Skype is now available on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, bringing Skype conversations anywhere in the world where there is an available wireless internet connection (WiFi). “Skype is the recognized leader in internet calling, with more than 196 mln registered users worldwide. The N800 gives people easy access to the Internet and it’s a natural
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The European Commission has issued its formal opinion before the opening of the Intergovernmental Conference. Entitled “Reforming Europe for the 21st Century” the Commission opinion looks at how a Reform Treaty respecting the mandate agreed at the last European Council will answer the strategic political demands facing Europe today. The Commission opinion sets out the
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What is the status of the IGC mandate agreed at the European Council? The 27 EU Members agreed at the European Council of 21-22 June 2007 on a clear and precise mandate for an Intergovernmental Conference (IGC). Political agreement was reached on the main parameters for the final deal. This is however a mandate, not
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Why does the EU need harmonised solvency rules? The aim of a solvency regime is to ensure the financial soundness of insurance undertakings, and in particular to ensure that they can survive difficult periods. This is to protect policyholders (consumers, businesses) and the stability of the financial system as a whole. Solvency rules stipulate the
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The Board of Directors of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd will convene on Wednesday 25 July 2007 to examine the Bank of Cyprus Group financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2007. On the same day, after the market close, the financial results will be announced to the Stock Exchange and the
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With reference to the submission of a Public Offer from Aspis Holdings Pcl (MFS) for the acquisition of up to 100% of Lemeco Silvex Pcl (LEM), the Board of Directors pf Elma Holdings (ELMA) held a meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 and decided to accept the Public Offer and to proceed with the sale
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Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised its transfer and convertibility (T&C) assessments on the Republics of Cyprus (A/Positive/A-1) and Malta (A/Stable/A-1) to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA’. This follows the decision by EU finance ministers to allow both countries to adopt the euro on Jan. 1, 2008, and brings the T&C assessments on Malta and Cyprus in
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It is now possible to have complete control in Windows Vista Media Centre to change channels from the comfort of your chair with the new Trust Wireless Vista Remote Control. This summer, Trust brings the world within easy reach with the RC-2400 (www.trust.com/15254) infrared remote control, with a mini USB receiver. And thanks to the
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Union National Bank (UNB), one of the leading domestic banks in the UAE, has announced a tie up with Dubai eGovernment to offer the direct debit payment facility to account holders of the bank who can now pay for various Dubai Government services and private sector services in real time as their accounts are directly
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Central banks are rumored to be buying euros at $1.35, boding poorly for long-term dollar prospects, according to the UBS Investor’s Guide report dated 6 July 2007. In spite of solid data and the Fed emphasizing inflation risk in its last meeting, EURUSD has moved steadily upwards. The rebuilding of emerging market and G10 carry
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