https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-travel-adaptor-could-electrocute-someone
Cyprus authorities warn the public over an electrical travel adaptor, saying it fails to comply with safety guidelines and could cause electric shock, just weeks after a similar warning was issued on another device...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-solitary-third-age-of-greek-australians
Thirty-three-year-old Dimitra will lock her door tomorrow morning and breathe in the chilly Melbourne air. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aris-celebrates-six-month-anniversary
ARIS, which stands for A Really Inspiring Space, opened its doors to its first resident startups in February 2018. Last Monday, on the 6th of August, the achievements of those startups were celebrated during a summer networking event entitled “Creating Value Through Innovation, in an Ever Changing Global Environment”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/travel-adaptor-sold-in-cyprus-could-electrocute-someone
Cyprus authorities warn the public over an electrical travel adaptor, saying it fails to comply with safety guidelines and could cause electric shock...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recalls-iceland-mixed-veggies
The government has issued a food alert, recalling a specific brand of frozen mixed vegetables due to the possibility of being infected by bacteria that can cause food poisoning, just one week following another company recall for the same reason...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recalls-tesco-frozen-veggies
The government has issued a food alert, recalling specific brands of frozen vegetables by Tesco due to the possibility of being infected by bacteria that can cause food poisoning...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/overall-retail-rise-not-overshadowed-by-slight-drop
Retail trade volume in Cyprus dropped by 0.8% in April 2018 compared to March, but rose by 5.8% since a year ago...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/registration-now-open-for-2nd-cyprus-open-data-hackathon
The 2nd Cyprus Open Data Hackathon will take place on 15-16 September 2018 in Limassol at ARIS, co-organized by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre of Deloitte, the Public Administration and Personnel Department of the Ministry of Finance and Hack Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-boost-petrol-inspections-from-the-north
The Customs Department says it will intensify inspections at crossing points to crack down on gasoline bought in the north of the island, warning that officials could confiscate containers and even impound vehicles if there is a law violation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/conference-on-funds-cryptocurrencies-a-success
A half day Conference with the subject of “Funds & Cryptocurrencies: The Development and the Technology” was successfully completed for a second consecutive year, on the 14th of June 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sales-of-petroleum-products-record-monthly-increase
A press release issued by the Statistical Service of Cyprus says that a rise was recorded in the provisions of Gasoil for Marine use and Aviation Kerosene, as well as in the sales of Heavy Fuel Oil....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/opposition-parties-walk-out-of-novartis-debate
Lawmakers of the opposition walked out of a parliamentary debate on Friday ahead of a vote on whether to request the prosecution of 10 prominent politicians named in a bribery scandal involving Swiss drugs manufacturer Novartis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-fined-€80-000-for-false-advertising
Cypriot authorities fined Lidl supermarkets €80,000 for misleading advertising, citing unfair commercial practices following complaints submitted by consumers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uk-food-prices-likely-to-rise-without-a-brexit-deal
Food prices are likely to rise after Brexit if no trade agreement with the EU is reached and there could be shortages of some products...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battery-charger-for-car-toy-withdrawn-from-the-market
Authorities are warning the public that a battery charger under the name brand “Shortcut” is not suitable for European consumers and are urging consumers to discontinue any use immediately...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-s-new-startup-culture-technology-and-seagrass-sunglasses
Greek student Stavros Tsompanidis was walking on a beach when he saw a business idea in the piles of dried-up seagrass...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/adidas-sticks-by-kanye-west-after-slavery-remarks
Adidas remains committed to the Yeezy brand created by rapper Kanye West despite his comments describing slavery as a choice and praising US President Donald Trump...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poor-dietary-habits-among-cypriot-children-linked-to-obesity
A new study shows that obesity rates among children in Cyprus are the highest in Europe, showing preference in fatty foods and low desire for physical activity...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sainsbury-s-and-asda-agree-13-3-billion-pound-merger
Sainsbury’s and Asda, the UK arm of Walmart, confirmed they had agreed a 13.3 billion pounds merger to create Britain’s biggest supermarket group by market share, surpassing current leader Tesco...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/uk-dogs-and-cats-catching-deadly-diseases-from-ticks-after-travelling-abroad
British pets are catching deadly diseases from foreign ticks after travelling to Europe on pet passports, vets have warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/economic-sentiment-in-cyprus-marginally-improves-in-april
The Economic Sentiment Indicator ESI, edged up by 1.5 points in April compared with the previous month, reaching 119 points...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bogus-botox-doctor-is-at-it-again
A 42-year-old hairdresser, who has an unlicensed dermatology practice on the side and previous run-ins with the police, is wanted by authorities after a woman said her Botox injection given by the ‘fake dermatologist’ went very wrong...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cannabis-and-opium-were-part-of-ancient-cypriot-culture
The distinction between medicine and the mind-altering drug may have been lost on ancient peoples...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/china-retaliates-for-us-tariffs-slaps-duties-on-soybeans-planes-autos
The scale of China’s tariff targets was in line with Beijing’s pledge to mount a commensurate response...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/china-hammers-us-goods-with-tariffs
Eight other products, including pork and scrap aluminium, will now be subject to additional tariffs of 25 percent...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/hirokitia-raises-its-game
Chirokitia, one of the most ancient sites in the world, has been inducted into the new Larnaca tourist map, with officials hoping that other villages will step up to showcase their unique character....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/starbucks-coffee-in-california-must-have-cancer-warning
A not-for-profit group sued 90 coffee retailers, including Starbucks, for violating California law requiring companies to warn consumers of chemicals in their products ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-gifts-customs-equipment-to-cyprus
The US donates detection equipment to the Cyprus Customs Department in a move described as helping combat illicit trade, especially narcotics, and illegal weapons transfer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-burglary-takes-bizarre-turn
A rather bizarre incident took place in Paphos, where a Russian orthodox priest reported a burglary with holy relics being among the stolen goods....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/economic-sentiment-indicator-decreased-by-1-6-points-in-march
The decline resulted from a worsening of business confidence in services, industry, and among consumers...
