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Cyprus Inflation Eases To 2.3%: A Promising Outlook For February 2025

The inflation rate in Cyprus is anticipated to drop to 2.3% this February, a decline from 2.9% in January, as projected by the latest flash estimate from Eurostat. This marks a continuation of the easing trend, with inflation down from 3.1% in December.

When compared to the same time last year, February 2024, inflation in Cyprus was slightly lower at 2.1%, demonstrating a persistent, yet fluctuating economic landscape.

Eurozone Trends: A Comparative Analysis

The broader Eurozone is also witnessing a decrease, with an expected inflation rate of 2.4% in February, compared to 2.5% in January. Among the main components, services continue to lead with a rate of 3.7%, while the energy sector shows significant moderation to 0.2% from January’s 1.9%.

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Conclusion: A Careful Optimism

As Cyprus navigates its economic challenges, the easing of inflation offers a glimmer of hope. The coming months will be critical in determining if this trend holds—a point of interest for all stakeholders in the Cypriot real estate market.

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EU Moderates Emissions While Sustaining Economic Momentum

The European Union witnessed a modest decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025, as reported by Eurostat. Emissions across the EU registered at 772 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents, marking a 0.4 percent reduction from 775 million tonnes in the same period of 2024. Concurrently, the EU’s gross domestic product rose by 1.3 percent, reinforcing the ongoing decoupling between economic growth and environmental impact.

Sector-By-Sector Performance

Within the broader statistics on emissions by economic activity, the energy sector—specifically electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply—experienced the most significant drop, declining by 2.9 percent. In comparison, the manufacturing sector and transportation and storage both achieved a 0.4 percent reduction. However, household emissions bucked the trend, increasing by 1.0 percent over the same period.

National Highlights And Notable Exceptions

Among EU member states, 12 reported a reduction in emissions, while 14 saw increases, and Estonia’s figures remained static. Notably, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Finland recorded the most pronounced declines at 8.6 percent, 5.9 percent, and 4.2 percent respectively. Of the 12 countries reducing emissions, three—Finland, Germany, and Luxembourg—also experienced a contraction in GDP growth.

Dual Achievement: Environmental And Economic Goals

In an encouraging development, nine member states, including Cyprus, managed to lower their emissions while maintaining economic expansion. This dual achievement—reducing environmental impact while fostering economic activity—is a trend that has increasingly influenced EU climate policies. Other nations that successfully balanced these outcomes include Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Conclusion

As the EU continues to navigate its climate commitments, these quarterly insights underscore a gradual yet significant shift toward balancing emissions reductions with robust economic growth. The evolving landscape highlights the critical need for sustainable strategies that not only mitigate environmental risks but also invigorate economic resilience.

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