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1. Green marketing: The truth behind eco-friendly claims

The deceptive practice of greenwashing, aimed at misleading consumers about the environmental qualities of products or services, is drawing increasing scrutiny....

2. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

3. Finance Ministry to shield vulnerable homes from price hikes

The forthcoming measures are set to target specific areas, not just spread thinly across the board, in the fight against rising prices....

4. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

5. From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

6. Traffic light cameras to get enhanced surveillance

Cyprus is set to implement three new measures to improve its current photo-labeling system aimed at enhancing road safety. ...

7. What role do banks ultimately play?

Are banks merely financial entities providing a range of services to the public and businesses, solely driven by profit for shareholders? Banks serve as the heart of our economic and social systems, ...

8. Nicosia police pursue allegations of human trafficking

Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....

9. A tale of two nations, Greece's stability amidst America's unraveling

It’s a strange thing: Greece has become a relatively predictable, politically stable country. I wouldn’t say boring, because we still have a long way to go. At the same time, the United States is no longer the predictable, stable country we used to know....

10. Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

In a recent development, the Court of Appeals has revisited the sentencing in the tragic traffic death case involving 62-year-old Hungarian national Marta Tyorjanne....

11. Affordable water soon in high-demand spots

Konstantinos Karagiorgis, director of the Consumer Service, is spearheading efforts to establish maximum retail prices in areas lacking sufficient competition....

12. Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

13. The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....

14. Postal workers strike over burnout and job insecurity

In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....

15. Fiscal Council cautions on 2024 economic risks despite optimism

Recently, the Cyprus Fiscal Council took a close look at how our economy is doing. They gave us some important info based on their study....

16. ''We are a banana republic'' -Glafkos Clerides

A citizen chased and recorded with his mobile phone a mobile camera driver who was speeding over 140 km/h....

17. Create a 'superministry' to reduce bureaucracy

In Cyprus, the proliferation of committees, excessive bureaucracy, and overlapping responsibilities of high-ranking officials have reached unprecedented levels, especially when problems are on the rise....

18. Should tenants have a 'paw-sitive' right to pets?

Is a tank full of snakes in a bedsit OK? Would three St Bernard dogs in a two-bedroom flat be too much?...

19. Cyprus politicians' perks and pensions - excessive or fair?

The political landscape in Cyprus is abuzz once again, as opposition parties seize yet another opportunity to level criticism at President Christodoulides. ...

20. Targeted fuel and heating reductions in government's considerations

The Cyprus Electricity Authority has announced a 3% increase in electricity prices for upcoming bills. ...

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. Zero-risk politicians: The Doxa Komodromou scandal unveiled

The Doxa Komodromou scandal and the shocking revelations that have emerged present a paradox. It's not just about her remaining in her position; it's also about the complete silence that followed these disclosures within the Presidential Office. ...

24. Overtime crisis threatens stability in Cyprus

The case of Ms. Komodromou, a civil servant seconded to the presidency from the University of Cyprus, sheds light on a much larger issue that has plagued governments in the Republic of Cyprus since its inception....

25. Focus on growth, employment control, and surplus in the 2024 budget

The 2024 state budget to be tabled to the Council of Ministers for approval next week will have three key characteristics, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos told CNA....

26. €5,000 fine for flashing your lights? This is Cyprus!

The news quickly spread, landing somewhere between the wildly unbelievable and downright absurd. Yet, in Cyprus, a place where the unusual is just another day in paradise, it gained traction....

27. Olive oil prices soar due to shortage and weather woes

The price of olive oil is expected to rise dramatically, possibly exceeding 10 euros per liter and reaching 15 euros in Europe, according to agricultural organizations....

28. Ministry on high alert as fuel prices soar globally

Constantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Commerce, Energy, and Industry, has noted a concerning and continuous rise in fuel prices on the international stage. ...

29. Real estate prices surge by 7.7%

The prices in the Cyprus real estate market have been going up in recent years....

30. Are dairy products the new focus for Israel-Cyprus relations?

If someone hadn't followed the Israeli Prime Minister's past statements about EastMed and the LNG terminal in Cyprus and didn't know that energy was the main topic in the previous eight meetings, they might have thought that the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel had more pressing matters during the 9th trilateral meeting in Nicosia. ...