaction and observed visitor loyalty, which are examined on a quarterly basis through surveys, are a testament that a thoughtfully planned retail destination and a customer centric approach can yield success. Most importantly, the data available foretells a bright future ahead...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-hits-china-with-more-tariffs-sharply-escalating-trade-dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from Sept. 1, sharply escalating a bruising trade war between the world’s largest economies and jolting financial markets.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carbo-one-and-cyprus-noc-presented-their-partnership-in-the-run-up-to-the-olympics
Carbo One Limited has joined the sponsorship family of the Cyprus National Olympic Committee, in the category of Major Sponsor, as announced by the Cyprus NOC on Monday, 29 July 2019, during an event at the Olympic House in Nicosia. The collaboration of the NOC with Carbo One, one of the largest companies in Cyprus, is an important step forward for the Committee in achieving its goals in the pre-Olympic year we are currently going through.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dombrovskis-the-eu-leads-the-world-in-the-battle-against-climate-change
This year, millions of young people across the world joined an international movement for climate change. They demanded action instead of mere talk, marching to fix the planet before it is too late.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ikea-branches-out-to-limassol
IKEA is reaching out to Limassol fans and beyond, with a new Planning Studio location now open in the southern town...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/digital-agenda-summit-brian-mcbride-asos-chairman-and-ceo-of-amazon-uk
Brian McBride is one of Britain’s foremost digital business leaders. For six years he served as Chairman of ASOS, the leading online fashion retailer. He is also Senior Non-Executive Director at electrical retailer AO.com and is Senior Adviser with Scottish Equity Partners. Outside his commercial interests he’s also a member of the Government’s Digital Advisory Board, which steers the digital delivery of Government services to the public.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-to-be-among-the-first-to-regulate-blockchain-technology
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and more specifically, Blockchain, can offer endless possibilities in many different fields, according to speakers addressing the Cyprus Blockchain Summit, on Wednesday, in Nicosia. Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said that Cyprus aim to be among the first countries to regulate aspects of DLT. The creation of the regulatory framework should be flexible, so that it will promote innovation and provide legal certainty and protection for both consumers and investors, House President Demetris Syllouris noted from his part...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/facebook-to-launch-cryptocurrency-called-libra
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-culture-should-change-central-bank-governor-says
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/egypt-cyprus-agreement-for-block-12-gas-field-attracts-great-investor-interest
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apple-cuts-sales-forecast-as-china-sales-weaken
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-surprise-at-nicosia-mall-revealed
The name of a surprise entry at the Nicosia Mall has been made public, pinning IKEA directly against another Scandinavian competitor...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-brings-gas-prices-down
Fuel prices fell by 6 cents on Tuesday in the Republic of Cyprus, just days after the House approved new legislation to ease the burden of many consumers who sought cheaper gas in the north...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/homemate-enters-local-diy-market
A new home improvement store has opened in Lakatamia, which is expected to attract consumers who visit the new Nicosia Mall in the western part of town...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-s-state-controlled-depa-gas-company-buys-out-shell-stake
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cops-warn-of-‘nasty-surprises-from-con-artists
Police are urging the public to be cautious with their money transactions, following complaints that an unidentified male had been using fake €100 bills to purchase small items and get change too...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-–-deal-or-no-deal
It seems that you can’t read the news today without some mention of Brexit. The referendum that took place took place in 2016 it now nearing the deadline and Europe as a whole is at the edge of their seats...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-announces-€500-million-tender-for-lng-terminal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-scramble-to-ease-traffic-at-checkpoints
As more cars registered in the Republic of Cyprus go bumper-to-bumper to cross into the north, Turkish Cypriot officials are scrambling to find ways to ease traffic for thousands of Greek Cypriots who show up en mass on weekends looking for bargains...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-spill-into-the-north-for-bargains
More Greek Cypriots are crossing into the northern part of Cyprus in search of great bargains due to the weak Turkish lira, with estimates close to a million visits in the first eight months...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-mall-shoots-for-november
A recent post by Nicosia Mall chairman Marios Kalochoritis, talking about 455 people working on site, shows the current progress in completing the shopping center in the western part of the capital that continues nonstop in order to be ready for the Christmas holidays and even welcome its first customers in November...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/conde-nast-international-to-launch-its-25th-vogue-in-greece
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airbnb-complies-with-eu-demands
Airbnb online platform has complied with EU demands aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices, following pressure and hefty fines handed down to a number of companies...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scam-promises-chance-to-win-expensive-phones
Cybercrime police have been inundated with complaints about a scam using the Post Office logo, where consumers receive misleading text and online messages about a chance to win expensive phones...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-travel-adaptor-could-electrocute-someone
Cyprus authorities warn the public over an electrical travel adaptor, saying it fails to comply with safety guidelines and could cause electric shock, just weeks after a similar warning was issued on another device...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recalls-iceland-mixed-veggies
The government has issued a food alert, recalling a specific brand of frozen mixed vegetables due to the possibility of being infected by bacteria that can cause food poisoning, just one week following another company recall for the same reason...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-airbnb-over-unfair-practices
Cyprus hoteliers got a helping hand this week in their fight for more restrictions on Airbnb, following a European Union warning to the American platform to improve its practices or face action by national consumer agencies...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recalls-tesco-frozen-veggies
The government has issued a food alert, recalling specific brands of frozen vegetables by Tesco due to the possibility of being infected by bacteria that can cause food poisoning...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ditch-the-bag-or-pay-the-charge
Supermarkets and other shops will be required to charge customers for plastic bags on Sunday, based on a new executive order by the President’s Cabinet...