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1351. Russia accuses West of spreading lies about cause of world's food crisis

Russia on Wednesday said the West was spreading lies about the causes of the global food crisis which Moscow said was being stoked by the sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and European Union due to the invasion of Ukraine....

1352. New rules to slash pesticide use in the EU by 50%

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday legally binding targets to halve the use of chemical pesticides and restore nature across the EU, in an attempt to better protect health and recover plunging wildlife populations....

1353. EY Survey: Energy security concerns reinforce government focus on renewable energy programs

Energy security has risen to the top of government priority lists in the wake of geopolitical instability and spiralling gas prices....

1354. Moscow and NATO could clash over Kaliningrad

The United States today said its support for Lithuania is 'ironclad' and that any attack on the country would 'constitute an attack on all NATO members'....

1355. Europe must be prepared for total Russian gas cut-off this winter

The International Energy Agency has warned that Europe must prepare immediately for the complete severance of Russian gas exports this winter, urging governments to take measures to cut demand and keep aging nuclear power stations open....

1356. Only half of Cypriots agree with EU sanctions against Russia

Only 54% of respondents in Cyprus, compared to an average of 80% in the European Union, agree with EU financial sanctions against Russia, according to the European Parliament's spring Eurobarometer findings....

1357. Big disparity of fuel prices on the island

The highest price for Diesel has reached €1.999 in Cyprus, according to the Consumer Protection Service's Fuel Retail Price Observatory. ...

1358. Here's why Volkswagen Beetles now cost $600,000

German outfit Milivié Design is offering restored and modernized versions of the original VW Bug for $600,000, but there's a reason for the hefty price tag....

1359. Construction materials up by 21.81% in May 2022

The Price Index of Construction Materials went up by 21.81% in May 2022 compared to the corresponding month of 2021, and continued the upward trend that follows since January 2021....

1360. Greek PM meets with President Anastasiades in Cyprus

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cyprus President Nikos Anastasiades said Friday that international law, strong alliances and the countries’ presence in the EU are what protect against Ankara's rhetoric and provocations....

1361. The end of an era as Revlon files for bankruptcy

The US cosmetics group Revlon has filed for bankruptcy protection after battling supply chain problems and failing to compete with celebrity-backed and social media-savvy upstarts....

1362. It's full steam ahead for the Cyprus-Greece ferry

Preparations are on overdrive for the first ferry round-trip on Sunday between Cyprus and Greece after 21 long years, according to the shipping line coordinating the route....

1363. Central banks across Europe jack up interest rates to fight inflation

Central banks across Europe raised interest rates on Thursday, some by amounts that shocked markets, and hinted at even higher borrowing costs to come to tame soaring inflation that is eroding savings and squeezing corporate profits....

1364. US Fed raises interest rates by .75%, largest hike in 30 years

The US central bank has announced its biggest interest rate rise in nearly 30 years as it ramps up its fight to rein in soaring consumer prices....

1365. Erdogan threatens Greece yet again

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued fresh threats against Greece, this time accusing the country of supporting an international campaign directed against his country....

1366. Myth-buster: IFRS 17 an accounting standard for insurance contracts

As the title attests, this short article aims at busting the myth which states that IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts is only relevant for insurers or for companies regulated as insurance entities. ...

1367. The biggest scam in higher education - the master's degree

It's graduation season. Over the past couple of weeks, some 2 million college students have earned their bachelor's degrees and headed off to the next stage of their lives....

1368. EU strikes deal on adequate minimum wage in member states

With a deal struck on Monday night, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on EU rules to set adequate minimum wages, as provided by national law and/or collective agreements....

1369. Looking for answers

There are many major issues that need to be addressed, many of them divisive, before a new president is to be elected in Cyprus. ...

1370. No end in sight to weekly price hikes in fuel

Increases in fuel prices are taking place almost on a weekly basis, according to gas station owners. ...

1371. Turkey buying stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia

Kyiv's ambassador to Ankara said on Friday Turkey is among the countries that is buying grain that Russia stole from Ukraine....

1372. CBC: New loans drop by almost 50% in April

Cypriot banks granted 50% fewer loans this month in comparison to last month due to a sizeable reduction in new housing loans....

1373. Mykonos' DK Oyster Bar in legal hot seat for overcharging

Two American tourists are taking legal action against a Greek beach bar after it charged them more than £500 for two drinks and a plate of crab legs....

1374. Global IPO market experiences significant slowdown in Q1 2022

1375. Bank of Cyprus used car auction on the 7th of June

The Bank of Cyprus is once again holding an auction for used cars. See the list below with prices and click on the links for additional information....

1376. Fee free cash withdrawals at supermarkets and bakeries

Following an international trend, consumers in Cyprus will now be able to withdraw cash without a fee at participating supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and gas stations. The maximum withdrawal limit is set at 100 euros....

1377. Industrial prices soar by 19.5% in Cyprus

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices for April 2022 reached 123.8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 19.5% compared to the same month last year, according to data published by the island’s Statistical Service (CyStat) on Monday....

1378. Government to grant one-time subsidy for children's tuition

During last week's cabinet meeting, the council of Ministers decided to impose measures to help mitigate inflationary pressures on the general population. ...

1379. Europe agrees to ban 90% of Russian oil

European Union leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow worked out at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support....

1380. 103 million euros in support measures for vulnerable households

Cyprus’ government announced a new package of financial support measures for vulnerable groups of the population, to the tune of 103 million euros on Friday, to offset the impact of inflation and the war in Ukraine....