Common platform to boost interest

Cooperation between the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) to create a common platform “marks a new era for the Cypriot stock exchange,” said CSE President Akis Kleanthous.

Inflation inches down to 2.8%

The consumer price inflation rate inched down to 2.8% year on year in February 2005, compared with 2.9% in January. On a month-on-month basis, prices remained almost the same, rising by just

VAT on taxis drops to 8%

The VAT rate for taxi journeys is set to drop to 8% from the current 15% following a decision by Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos. The minister had come under pressure from