Cyprus’ GDP drops by 0.3% during 1Q2012

GDP in Cyprus dropped by 0.3% during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the previous quarter, according to second estimates released Wednesday by Eurostat. GDP remained stable in both the euro

Panasonic says no plan to invest in Olympus

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp has no plan to invest in Olympus Corp , President Fumio Ohtsubo told Reuters on Thursday, contradicting a media report it would invest in the medical equipment

Greek tourism income may fall 15%

Greece's tourism revenues may plunge up to 15% this year, an industry official said on Wednesday, as holidaymakers spooked by concerns the country may leave the euro zone switch to other destinations.

Corruption in Europe could slow recovery -study

Political and business corruption in Europe, especially in the Mediterranean, could further weaken vulnerable economies struggling to overcome the euro crisis, an international watchdog said on Wednesday. While it sees itself as