https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-european-country-bears-the-brunt-of-energy-costs
The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kissinger-ai-could-replace-humans-in-the-next-5-years
Henry Kissinger described artificial intelligence as the "biggest challenge of our times," predicting that humanity could be replaced by machines in the next five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mcdonalds-israel-in-the-hot-seat-for-giving-away-100-000-free-meals-to-soldiers
Tensions are playing out at McDonald’s locations across the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/dhiraj-mukherjee-from-shazam-success-to-paying-it-forward
In this insightful interview, Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-creator of Shazam, shares his experiences and philosophy on shaping the future. Notably, after the remarkable success of Shazam, which he co-founded and later sold to Apple for a substantial sum of around 400 million, Dhiraj has been actively paying it forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecommbx-a-platform-to-rule-them-all
From Day One, ECOMMBX was determined to develop the most powerful electronic payments systems, capable of offering customers seamless cross-border transactions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/co-founder-of-foody-shares-inspiring-start-up-journey
Michalis Economou, a co-founder and former CEO of Foody, Cyprus's largest food ordering and delivery platform, recently recounted their remarkable start-up journey at the Digital Agenda event....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/packages-in-under-an-hour-delivered-by-drone-to-start-in-the-uk
Amazon will start delivering packages by drone in just under an hour around the UK next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-government-s-new-measures-will-cut-power-bills
The President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, announced a total of 11 measures with a direct impact, totaling €141 million, along with six Housing Policy measures amounting to €55 million on Thursday (19/10)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-s-remote-id-project-to-take-off
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has officially announced that it has signed an agreement to start the Digital On-boarding project for remote customer identification. The agreement was signed between the CBC and the appointed consortium....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-pets-rescued-in-spain-s-anti-trafficking-sting
A troubling incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when a 24-year-old foreigner, who had been seeking asylum in Cyprus, resorted to self-immolation in front of the Immigration and Aliens Service in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-streaming-wars-to-superintelligence-with-john-oliver-calum-chase
In the heart of the ever-evolving tech and academic landscape, the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit brought together a constellation of leading figures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/4-day-workweek-success-and-ai-s-future-impact-according-to-an-ey-veteran
Riaz Shah, a four-decade member of EY (Ernst & Young), now engaged in global projects, with a particular focus on education and startup entrepreneurship, took center stage at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-s-ceo-neocleous-redefines-cyprus-s-digital-future
If you're looking to bring digital transformation to Cyprus, CYTA CEO Andreas Neocleous has a compelling starting point. During his presentation at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit today, he showcased a snapshot of the passport control system at Larnaca airport, highlighting the need for change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-year-old-man-s-affair-with-ai-takes-shocking-turn
Some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for "emotional support, companionship and even sexual gratification," according to a new report from The Washington Post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/types-of-coffee-loved-by-cypriots
As coffee still reigns supreme as the most popular beverage in Cyprus, our coffee culture has evolved, with Cypriots embracing varieties from distant regions of the world, such as Brazil, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emirates-introduces-biometric-passport-free-travel
We all know that there are loads of perks when it comes to travelling with Emirates — from luxe amenities kits to a variety of food choices and earning Skywards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-and-cosmote-tv-kick-off-exclusive-cyprus-football-league-broadcast
Cablenet and COSMOTE TV have announced their collaboration to exclusively broadcast the top matches of the Cyprus Football League in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-governor-herodotou-reveals-breakthrough-in-digital-finance
The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-users-raise-alarm-over-iphone-15-pro-heat
Numerous Apple customers have voiced concerns about the recently launched iPhone 15, citing issues of overheating just days after its release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-brings-400-000-smart-meters-for-all
Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-cuts-fees-for-customers
Hellenic Bank is taking steps to enhance its services and support its customers. Mr. Phoebus Stasopoulos, the Senior Banking Manager of Hellenic Bank, announced the expansion of the limit for free SEPA transfers through Online Banking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sepaga-emi-named-one-of-the-top-20-great-places-to-work-in-europe
Nicosia, Cyprus – 26/9/2023 – Sepaga EMI, a leading fully licensed and regulated Electronic Money Institution by the Central Bank of Cyprus (License No. 115.1.3.18/2018) since 2017 takes pride in providing its clients with exceptional financial solutions for managing their funds and global payments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-high-is-too-high-before-tax-relief-kicks-in
Diesel prices have dipped by nine cents per liter at gas stations compared to late August, while unleaded 95-octane petrol is now six cents cheaper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-refunds-$500-000-to-elderly-customer
From Australia comes a story of corporate responsibility in the face of personal tragedy as an elderly national bank depositor had nearly AUD$500,000 returned to him out of the bank’s own pockets.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/borrowers-in-a-high-stakes-game-of-loan-roulette
In 2023, borrowers face a pivotal year, primarily due to the soaring levels of inflation, rising prices, and increasing interest rates. This year also carries significant importance for banks, not in terms of profits, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-self-serve-soda-at-mcdonald-s
Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oregon-s-magic-mushroom-trials-draw-thousands
Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-electricity-rates-hold-steady
Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-banking-sector-heading-for-a-shake-up
The Cypriot banking sector is in trouble, and it looks like Eurobank is on the verge of acquiring Hellenic Bank. Meanwhile, Astrobank and CDB Bank's relationship has shifted from a "flirtation" to an "appointment."...
