Consumer confidence deteriorates

In April, economic sentiment deteriorated, weighed by a three-year low in consumer confidence battered by a cost-of-living crisis and weaker business activity, according to a University of Cyprus index. The university’s Economic

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Zero VAT on essential items

The government will remove VAT on some foodstuffs to relieve households from inflationary pressures and a hike in interest rates, announced Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. Despite March seeing the lowest inflation rate

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Last Cypriot out of Sudan

The last Cypriot citizen airlifted from war-torn Sudan has arrived in Cyprus on an RAF flight carrying rescued Britons. Another seven Cypriots are currently making their way to Egypt by land, according

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Cyprus to establish sanctions authority

Nicosia will establish a supervisory authority to control damage inflicted on the island’s reputation as a business destination, following UK and US sanctions on Cypriot service providers. President Nikos Christodoulides has met

Blaze at Russian Cultural Centre raises doubts

A large fire caused extensive damage to Cyprus’ landmark Russian Cultural Centre in the heart of the capital Nicosia with authorities not ruling out malicious intent, the fire service said Wednesday. The