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211. Essentials get affordable from November 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/essentials-get-affordable-from-november-2023

In a significant development, the Greek Tax Department has announced that the Ministerial Council, during its session on September 13, 2023, has given the green light to an official decree that modifies the VAT legislation. ...

212. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consumers-revolt-as-rising-prices-trigger-surge-in-complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

213. Retail trickery? Price hikes before zero VAT stun consumers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retail-trickery-price-hikes-before-zero-vat-stun-consumers

A recent study by the Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) has revealed that prices for various essential goods saw artificial increases in the days leading up to the implementation of the zero VAT rate. ...

214. Zero VAT rates fail to curb price surges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/zero-vat-rates-fail-to-curb-price-surges

Many products subject to zero VAT rates saw unexpected price increases in July 2023, according to a report by Kathimerini The Consumer Association has raised concerns about the effectiveness of this measure following recent additions to the list of zero-rated items....

215. EU passes borrower protection law: Your rights when borrowing money

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-passes-borrower-protection-law-your-rights-when-borrowing-money

The European Parliament (EP) has voted on rules to keep people safe when they borrow money for things like credit cards or loans....

216. Fuel prices surge, electricity rates hold steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-electricity-rates-hold-steady

Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....

217. Cyprus grapples with 9% surge in food prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-9-surge-in-food-prices

Many people are struggling with their daily expenses because food prices keep going up, causing financial stress....

218. Cyprus aims to shine with 'Cypriot Red Soil Potato' in European market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-to-shine-with-cypriot-red-soil-potato-in-european-market

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, is making every possible effort to address new challenges while improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, said the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos....

219. Lamb and goat prices jump 29% in a month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lamb-and-goat-prices-jump-29-in-a-month

Once again, our door is greeted with a knock of concern as food prices continue to rise, placing financial strain on the daily lives of many consumers. ...

220. Dairy leader Alambra unveils €10 million eco-friendly milk facility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dairy-leader-alambra-unveils-€10-million-eco-friendly-milk-facility

On Tuesday, September 5th, the grand opening of the new Alambra fresh milk factory took place....

221. Cash-only trend grows amid rising inflation in occupied territories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cash-only-trend-grows-amid-rising-inflation-in-occupied-territories

The prevalence of merchants and shopkeepers unwilling to accept credit cards is on the rise in the occupied territories, warns columnist Jenq Mutluyakali in a Yeni Dusen article....

222. Former Finance Minister continues to question EuroAsia project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-finance-minister-continues-to-question-euroasia-project

Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has returned to the issue of the Eurasia Interconnector, expressing concerns and raising important questions. In a post on the "X" platform, he highlighted the need for transparency and clarity surrounding this significant and costly project....

223. Average student spending at €250 as back-to-school shopping begins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-student-spending-at-€250-as-back-to-school-shopping-begins

A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops, and stores selling school attire and sports shoes. Subtitle: ""...

224. Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/step-up-weigh-in-korean-air-weighs-passengers-for-safety

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. ...

225. Potential bank tax discussed amidst rate dissatisfaction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-tax

Leaving the door open for potential action, the Finance Ministry is considering an additional tax on banks due to dissatisfaction with their current approach to deposit and lending rates....

226. Fuel prices surge once again. Diesel up 5 cents, unleaded 95 rises 3 cents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-once-again-diesel-up-5-cents-unleaded-95-rises-3-cents

As August draws to a close, fuel prices are on the rise yet again, signalling increased costs at the pump. The Pancyprian Consumer Protection Association reports that one oil company has already implemented price hikes, with others expected to follow suit in the coming days....

227. 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....

228. 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....

229. 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....

230. 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....

231. 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....

232. 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. ...

233. 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....

234. 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....

235. 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....

236. 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....

237. 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....

238. 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....

239. 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....

240. 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. ...

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