An uncaring government propped up by weak institutions
The focus on property development and consumerism favour the elite at the expense of the environment and ordinary citizens The ongoing performance and policies of...
Les Manison
European economies need strong redistribution policies
The Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have had major socio-economic repercussions reflected in slower eco-nomic growth and rampant inflation together with a related severe...
Unrealistic and inadequate budget for 2023
Government more interested in pleasing credit-rating agencies than citizen welfare By Les Manison In presenting the government budget for 2023 to the House of Representatives...
Inadequate government response to cost of living crisis
The prospect of a recession in Cyprus is a distinct possibility According to the latest Eurobarometer by the European Commission seven out of ten Cypriots...
Misguided policies aggravating euro area problems
Cyprus borrowed heavily with low-cost bond issues to finance their excessive current expenditures Economic and financial crises in the euro area are fast developing. With...
Government, banks and employers depressing the economy
It is ludicrous for the government to claim that it does not have the resources to meet the needs of vulnerable households Accounts and behaviour...
Labour and youth suffering under current government
Gaps between private and public workers as well as between generations grow ever wider By Les Manison Labour, particularly private sector employees, and the young generation...
Inflation crisis: Does the government grasp the gravity of the situation?
Given that consumer prices will continue to rise over the coming months with increases in incomes falling far behind, even lower middle-income households are likely...
Cyprus: Cost of living problems likely to persist
The government’s budget estimates for 2022 now look way out of line The cost of living crisis afflicting households and businesses in Cyprus and...
Misleading official statements compounded by biased reporting
The government and banks issue deceptive statements and statistics and the media blindly report them without question By Les Manison According to Reporters Without Borders,...
