Netherlands enjoys healthy public finances

In its annual report on The Netherlands, Moody’s Investors Service said its Aaa government bond rating and stable outlook reflect the country’s healthy public finances, including government debt ratios well below Eurozone

Cyprus population rises by 1.6% in 2006

Migration and natural increase the cause   The Statistical Service Cystat has announced the publication of the “Demographic Report” for 2006. The report gives, inter alia, an account of population developments and

Rosbank rating raised on SocGen gaining control

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said it raised its long-term counterparty credit rating on Russia-based Rosbank OJSC to ‘BB+’ from ‘BB-‘. The outlook is positive. At the same time, the ‘B’ short-term

Funeral of former Cyprus Archbishop

The funeral of the late former Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos I took place Monday at the Church of Panayia Evangelistria in Palouriotissa. Chrysostomos I, passed away Saturday at the age of 80,

Stable outlook for Moroccan banks

The credit outlook for rated Moroccan banks is stable, reflecting banks’ improving financial performance, opportunities for growth in light of currently low banking penetration and the positive participation of foreign, international banking

Moody’s reports stable outlook for Greek banks

The outlook for Moody’s rated Greek banks is stable, reflecting their strong financial performance and their good business growth prospects in both their domestic market and the South-East European (SEE) region, Moody’s