Nicosia backs interest rate increase

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides confirmed that European monetary bodies consider resorting to interest rate hikes to deal with high inflation. Addressing a conference on the future of Europe organised by the Glafcos

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COVID19: Ban on unvaxxed lifted

After months of being locked out of hospitality, social events, and sports venues, unvaccinated Cypriot were allowed back in Monday, provided they carry a 24-hour negative coronavirus test. A series of government

A vote of no confidence

While the world frets about another war in Europe, the government has picked an opportune moment to pedal its proposals for confidence-building measures. President Anastasiades said he was to tell European leaders

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Soaring rents harm job market

There is a Catch-22 when seeking high-paid jobs, especially in Limassol, where exorbitant rents are a turn-off. This results in people having second thoughts when considering a career move to the fast-paced

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COVID19: Death toll rises to 823

Cyprus reported four coronavirus deaths on Saturday, with daily cases falling to 1,764, while hospitalisations dropped to 160, of whom 37 were critical. The Health Ministry said in its Covid bulletin the

Sustainable growth with honesty

Developments in the global economy, the effects of the pandemic and the collapse of the “state of corruption” call for a new model of economic development for Cyprus. The state has an

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