French bank Societe Generale has cut its funding line to local Greek unit Geniki and is studying possible exit strategies from the recession-wracked Greek economy, analysts who met with SocGen's Chief Financial
* Country on the brink of taking EU/IMF bailout * Cyprus's president played up his close ties with Russia on Thursday, saying he was hoping to secure more financial support from Moscow
Greece conceded on Thursday it had slipped "in some respects" in implementing the cuts and reforms demanded by lenders in exchange for saving Athens from bankruptcy, and tried to persuade them to
* VW shares indicated up 2.3 pct, Porsche SE seen up 7.8 pct * VW to pay 4.46 bln euros, one common share * Deal to boost VW full-year result by over
A rally in Asian shares fizzled out on Thursday as markets marked time before the European Central Bank's policy decision later in the day, with the euro staying pressured by widespread expectations
Greece's co-ruling Socialists hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday, accusing him of insulting Athens by saying Britain could restrict the immigration of Greeks and citizens of other struggling
France is to return to Greece 754 million euros in interest payments the Bank of France earned on its Greek bond holdings, according to an amended 2012 budget bill. The European Central
Sotheby’s London held three strong sales on Wednesday attracting global buyers and setting a string of new auction records. The top lot of the Old Master and British Paintings Evening Sale was
* Troika discussions to conclude by end-July; Banks ravaged by Greek exposure * Cyprus said on Wednesday it expected to conclude financial aid talks with its EU partners over the next three
* Brussels exhibition shows Cyprus through the ages * President Demetris Christofias is in Strasbourg where he will present before the Plenary of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, the programme
