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391. Bill for 'e-Kalathi' product price comparison app submitted for Cabinet approval

The bill for the implementation of a digital tool that enables daily information on retail prices and product comparisons is ready for submission to the Cabinet....

392. Government continues measures to counter inflationary pressures

The government of Cyprus has decided to continue measures aimed at countering inflationary pressures, including an extension of a subsidy on electricity consumption and a reduced excise tax on fuel....

393. Higher prices for Easter meat: Lamb sees a 25% increase, beef up by 15%

A year ago, reports described Easter dinner as the most expensive in four years. This year's prices are expected to surpass that record, according to the first data from the Easter Price Watch gathered by K and soon to be published by the Consumer Protection Agency....

394. FBI warns against using free mobile charging stations

The FBI is warning people to steer clear of free cell phone charging stations....

395. Minister of Agriculture announces his four priorities

Minister of Agriculture, Petros Xenophontos, outlined his four priorities for the agriculture sector during an interview on the DIASPORA news show. ...

396. Ethics group says Chat GPT 4 a risk to privacy and public safety

The tech ethics group Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy is asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to stop OpenAI from issuing new commercial releases of GPT-4, ...

397. EAC warns of fake employees asking for money

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has warned consumers about impostors who pose as its employees or partners and demand money to restore their power supply....

398. Slight increase in fuel prices

A slight increase in fuel prices was recorded in the last three weeks in Cyprus, according to the Consumer Protection Service (CPS) of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry. ...

399. Many Cypriots are climate-aware and ready to fight

According to the European Investment Bank's (EIB) annual Climate Survey, 83% of Cypriots under 30 consider the environmental impact of their future job to be a significant factor in their career choice, while 25% consider it a top priority....

400. High prices continue to plague the market

401. Petrol stations open their doors to electric mobility

Petrolina Holdings Public announced last month the installation of the first state-of-the-art electric vehicle rapid charging charger at its petrol station in Larnaca's GSZ district....

402. Digital app to compare product prices in the works

Following the withdrawal of the Household Basket proposal in Cyprus, the Consumer Protection Service is now promoting the preparation of a bill for the implementation of a digital tool that will enable the daily comparison of retail prices of products....

403. Consumers cutting back on non-essential items as cost of living rises

As the cost of living crisis continues to rise globally, consumers have drastically adjusted their spending behaviors, with the majority (53%) of global consumers “holding back” on non-essential spending. ...

404. 'Energy prices in Cyprus must decrease,' says Minister

"We want consumers to be able to open their electricity bills without fear," said newly appointed Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

405. Lidl Cyprus proceeds with raises and benefits amounting up to €900,000 for its 700 employees

It proves in practice, once again, its dedication and continuous investment in its people....

406. Nearly 60 million euros in electricity subsidies doled out since September 2022

407. Netflix to ban password sharing by end of March, bad news for freeloaders

The time Netflix 'freeloaders' have long feared - Password sharing will be banned by the end of March....

408. Concerns emerge over Cypriot porn website age verifier

A new law in Louisiana requiring adults who visit porn websites to verify their age is raising privacy concerns, but a Cypriot firm that collects personal information of those users says privacy is maintained throughout the process...

409. The demand for new homes is dwindling

The large investments and development projects mentioned by Minister of Transport and Works Yannis Karousos in his ministry's recent project presentation may have kept the construction and real estate sector afloat until 2022, but the industry still faces challenges....

410. Fake news vs reliable content

The media's fragmentation of journalism and deconstruction of information is nothing new....

411. More tourists embarking on sustainable travel this year

A new report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Trip.com Group has revealed that 69 percent of travelers are actively seeking sustainable travel options for 2023....

412. Cyprus aims for higher targets in green energy

In 2022, renewable energy sources now make up a larger percentage of total energy consumption. ...

413. EU: Increase of hazardous waste disposal since 2004

Despite EU action to reduce its waste output, the amount of hazardous waste generated in the European Union has continued to increase since 2004 according to the findings of a review published by the European Court of Auditors....

414. Dispute resolution services a more cost effective way to resolve issues

Going to court to resolve a dispute between a consumer and a business is not always necessary. There are alternatives that are less time-consuming and less expensive than legal action and can provide very effective solutions. ...

415. Supermarkets bet on their own private labeled products

Consumers are turning to private label and exclusive import products to combat inflationary pressures on consumer goods in supermarkets....

416. Fuel prices have dropped, but increases are anticipated

On January 8, 2023, the cost of 95 gasoline was 44 cents less per liter than it was on July 12, when it reached an all-time high of €1.828 per liter....

417. Amazon to layoff 18,000 employees

Amazon.com Inc's layoffs will now increase to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said in a public staff note on Wednesday....

418. What consumers should lookout for as January sales begin

The Ministry of Commerce is intensifying its market checks due to the January sales, especially in clothing and footwear stores. At the same time, consumers are urged to be informed of their rights and to be particularly careful about cases of misleading advertisements....

419. EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season

EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season to cope with rising cost-of-living and environmental concerns, new data finds ...

420. According to research, costs for a festive table ranges from €24 to €255

The Cyprus Consumers Association conducted a survey on the cost of the Christmas table as part of its foundation's mission to protect and provide consumers with more complete information. The survey was conducted from December 12 to December 21, 2022....