TOURISM: Russia soars, UK disappoints in Aug

Tourism arrivals climbed by 7.9% in the key month of August, reaching 363,573 compared with 337,013 in August 2011. The biggest increase among larger markets was Russia, with arrivals rising by 55.5%

Cyprus public administration above EU average

Τhe level of Cyprus’ public administration is above the European average, said Monday European Ombudsman Nikiforos Diamandouros, after meeting with Cypriot Ombudswoman Eliza Savvidou, during his visit to Cyprus on the occasion