Cyprus expects 2nd Russian loan “soon”

The Cyprus government aims at concluding a deal with the Russian Federation on a second bilateral loan agreement “the soonest possible”. Acting Government Spokesman Christos Christofides said the issue was “delicate” and

Cyprus industrial output drops 9.8% y/y in May

**Pharmaceuticals and electronics hold up** The index of industrial production for May 2012 fell by 9.8% over the year earlier in May 2011, with manufacturing declining by 8.4%. However, the overall index

Gem Diamonds production rises

Gem Diamonds Ltd reported an increase in production for the first half and said it suspended the formal process of exploring options for its Ellendale mine in Australia. The company said it