Cyprus building permits: Famagusta soars

Data on building permits released by the Statistical Service CYSTAT indicate that the overall construction sector is buoyant, although there are sharp differences depending on the area. The total number of building

Proton sets its sights on HB

INF stake in Hellenic may come into play Proton Bank of Greece is seen closing the net on Hellenic Bank, judging from the direct and indirect stake it has accumulated in HB,

Hotels reluctantly give in to union pressure

The two main hotel employer groups, the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe) and the Association of Tourist Enterprises (STEK) have reluctantly accepted to give in to union pressure and comply with the labour

Peace Now, By Jeffrey Sachs

Despite the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, the risks of a widening war in the Middle East remain. Too many political leaders, including President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and the