Economy

Cyprus among EU’s least active book buyers, both online and off

Only 2% of Cypriots bought print publications online in 2024, compared to 14.7% in the EU – E-books and audiobooks did not exceed 2.4% At...

Gold price breaks $3,500 per ounce for the first time

The price of gold soared past $3,500 per ounce today for the first time in history, driven by ongoing global market uncertainty and renewed...

Eurostat: Cyprus third in over-qualified workers in the EU in 2024

Cyprus had the third highest over-qualification rate in the EU in 2024, with women tending to be more overqualified than men, according to data...

Cabinet approves bills for a national unit for economic sanctions implementation

The Council of Ministers approved three bills for the establishment of a national unit for the implementation of economic sanctions, Minister of Finance, Makis...

Low-paid public workers seek second jobs amid economic pressure

A new bill proposed by MP Alekos Tryfonides could allow public sector employees on the lowest salary scale (up to grade A8) to work...