Energy grid held to ransom

Union-led workers at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus do not seem to have understood the free-market concept of competition. Instead, they are again manipulating the pre-election period to push through selfish demands

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Tales of the unexpected in Qatar

There were self-help guides and online tips on how to get through the days when the World Cup had a rest ahead of the mouth-watering quarter-finals. We didn’t know what to do

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No remedy for rising rents

Rising rents, and the lack of supply of apartments for rent, do not resolve the problem but will impact the market’s future. This causes issues for Cypriots and makes it difficult to

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From junk to jewel

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides made a bold declaration this week, telling investors that Cyprus can be a financial hub in the eastern Mediterranean and very soon become a ‘triple A’ economy. But

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Is it better to rent or buy?

Is it best to buy or rent? Unfortunately, this is a recurring issue that most young people with limited funds and other buyers need to address from time to time. When one

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Temporary residency made harder for expats

Undoubtedly the law amendments on the registration and acquisition of a temporary residency permit in the Republic, published on the government website, will affect British nationals relocating to Cyprus post-Brexit. Those of

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Ensuring scholarships for excellence

What should have been a smooth parliamentary process this week to approve the annual budget of the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation rekindled an old argument about what defines academic excellence and who

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Online auctions can’t be trusted

For those interested in buying real estate through electronic (or other) auctions, I keep noting various scams that surface, resulting in the unsuspecting public or buyers as the victims. Initially, an auction

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