Cost-of-living continued to hike in September, with consumers receiving the largest shock in their groceries, as fresh produce prices increased 45.8%, compared to last year when they receded 17.8%. The second biggest
Rising food and pump prices took annual inflation higher in September, surging to 4.0%, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI increased by 1.33 units, reaching 117.67 units, from 116.34
Another sorry chapter was added to the Halloumi saga, as cattle farmers, cheesemakers and the government fire at each other, accusing the other side of not sticking to a truce struck last
Visiting European Central Bank (ECB), Vice-President Luis de Guindos commended Cyprus’ remarkable economic improvement and the recent upgrade of its economy by two rating agencies. After meeting with Cyprus Central Bank Governor
Revenue from tourism recorded an increase of 26.9% for the first seven months to July, compared to the same period in 2022, according to official data. Tourism income up to July is estimated
Real monthly gross earnings of employees in Cyprus registered an annual drop in 2022, the first decline in seven years, showing the effect of high inflation on real incomes. According to annual
DBRS Ratings upgraded the long-term ratings of Cyprus to BBB (high), from BBB, with a stable outlook, giving a rating one level higher (third level) than the remaining three major credit rating agencies,
Cyprus has hailed a two-notch upgrade by credit ratings agency Moody’s to bring the country back into investment-grade territory a decade after a financial crisis left the island on the brink of
Employers fear President Nikos Christodoulides’ decision not to renew a decree that allowed them easier and faster access to asylum seekers will deepen a labour shortage already hurting hospitality. Earlier this week,
The Cabinet approved Wednesday the 2024 state budget, the government’s first, estimated to record a fiscal surplus of €659 million or 2.2% of GDP. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the budget aims
