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1681. 'K' poll: The race for second place (graphics)

We are in the crucial final sixty days before the elections, and everything points to a sensational thriller, a fierce battle for the coveted second place....

1682. Avrupa reports one million residents in the occupied territory

Avrupa cites data from the "Information and Communication Technology Institute" today, indicating that the population of the occupied territories has surpassed one million....

1683. Prices of basic consumer goods fluctuating wildly

The average retail price levels in effect on December 7, 2022, compared to November 9, 2022, show that prices for basic consumer goods are staggering....

1684. The sky's no longer the limit when using your smartphone

Passengers aboard flights in the European Union will soon no longer be required to put their phones on airplane mode and will be able to make phone calls as well as use their mobile phones to the maximum of their features and capacity as airlines will be providing the latest 5G technology on their planes....

1685. Breast cancer screening: The case of Cyprus

Population screening for breast cancer with mammography, and in some women, ultrasound screening, has been shown to reduce mortality from this disease....

1686. Using smartphones to access patients' medical records

Electronic cross-border health services are expected to be gradually established in 25 EU countries by 2025....

1687. CBC Governor: 'Any recession is expected to be mild and short-lived'

Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, talked about the ECB objective and actions to restore and stabilize inflation at 2% in the medium term and maintain financial stability, saying that any recession is expected to be mild and short....

1688. Germany eases entry rules for qualified young Indians

Nationals of India will soon be subject to less strict rules when reaching Germany for professional, study, and work purposes as the two countries have signed the German-Indian Migration Agreement....

1689. Cabinet approves 'vehicle history database'

The Council of Ministers today approved an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Movement Regulations that will create a database that will record the history of vehicles involved in accidents....

1690. Insurance premiums expected to rise slightly

Inflation-related losses are also occurring for general insurance policies. Cyprus' insurance policies will specifically follow the broad pattern of other nations and other international insurance companies,...

1691. Tying up loose ends at Hellenic

Hellenic Bank experienced several changes in 2022, as it closed outstanding issues while also opening new chapters. Hellenic Bank made changes to its top management, staff, shareholding composition, and labor issues in the fourth quarter of 2022, ...

1692. The expansion of the digital economy and the upcoming exchange of information and tax transparency regimes

The exchange of information has been widely considered as a one of the most effective measures in tackling tax evasion and protecting the integrity of tax systems. ...

1693. Unemployment rate up in November

November saw a rise in unemployment on a monthly and yearly basis....

1694. Paphos to become a 'smart' city after launch of digital projects

Six smart and digital city projects implemented by the Municipality of Paphos were inaugurated on Thursday by Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Kyriakos Kokkinos....

1695. 'FTX-style crypto crash won’t happen in Europe'

The cryptocurrency world is reeling after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX — but EU policymakers are patting themselves on the back....

1696. ICT specialists crucial as 80% of companies still allow remote work

According to the results of the survey on information and communication technologies (ICT) usage and e-commerce in businesses in 2022, published on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service, more than 80% of businesses with ten or more employees provided mobile devices with access to the internet and business email in 2022....

1697. Scholz OK's transfer of 500 asylum seekers from Cyprus

Germany's solidarity with Cyprus on the migration issue was conveyed to President Nicos Anastasiades by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who, during their recent meeting in Berlin, expressed his country's intention to receive 500 asylum seekers from Cyprus....

1698. Over half a billion euro in government surplus so far this year

Preliminary General Government fiscal results indicate a surplus of €556.4 mn for the period of January-October 2022, according to data prepared and published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Wednesday....

1699. Cyprus helps uncover VAT carousel fraud

Cypriot authorities swung into action after an investigation of fraudulent activity in Portugal was expanded through the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, with several companies on the island reportedly linked to a scheme that cost Lisbon tens of millions in tax revenue...

1700. When the ink dries, this will be the new archaeological museum

1701. Fuel price cuts have begun

Following a month of price volatility, the Cypriot market should see a reduction in the cost of motor and heating fuels in the coming days....

1702. ETIAS set to enforced by November 2023

The work on the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has moved forward, with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) revealing on Monday that a new body will be responsible to ensure the system functions in accordance with fundamental rights has started its work....

1703. COVID protests spreading across China

From Shanghai to Beijing, protests have erupted across China in a rare show of dissent against the ruling Communist Party sparked by anger over the country’s increasingly costly zero-Covid policy....

1704. Almost half of nurses and midwives in Cyprus approve of euthanasia

Almost half - 49% - of the members of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association (CyNMA) said they were positive about the possibility of euthanasia for people who are suffering, according to the results of a survey regarding euthanasia, suicide assisted by health professionals and assisted dying....

1705. The effects of Global warming on banks and insurance companies

One of the last print editions of the Economist had the title ‘Say goodbye to 1.5° C’ which refers to the goal of limiting the increase in the average temperature of the planet to 1.5 degrees Celsius...

1706. More Russians visiting Spain despite EU sanctions

The number of Russian nationals who are reaching Spain for travel purposes keeps increasing despite flight sanctions continuing to remain in place....

1707. Procedures, criminal offender profiles, and the law governing child abuse

The recent news has been overshadowed by new complaints from schoolgirls in Cyprus alleging that their headmaster has harassed them sexually, while in Greece the Aeolus box is opening due to revelations about the "Ark of the World" foundation....

1708. Black Friday: See how the annual shopping event is shaping up (photos)

On Thursday afternoon, sales began to increase significantly, particularly in shopping centers that benefited from favorable weather conditions, however, as of Friday morning, traffic appears to be somewhat subdued, at least in comparison to the corresponding images from 2019....

1709. Cyprus Institute academics are some of the top scientists worldwide

Academics of the Cyprus Institute have recently been included in two ranking lists of top scientists worldwide....

1710. Report highlights police inaction in cases of violence against women in Cyprus

The Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO)’s first review of existing policy approaches and legislation on violence against women in Cyprus has revealed many areas in which redoubled action is needed to comply with the standards of the Istanbul Convention. ...