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361. Ice cream prices melt wallets by 8.07% more

As temperatures rise, so do the prices of summer essentials in Cyprus, with ice creams, package holidays, and hotel stays seeing noticeable hikes compared to last month, according to data released by the Cyprus Consumers Association....

362. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

363. Green Line: Trade and crossings surge, irregular migration declines

Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....

364. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

365. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

366. CBC to keep dividends low despite bank profits

The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....

367. Nicosia's 7th Epic Street Fest delights thousands

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, about 2000 people gathered in the heart of the capital city, reveling under the summer sky with music from some of the island’s top DJs, courtesy of Deejay Radio, at the 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia....

368. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

369. Cyprus secures halloumi PDO status with 5-year plan

Cyprus has been granted a 5-year transition period by the European Commission to comply with the requirements for the production of halloumi......

370. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

371. Zero VAT on essential goods until September 2024

Cyprus' Tax Department has announced a zero rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential goods until September 30, 2024, following a decree issued by the Cabinet. This measure aims to alleviate financial burdens on consumers amid economic challenges....

372. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

373. Top Cypriot producers honored for their culinary excellence

Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....

374. ICT sector powers Cyprus' economic growth

Almost all of the productivity growth in Cyprus' economy over the past three years can be attributed to the Information and Communication Technology......

375. Cypriot producers to be feted at 10th Gastronomos Quality Awards

Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper are set to honor Cypriot producers at the 10th annual Quality Awards ceremony, highlighting a decade of dedication to preserving the island's rich culinary heritage....

376. Lids on plastic beverage containers must be attached by July 2024

The Department of Environment within the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced today that starting July 3, 2024, all plastic beverage containers up to three liters in capacity must be sold with their lids and caps attached. This measure aims to reduce plastic waste and its environmental impact....

377. Heatwave halts deliveries, stores see orders plunge by up to 80%

A noticeable decrease in store order volume was caused by high temperatures and work stoppages following warnings from the Department of Labor Inspection....

378. Enigmatic 4,000-year-old building found on Crete

A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island....

379. Epic Street Fest Nicosia returns with summer vibes

Nicosia's biggest outdoor party is back in full swing this summer. The 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia will take place on Tuesday, July 2, starting at 7 PM on Palia Ilektriki Street, near the new City Hall....

380. Meet Kevin, the world's tallest dog

The Iowa great dane that was recently crowned the world’s tallest dog is the same height as the average three-year-old child – and is often mistaken for being a horse. ...

381. US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

382. Lifeguard bans blacks from occupied area's beach

A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....

383. 65 migrants drowned, 11 rescued in Italy's Ionian sea disaster

The waters of the Ionian Sea seem tranquil enough in the middle of June, but they also form part of the most dangerous migration route in the world....

384. Job vacancies in Cyprus increase by 7.3% in Q1 of 2024

Job vacancies in Cyprus rose by an annual 7.3% in the first quarter of 2024 whereas they rose by almost 10% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023....

385. Outdoor work from 11am to 5pm prohibited

Both heavy and moderate work outdoors is prohibited between 11am and 5pm on Friday, according to the Labour Inspections Department, due to a red warning for extremely high temperature....

386. UNHCR concerns over asylum-seekers trapped in buffer zone

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of 31 asylum-seekers, including seven children, who are reportedly stranded in the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus....

387. Bean Bar makes our summer cooler with a trilogy of fresh juices

Summer is already upon us and along with a carefree mood, it brings us a need for refreshing, light and healthy flavours. Bean Bar has made its presence felt yet again this summer, with a unique, limited-time trilogy of natural juices, that aim to lift consumers’ spirits, by offering cool vibes and a positive energy!...

388. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

Animal rights activists defaced a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday as it hung in a London gallery....

389. Alphamega Hypermarkets ''Play Ball'' giving away gifts for the Euro 2024

The moment all footballer lovers across Europe have been waiting for is almost here, and for yet another time, Alphamega Hypermarkets could not be missing from this huge sporting celebration....

390. US CENTCOM restores Gaza pier for humanitarian aid

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful reestablishment of a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza....