Tag: ecb

Legislation for digital euro nears completion – Set to launch in 2029

Economy August 3, 2026 at 11:41

The digital euro launch planned for 2029 will mark a major step in Europe’s move towards digital payments, with the European Central Bank (ECB)...

Cyprus banks cut 4,634 jobs and close 370 branches in ten years

Cyprus June 15, 2026 at 15:17

Bank branches in Cyprus have declined significantly over the past decade, with banks closing 370 branches and reducing their workforce by 4,634 employees between...

ECB says food costs up 34% for eurozone households since 2019

Economy September 25, 2025 at 16:34

Food inflation rises faster than overall prices The ECB says food costs are up 34% for eurozone households since 2019, a much sharper rise than...

Digital euro launching in 2025: What it means for cash

Economy January 20, 2025 at 13:29

The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing to roll out the digital euro in 2025, pending the necessary EU legislation to support it. “We are...

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International August 21, 2026 at 15:31

Panama Canal's operator is to cut the number of...

Serious road crash leaves 14-year-old e-scooter rider injured

Cyprus August 21, 2026 at 14:54

A serious crash occurred in Trachoni shortly after midnight...

145 tonnes of invasive fish caught in Cyprus waters over two years

Cyprus August 21, 2026 at 14:48

Almost 145 tonnes of silver-cheeked toadfish have been caught...

Wave of complaints over sewage on Limassol beaches

Cyprus August 21, 2026 at 14:41

New complaints about sea pollution in the Limassol district,...