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751. Interest rates extended, borrowers face dilemma

Last Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted to maintain interest rates, extending the uncertainty for borrowers regarding their loans and repayments....

752. Cyprus' dining experience elevated at WiZ 50 Best Awards

For the second consecutive year, WiZ GUIDE, SppMedia Group, and the Bank of Cyprus co-hosted the prestigious ''WiZ 50 BEST Restaurants'' ceremony....

753. Cypriot MPs decry threats to media freedom at European Assembly

Cypriot MPs Yiorgos Loukaides and Christiana Erotokritou spoke about the importance of freedom of speech and on the increasing......

754. Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

755. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

756. Town in Croatia sells homes for 13 cents

In the northern town of Legrad, Croatia, a creative initiative offers homes for as low as 13 cents to attract new residents. Launched in 2018, the program aims to reverse population decline, with already promising results....

757. Hostage families urgently plead for release in Parliament chaos

In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....

758. Police intensify probes into illicit sports-related activities

In response to a meeting at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, the police announced immediate measures to prevent and tackle organized crime and violence in sports arenas....

759. Deputy Minister vows swift action to combat homelessness

In response to the tragic incident of a homeless woman found dead in an abandoned house in the Neapolis area of Limassol, Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Social Insurance,...

760. Parliament enacts law granting tax exemption on loan repayments

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a law exempting individuals who sold real estate or transferred shares to repay Non-Servicing Loans from the 0.4% tax designated for the Central Equal Weight Sharing Agency...

761. Congress urges Biden: Host Cyprus President at the White House

Greek-American US Congress members of the Hellenic Caucus have sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to formally welcome the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to the White House, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

762. House President praises France’s support for Cyprus in Paris meetings

The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....

763. The plague of the Cyprus port industry

Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...

764. Non-performing loans hold steady at €2B amid rising rates

Non-performing loans in the Cyprus banking system remained essentially unchanged at €2 billion in October 2023, marking a marginal reduction of just €2 million, in an environment of rising interest rates....

765. CEO predicts price drops for homes over 500K euros

In the latest property data, the real estate landscape in Cyprus paints a picture of continuous growth, particularly in the apartment sector. However, a closer look reveals a potential plateau in the high-end market, specifically for properties priced at 500 thousand euros and above....

766. Trump leads GOP race with big Iowa win

In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....

767. Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....

768. 'One Stop Shipping Centre' launched to boost competitiveness

The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...

769. Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

770. Houthi strikes send prices soaring in global trade

In recent weeks, the developments in the Red Sea, with the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and their impact on global trade, have dominated the discussions of suppliers with their partners....

771. Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....

772. Greek shipowner seeks US help over seized tanker amid rising tensions

Empire Navigation Inc., the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing on Thursday....

773. Spike in transformer thefts plagues Electricity Authority

There has been a surge in incidents involving the theft of equipment and other assets from the electricity distribution network of AHK, with cases of stolen transformers exceeding sixty in recent months....

774. Trimiklini scandal unveiled: 15-year licensing nightmare shakes state agencies

The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......

775. Cyprus real estate booms in Q3 2023

Cyprus experienced a real estate boom in the third quarter of 2023, with housing prices soaring and a surge in demand from both domestic and foreign buyers, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday....

776. Home building costs up by 20%, insights for buyers

Geopolitical developments, marked by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, have led to a notable surge in house prices, revealing a 20% increase in construction costs since 2019,...

777. Government's 'Photovoltaics for All' plan sparks debate on eligibility and funding

The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...

778. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

779. Deloitte’s Tax Facts 2024

780. Theater grants and the Ministry's cultural quandary

The new year has begun and immediately it was marked culturally by the crisis in the theater, due to the grants that were given by the Thymeli Plan....