Is political party state funding financing democracy?
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras Reports and post-programme surveillance following Cyprus’ exit from the bailout agreement praised sustained economic growth at rates far higher than expected....
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European Commission paints gloomy picture of Cyprus’ economy
Cyprus’ economy is still characterised by large economic imbalances, which, unless addressed, may impede its medium-term economic prospects, the European Commission said on Wednesday, noting...
Diko goes green, lambasting government’s environmental policies
Centre-right Diko on Monday announced it had formally defined its political positions on sustainable development and the environment, following a lengthy dialogue with civil society,...
Economic growth is benefiting too few of us
Better budgetary policies would allow all of us to reap the rewards of economic growth By Les Manison In terms of exhibiting relatively rapid growth...
Economic sentiment improves on stronger business confidence
Economic sentiment improved in August on stronger business confidence in the service sector and, to a lesser extent, from confidence gains in retail, trade, and...
Economy continues to grow for fifth consecutive year
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Wednesday that the economy has continued to grow for the fifth consecutive year. In a written statement, the minister...
Economy improving but difficult decisions remain says minister
The government aims to bring public debt below 90 per cent by the end of 2020 and reduce non-performing loans (NPLs) to single digits, Finance...
Fitch affirms Cyprus’ ratings at BBB-, banks remain a weakness
Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Cyprus’ long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB- maintaining a stable outlook. In its rationale, the agency said...
President reiterates is creating conditions for economic growth
President Nicos Anastasiades has reiterated the government’s commitment to maintain and broaden conditions that would lead to fiscal surpluses and high economic growth. Addressing the...
EU Commission lists ‘excessive imbalances’ in Cyprus’ economy
Cyprus faces ‘excessive’ budgetary imbalances, the European Commission said on Wednesday in its winter package report approved by the College of Commissioners and presented in...
Businesses moderately optimistic over economic growth
Cypriot businesses are facing the new year with optimism as regards prospects for growth but remain concerned over red tape and energy prices, the chamber...
Finance minister stresses economic growth and a balanced budget
Economic growth is expected to exceed three per cent over the next three years, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades told MPs on Monday. He stressed that...
Economy expands 4% in Q1, Cystat says
Cyprus’s economy expanded 4 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the respective three-month period last year and 1 per cent compared...
Scrutinising the claims of economic growth
By Leslie Manison There is a view propounded most forcefully by the President Anastasiades’ government that current policies are resulting in the Cyprus economy...
Election promises sap economic, financial stability
By Stelios Orphanides Instead of focusing on how to re-launch reform efforts to protect the recovery of the economy and financial sector, Cypriot politicians make...
IMF expects Cyprus’ economic growth to plunge to 2.6% in 2018
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it expects the Cypriot economy’s growth to slow down to 2.6 per cent next year from 3.4...
Finance minister: period of ‘real’ economic growth
Cyprus has entered a period of real sustainable economic growth, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Thursday in an interview with the Cyprus News Agency,...
Volume of new loans highest since 2013
Moody’s rating agency said it expects the volume of new loans in Cyprus in 2017 to be the highest since 2013, pointing out that an...
News podcast: Cyprus’ human rights; gay pride celebrations
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...
IMF: Cyprus economic growth to slow in the next two years
The Cyprus economy is exhibiting a slight growth rate of the economy for the years 2017 and 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...