BOC and Laiki top Greek bank profits

Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank Group are on track to record a better profit performance compared to the major Greek banks in the first half, a process that may possibly increase

Keravnos quits to take over troubled HB

DISY slams move as “unethical” Finance Minister Makis Keravnos resigned his post Tuesday, ending several months of speculation that he would take the helm of the troubled Hellenic Bank. President Tassos Papadopoulos

Car price comparisons revisited

What a difference tax makes Following complaints from two car dealers after our article on August 3, which presented European Commission data on manufacturers’ recommended retail prices for a range of models,

UN announces opening of crossing at Zodia

The UN Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has announced that effective 12.30 today, following agreement by the two sides, the Astromeritis-Zodhia crossing point will open. UNFICYP also announced certain temporary arrangements to

Keravnos appointed as new CEO of Hellenic

The Board of Directors of Hellenic Bank Group confirmed the appointment of Makis Keravnos, former Finance Minister as the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer with effect from September 1, 2005. Keravnos, an

New Finance Minister appointed

Michalakis Sarris has been appointed to the post of Finance Minister, to replace Makis Keravnos who resigned to take up a senior post at the Hellenic Bank. An official statement said that

UN announces new Cyprus checkpoint

The UN Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has announced that effective 12.30 August 31, following agreement by the two sides, the Astromeritis-Zodhia crossing point will open. UNFICYP also announced certain temporary arrangements