NEWS
Consumer Rights
New EU rules give consumers significant tools
A review of the new pact for consumers agreed between the European Parliament and the European Council shows that it gives consumers the opportunity...
Long way to go for consumer rights
Consumer protection in Cyprus lags behind that in other EU countries, says Loukas Aristodemou, president of the Association for the Protection of Consumers and...
New EU rules to combat fake pharmaceuticals
The European Union has slammed the breaks on counterfeit drugs with the implementation of the EU’s new Falsified Medicines Directive which came into force...
Kramvias: EU has the strictest standards for foodstuff
Cyprus follows strict EU-mandated standards in checking pesticides, Dr Andreas Kramvias, director of the Cyprus Crop Protection Association told Elena Georgiou.
In an interview, Kramvias...
EU watch list on pirated goods websites
In a move aiming to protect consumers, the European Commission has published a list of webpages outside the European Union who engage in, facilitate...
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World
UK helps employers with slow phase-in of job shield costs
British finance minister Rishi Sunak offered fresh help to employers hit by the coronavirus shutdown on Friday, announcing that future contributions they must make...
Local
One new Covid-19 case from repatriations
There was one new Covid-19 case in Cyprus, the Health Ministry said on Friday, from a total of 2363 tests, bringing the total number...
Local
Limassol: Dead body found in warehouse
A body has been found in the light shaft of a warehouse on Nicos Georgiou street in Limassol, philenews reports.
It said the body of...
Local
Holy Synod to allow weddings during pre-Christmas fasting period
As a result of Covid-prompted wedding postponements, the Holy Synod has decided to allow wedding ceremonies during the pre-Christmas fasting period this year until...
Local
President to discuss phase 3 with scientific advisors on Tuesday
The team of scientists advising the government on the coronavirus outbreak are due to hold a new meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday...
Taste
Local Food
Local cuisine: An introduction
Rich in fresh ingredients and tasty herbs, offers the very best of Mediterranean culinary delights. Head out to a tavern and feast on a...
Local Food
Spiced lamb with beetroot salad and scented yoghurt
Lay the lamb on a tray, skin side down. Rub with crushed garlic, sprinkle with spices and ground pistachios, wrap in plastic wrap and...
Local Food
Easy seafood pasta with white wine sauce
Ingredients:
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
2-3 tablespoons of whipped cream
1/3 cup white wine
300g spaghetti, roughly broken
300-400g of...
Local Food
Traditional salads that will blow your mind away
This traditional salads will make you actually love salads!
Cyprus may be famous for souvla and kleftiko but if you try the traditional salads with...
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