Russia's second largest oil producer LUKOIL (LKOH.MM) reported a 63.9 percent rise in net income in the second quarter, below analysts' expectations. The company, in which U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips (COP.N) owns
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Falling petrol prices, summer holidays and Britain's best Olympic medal tally in a century combined to give an unexpected lift to consumer morale in August, a survey
Strong exports and consumer spending supported by government stimulus checks drove the U.S. economy up at a solid 3.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, much faster than first thought, but
Asia stocks rallied on Friday, led by industrial companies and exporters, after a big upward revision to second quarter U.S. economic growth boosted the outlook for demand, but shares were down for
Cypriot football clubs, Omonia and APOEL of Nicosia, qualified to UEFA Cup's first round after knocking out Greek AEK and Serbia's Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (Red Star), sparking a continued round of celebrations,
Marfin Popular Bank (CPB.CY) reported a 35.6% decrease in first half 2008 net profit to EUR 220.4 mln compared to EUR 342.1 mln a year ago in the same period, short of
On 30 August, it will become cheaper to make or receive calls while travelling in the EU. The price ceiling for roaming calls (the Eurotariff) introduced by the EU in 2007 will
Cyprus will be participating in the crisis management exercise Evropi II 2008, organised by EU HELBROC battle group and supported by the EU. The exercise will be held from September 6 to
Hellenic Bank (HB.CY) beat market forecasts delivering EUR 50.89 mln in first half 2008 profit compared to forecasts of EUR 48.9 mln, but down from EUR 70.16 mln a year ago. Profit
Weak UK housing and retail sales data knocked sterling to a 12-year low on Thursday, while oil prices edged up as Tropical Storm Gustav threatened to damage U.S. oil installations in the
