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211. Food costs soar, greens up 25.3%, fish dip by 15%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-costs-soar-greens-up-25-3-fish-dip-by-15

Increases were noted in 32 out of 45 categories of essential consumer products in the Consumer Product Price Monitor for July 2023, according to the Consumer Protection Service....

212. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tepco-plant-discharges-radioactive-water-into-pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

213. Fuel tax cut to aid low incomes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-to-aid-low-incomes

The association called "Equality" is requesting a reduction in fuel taxes through a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos....

214. Easylyzi to buy Kotsovolos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/easylyzi-to-buy-kotsovolos

The company Easylyzi is considering the acquisition of Kotsovolos. Easylyzi offers a comprehensive PaaS platform connecting businesses and consumers to a wide range of products on a subscription basis....

215. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-to-release-treated-radioactive-water-from-fukushima-plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

216. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/euroasia-interconnector-seeks-alternative-funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...

217. Scientists uncover ultra-strong lightweight material

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-uncover-ultra-strong-lightweight-material

Galvorn is stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and has the conductivity of copper, according to an article on LinkedIn....

218. Tourism's dynamic future: Adapting to change from within

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-s-dynamic-future-adapting-to-change-from-within

It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....

219. Loan denial sparks debate over EuroAsia electricity project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/loan-denial-sparks-debate-over-euroasia-electricity-project

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) recent refusal to grant a loan for the EuroAsia Interconnector Electric Interconnector project has ignited a heated debate over the future of the ambitious energy initiative....

220. Electrifying Cyprus: Only 2.5K EVs drive the change

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electrifying-cyprus-only-2-5k-evs-drive-the-change

A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....

221. Telecom giant Primetel faces administration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/telecom-giant-primetel-faces-administration

In a recent development, Primetel, a prominent telecommunications company, has entered administration. The company officially informed the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Services about this significant change in its status....

222. Concerns over food crisis and rising prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-over-food-crisis-and-rising-prices

The head of the Competition Division of the Consumer Protection Agency at the Ministry of Commerce, Aliki Iordanou, stated that there has been no increase in product prices despite the zero VAT rate....

223. New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rule-in-nyc-fines-imposed-for-takeout-extras

In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....

224. Gasoline trade in divided Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gasoline-trade-in-divided-cyprus

The issue of gasoline from the occupied territories is one of the most well-known psychodramas of Cyprus. It is a distortion of the market due to the country's division and the occupation of part of it by another country. ...

225. Cyprus Parliament rejects bills on borrowers' rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-rejects-bills-on-borrowers-rights

The Cyprus Parliament voted against two non-government bills regarding borrowers' rights on Thursday, disregarding warnings from the government and the Central Bank about potential threats to the stability of the financial sector....

226. Cablenet partners with Salesforce and Tech Mahindra

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-partners-with-salesforce-and-tech-mahindra

Cablenet is excited to announce its partnership with Salesforce and Tech Mahindra, which has led to the launch of a cutting-edge Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. ...

227. Driving forward: EU approves electric charging stations every 60 km

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-forward-eu-approves-electric-charging-stations-every-60-km

At the plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to approve new regulations focusing on expanding the availability of alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks,...

228. Inflation drops, but food prices soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inflation-drops-but-food-prices-soar

According to Marios Droussiotis, the president of the Cyprus Consumers Association, inflation is decreasing, but food prices remain excessively high. In an interview with K, he explained that although the overall inflation rate in Cyprus is 1.9%, the prices of food items have increased by 9.8%....

229. Fuel prices plummet while food costs soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-plummet-while-food-costs-soar

Liquid fuels experienced the most significant annual percentage decline in June, dropping by 27.2%. Contributing to a 1.9% inflation squeeze, the lowest point in 25 months, was a 25.6% annual decline in oil prices....

230. EU Commission proposes digital euro as cash alternative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-proposes-digital-euro-as-cash-alternative

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...

231. Gasoline and diesel prices expected to drop

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-and-diesel-prices-expected-to-drop

Reductions of up to 3 cents are expected to be observed in the retail prices of unleaded gasoline (95 octanes) and diesel fuel in the coming days, according to the Director of Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, Konstantinos Karagiorgis, as reported by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

232. Fourth of July fireworks Illuminate the night sky

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-of-july-fireworks-illuminate-the-night-sky

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks....

233. Double impact on gas station owners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-impact-on-gas-station-owners

Citizens are in turmoil following the termination of reduced special consumption tax rates on transportation and heating fuels, which resulted in increases of 8.32 cents in gasoline and diesel, and 6.83 cents in heating fuels. ...

234. Cyprus unveils culinary brilliance at Gastronomos Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-culinary-brilliance-at-gastronomos-awards

The anticipation reached a fever pitch as Cyprus braced itself for the grand culmination of the year-long journey celebrating its prodigious producers....

235. Creating tasty flavors from leftover food

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/creating-tasty-flavors-from-leftover-food

Tyler Malek's ice cream parlors in Los Gatos, California, are actively embracing the upcycling movement by crafting premium ice cream flavors from leftover food....

236. US approves sale of lab-grown chicken

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-approves-sale-of-lab-grown-chicken

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for the sale of cell-cultured chicken, marking a significant milestone for the cultured meat industry....

237. Green energy policy progresses with approval for EV charging infrastructure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-energy-policy-progresses-with-approval-for-ev-charging-infrastructure

The Council of Ministers, in its session on June 21, 2023, approved the Amendment of the Regulations on Petroleum Stations from 1972 to 1999, to allow for the installation and use of electric vehicle charging points at petrol stations, as part of the government's policy for transitioning to green energy....

238. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-voice-alarm-over-plant-protection-regulation

The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....

239. Temporary VAT reduction on essentials estimated at €14.5 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-vat-reduction-on-essentials-estimated-at-€14-5-million

In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....

240. Chocolate prices to surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chocolate-prices-to-surge

Chocolate enthusiasts should brace themselves for price hikes in the near future, as cocoa prices continue to soar. ...

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