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Today’s weather: Increased clouds and isolated showers
Saturday’s weather is expected to see increased cloud cover across the island, punctuated by isolated showers. Temperatures are set to rise to a high of 22 degrees...
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Socioeconomic implications of increased defence spending
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides In recent decades, a number of factors have contributed to a containment in defence spending, including: (a) the end of...
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Bitcoin hits record high on increased investor appetite
Bitcoin BTC= hit a record high on Tuesday, fueled by investors pouring money into U.S. spot exchange-traded crypto products and the prospect that global interest rates...
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The price of olive oil increased by 49% in Cyprus in January
The price of olive oil increased by 49% in Cyprus and by 50% in the European Union in January 2024, compared to January 2023, according to data released by Eurostat,...
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MPs voice their opposition to increased energy prices
The majority of members of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy argue that there is no justification for increased energy prices, protesting that the Electricity...
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No decision over increased electricity prices
In the next 10 to 15 days, EAC is expected to reach its final decision regarding the request for a 6% increase in electricity pricing or not. During the discussion...
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Increased maternity leave heading to cabinet
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Monday signalled that a bill increasing maternity leave from 18 to 22 weeks would soon get the nod from the cabinet and then head to...
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Pensions have increased since January
Since January 2024, 160,277 individuals have been receiving increased pensions from the Social Security Fund, and 16,733 beneficiaries are receiving increased Social...
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Increased minimum wage improves income of 25,000 workers
The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance announces that through the implementation of the Government Decree for the increase of the National Minimum Wage from €940...
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Cyprus property buyers get increased legal protection
The legal protection offered to those property buyers in the Republic of Cyprus has been enhanced by amendments to ‘The Sale of Real Estate (Special Execution)...
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Fatal traffic accident prison sentence increased
A driver charged with causing a fatal accident has had his prison sentence increased to three years following a decision of the court of appeals made public on Tuesday....
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House prices and rents increased between Q2 and Q3 2023
Eurostat reports that in the third quarter of 2023, both house prices and rents in the EU increased by 0.8% compared with the second quarter of 2023. Compared with the...
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EAC warns about increased electricity threats
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has issued a warning on Thursday about a notable increase in thefts targeting its electrical distribution network. The thefts...
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Cyprus vehicle registrations increased 34.6% in 2023
Cyprus recorded an increase in registered vehicles throughout the year 2023, according to the latest report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CSS), Motor Vehicle...
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Volume of retail trade in Cyprus increased in November, decreased in EU
In November 2023, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 1.6% in Cyprus, and decreased by 0.3% in the eurozone and by 0.2% in the EU,...
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Cyprus pensioners see increased payouts beginning 2024
The Union of Cypriot Pensioners (Ekysy) has announced a positive development for pensioners across the island, as legislation came into effect on January 1, ensuring a...
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Minimum wage increased to €1,000 a month
The minimum wage will go up from €940 to €1,000 a month, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced on Wednesday after the cabinet meeting. He didn’t say when the...
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Peyia’s coral bay visits increased further this year
In the heart of the enchanting Paphos region, the globally acclaimed Coral Bay, a beacon among Cyprus’ beaches, has reaffirmed its reign as the ultimate summer...
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Today’s weather: Increased sunshine throughout the day
Wednesday’s weather will initially be largely cloudy, but the situation is expected to clear up as the day goes on, with clear and sunny weather later in the day....
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Police warn of increased theft risks during Christmas shopping
As we step into the Christmas season, citizens are gearing up for the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. Still, authorities are sounding a cautionary note about...
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Increased security measures ahead of the festive season
The Republic of Cyprus is always vigilant on security measures ahead of the festive season, as are the other EU member states, Justice and Public Order Minister Anna...
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European air travel prices increased more slowly than inflation rate
European air travellers are experiencing airfares below the inflation rate as the aviation market stages a post-pandemic resurgence, the International Air Transport...
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UN rights office ‘seriously concerned’ about Israel’s increased arrest of Palestinians
A United Nations office said on Friday it was “seriously concerned” about a dramatic rise in Israel’s arrest of Palestinians and called for an...
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Increased police presence in Agios Dometios amid tensions in buffer zone
Violations by the occupying forces in the buffer zone near the area of Agios Dometios have heightened the vigilance of the police authorities in the Republic of...