Telecoms: Single market is still far away

Although the EU’s Telecom Rules have led to significant benefits for citizens and enterprises alike, important challenges remain for national and European regulators, says a report published by the Commission today. The

Moody’s upgrades Cyprus ratings

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the long-term foreign and local currency government bond ratings and the long-term country ceilings for foreign currency bank deposits of Cyprus (to A1 from A2). A Moody’s press

CSE breaks through 5000 level

The Cyprus Stock Exchange index broke through the 5000 level for the first time in seven years, closing Thursday at 5024.35 points, up 2.92% on the day and about 30% higher since

Options sells 51% of Polychromo SA

Options Cassoulides Plc announced that its subsidiary, A.G. Franchise Development Ltd reached a final agreement with Smartroot Ltd for the sale of 51% of the share capital of the Greek company Polychromo

Building permits down in number, up in value

The Statistical Service announced that the number of building permits authorised by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during April 2007 stood at 749. The total value of these permits

Cyprus trade deficit widens in Jan-April

Total imports/arrivals (covering total imports from third countries and arrivals from other member states) in January-April 2007 amounted to CYP 1,105.3 mln, compared with CYP 1.021.9 mln in January-April 2006. Total exports/dispatches