https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/borrowers-in-a-high-stakes-game-of-loan-roulette
In 2023, borrowers face a pivotal year, primarily due to the soaring levels of inflation, rising prices, and increasing interest rates. This year also carries significant importance for banks, not in terms of profits, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retail-trickery-price-hikes-before-zero-vat-stun-consumers
A recent study by the Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) has revealed that prices for various essential goods saw artificial increases in the days leading up to the implementation of the zero VAT rate. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ssm-chief-urges-banks-to-be-prudent-amidst-soaring-profits
The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-blasts-government-amid-rising-bank-profits
The political party AKEL has voiced its discontent with the government's handling of economic issues, particularly in light of the recent decision to raise interest rates for the tenth time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/zero-vat-rates-fail-to-curb-price-surges
Many products subject to zero VAT rates saw unexpected price increases in July 2023, according to a report by Kathimerini The Consumer Association has raised concerns about the effectiveness of this measure following recent additions to the list of zero-rated items....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-raises-rates-for-the-10th-time-as-it-tries-to-quell-inflation
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row on Thursday to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely done tightening policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bonds-dive-as-ecb-battles-inflation-surge
The value of Cypriot bonds held by the Eurosystem has dipped below €7 billion as the European Central Bank takes measures to combat inflation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-cuts-interest-income-rates-from-30-to-17
The Cyprus government decided to slash taxation on interest income from 30% to 17%, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday, noting that banks should follow suit in boosting income for depositors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-zero-vat-on-essentials
The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-9-surge-in-food-prices
Many people are struggling with their daily expenses because food prices keep going up, causing financial stress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceo-confidence-in-artificial-intelligence-tempered-by-social-ethical-and-security-risks
CEOs globally are embracing opportunities created by AI, but also remain wary of unknown, unintended consequences, according to the findings of the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cash-only-trend-grows-amid-rising-inflation-in-occupied-territories
The prevalence of merchants and shopkeepers unwilling to accept credit cards is on the rise in the occupied territories, warns columnist Jenq Mutluyakali in a Yeni Dusen article....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-economic-slowdown-threatens-global-stability
China is unlikely to surpass the US as the world's largest economy as initially predicted for the early 2030s, primarily due to a growing lack of confidence in the Chinese economy, according to Bloomberg Economics analysts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frontex-predicts-increased-migration-from-turkey
Cyprus and Greece are likely to face “increased migration activity’’ from Turkey in the period 2023/2024, EU border agency Frontex says in a risk analysis, published on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-student-spending-at-€250-as-back-to-school-shopping-begins
A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops, and stores selling school attire and sports shoes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-s-bold-demand-tax-bank-profits-to-power-people-s-pockets
The AKEL political party is urging the government to take immediate action to alleviate the financial strain on Cypriot households by taxing banks' surplus profits and redirecting the funds towards fuel and electricity subsidies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-turn-on-school-bus-fare-hike
In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-once-again-diesel-up-5-cents-unleaded-95-rises-3-cents
As August draws to a close, fuel prices are on the rise yet again, signalling increased costs at the pump. The Pancyprian Consumer Protection Association reports that one oil company has already implemented price hikes, with others expected to follow suit in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-costs-soar-greens-up-25-3-fish-dip-by-15
Increases were noted in 32 out of 45 categories of essential consumer products in the Consumer Product Price Monitor for July 2023, according to the Consumer Protection Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-to-aid-low-incomes
The association called "Equality" is requesting a reduction in fuel taxes through a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-acquires-17-3-stake-in-hellenic-bank-for-€167-9-million
The Eurobank has agreed to acquire an additional stake of around 17.3% (equivalent to 71,428,572 shares) in the Hellenic Bank at a total price of 167.9 million euros, or 2.35 euros per share. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/transport-and-storage-grow-by-22-3
During the second quarter of 2023, the business activity index in the transportation and storage sector reached 154.4 units, indicating a growth of 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-drops-from-10-6-to-2-4
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus was 2.4% in July 2023 (dropping from 2.8% in June 2023 and from 10.6% in July 2022), while also dropping to 5.3% in the eurozone (from 5.5% in June and 8.9% in July 2022), and to 6.1% in the EU (from 6.4% in June and 9.8% last year), according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taylor-swift-s-tour-spreads-goodwill-to-food-banks
Economists told CNN recently that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is becoming such a massive phenomenon that it’s having demonstrable impacts on the US economy at large, but it’s not only stadium venues, record labels, and ticket vendors benefiting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cost-of-living-up-as-prices-show-increase-of-2-4-in-a-year
In an announcement on its official website, CyStat shared that the cost of living, or how much things cost, has gone up in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-deceleration-amid-inflation-and-rising-rates
Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-inflation-dips-to-17-month-low
UK inflation eased to a 17-month low in July, official data showed Wednesday, though it also revealed that prices of services, such as haircuts, hotels and restaurants, increased at a faster pace than the previous month.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-implements-bold-rate-hike-amidst-economic-challenges
Russia's central bank took swift action today, increasing its key interest rate by 350 basis points from 8.5 percent to 12 percent. This urgent move aimed to counteract the recent decline of the ruble, which was triggered by the Kremlin's call for stricter monetary policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-s-dynamic-future-adapting-to-change-from-within
It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-ruble-drops-to-lowest-level-since-2022-conflict
The Russian ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level since March 23, 2022 -- weeks after Moscow unleashed full-scale hostilities in Ukraine....
