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451. Looking ahead to 2023: House prices in Cyprus

The end of 2021 saw Europe’s and Cyprus’ economies gradually recovering from the two-year rollercoaster ride of lockdowns, the stock market at record highs, and inflation increasing....

452. Nikos Christodoulides’ program for the next five years

Cypriots will go to the polls on February 5 to elect the 8th President of the Republic. The campaign began very early compared to previous elections and will intensify during the remaining few weeks. ...

453. The winners and losers of the Archiepiscopal elections

The primary topic of discussion in the first round of voting last Sunday was the creation of the tripartite list from which the Holy Synod will select the incoming Primate of the Church of Cyprus. It cannot, however, be considered the only one....

454. The fierce battle for second place

455. Finance Ministry: 'Cyprus economy will not enter a recession'

There will be a significant slowdown in economic activity next year, we will be affected by increased energy prices and borrowing costs, but "inflation in Cyprus is being reined in at lower levels" compared to other European member states, ...

456. Nikos Christodoulides announces his proposals on the Cyprus issue

Nikos Christodoulides, an independent candidate for the presidency of the Republic, has published his positions on the Cyprus problem under the title "For a United Cyprus" today. ...

457. Life satisfaction in EU down in 2021 compared to 2018

The European Office for Statistics, Eurostat, has revealed that citizens of the EU were slightly less satisfied with their lives in 2021 compared to 2018....

458. Gatzke-Hellenic relations have returned to normal

After taking a brief leave of absence, Hellenic Bank CEO Oliver Gatske has returned to his duties. Mr. Gatske was given the green light to return to his office on Monday after the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission cleared him of any wrongdoing....

459. Sex education becomes law after President signs bill

Today, the President of the Republic went on to sign the sex education legislation that was approved by the Parliament....

460. O. Michaelidis: 'Corruption is tolerated in our society'

In his opening remarks at a celebration for World Anti-Corruption Day with students from Nicosia universities, Auditor General of the Republic Odysseas Michaelidis emphasized the significance of education, ...

461. Cypriot parliament approves state budget

The House of Representatives plenary approved the 2023 state budget on Thursday evening, the last to be tabled by the 10-year administration of Nicos Anastasiades...

462. The 2023 Budget in the vortex of the elections

The government of President Anastasiades has just submitted its final budget, for 2023. DISY will undoubtedly support the budget, but it will be interesting to see what position it will take if and when the polls are confirmed....

463. China eases its zero-covid policy amid protests

People in China with mild or asymptomatic coronavirus cases will be allowed to isolate at home, health officials said Wednesday, in a major step away from a strict “zero-Covid” strategy that has constrained daily life for almost three years and recently set off rare nationwide protests....

464. Unaccompanied minors are on the rise

Managing the exponentially increasing number of unaccompanied minors or unaccompanied alien children (UAC) is a problem that must be solved by the government in collaboration with NGOs and other relevant actors....

465. Elections: President touts Averof's role in government's success

The dilemma in view of the February 2023 elections is the continuation of stability or experimentation, President Anastasiades said on Saturday, as the presidential campaign continues....

466. Cyprus gets taste of EU’s €85 million with a caveat

Cyprus will get Friday the first tranche of €85 million from the EU's Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, with European Commission technocrats also pointing to repeated suspensions of foreclosures in Cyprus that create problems in terms of achieving the goal of further reduction of NPLs...

467. A saint and a monster

The allegations of sexual abuse reported at the homes of the children’s charity Ark of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) have caused a huge shock to public opinion....

468. 14 billion euros of loans on ice due to the suspension of foreclosure sales

In Cyprus, credit purchasing companies manage over 80,000 loans totaling €20 billion....

469. The consequences of continuing foreclosure suspensions

Lambros Papadopoulos, President of the state-owned asset management company, KEDIPES, warned on Tuesday that the continued suspension of foreclosures will negatively affect the company’s revenue from non-performing loans (NPLs) management resulting in a reduced repayment of state aid....

470. Katie Clerides campaigns for Averof Neophytou, calls for DISY unity

Messages in favor of unity in the ruling Democratic Rally (DISY) party on the occasion of a memorial service of its founder and former President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides and the visit of independent candidate Nikos Christodoulides to the occupied Maronite villages were the main developments in the election campaign during the weekend....

471. Slower economic growth expected towards end of year

The Cypriot economy is expected to slow down towards the end of 2022 after growing steadily during the first half of the year, according to the chapter on Cyprus from the European Commission’s Autumn 2022 Economic Forecast which was presented on Friday by Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni....

472. Foreclosures on primary residences suspended until February 2023

The Association of Credit Acquisition Companies and Credit Facilities Managers (SEDP) announced on Thursday the suspension of foreclosures on the primary residences of vulnerable borrowers until February 2023. ...

473. Looking for a strategy to suspend foreclosure sales

To protect vulnerable borrowers and stop the economy from being impacted by decisions that could harm its integrity, a strategy for the new potential three-month suspension of foreclosure sales is being sought. ...

474. 'Cyprus Tomorrow': A plan made by Cypriots for Cypriots

The importance of the "Cyprus - Tomorrow" National Plan was highlighted by Government Spokesperson and Cabinet Ministers, who attended a special promotional event in Nicosia on Saturday....

475. Prepare for an increase in grain prices

Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis told 'K' that there is no concern about grain sufficiency in the Cypriot market at this time, explaining that strategic stocks of grains received in the summer remain in importers' silos. ...

476. Cyprus renews vaccination pitch as MEPs jab Brussels

A Cypriot top health official told medical professionals over the weekend that the state’s vaccination committee was constantly updating its decisions as new data on COVID-19 jabs became available, but the comments stopped short of stating new policy as criticism towards Pharma and EU bosses is picking up steam...

477. Government transparency and a single Cyprus identity on the campaign agenda

The Cyprus problem, energy, green economy, public education, the calls for disclosure of information related to the Cyprus Investment Programme, and the failure of four independent candidates to run under a common candidacy, were the main topics of candidates' statements and activities on Thursday....

478. Embracing the digital age through the 'smart school' program

Our educational system, the Ministry of Education, and the State are making an important and historic transition to the digital era with the signing of the €20 million Contract for the "Support Services System" Project on September 6, 2022. ...

479. 70% less wildlife in the world in less than half a century

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reported a steep decline in the world's wildlife population in a report released last Thursday. The figures show a 69% drop from 1970 to 2018, a drop of less than half a century....

480. COVID: Almost 2800 cases reported since last Friday the 7th of October

Cyprus announced two deaths due to COVID-19 with 2,759 new cases detected from 7-13 October....