Cyprus Defence Minister dies after illness

Cyprus Defence Minister Nicos Symeonides died Thursday morning at the Intensive Care Unit of Nicosia General Hospital, where he was admitted a month ago, with symptoms of infection of the urinary system. Symeonides,

Sony lowers PSP prices for Cyprus to EUR 170

Gibareio Ltd., Cyprus official distributor for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that PSP (PlayStationPortable) would enjoy a new, lower price point in Cyprus of CYP 99 (EUR 170), with the new

Cyprus inflation climbs in April

Food, medicines and petrol bite   The national consumer price index rose by 1.77% over the year-earlier period in April, compared with 1.49% in March, recording its highest rate of increase since

Barroso speech on EU maritime policy

Maritime Policy ConferenceBremen, 2 May 2007 Chancellor, Ministers, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking you for inviting me to address you today. I am pleased to see, from the wide

WHO and UNICEF urge funding for vaccine

GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF announce today a new joint policy statement on the role of vaccine vial monitors (VVMs) in improving access to immunization, on the 10-year

Fitch lifts Cyprus bank ratings

Fitch Ratings, the rating agency states that all the three major Cyprus banks have significantly enhanced their profitability and asset quality in 2006 although challenges remain in sustaining their improvement. According to

Euro-area growth at fastest since 2000

Over the last twelve months, the euro-area economy has gone from strength to strength. The euro-area grew by 2.7% in 2006, its fastest growth rate since 2000, and well-above its long-term average.