Earnings buoy shares; Greece weighs on euro

European shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by corporate earnings optimism, while concerns over Greece's parlous fiscal situation weighed on the euro. Investors anticipated strong numbers from Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), which

Cyprus spends less on social protection than EU

Cyprus spent less on social protection than the EU average in 2007, according to a newly published report entitled Social Protection in Cyprus 2007. Social Protection expenditure includes old age, sickness, disability,

Cyprus construction prices inch up

Construction prices inched up in March, as the Price Index of Construction Materials for March 2010 rose by 0.59% over the previous month to 119.03 (base year 2005=100.00) and by 1.54% over