Mining stocks push European shares higher

European shares rose by midday on Monday as higher metal prices supported mining stocks, with investors awaiting earnings news from major U.S. banks such as Citigroup and Bank of America this week.

Euro weighed down by Greece deficit woes

Most Asian stocks fell on Monday following No 2 U.S. bank JPMorgan's heavy losses on mortgage and credit card loans which cast doubt on consumer demand in the region's largest export market.

Cypriot coin receives Best Trade Coin prize

The Cyprus 2 euro coin has been awarded first prize, gaining the title “Best Trade Coin” in an international competition organised in 2009 by Krause Publications, the American publisher of “World Coin

European shares fall after JPMorgan results

European shares turned negative by midday on Friday, reversing a three-session gaining run, pressured by weakness in banks as investors sentiment soured after U.S. bank JPMorgan reported earnings. By 1241 GMT, the