Toyota Motor 7203.T agreed to give factory workers their biggest pay increase in 25 years on Wednesday, heightening expectations that…
Cyprus signs multi-million deal with Microsoft to boost public sector efficiency
Cyprus has signed an €8 million deal with tech giant Microsoft to equip 10,000 public sector workers with Microsoft 365…
As Argentina food prices soar, more people scavenge to survive
Sandra Boluch, a fruit and vegetable seller in Buenos Aires, is seeing a worrying trend as inflation soars over 250%:…
Hard times in Nigeria as reforms deepen cost of living crisis
Blessing Joseph has been weaving bags, sandals and jewellery earning enough money to feed her son and send him to…
World food price index falls in February for seventh straight month
The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in February for a seventh consecutive month as lower prices for…
Fuel tax set to rise again
A new tax on motor fuels is set to be introduced in 2027 as part of the new Emissions Trading…
Tourism in Larnaca faces challenges amidst Gaza war
The upcoming tourist season in Larnaca is facing significant challenges, largely influenced by the war in Gaza. Stakeholders are anxiously…
Gender pay gap in Cyprus at 10.2%
There is a significant wage gap and underrepresentation in leadership roles for women, despite their majority in the nation’s workforce,…
ICPAC and Ministry of Labour drive for fair and transparent employment practices
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) in collaboration with the Ministry…
New price hikes in food and services as inflation persists
The ongoing surge in prices, particularly for essential consumer goods, has become increasingly unmanageable, although the inflation index released yesterday…