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121. Keravnos expects more from banks to boost Cyprus economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-expects-more-from-banks-to-boost-cyprus-economy

The Cyprus economy has proven its resilience in recent years, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Tuesday at the 4th Conference "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities", that takes place in Nicosia, noting that there are still challenges that the banking sector must address....

122. Cyprus inflation skyrockets to 3.1% in August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....

123. Women now command 56% of Austrian university seats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-now-command-56-of-austrian-university-seats

The proportion of female students at Austrian universities is higher than the opposite gender, overtaking them by 56 per cent, as Statistics Austria has revealed....

124. Retail trickery? Price hikes before zero VAT stun consumers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retail-trickery-price-hikes-before-zero-vat-stun-consumers

A recent study by the Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) has revealed that prices for various essential goods saw artificial increases in the days leading up to the implementation of the zero VAT rate. ...

125. 135% debt reduction sparks hope for economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/135-debt-reduction-sparks-hope-for-economy

According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...

126. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

127. Unlimited data dominates in mobile telephony contracts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unlimited-data-dominates-in-mobile-telephony-contracts

In the first half of 2023, over 50% of mobile phone contracts now offer unlimited voice, SMS, and data, highlighting the growing importance of data in these contracts. ...

128. Job vacancies surge by 17.2% in Q2 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/job-vacancies-surge-by-17-2-in-q2-2023

A significant increase of 17.2% was recorded in the number of job vacancies in the 2nd quarter of 2023 on an annual basis, while there was an increase of 5.7% on a quarterly basis....

129. Cyprus among worst in EU for keeping homes warm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-worst-in-eu-for-keeping-homes-warm

Cyprus was the country with the second largest share of population declaring that they could not afford keeping their home adequately warm in 2022, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

130. Cyprus building permits dip 7.4%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-building-permits-dip-7-4

Building permits issued in Cyprus in the first half of 2023 dropped by an annual 7.4%, with the value of the permits rising by 16.5% and the total area by 3.0%, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show....

131. U-turn on school bus fare hike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-turn-on-school-bus-fare-hike

In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....

132. Can sexual education truly safeguard Cyprus youth?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-sexual-education-truly-safeguard-cyprus-youth

With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....

133. Eurobank acquires 17.3% stake in Hellenic Bank for €167.9 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-acquires-17-3-stake-in-hellenic-bank-for-€167-9-million

The Eurobank has agreed to acquire an additional stake of around 17.3% (equivalent to 71,428,572 shares) in the Hellenic Bank at a total price of 167.9 million euros, or 2.35 euros per share. ...

134. Cyprus inflation drops from 10.6% to 2.4%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-drops-from-10-6-to-2-4

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus was 2.4% in July 2023 (dropping from 2.8% in June 2023 and from 10.6% in July 2022), while also dropping to 5.3% in the eurozone (from 5.5% in June and 8.9% in July 2022), and to 6.1% in the EU (from 6.4% in June and 9.8% last year), according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union....

135. Taylor Swift's tour spreads goodwill to food banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taylor-swift-s-tour-spreads-goodwill-to-food-banks

Economists told CNN recently that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is becoming such a massive phenomenon that it’s having demonstrable impacts on the US economy at large, but it’s not only stadium venues, record labels, and ticket vendors benefiting....

136. Abandoned hunting breeds dominate stray population in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-hunting-breeds-dominate-stray-population-in-cyprus

A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....

137. Cyprus faces deceleration amid inflation and rising rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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, ...

138. UK inflation dips to 17-month low

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-inflation-dips-to-17-month-low

UK inflation eased to a 17-month low in July, official data showed Wednesday, though it also revealed that prices of services, such as haircuts, hotels and restaurants, increased at a faster pace than the previous month. ...

139. One in six faces poverty or social exclusion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-six-faces-poverty-or-social-exclusion

One in six individuals, equivalent to 150,000 people, faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus during 2022, as revealed by the findings of the 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

141. BOC reports €220 million profit for first half of 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-reports-€220-million-profit-for-first-half-of-2023

Bank of Cyprus Group has reported a robust profit after tax of €220 million for the first half of 2023, a significant leap from the €43 million recorded in the same period of 2022. Notably, €125 million of these profits were achieved in the second quarter of 2023....

142. Cyprus sees population surge: 9.9% growth in a decade!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-population-surge-9-9-growth-in-a-decade

Cyprus' population recorded an increase of 9.9% in the period between 2011 and 2021, according to the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021, published by the Statistical Service on Friday....

143. Corporate loans above €1 million surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/corporate-loans-above-€1-million-surge

The net new loans (excluding restructurings) in Cyprus amounted to €1.73 billion in the first half of 2023, showing a slight annual increase of 1.26%. The continuous interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank significantly slowed down the granting of housing loans....

144. Cyprus leads the way in EU internet accessibility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-way-in-eu-internet-accessibility

Recent statistics shared by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, highlight Cyprus as one of the countries with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford an internet connection in the EU....

145. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-elections-end-of-a-political-era

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

146. Growing up in refugee camps

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/growing-up-in-refugee-camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

147. Europe dominates 7/10 searched summer getaways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-dominates-7-10-searched-summer-getaways

The European destinations continue to have the highest travel interest this summer, while Asia Pacific has experienced a surge in popularity, a recent research by Skift has revealed, showing the ten most searched destinations for travel in the summer of 2023 is led by Bangkok, Thailand....

148. Paris revives Seine swimming after century

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-revives-seine-swimming-after-century

With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....

149. Chinese fans embrace 'Barbie' for feminism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism

In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....

150. Is dark chocolate a health booster?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dark-chocolate-a-health-booster

If one of your health goals is to eat healthy, nutrient-rich foods, you may assume that means saying goodbye to anything chocolatey....

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