Sony Ericsson and Nokia intend to co-operate to achieve interoperability in DVB-H enabled devices and secure multivendor mobile TV services and pilots from 2006 onwards. Sony Ericsson and Nokia recognize DVB-H as
At the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia launched its Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) network solution, along with a variety of other solutions for operators and service providers to enhance network operation
Cyprus has until March 31 to request lower VAT rates on a small range of labour-intensive sectors, following a deal struck with EU finance ministers on Tuesday. Under the directive adopted by
The Athens Stock Exchange has seen EUR 6 bln of investments in Greek major company titles channelled through Cyprus, taking advantage of Cyprus’ comparatively low taxation rate compared to Greece. Official data
Vote to be taken this week The European Parliament begins the plenary debate on the so-called Bolkestein directive on Tuesday as protesters across the EU demonstrate against the plan to liberalise trade
In 2004, the balance on external trade in services for the EU25 recorded a surplus of EUR 42.8 bln, compared to EUR 37.0 bln in 2003. The EU exported EUr 363 bln
Euro-zone annual inflation is expected to be 2.4% in January 2006 according to a flash estimate issued by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. It was 2.2% in December 2005.
Heavy truck drivers plan to strike on Thursday in protest to the Licensing Authorities’ decision to issue type C licences to Turkish Cypriot truck drivers. Greek Cypriot truck drivers are angry at
The Competition Commission slapped a total fine of CYP 100.000 on Bank of Cyprus, Laiki Bank and Hellenic Bank for breaching competition laws with regard to the placement of ATM machines The
