Cyprus' trade deficit was 4.26 bln euros in January-October 2010 compared to 3.89 bln in the corresponding period of 2009, an increase of 366 mln euros, according to figures released by the
Cyprus and Armenia signed a protocol of cooperation on Friday which provides for the enhancement of their bilateral relations in many fields. The protocol was signed in Yerevan after the conclusion of
Cyprus continues talks with Qatar on a joint development project in Nicosia, government spokesman Stephanos Stephanou said Friday. He noted that letters have also been exchanged between the two governments within the
Fitch cut Greece's credit rating to junk on Friday, highlighting persisting doubts over the country's ability to pull itself out of a severe debt crisis that has shaken the euro zone. The
Loss-making national carrier Cyprus Airways has sold its subsidiary Zenon NDC to Sabre Group for $5.5 mln, the airline said on Friday. The sale agreement had been signed on December 24 and
Airbus looks set to leapfrog Boeing and score a surprise last-minute win on orders when it unveils 2010 commercial results next week, industry sources said on Friday. The world's two leading jet
European shares fell on Friday after a rise in Chinese bank reserve requirements intensified concerns about the prospects for global growth, with mining stocks among the worst performers. By noon, the pan-European
Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta resigned on Friday, saying he intended to fight corruption allegations made by the former economy minister. "To fight against the accusations made by the monster Dritan
European nations may consider halting critical aid to Palestinians living on Israeli-occupied land if stalled peace talks fail to get going again, Norway's foreign minister was quoted as saying on Friday. Europe
The European Union will block landings of mackerel from Icelandic boats at EU ports in a dispute over fishing quotas, a European Commission spokesman said on Friday. The Commission, the executive of
