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

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

FDI closer to EUR 1 bln mark

Data from the EU statistical service Eurostat show that combined inward foreign direct investment into Cyprus reached EUR 900 mln in 2005, tantalisingly close to the 1 billion mark. Just over half

BOC in roller-coaster rally

Bank of Cyprus Pcl shares rallied sharply in a roller-coaster day and choppy trading conditions ahead of a Board decision today widely expected to withdraw from the bid to seek control of

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