Cyprus problem among US priorities

The Cyprus question is a priority for the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US President Barack Obama and a priority for the international community, US State Department Acting Spokesman Robert Wood

Japan parliament row delays stimulus budget

Japan's ruling and opposition parties bickered over a $5.4 billion extra budget to fund government stimulus plans on Tuesday, in another sign of deadlock in parliament amid a deepening recession. Prime Minister

Asian shares gain, Japan up 3.5 pct

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, with Japan's benchmark index jumping more than 3 percent following a gain in U.S. markets and as exporters rebounded on a weaker yen. The yen extended losses

Bank of Cyprus Capital Securities interest

The interest for the quarter 20/11/2008 -19/02/2009 on the floating rate Capital Securities Series B issued by Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd will be paid on 20th February 2009. The record

Cyprus cement production up 2.2% in 2008

Cement production in Cyprus rose by a modest 2.2% in 2008 according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. Total cement production reached 1,913,620, compared with 1,872,531 tonnes in 2007. Total