https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-partners-with-salesforce-and-tech-mahindra
Cablenet is excited to announce its partnership with Salesforce and Tech Mahindra, which has led to the launch of a cutting-edge Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-forward-eu-approves-electric-charging-stations-every-60-km
At the plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to approve new regulations focusing on expanding the availability of alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inflation-drops-but-food-prices-soar
According to Marios Droussiotis, the president of the Cyprus Consumers Association, inflation is decreasing, but food prices remain excessively high. In an interview with K, he explained that although the overall inflation rate in Cyprus is 1.9%, the prices of food items have increased by 9.8%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-plummet-while-food-costs-soar
Liquid fuels experienced the most significant annual percentage decline in June, dropping by 27.2%. Contributing to a 1.9% inflation squeeze, the lowest point in 25 months, was a 25.6% annual decline in oil prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-proposes-digital-euro-as-cash-alternative
Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gasoline-and-diesel-prices-expected-to-drop
Reductions of up to 3 cents are expected to be observed in the retail prices of unleaded gasoline (95 octanes) and diesel fuel in the coming days, according to the Director of Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, Konstantinos Karagiorgis, as reported by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-of-july-fireworks-illuminate-the-night-sky
The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-impact-on-gas-station-owners
Citizens are in turmoil following the termination of reduced special consumption tax rates on transportation and heating fuels, which resulted in increases of 8.32 cents in gasoline and diesel, and 6.83 cents in heating fuels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-culinary-brilliance-at-gastronomos-awards
The anticipation reached a fever pitch as Cyprus braced itself for the grand culmination of the year-long journey celebrating its prodigious producers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/creating-tasty-flavors-from-leftover-food
Tyler Malek's ice cream parlors in Los Gatos, California, are actively embracing the upcycling movement by crafting premium ice cream flavors from leftover food....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-approves-sale-of-lab-grown-chicken
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for the sale of cell-cultured chicken, marking a significant milestone for the cultured meat industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-energy-policy-progresses-with-approval-for-ev-charging-infrastructure
The Council of Ministers, in its session on June 21, 2023, approved the Amendment of the Regulations on Petroleum Stations from 1972 to 1999, to allow for the installation and use of electric vehicle charging points at petrol stations, as part of the government's policy for transitioning to green energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-voice-alarm-over-plant-protection-regulation
The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-vat-reduction-on-essentials-estimated-at-€14-5-million
In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chocolate-prices-to-surge
Chocolate enthusiasts should brace themselves for price hikes in the near future, as cocoa prices continue to soar. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-ends-tax-break-fuel-and-electricity-prices-to-rise
The Director General of the Ministry of Finance, Michalis Pantelis, has expressed the government's intention to end the measure of reducing excise tax on fuel and electricity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-and-plume-expand-partnership-in-intelligent-connectivity-for-cyprus-homes
Cablenet and Plume joined forces once again in Nicosia to celebrate their successful collaboration and discuss plans for future expansion. The two partners in intelligent connectivity convened to review their market achievements and explore opportunities for growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/17-of-cypriots-admit-to-purchasing-fake-goods
According to a report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Cypriots have admitted to accessing content illegally, particularly for watching sports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-holiday-scam-protecting-yourself-when-booking-online
An increasing number of individuals are opting to plan their vacations online, a trend that, as observed in previous years, carries potential risks and pitfalls. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-slow-ride-on-the-electric-car-bandwagon
We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/overcoming-obstacles-in-cyprus-green-transition
Undoubtedly, the fact that it no longer requires a building permit as a prerequisite for installing a photovoltaic system on residential roofs could be characterized as a positive development in our long-standing effort to turn towards green development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-electricity-bills-based-on-your-paycheck
Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-are-food-prices-so-high-in-europe
It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price of a loaf was 28 percent higher in April, at 1.39 pounds, or $1.72, than it was a year earlier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-theatrical-hypocrisy-of-passing-the-e-kalathi-bill
In early March, during the Commerce Committee meeting, the first one attended by the current Minister of Energy, the committee chairman, along with all the members, to be fair, urgently requested the government to submit a bill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-controversial-e-kalathi-bill-house-and-stakeholders-remain-unconvinced
The e-kalathi bill fails to convince the House and stakeholders. Yesterday, the Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives held discussions on the matter, with Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou present....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gigantic-heap-of-unused-clothing-seen-from-space
A giant dump of unused fast fashion clothing in Chile's Atacama Desert is now clearly visible to satellites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-bill-presented-to-parliament
The discussion on the e-kalathi bill commences today at the Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives. This bill introduces a digital tool designed to display product prices, aiming to support the Consumer Protection Agency's efforts in monitoring the market and better protect consumer interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-world-s-most-expensive-ice-cream-tempts-taste-buds
Keep your hands steady: a scoop of this exquisite delight is probably going to cost more than all the ice cream you will have throughout multiple summers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cysec
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/0-vat-rate-the-second-round
Almost two weeks after the zeroing of the tax rate on seven products (bread, eggs, milk, baby diapers, baby food, feminine hygiene products, and adult diapers), the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce are in discussions regarding the next list of products that will have a low or reduced tax rate....
