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661. 'Cyprus made': When to expect the branded products

Local products can now be branded as Cypriot-made. After a year of work, consultations, and procedures, as well as research into international examples, a new brand name for Cypriot products has been developed: Cyprus Made - Unique by origin....

662. Men arrested after bride kidnapping goes awry

Three men have been arrested on breaking and entering charges following a failed attempt to steal a young female from the household who secretly got hitched to her beau without dad’s blessing...

663. Two families sue Amazon for selling 'suicide kits' to teens

Amazon is facing a lawsuit accusing it of selling so-called suicide kits, brought by the families of two teenagers who bought a deadly chemical on the company's website and later used it to take their own lives....

664. Makarios Avenue will be closed to private vehicles from 20 October

On October 20, the initial traffic plan for Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia goes into effect, allowing public transportation, catering vehicles, police and fire engines, as well as shopkeepers and residents, while prohibiting the movement of other vehicles. ...

665. Sanctioned Russian billionaire wins right to use his yacht on the French Riviera

A French court on Wednesday ordered the country's customs agency to release an impounded yacht owned by a Russian billionaire hit by European sanctions, due to procedural errors made during the seizure of the vessel....

666. The future of the banking sector is digital, green and social

The future of the banking sector is digital, green and social, said the participants at the 3rd online FMW Conference, titled "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities". The Conference also highlighted the contrast between trying to tame inflation by raising interest rates and supporting vulnerable groups to avoid social unrest....

667. Nicosia concerned over 'MoU' signed between Libya and Turkey

Nicosia has expressed concern and skepticism over the signing of the "MoU" between the government of national unity (GNU) of Libya and Turkey in the hydrocarbons field on the basis of the illegitimate Turkish - Libyan 'memorandum' of 2019....

668. ECOMMBX celebrates its 5th birthday with its new partner CITI

On 22 September, ECOMMBX, a progressive Electronic Money Institution in Cyprus, celebrated its 5th year in business. ...

669. ECOMMBX opens new horizons enabled by its new banking agreement with Citi

ECOMMBX, a progressive Electronic Money Institution based in Nicosia, proudly announces that it has concluded a correspondent banking agreement with Citi, the world’s most global bank. This new collaboration delivers a range of benefits for both ECOMMBX as well as Cyprus, as a jurisdiction....

670. California to allow human remains to be composted and used as soil

California will begin offering the option of human composting after death thanks to a bill recently signed into law that aims to tackle climate change....

671. Self check-in and robots - the future of tourism in Cyprus

672. No more plastic bags in supermarkets from October 1st

In October, Cyprus will take action and reduce the use of plastic, according to a bill passed in 2022 that comes into force on October 1. Consequently, from the first of October, products such as plastic cotton swabs, cutlery, plates and so on will be banned from the market....

673. Putin threatens: 'It's not a bluff'

Vladimir Putin has threatened to use weapons of mass destruction against the West, as he announced a partial military mobilization in an escalation of the war on Ukraine....

674. Profits of €55.4 million in first half of 2022 for Hellenic Bank

Hellenic Bank reported a profit of EUR 55.4 million for the first half of 2022, compared to a profit of EUR 21 million in the corresponding half of 2021....

675. Europe flights disrupted by French air traffic controller strike

European flights faced widespread disruption on Friday as a French air traffic controllers' strike forced airlines to cancel half of those scheduled to arrive or depart Paris airports and others due to having to fly over France....

676. Ayia Napa Marina opens its doors to four-legged visitors

The management of Ayia Napa Marina, in the context of serving its visitors and customers and respecting animals, informs that it applies the relevant regulations and best practices regarding the entry of animals into the Marina's premises....

677. Woman forcibly takes savings from Beirut bank using toy gun (video)

A woman accompanied by activists and brandishing what she said was a toy pistol broke into a Beirut bank branch on Wednesday, taking $13,000 from her trapped savings....

678. Mario Nava: 'Energy can strengthen the connection between the two communities'

In an interview with Kathimerini, Mario Nava touches on a number of issues with regard to the Cyprus Problem, including how trade between the two communities is the only answer to smuggling, the progress in the implementation of the Halloumi case and the role of the EU in future Cyprus talks....

679. EU plans to cap gas prices risking cutoff from Russia

The European Union proposed a price cap on Russian gas on Wednesday hours after President Vladimir Putin threatened to halt all supplies if they took such a step, raising the risk of rationing in some of the world’s richest countries this winter....

680. $600 SpaceX Starlink internet dish 'surprisingly good' despite outages

Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, is becoming increasingly popular across the world — so much so that some users have even taken it on vacation....

681. Liz Truss to freeze energy bills for households

British Prime Minister Liz Truss plans to freeze household energy bills at their current level for this winter and the next, paid for by government-backed loans to energy suppliers, the BBC reported Tuesday....

682. Russia has amassed huge profits from fuel despite sanctions

Russia has amassed €158 billion in revenues from fossil fuel exports in the six months of its war against Ukraine, benefiting from high prices, according to a study by an independent think tank published today, which calls for more effective sanctions....

683. Russia says no to oil price caps, warns of cut off

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia would stop selling oil to countries that impose price caps on Russia's energy resources - caps that Moscow said would lead to significant destabilization of the global oil market....

684. Bank of Cyprus announces €50m net profit in first half of 2022

Bank of Cyprus announced a profit after tax amounting to €50 million for the first half of 2022, setting its sights on dividend distribution in 2023, for the first time since 2011, depending on market conditions and regulatory approvals....

685. Cyprus' minimum wage set at 940 euros per month

The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Kyriakos Kousios, announced the establishment of the National Minimum Wage after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, calling it a historic day for the welfare state....

686. Aegean and Emirates announce codeshare partnership

Emirates and AEGEAN announce the launch of a codeshare partnership, enabling their passengers to benefit from increased connectivity and travel to eight domestic Greek destinations via Athens, with a single ticket....

687. Leadership and management in the tourism industry

The demands of tourists, especially after the coronavirus pandemic, seem to be constantly changing and for this very important reason, businesses should incorporate new management methods, focusing mainly on a more humane approach to the customer....

688. Drought: Ban on the use of garden hoses in London from August 24

Thames Water, the water company serving customers in and around London, announced today that it is banning its customers from using garden hoses to water their lawns from August 24, citing the prolonged drought....

689. Cypriot MEP spills the beans in spying scandal

Cypriot MEP Demetris Papadakis is warning authorities on his native island to stay away from cover-up attempts and instead 'fully investigate' allegations of espionage and wiretapping by politicians and police using illegal malware...

690. Inside JP Morgan's precious metals division: The salaries and bonuses of the golden boys

The trial of the former head of precious metals at JP Morgan Chase, which has been in full swing since Friday, provides a sneak peek into the world of exchanges and the pay for its employees....