GREECE
CYPRUS
Macro/Political:
- Annita Demetriou of Democratic Rally (DISY) was re-elected President of the House of Representatives for a second term, securing 29 votes in the new 56-member parliament.
In the second round of voting, Demetriou faced Stefanos Stefanou, leader of AKEL. Demetriou received support from her own party, as well as Democratic Party (DIKO) and Direct Democracy Cyprus. Stefanou was backed by AKEL and ALMA, while ELAM abstained from the vote.
Source: Cyprus Mail
- The number of unemployed persons in May 2026 amounted to 7,936, recording an increase of 7.6% (y-o-y).
Source: CyStat
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April 2026 decreased by 0,06 points (m-o-m), reaching 102.74. Inflation in May 2026 stood at 2.6%.
Source: CyStat