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1. Spain fines Ryanair and other low-cost airlines €179M for abusive practices

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has slapped five major low-cost airlines with hefty fines totaling €179 million for a range of alleged abusive practices, including charging extra fees for hand luggage. ...

2. Are you driving an unsafe car? Gaps in recall alerts spark concern in Cyprus

Car safety in Cyprus is under the spotlight as gaps in the vehicle recall system are leaving drivers unknowingly at risk. ...

3. New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

4. Tesla unveils Robotaxi and Optimus Robot at ‘We, Robot’ event

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the company’s latest autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab Robotaxi, during the "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Studios on Thursday....

5. Norway powers up with the world’s first wireless charging road for EVs (vid)

Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....

6. Uber to add 100,000 electric cars to its global fleet

Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....

7. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

8. Porsche doubles the size of the model range for the all-electric Macan

First rear-wheel-drive Macan delivers high efficiency ...

9. Cyprus has a long way to go when it comes to EV's

Cyprus lags behind the rest of the European Union in the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to data from the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO). While growth is noted and targets seem achievable, the country's rate of electric car use remains among the lowest in the EU....

10. Cyprus meets trafficking standards, US State Department report

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....

11. New 911 Carrera GTS: T-Hybrid power and striking design

911 Carrera GTS: Innovative, lightweight T-Hybrid with a newly developed 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, electric turbocharger and electric motor....

12. Some supermarkets charging more than advertised, says CPS

The Consumer Protection Service of the Ministry of Commerce in Cyprus is urging greater transparency in supermarket pricing, requesting the disclosure of discounts offered by supermarkets and the names of those included in the Price Observatory....

13. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

14. NASA cleared for £3.35 billion dragonfly mission to Titan

A Dragonfly is heading to Saturn – as Nasa has been given the final permission it needs to launch its Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan in the coming years....

15. €17 million worth of grants for big businesses

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan is charging ahead, with the Department of Energy, Trade, and Industry (DTI) launching a call for applications under the 'Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrading and Competitiveness of Large Enterprises'....

16. Lawyers reveal source of €807,000 found in safe

Lawyers representing two monks at the center of the scandal at the Monastery of Saint Avvakum have returned with a new letter, shedding light on the origin of the €807,000 found in a safe. ...

17. Aptera's solar car prototype moves closer to completion

In a monumental stride towards realizing its vision, Aptera, the manufacturer of the highly anticipated solar-powered car, recently welcomed the arrival of its first production-grade body at its headquarters in San Diego....

18. FT: Google explores charging for AI search enhancements

Google is contemplating charging for new "premium" features powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its search business, marking a significant shift. The proposed revamp, aimed at its search engine, would be the first time the tech giant has put any of its core products behind a paywall....

19. Porsche's new Panamera e-hybrids: Faster, greener, better

Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...

20. Government to receive €1.2B for green transition and resilience plan

Cyprus is set to receive a total of 1.2 billion euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). ...

21. Porsche unleashes powerhouse Taycan with enhanced performance

Higher, faster, further and coming to Porsche Centres in the spring of 2024....

22. Porsche's latest Taycan surprises with 587km real-world range

Initial test drives with pre-series Taycan between Los Angeles and San Diego showed that the new generation of the electric sports car has a total range of up to 587 kilometres....

23. Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....

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

25. Ministry's bold steps for energy renovation unveiled

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry proceeds with the preparation of standard procedures for the announcement and implementation of energy renovation projects....

26. Transgender students choose dorms based on gender identity in elite schools

In a recent revelation, top-tier fee-paying schools in the UK, including Taunton School and Bedales, are allowing transgender students to choose dormitories based on their gender identity....

27. USA: Detroit unveils groundbreaking electric charging road

Detroit has reportedly unveiled new technology beneath its streets after a year of waiting, with electric vehicles able to get a boost that could ultimately make range anxiety a thing of the past....

28. Putting the new Macan through its paces in the name of performance and efficiency

Porsche is putting the prototype of the all-electric Macan through an exacting and gruelling test programme to prepare the follow-up to the successful SUV for its upcoming world premiere. ...

29. Atterbury Europe unveils green vision for Limassol Mall

In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, Atterbury Europe is set to revolutionize the construction and operation of the proposed Mall of Limassol. ...

30. iPhone survives 5,000-meter fall from Boeing

In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....