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331. What consumers should lookout for as January sales begin

The Ministry of Commerce is intensifying its market checks due to the January sales, especially in clothing and footwear stores. At the same time, consumers are urged to be informed of their rights and to be particularly careful about cases of misleading advertisements....

332. Where you can't go in 2023 and why

Travelers from all over the world are expected to take their vengeance for two years in prison in 2023, as they can now take their dream vacation to any part of the world they want, with no restrictions....

333. EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season

EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season to cope with rising cost-of-living and environmental concerns, new data finds ...

334. Amsterdam launches 'Stay Away' campaign to discourage types of tourism

Authorities in the Netherlands have decided to introduce in Amsterdam a new campaign called “Stay Away”, in order to discourage specific kinds of tourism....

335. White House dazed over emails about Cypriot gas company

US President Joe Biden is expected to say whether he would challenge a decision by National Archives to release documents concerning his son’s role in a controversial gas company in Cyprus and allegations that business dealings may have improperly influenced American policy...

336. Grant Johnson: City of Dreams Mediterranean will be the game changer for Cyprus’ hospitality industry

The multi-themed City of Dreams Mediterranean resort in Limassol, which will include a luxury hotel, casino, entertainment and sports facilities, adventure park, shops and restaurants, among others, will begin operations in the second quarter of 2023. Grant Johnson, the General Manager of COD analyzes what exactly the City of Dreams Mediterranean will be, what it will offer to the tourism product of Cyprus, how it will strengthen the country's economy and its position as a popular tourist destination and at the same time he analyzes how this project will have significant benefits for the local community and its people. ...

337. Cyprus retail sector continues climb despite inflation

Black Friday, with its high levels of traffic and shopping, appears to have given way to the Christmas holiday season. The market is still moving well, with increased foot traffic in shopping malls and main streets....

338. The Louvre, the British Museum, and now the New Cyprus Museum (photos - video)

Work on the New Cyprus Museum will begin in January 2023, and the project is expected to take 42 months to complete, with completion scheduled for mid-2026. ...

339. New Zealand becomes the world's first smoke-free country

As the first nation to adopt this policy and even pass a draft law, New Zealand has set the goal of getting the younger generation to stop smoking....

340. 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....

341. Popular hotel chains set up shop in Larnaca

The Accor Group, a major French hotel chain, recently made an official announcement about the opening of its first unit in Cyprus. ...

342. Home grown Cypriot company acquired by UK entertainment firm

Born out of their passion for theater, 'Stagedoor' was founded in 2014 by Yiannis Gavrielides (Invelopment Partners, Covve) and Paris Erotokritou (Fresh Target Theatre), along with Michael Hadjijoseph (Stagedoor CEO) and Alex Cican (Stagedoor CPO) who contributed their expertise in technology and product management. ...

343. When the ink dries, this will be the new archaeological museum

344. World's largest crypto exchange platform to set up shop in Cyprus

The FTX bankruptcy scandal a few weeks ago rocked the entire crypto world to its core, after its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the "wonderboy" of the crypto trading world,...

345. Black Friday: See how the annual shopping event is shaping up (photos)

On Thursday afternoon, sales began to increase significantly, particularly in shopping centers that benefited from favorable weather conditions, however, as of Friday morning, traffic appears to be somewhat subdued, at least in comparison to the corresponding images from 2019....

346. Homelessness on the streets of the capital (Photos)

Citizens in the heart of the capital are faced with a depressing sight. The image of two homeless people, a father and son, whose story is well known among the locals, sleeping on the streets of Makarios Ave....

347. Raising the Black Friday bar

This year's Black Friday is expected to be much stronger and more appealing to consumers than last year's Black Friday. Following the tepid and disappointing performance of 2021, market participants believe this is the case. ...

348. Immerse yourself in a Christmas wonderland

There is a little over a month left until Christmas, which means that now is the perfect time to book a trip for anyone who is planning to reach another country, especially a European country....

349. What do Cypriots buy on Black Friday?

Only eight more days until the much-anticipated Black Friday shopping day, and ads for discounted goods continue to pound the public. Every year, many people look forward to this day in order to find the best deals on products they need....

350. Cyprus regulator to suspend FTX's license

FTX's European Union license in Cyprus could be suspended in yet another blow to Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange, according to Bloomberg....

351. Consumer protection laws - 'Offers' that are real offers

Ms. Elena Papachristoforou, a consumer service and protection officer, explained the legal framework in consumer protection and the impact of the new amendments on consumers and traders on the radio show "News Release" on SPOR FM 95.0....

352. 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. ...

353. Shanghai Disney visitors trapped after lockdown

Shanghai Disney has become the latest high-profile venue to shut its gates thanks to China's strict zero-Covid policy, trapping visitors inside....

354. €6 million chalet just one of several investments planned for the mountains of Cyprus

The new €6.3 million project in Moniatis, which is looking for a buyer, shows that investment in mountainous areas is picking up steam. With DTA's Guru projects, the creation of the Tree Hotel, hotel acquisitions by Property Gallery, and the restoration of the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, interest has recently begun to be more active....

355. New Twitter owner Elon Musk fires top execs

Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's owner on Thursday, firing top executives and providing little clarity over how he will achieve the lofty ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform...

356. Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak expected to be UK's next prime minister

Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest....

357. Foreign professionals can now obtain visas digitally

Deputy Minister of Innovation Kyriakos Kokkinos addressed the challenges that professionals and large technology companies face in bringing staff to Cyprus. Speaking at the Economist conference in Nicosia, he stated that the effort to digitize the visa process for foreign professionals will be completed within the next 4-6 months....

358. Liz Truss resigns

Liz Truss was on Thursday forced to quit as UK prime minister, drawing to a dramatic close 44 days in office which saw her preside over an economic meltdown and catastrophic damage to the ruling Conservative party....

359. Which products were most affected by the barrage of price increases?

Aside from fuel and electricity, shopping, particularly for necessities, is high on the list of concerns for all households. Prices in various product categories have risen, making life even more difficult for consumers, and the outlook is bleak at the moment....

360. 'Cyprus made': When to expect the branded products

Local products can now be branded as Cypriot-made. After a year of work, consultations, and procedures, as well as research into international examples, a new brand name for Cypriot products has been developed: Cyprus Made - Unique by origin....