Chizov says Cyprus will not recongnize Kosovo

by Thanasis Avgerinos Moscow (CNA) — Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the European Union, Ambassador Vladimir Chizov, has ruled out the possibility that the EU countries reach a consensus in

S&P to unveil ratings overhaul -papers

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services is set to announce changes to boost the integrity of its research, such as rotating analysts’ coverage, newspapers said on Thursday. Ratings agencies have come under fire

Zorbas seeks to expand to Romania

Cyprus’ largest bakery chain, A. Zorbas & Sons Pcl (ZRP) intend to expand their operations into Romania. During a presentation held in Athens for institutional investors, the Company’s management team analyzed ZRP’s

Cyprus tourism in retreat

The Chairman of the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (STEK) Akis Vavlitis said that despite the tourism industry still constituting a significant part of the economy, this was not reflected in state

Dubai buys MPB stake in MIG

Marfin Popular Bank announces that according to a sale agreement, the Dubai Financial Group will acquire from Marfin Popular Bank 53.532.184 shares of Marfin Investment Group (6,45%) at the price of 7

Eurobank EFG Cyprus receives official licence

The Central Bank of Cyprus granted on 4 February 2008 a banking business licence to “Eurobank EFG Cyprus Ltd”, a subsidiary of “EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A.” which is based in Greece. EFG Eurobank Ergasias

Church of Greece elects moderate as Archbishop

Greece’s Orthodox Church elected a moderate and popular bishop, Metropolitan of Thebes Hieronymos, as its new head on Thursday. Hieronymos, who was also a candidate 10 years ago against the late Archbishop