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451. Bedbug infestation sparks unusual scene in the City of Lights

A video has surfaced showing multiple mattresses piled up and littering a street in Paris, France, amid a current bedbug infestation....

452. Poles and Greeks: Europe's thriftiest tourists

Poles are the most tight-fisted tourists in Europe, spending around €185 per person in other countries while visiting for tourism purposes, totalling up to €7.2 billion in 2022....

453. Cyprus banks secure Moody's upgrade to investment status

After 12 years, Moody's has upgraded the ratings of Cyprus' two major banks, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, placing them in the investment category....

454. Moody's boosts Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank ratings to Baa2

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ and Hellenic Bank’s long-term deposit ratings to Baa3 from Ba1, citing the continued resilience of the Cypriot economy and credit conditions, which are leading to supportive operating conditions for Cypriot banks....

455. England proposes ban on transgender women in female hospital wards

Transgender women will be banned from being treated in female hospital wards in England, under new proposals suggested by the health secretary....

456. Chasing the dream of independence

The years of Independence have come and gone, but the founding myth remains fragmented in the minds and hearts of Cypriots. For many Greek Cypriots, it symbolizes a struggle betrayed, while others see it as a necessary compromise. ...

457. E-kalathi takes on soaring fuel and food prices

The ongoing debate within the House Commerce Committee regarding the Retail Price Recording and Monitoring Bill has become both tiresome and contentious....

458. Online applications open for child tuition and feeding subsidy scheme

As of August 28, 2023, parents of eligible children up to four years old can apply for the Child Tuition and Feeding Subsidy Scheme through a dedicated online platform. The initiative aims to provide financial support to parents for early childhood education and nutrition....

459. Animal welfare and permit disputes fuel tensions as bears remain in limbo

Menelaos Menelaus, commonly known as "Melios," has spoken out about the presence of two bears discovered on his premises, which used to operate as a zoo....

460. Negotiations on Cyprus EEZ and Chevron continue amid disagreements

Two days of negotiations regarding the development plan (FDP) for block "12" ("Aphrodite") within the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have concluded in Nicosia. These discussions involved the Ministry of Energy and senior officials from the consortium responsible for its management, which includes Chevron, Shell, and NewMed Energy....

461. Delta offers $4,000 for flight delays

Overbooked flights are becoming more and more commonplace as airlines look to maximize capacity and profits. And smart flyers who aren’t in a rush can capitalize on those crowds, sometimes in a big way....

462. Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

The Parliamentary Education Committee convened on Wednesday, September 27, to address the pressing issue of school bullying and juvenile delinquency....

463. War in Ukraine nears potential 'dirty deal' conclusion

Thomas Friedman, American political commentator, author and weekly columnist for The New York Times, tells Kathimerini that the ongoing war in Ukraine will probably be resolved with “a dirty deal” that will include the loss of a part of eastern Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv’s accession to NATO and the European Union....

464. Widely used anti-covid drug linked to virus mutations

An anti-Covid drug widely used across the world may have caused mutations in the virus, researchers said on Monday, but there was no evidence that the changes had led to more dangerous variants....

465. Revolutionizing the management of multi-owner buildings in Cyprus

The proposed legislative changes, tabled in the parliament yesterday, seek to modify and enhance the existing framework for the management of common buildings....

466. E-kalathi: Cost of basket per province

A few hours before tomorrow's session of the House Trade Committee, during which the bill on the e-kalathi digital tool will be discussed again, The Consumer Protection Agency conducted a price survey for 51 products in 5 supermarkets per province and presents indicatively the information and options that the consumer could have had today if he had the specific electronic application at his disposal....

467. New level of professional coaching in Cyprus

ICF Cyprus Chapter has opened its doors in Cyprus as a chapter of the International Coaching Federation. ICF is the leading global organization of 62,000-plus professional personal and business coaches....

468. Halloumi exports hit €112 million mark

The demand for halloumi, Cyprus’ renowned cheese, in foreign markets is steadily growing with exports in the first four months of 2023 amounting to €112 million, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Petros Xenofontos has said....

469. SYPRODAT and Government join forces to end non-performing loans

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed satisfaction with the progress made in divestments and the reduction of non-performing loans (NPLs) during a meeting at the Ministry of Finance with SYPRODAT President Costas Melas and Association Director Jenny Papacharalambous....

470. Nicosia and Limassol explore tram systems

Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou, alongside Nicosia's Mayor Konstantinos Giorkatzis, emphasized the necessity of commencing a comprehensive study for the introduction of tram systems in Nicosia and Limassol....

471. Modi's move to rename India to Bharat sparks controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names....

472. Cyprus and Chevron unite for Aphrodite gas field

The Cyprus government and Chevron International reaffirmed on Wednesday that the development of Aphrodite gas field, located in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is of "strategic importance."...

473. Liquidity cover hits 318% in banking

Konstantinos Herodotou, the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, delivered a robust message at the TechIsland conference in Limassol....

474. A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

475. Global investment giants converge in Cyprus for IIFA 2023

The 36th annual international conference of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), will take place in Cyprus, for the first time, on October 23-25. ...

476. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

477. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus financial market recovery or impending closure? Uncovering hidden risks

478. Christodoulides rejects Cyprus solution changes

In a firm stance on the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides asserted that altering the foundation of a Cyprus solution is deemed unacceptable, not only by the Greek Cypriot side but also by the international community. ...

479. Popular decongestant ingredient ineffective, US FDA reveals

A key ingredient in well-known decongestant products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, phenylephrine, has been deemed ineffective when taken orally, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel. ...

480. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....