Italy’s Monti in urgent trip to Brussels

 Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti flew unexpectedly to Brussels on Thursday for what appeared to be a private visit ahead of a series of meetings with European leaders over the coming weeks.

Unemployed in Cyprus increase by 23,8% in 2011

The average number of the registered unemployed in Cyprus for the year 2011 reached 28.276 persons, compared to 22.842 persons in 2010, recording an increase of 23,8%, according to the Statistical Service.

Agreement to stimulate Cyprus tourism signed

The government and Hermes Airports have signed an agreement to stimulate tourism. The agreement, expected to increase tourist arrivals by 3,5 million and revenue by 2,3 billion euro in the next five