Food, petrol prices push up inflation

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

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Ayia Napa gang rape trial delayed

A Cyprus court on Thursday adjourned the trial of five Israelis charged with raping a British woman pending the submission of material evidence by prosecutors. Police arrested the five Israeli youths, aged

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Halloumi PDO status under threat

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

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Cyprus encourages states to recognise femicide

Cyprus encourages every state to acknowledge the existence of femicide, UN Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou said, noting the Cypriot parliament was the first in Europe to adopt such a law. Addressing the UN

Football chief faces criminal charges

The Committee of Ethics and Safeguarding in Sport (CESS) has recommended that criminal proceedings be brought against Cyprus Football Association (CFA) president George Koumas for abusing his position. The committee’s recommendations, along

Finance Minister submits 2024 budget to House

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos submitted the 2024 state budget, the first of the Nikos Christodoulides administration, to House Speaker Annita Demetriou on Wednesday. Keravnos presented the budget to the House Speaker before

Unemployment stable at 6.6%

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Cyprus stayed at 6.6% in August compared to July, and slightly lower than a year ago when it was 6.8%, according to Eurostat. In the eurozone, the

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ECB Vice-President praises economic progress

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

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