The Cyprus Consumers’ Association warns consumers about companies in the ‘Photovoltaics for All’ scheme not providing the mandatory seven-year warranty on installations. Consumers are advised to carefully review offers and contact the association for help securing their rights.
Fact: Some companies participating in the Photovoltaics for All plan are not offering the requisite seven-year guarantee to their customers.
Government allocated a total budget of €30 million for the first year of the scheme.
Supermarkets in Cyprus are being urged to disclose the percentage deduction when advertising special offers. In one case, out of 21 products on offer, the prices of 20 were higher than another supermarket that did not have offers. This has led to calls for supermarkets that mislead the public over special offers to be named and shamed.
Foody, the No.1 delivery service in Cyprus, announced its partnership with athletes Milan Trajković and Viktor Olov Leonidou for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Milan Trajković is a top track and field athlete who has broken Cyprus National Records and won gold medals. Viktor Olov Leonidou is an accomplished mountain-running and ultra-distance athlete who has achieved impressive results in competitions. Foody’s partnership with the athletes aims to support their pursuit of excellence and inspire others.
– Forty percent of Cypriots are “just getting by”
– 30 percent are “struggling” economically
– 30 percent are “comfortable” with their income
– 56 percent noticed price increases in food and basic goods
– 44 percent noticed price increases in electricity
– 32 percent noticed price increases in clothing and footwear
– 31 percent noticed price increases in water
– 63 percent said their income has remained the same
– 17 percent said their income has decreased
– 17 percent said their income has increased
– There is a 10 to 15 percent decrease in income when accounting for inflation.
Fact: Cypriot consumers are waiting until the last minute to do their Easter shopping.