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151. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

152. Ukraine sparks trade war with legal action over food bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Slovakia, Poland and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. ...

153. Will Tesla's next factory be in Turkey?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an intriguing invitation to Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, proposing the establishment of a Tesla factory in Turkey....

154. Halloumi woes persist as PDO battle heats up

One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....

155. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....

156. Major government reforms begin with secretariat's launch

The Secretariat for the coordination and support of government work which is included in the Governance Programme of the President of the Republic, under the pillar "Restructuring the State", starts work on Friday, an Presidency press release says....

157. Deputy Minister Koumis paves way for more seats to Cyprus

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis had important contacts in recent days in Stockholm and Helsinki, with the aim of increasing the number of air seats offered to our country for the next year....

158. Wizz Air faces reduced Christmas flight schedule due to engine faults

Wizz Air has been forced to ground some of its planes and warned it would run fewer flights over Christmas after faults were uncovered in engines used by Airbus....

159. Cyprus aims to shine with 'Cypriot Red Soil Potato' in European market

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, is making every possible effort to address new challenges while improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, said the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos....

160. Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

The application period for the Digital Agenda Alpha stage Artificial Intelligence Competition has been extended. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the former Deputy Minister of Innovation, made this announcement on "SPOR FM 95.0" during the "news drill" show. Initially, the deadline was set for September 10th, but due to high interest, it has been extended to September 16th. ...

161. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

162. Chlorakas Council concerned over young jihadists infiltrating Paphos

In a recent letter addressed to the chairman and members of the House Standing Committee on Internal Affairs, the Chlorakas Community Council voiced concerns about the alleged influx of young jihadists in the Pafos area....

163. 16 killed after Russian missile strike on busy market in Donetsk

At least 16 people have been killed in a missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka....

164. In a historic first, asylum applications drop by 51%

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....

165. Tourism prospects in Cyprus under threat after attacks on Arab tourists

Two months ago, a group from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, led by the Deputy Minister, visited the United Arab Emirates....

166. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

167. AI's evolution highlighted at Digital Agenda

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technological advancement that now impacts every aspect of human daily life, is a major theme at this year's Digital Agenda conference. ...

168. What's new in Germany's citizenship law?

The German government has introduced a new citizenship law, proposed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, aiming to streamline the process of acquiring dual citizenship and obtaining naturalization for non-EU citizens....

169. KEPA's free workshops to lead the way

In an era dominated by digital advancements, the Center for Productivity (KEPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, is set to launch an array of free training programs aimed at enhancing digital skills across all age groups....

170. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

171. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...

172. Nearly 7,000 property purchase permits granted in 2.5 years

In the span from January 2021 to August 2023, approximately 6,958 foreigners were given the authorization to acquire real estate within the occupied territories, as reported by ''official'' data, according to a Yeni Dusen report....

173. Strategic release of 7,000 tons of barley

The release of up to 7,000 tons of barley, an amount equivalent to 30% of the strategic reserves, was decided by the Grain Advisory Committee, which convened at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday....

174. Cyprus faces deceleration amid inflation and rising rates

Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...

175. Concerns rise over emergency grain stocks

The Grain Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene this morning at 10 am at the Ministry of Agriculture, to engage in a discussion centered around the adequacy of grain supplies within the market. ...

176. GDP alert: Economic storm brewing?

Former Minister of Finance, Konstantinos Petrides, comments on the GDP results for the 2nd quarter with five observations....

177. Cyprus tourism up 32%, upbeat outlook

Tourism in Cyprus has recorded a 32% increase this year compared to last year, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis....

178. EuroAsia interconnector loan denied by European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....

179. Electrifying Cyprus: Only 2.5K EVs drive the change

A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....

180. Italy surprises banks with 40% windfall tax

Italy's rightwing coalition sent shockwaves through the financial markets as it announced an unforeseen 40% tax on bank profits derived from higher interest rates. ...