FUEL - DIESEL CLOSE TO €2 IN CYPRUS - INCREASES IN REFINERIES CONTINUE

FUEL - DIESEL CLOSE TO €2 IN CYPRUS - INCREASES IN REFINERIES CONTINUE - Filenews 23/9


The average price of diesel in Cyprus is close to €2 per liter, while refinery prices continue to rise, according to the Director of the Consumer Protection Service, Konstantinos Karagiorgis. Speaking to KYPE, he said that geopolitical developments do not leave much room for optimism about the course of fuel prices.

According to the Retail Fuel Price Observatory, on Wednesday morning the average price of diesel was €1,977 per litre, with the lowest at €1,869 and the highest at €2,076.

For unleaded 95, the average price was €1.70 per litre. The lowest price was €1,595 and the highest was €1,789.

WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP RACE IN CYPRUS IN NOVEMBER? WHAT STEK, PASYXE AND OEB ARE ASKING FROM KOUMIS

WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP RACE IN CYPRUS IN NOVEMBER?  WHAT STEK, PASYXE AND OEB ARE ASKING FROM KOUMIS - Filenews 23/9 by Chrysanthos Manoli


In an urgent letter yesterday to the Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis, the presidents of STEK, PASYXE and OEB request the investigation of the possibility of organizing the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) race in Cyprus, which was scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia between November 12 – 15, 2026, but was cancelled due to the unstable situation in the region.

Through the letter, Akis Vavlitis, Giannos Pantazis and Giorgos Pantelides suggest that the possibility of taking an initiative for the organization of this race in Cyprus be examined, highlighting the fact that our country is a safe and reliable destination and has the conditions to host international sports events of this level.

6% OF TOTAL FORECLOSURES ARE PRIMARY RESIDENCES - ONE IN THREE CASES IS RESOLVED BY CONSENSUS

6%  OF TOTAL FORECLOSURES ARE PRIMARY RESIDENCES - ONE IN THREE CASES IS RESOLVED BY CONSENSUS - Filenews 23/9 by Theano Thiopoulou


Despite the public debate and concern developed by parliamentary parties around the issue of foreclosure of primary residences for non-performing loans, official data reveal a different reality for the composition of properties that are being forced to liquidate.

As recorded in an article – analysis published on the website of the Central Bank, in the section The CBC Blog, entitled "The legislative framework of foreclosures in Cyprus: Financial Stability Mechanism", despite the relative increase in foreclosure foreclosures observed in recent quarters, the percentage of primary residences sold in any way from January 2022 to March 2026 remains limited, corresponding to 6% of the total sales carried out.

NEW MEASURES FOR HIGH PRICES ON THE TABLE OF CABINET - HEATING OIL IS A CONCERN

NEW MEASURES FOR HIGH PRICES ON THE TABLE OF CABINET - HEATING OIL IS A CONCERN - Filenews 23/9 by Petra Agyrou


The Government is announcing new support measures against energy price increases, with the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, pointing to the Council of Ministers on September 30 for decision-making.

Speaking on ANT1's midday show and Nikitas Kyriakou, the minister said that the government is closely monitoring developments and is working on additional measures, which, as he said, will be announced "when deemed appropriate and at the right time". He clarified, however, that there is no final costing yet, as the final decisions have not been made.

NEW OUTBREAK OF BLUETONGUE IN PERA ORINI - MIXED UNIT OF 624 SHEEP AND GOATS, 39 CASES AND 10 DEATHS

NEW OUTBREAK OF BLUETONGUE IN PERA ORINI - MIXED UNIT OF 624 SHEEP AND GOATS, 39 CASES AND 10 DEATHS - Filenews 23/9 by Angelos Nikolaou


A severe outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in a livestock unit in the community of Pera Orini in the province of Nicosia, the first for 2026. This is the third consecutive confirmed front of the disease on the island in less than a year, which is caused by Serotype 4 (BTV-4) of the virus and is transmitted exclusively through insect-vectors.

The new outbreak occurred in a mixed sheep and goat unit, with a start date of September 7, 2026. The diagnostic tests by the Animal Health Laboratory / Department of Virology of the Veterinary Services with the c-ELISA and Real-time PCR methods on September 14 and 15, where they confirmed the presence of the virus.

WE PAY €9.5 million FOR FEEDING SOLDIERS - BUT THEY PREFER FOOD OUTSIDE THE CAMP – THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT OFFICE

WE PAY €9.5 million FOR FEEDING SOLDIERS - BUT THEY PREFER FOOD OUTSIDE THE CAMP – THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT OFFICE - Filenews 23/9 by Vassos Vassiliou


In the year 2025, taxpayers spent €9.5 million. for the feeding of the National Guardsmen, but 69% of them stated that they sometimes or daily resort to KAPM products, 41% choose to be fed with food outside the camp, while 74% prefer not to consume the meal in the Unit before leaving the camp.

It is noted that only 8% of the soldiers of the National Guard state that their food needs are largely covered, while almost 7 out of 10 (67%) consider that the coverage of their nutritional needs is mediocre or not satisfactory.

NEW REGULATIONS AND FACILITIES FOR FARMERS - SIMPLIFICATION OF LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK CONSTRUCTIONS-

NEW REGULATIONS AND FACILITIES FOR FARMERS - SIMPLIFICATION OF LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK CONSTRUCTIONS- Filenews 23/9 by Angelos Nikolaou


New changes and facilitations come into force for farmers who wish to build new facilities or modernize existing premises. In the context of the investment interventions of the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023 – 2027, the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and other competent services, proceeded to the adoption of new legislative regulations and the issuance of a special licensing guide.

Many farmers apply for the subsidy for the construction of their new premises (livestock premises, agricultural warehouses, photovoltaics, tanks, fences, anti-hail, greenhouses, etc.) or the modernization of the existing ones. A condition for securing the subsidy is the submission of a building permit.