Merkel says euro has stabilised

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the euro has stabilised and should be on a stronger foundation than before the Greek crisis thanks to debt-reduction measures being implemented in the euro-zone.

Cyprus HICP inflation at 2.1% in June

The EU-harmonised consumer price inflation rate (HICP) rose to 2.1% in June, compared with 1.8% in May 2010 and 0.1% in May 2009. For the period January-June 2010, the HICP recorded an