19,367 new viruses detected

With the absence of widespread virus alerts, the first six months of 2006 has seemingly been a relatively quiet period, the Computer Crime Research Center reports. Yet this apparent calm is the

UNICEF, WHO warn of health risks in Lebanon

UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have expressed serious concern about civilian casualties and new risks to health from escalating violence in Lebanon and Israel. Civilian deaths include dozens of children,

BOC awaits CB verdict on EMP bid

Bank of Cyprus is now waiting for the verdict of the Central Bank of Cyprus, which for the Bank’s Management sake will not grant a permission to bid for control of Emporiki

CSE seen trading higher

…after big block trades on BOC The CSE is seen trading higher on Friday on the back of a sharp rally in Bank of Cyprus Pcl shares in Greece on Thursday after

Epson projectors for home cinema enthusiasts

Epson has launched its new home cinema projectors — the EMP-TW600 and EMP-TW520 models — in the Middle East market offering premium quality projectors to home cinema enthusiasts. The EMP-TW600 features a

Marfin to lift stake in Laiki to 20%

Marfin Financial Group, which currently holds a 10.3% stake in Laiki Bank, is determined to increase its stake to 19.9%, at a time and price at which it feels comfortable, according to

BOC may drop Emporiki bid

Board meets today for crucial vote Bank of Cyprus Pcl may decide to withdraw from the race to win control of Emporiki Bank of Greece following a shock decision by the Greek