The rate of inflation in Cyprus stood in August 2011 at 2.7%, as measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). According to data released today by the Statistical Service, the
Cyprus will by next week lodge to the EU an application for financial assistance over the damage inflicted to the island by the July 11 blast in naval base in Mari, in
Health experts lamented a move by U.S. President Barack Obama to halt rules on limiting smog pollution, saying the decision could endanger many people already susceptible to respiratory problems. Under pressure from
Yahoo Inc Chairman Roy Bostock fired CEO Carol Bartz over the phone on Tuesday, ending a tumultuous tenure marked by stagnation and a rift with Chinese partner Alibaba. Chief Financial Officer Tim
Greece will hand its central bank a tighter supervisory grip on its banks to shield the system from the fallout of a severe debt crisis, according to a draft law tabled on
Revenue from tourism leapt by 18.8% over the year earlier to EUR 274.4 mln in July, according to the Passenger Survey, compared with EUR 231.1 mln in the corresponding month of 2010.
Unemployment rose in August on both a nominal and seasonally adjusted basis. According to the seasonally adjusted data, the number of registered unemployed increased in August to 28,328, from 27,804 in July.
The number of building permits authorised in January – June 2011 fell by 12.9% compared with the same period of the previous year to 4,024. The total value of these permits decreased
Inflation eased in August as the consumer price index increased by 2.9% compared with 3.7% in July 2011 and 3.2% in August 2010. Compared with the previous month, prices increased by 0.05%.
* Is Cyprus next? * Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey was freezing defence industry trade with Israel and stepping up Turkish naval patrols in the Eastern Mediterranean, deepening Ankara's
