In December 2023, Cyprus saw a deceleration in Harmonized Inflation, reaching 1.9%, marking the lowest level since June 2021. Compared…
Treasurer rejects proposal to cut multiple state officials’ pensions
The Treasurer of the Republic, Andreas Antoniades, has rejected the recommendation of the Auditor General to cut the multiple pensions…
Tourist arrivals rise as UK remains leading source
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged in December 2023, reaching 123,630, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in…
Loan demand drops due to high interest rates
During the third quarter of 2023, Cyprus saw a notable reduction in loan demand, affecting both businesses and households. This…
Audit Office urges halt to “unlawful payments” for state officials
Τhe Audit Οffice has issued an appeal to the Treasury of the Republic, urging an immediate cessation of salary and…
Accelerated advancement of low-wage public servants signalled by Finance Ministry
The activation of the agreement signed on December 12 between the Ministry of Finance and the trade unions PASYDY and…
Electronics to see up to 30% price increases from February
Significant price hikes of up to 30% on electronics and other durable goods such as refrigerators, cars, and air conditioners…
Finance minister warns of inflation resurgence amidst Red Sea crisis
The Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, stated that there is a risk of inflation resurgence due to the tension in…
€2 billion worth of non-performing loans in October of 2023
The non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking system remained virtually unchanged at around €2 billion in October, showing a decrease…
Tourism increases by 20% in 2023
The tourism sector in Cyprus recorded a little over a 20% increase in 2023 compared to 2022, marking the second-highest…