Greek haircut continues to hamper Cyprus banks

The island’s three main banks announced 9-monthly losses this week, as anticipated, higher than in their half-yearly results due to a 50% haircut provision on their Greek debt holdings. However, all three

Vienna best place to live, Baghdad worst

Vienna's excellent infrastructure, safe streets and good public health service make it the nicest place to live in the world, consulting group Mercer said in a global survey which put Baghdad firmly

Raikkonen returns to F1 in 2012 with Lotus

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will make his return to Formula One in 2012 after signing a two-year contract with Lotus Renault, the team said on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Finn won the

EU encouraged by Cyprus’ austerity measures

EU Economic Affairs Commissioner’s Spokesperson Amadeu Altafaj described as “encouraging” the messages from Cyprus, Malta and Belgium regarding the austerity measures to be taken in order to constrain public expenditure and consolidate