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Cyprus property rates kept growing in Q4

House prices in Cyprus continued their upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2023, with apartment prices being the primary driving force, as per a report released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday. The House Price Index (HPI) maintained its climb both annually and quarterly.

Minister raises a glass to wine tourism

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni on Tuesday expressed her will for the further growth of wine tourism, addressing the first meeting of the Wine Tourism Council that was held at the Agricultural University of Athens.

Inflation declines slightly in April

Inflation stood at 3.1% in April, compared to 3.2% in March and against 3% in April 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Tuesday.

ATHEX: Benchmark yields some more ground

The Greek stock market followed a mildly downward course on Tuesday, closing with moderate losses, as its benchmark tried to consolidate itself at the new highs it conquered last week. This, in turn, is a week that is dominated by the corporate results of listed companies, including some blue chips, for the first quarter of the year.

The role of the West

Membership in the "family" of the West has specific requirements. Those states that want to participate in the European Union and NATO have to observe some elementary rules and show respect for certain values. 

It is thus up to European leaders and Washington to make these terms clear to those who are still fishing in the murky waters of nationalism from the previous century.