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OUTLOOK 2020: Trends and Perspectives for Cyprus Tourism

By Dr Fanos Tekelas The tourism sector has seen a substantial increase during the last 3 years as a result of the adequate strategic actions taken by policymakers and the Deputy-Ministry of

6th January 2020

Comment/Cyprus/Economy/Guests

Year 2020: What lies ahead for the Cyprus economy

As we approach the end of 2019 it is always a good idea to look back at the year, evaluate the performance of our economy, but at the same time consider what

30th December 2019

Columnists/Comment/Cyprus/Economy

House approves 2020 budget with conditions

Cyprus Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides welcomed parliament passing the €9.4 bln 2020 state budget for the government to continue on the path of economic stability, growth and shielding the economy from external

12th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

Cyprus economy challenged by low productivity, high private debt

Low productivity and high private debt, as external risks increase, are the main challenges for the Cyprus economy to tackle, said an International Monetary Fund (IMF) review. The IMF Executive Board welcomed

10th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

Refund for Jiu-Jitsu while Olivewood is in trouble

After a heated discussion among MPs, parliament gave the green light for the €8.5 mln reimbursement to the producers of a Hollywood movie filmed entirely in Cyprus, but the film scheme remains

10th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

Cyprus recorded increased annual GDP growth of 3.4% in Q3

The Finance Ministry welcomed data showing Cyprus’ economy grew at 3.4% GDP in Q3 2019 for the fifth consecutive year saying it was proof of solid foundations. In a statement, the Ministry

9th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

Sheep milk not enough to meet Halloumi demand

The Agriculture Ministry is preparing an ambitious scheme to increase the production of goats and sheep milk by genetically enhancing livestock to meet a spike in demand for Cyprus’ squeaky cheese. Demand

8th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

‘No room for complacency, reforms must be pushed through’

New Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides warned against complacency regarding the economy as he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure its justice and local administration reform agenda is implemented. Presenting the 2020 state

6th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

New Finance Minister says privatising Cyta a priority

Privatising the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) and continuing the government’s fiscal policy are top of the new Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides’ to do list. He told parliament during his first appearance as

6th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy

Cyprus records annual deflation of 0.5% in November

Cyprus recorded annual deflation of 0.5% in November 2019, while for the first 11 months of the year inflation of 0.2% was recorded. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in November by

6th December 2019

Cyprus/Economy