Cypriots turn to forex loans

A record number of Cypriots turned to borrowing in foreign currency during the first nine months of the year, taking advantage of super low euro borrowing rates, according to official data released

VAT receipts up

VAT receipts in September 2005 recorded an increase of 10.2% YoY to CYP 92.8 mln compared to CYP 84.2 mln in September 2004, whilst for the first nine months of the year,

Cyprus Economic Roundup: October 2005

By S. Platis ECONOMIC RESEARCH: Independent Economic Research Organisation Web Address: www.splatisecon.com Overview: The most recent economic data point to a satisfactory growth rate for 2005, driven by increased revenue from tourism

Mitsides “freezes” IPO

ASE-CSE dual listing on hold Chr. & K. Mitsides Ltd., which since July 2005 has received the blessing of the Board of Directors of the Athens Stock Exchange and the Cyprus Stock

Gender equality via the CGEO

Helping women to help themselves Ensuring equal opportunities between men and women needs more than just legislation. Cyprus has legislation in place but the gender gap remains. What really makes the difference