Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced the launch of the CBC Blog, a new digital platform aimed at strengthening public understanding of economic and central banking issues.
New platform and objectives
The CBC said the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public information and transparency around economic developments and the role of central banks. Through the blog, the bank aims to provide timely and accessible analysis on the economy, financial stability, monetary policy and the wider field of central banking.
Content and intended audience
The blog will feature technical and signed articles authored by members of the bank’s staff, drawing on professional expertise and institutional experience. The CBC said the objective is to deliver credible, well-documented and comprehensible information to specialists, journalists and the wider public.
First post focuses on inflation in Cyprus
The first post published on the platform addresses inflation in Cyprus, including recent trends and dynamics, and is authored by Demetris Kapatais, Maria Mithillou and Maria Papageorgiou. The authors said that while inflation in Cyprus has fallen sharply, high prices continue to erode household purchasing power.
Findings and broader context
The analysis examined developments between 2019 and 2025 and concluded that the cumulative rise in prices over recent years continues to weigh on consumers, particularly vulnerable households. The authors said the rise in the cost of living has become one of the most pressing issues in Cyprus and across Europe, citing findings from the Eurobarometer survey published in February 2026.
According to the survey, 41 per cent of European citizens consider tackling inflation, high prices and the cost of living to be the main priority for the European Parliament, while 34 per cent of Cypriot citizens identified the same issue as significant.
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