Economy

Tax reform expands relief, allowing deductions of up to €3,000

Cyprus taxpayers gain substantial income tax deductions under new January 2026 legislation, claiming up to €3,000 annually across housing costs, energy-efficient home improvements, and...

Civil servant salary in 2026 ranges from €9.48 to €46.12 per hour

New remuneration tables from Public Administration and Personnel Department detail civil servant hourly salary spanning €9.48 at lowest A1 entry scale to €46.12 for...

Iran rial hits zero vs euro – Currency effectively unexchangeable

Iran faces deep economic crisis and growing political unrest as the rial currency effectively lost all value in Europe, dropping to zero against the...

Basic pensions increase announced – Rise 3.38% from January

Pensioners will receive a slight boost at month-end, with the basic portion of Social Insurance Fund (SIF) pensions rising 3.38% from 1 January 2026,...

Cyprus Stock Exchange bill to plenary with changes

The bill for the privatisation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) heads to plenary following article-by-article discussion in the House Finance Committee on Monday....