German shipping group to buy Cyprus bank

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) approved the acquisition of Universal Savings Bank Pcl (USB) by Schoeller Holdings Ltd and Path Holdings Ltd., the German based shipping groups based in Limassol. Schoeller

Louis 9M profits surge

Louis Pcl released its 9M06 financial results posting an 18% YoY increase in revenue to CYP 152.6 mln (EUR 265.2 mln). Despite the hike in oil prices, EBITDAR was recorded at CYP

EC urges a freeze on EU-Turkey talks

The European Commission has recommended that some elements of talks with Turkey about its hopes of joining the EU should be frozen. The recommendations follow the breakdown of talks over the divided

CYP weakens vs. EUR

The Cyprus pound continued to slide against the euro, ending Tuesday trading at 0.5780 or 1.7300 in contrast to 0.5744 a month ago and this year’s high of 0.5721 or 1.7480. Seasonal

Wineries violated competition rules

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has ruled that four local wineries,  ETKO, KEO, LOEL and SODAP violated competition rules as regards price fixing on the supply of 187 ml

Marfin 9M06 profits surge 249%

Marfin Financial Group announced 9M 06 consolidated Net Profit after Tax attributable to shareholders of EUR83.2m, an increase of 249% yoy. These profits correspond to earnings per share of EUR 1.626 for

Bank of Cyprus denies Piraeus talk

Responding to certain press articles published in the Greek and Cypriot press, the Bank of Cyprus Group denied that it is engaged in talks to extend any cooperation with Piraeus Bank or