3 Scandinavia launches HSPA by Ericsson

Ericsson’s customer 3 has switched on one of the world’s fastest mobile broadband networks. The turbo-charged network is now live in Sweden. This upgrade to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) enables 3’s

Internet usage in the EU25

In the EU25, 52% of households had access to the internet during the first quarter of 2006, compared to 48% during the first quarter of 2005, and 32% had a broadband connection,

Motor registrations fall ahead of tax cut

Motor vehicle registrations fell again compared with the year earlier in October, as buyers waited for the cuts in excise duties which were passed in early November. In October 2006, registrations of

Building permits slow in August

Office buildings collapse   Growth in the number of building permits authorised slowed to 11.9% year on year in January-August, from 13.6% in January-July, reaching a total value of CYP 939.7 mln.

Ex-director forced Logicom lower

Logicom Pcl (LOG) shares came under heavy selling pressure Friday after it emerged that a former director (GG) who had previously resigned was selling major packages through the CSE. LOG dived 9.6%

SFS 9M profit surge 247%

SFS Group Pcl (SFS) lifted first nine month profits ending September 30, 2006 by 247% YoY as all sectors of activity showed a satisfactory increase in business and profit. Return on Equity,

Musktia expects better results

The Board of Directors of Muskita Aluminium Industries Pcl (MAI)  will convene on 21 November 2006 to examine the 9M06 financial results. The results will be issued prior to market open on