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Cost of construction materials in Cyprus rises further
An annual increase of 5.78% was recorded in the price index for construction materials for the period January-June 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Tuesday.
The price index for construction materials for June 2023 reached 135.28 units (base year 2015=100).
Applications open for ‘Energy Saving at Home’ program
Starting on Monday, the "Energy Saving at Home" program will accept applications through the platform https://exoikonomo2023.gov.gr. The application period will extend until September 15. It is estimated that around 20,000 households will participate in the program, which has a budget of 300 million euros.
London Fire Raises Bulgarian Concern About High-Rises
The tragedy at London's Grenfell Tower, which has left at least 79 people dead or missing as a result of a massive blaze, has raised concerns about the quality of renovation works on apartment blocks in Bulgaria, many of which were funded by a state-subsidised programme.
As winter hits, UN urges faster transfer of migrants from Greek islands
Thousands of migrants stranded on Greek islands should be quickly transferred to the mainland or other European countries due to cold temperatures and poor living conditions, the United Nation's refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.
About 15,000 people living in the overcrowded island camps do not have enough heating or supplies to keep warm during the winter months, the UNHCR said.