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871. Fuel tax cut to aid low incomes

The association called "Equality" is requesting a reduction in fuel taxes through a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos....

872. Reddit's aroma awards for the 20 most odorous countries

In this article, we will take a look at the 20 countries with the worst body odor according to Reddit....

873. 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. ...

874. Stolen luxury watches valued over $1.3 billion

Luxury watches valued at over $1.3 billion have been reported as stolen or lost, and their number is rising due to increased resale prices in the secondary market....

875. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

876. Hungarian women seek abortion relief across the border

Despite abortions being legal in Hungary, dozens of Hungarian women are travelling to Austria each week to terminate their pregnancies due to long waiting lists and humiliating treatment....

877. Apartment sales unveiled. Province-by-province price insights

Today, we are launching a brief series of articles aimed at examining sales prices through a simple province-to-province comparison. Later in the article, we will expand this comparison to different time periods, in an attempt to capture any observed variations....

878. Residential properties and offices for sale by AstroBank

Homes and building plots, as well as offices have been listed for sale by AstroBank in the districts of Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....

879. Cost of living up as prices show increase of 2.4% in a year

In an announcement on its official website, CyStat shared that the cost of living, or how much things cost, has gone up in Cyprus. ...

880. $235M air force project: Next-gen plane prototype

Most large airplanes are tubes with wings and a tail section attached. Blended-wing planes are designed with the body and wings being one piece....

881. World's priciest cocktail at just under $19,000 comes with a diamond twist

The 'Diamonds Are Forever Martini' is the world's most expensive cocktail, sold at a staggering $18,963.82 (£14,876.17)....

882. 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....

883. Museum curator sacked for selling priceless artifacts on Ebay

A member of staff who was allegedly stealing priceless items from the British Museum was named to bosses three years ago - after they went up for sale on eBay....

884. EU's solar climb to 2030 green triumph

The rapid expansion of solar power is propelling most EU countries toward achieving their 2030 renewable energy goals ahead of schedule, according to new data. This development is boosting optimism in global emission reduction efforts....

885. 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. ...

886. Battling medicine shortages head-on

Recommendations to pharmaceutical companies to increase their production capacity of antibiotics for the treatment of respiratory infections, and to EU member states not to stockpile them at the expense of their general availability in Europe, were addressed by the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) ahead of the winter....

887. Sweet success as Cyprus' ice cream exports trend upward

Ice cream exports from Cyprus to non-EU countries have been increasing in the past four years, but remained far from quantities exported in previous years, while at the same time, imports from non-EU countries have been reducing, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

888. Russia implements bold rate hike amidst economic challenges

Russia's central bank took swift action today, increasing its key interest rate by 350 basis points from 8.5 percent to 12 percent. This urgent move aimed to counteract the recent decline of the ruble, which was triggered by the Kremlin's call for stricter monetary policy....

889. Migrant and refugee border crossings down 29%

The number of detections of irregular border crossings by migrants and refugees at EU’s external borders declined by 29% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary calculations published by Frontex....

890. 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....

891. Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....

892. 2022 marks best real estate year in 14 years

DANOS, a prominent real estate consulting agency, hails 2022 as a remarkable year for Cyprus real estate, breaking through the economic challenges and awakening from the post-COVID stagnation. ...

893. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

894. Tourism sets record revenue with fewer arrivals

The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....

895. Cyprus industrial prices up 0.1% in June

In June 2023, industrial producer prices in Cyprus increased by 0.1% compared with May 2023, while decreasing by 0.4% in both the eurozone and the EU, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU....

896.  Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

897. Should you sell your family business?

A common response from family business owners when asked the above question is, "Let them make an offer, and we'll see."...

898. Fuel companies announce significant price hikes

Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....

899. Southern Europe shines as affordable summer haven

In an analysis by Allianz Research, holidays in southern European countries retain their cost advantage over other "competitive" summer destinations worldwide, despite rising expenses. ...

900. Prices of homes and apartments up 7.7% annually

The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....