Cyprus inflation rises to 3.5% in May 2026

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Cyprus recorded a 3.5% inflation rate in May 2026 year-on-year.
This rate is higher than the euro area and EU averages of 3.2% and 3.3%, respectively.
Key contributors to inflation included transport and recreation sectors.
Despite some minor price decreases in fresh produce, overall living costs concern consumers.
Authorities encourage using e-kalathi for informed shopping amid rising prices.

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Cyprus inflation rises to 3.5% in May 2026

Eurostat: Η Κύπρος στις χώρες με υψηλότερο πληθωρισμό από τον μέσο όρο της Ευρώπης

Πόσο έφτασε ο πληθωρισμός στην Κύπρο τον Μάιο

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Αύξηση 3,5% στον εναρμονισμένο πληθωρισμό τον Μάιο – Ποσοστό υψηλότερο τόσο από τον μέσο όρο της ζώνης του ευρώ όσο και της ΕΕ λέει η Eurostat