Inflation approaches Eurozone levels

Cyprus recorded a decrease in inflation during May 2005, reaching 2% from 2.8% in April. The annual harmonised inflation rate in Cyprus is now very near the average of the Eurozone. According

Cyprus tourism bounces back in May

Arrivals of tourists to Cyprus bounced back in May, rising by 8.6% year on year, after a seasonal fall relating to the timing of Easter led to a 4.0% drop in April.

EU summit: solidarity or suicide?

Constitution to be shelved Implications for Cyprus EU leaders formally start on Thursday what will be the most important European Council summit in recent times. Whether it will turn out to the

Cyprus parliament

Deputies managed to withstand the intense lobbying pressure from the banks but mostly the Bar Association in not moving to suspend or amend the law stopping the imprisonment of people who defaulted

Cyprus minimum wage increased

The Council of Minister decided to increase the minimum wage by 5% to CYP 362 (EUR 615) effective from April 1, 2005, with retroactive effect. According to the same source, following a