Cyprus population breaches 800,000

The population of Cyprus in the southern government controlled area was estimated at 803,200 at the end of 2009, recording an increase of 0.8% from the previous year. The population in the

Cyprus inflation moderates in October

The pace of inflation moderated in October according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.80%, mainly owing to increases in the prices of

Cyprus police on alert after Greece parcel bombs

Cyprus police is taking all necessary security measures and conducts checks in sensitive spots more often after recent events in Greece where postal parcels were discovered to possibly contain explosive devices, Police

Democratic power at risk in U.S. vote

After a long and bitter campaign, Americans cast their votes on Tuesday in elections that could sweep Democrats from power in Congress and slam the brakes on President Barack Obama's legislative agenda.

Cyprus leaders to meet U.N. chief on Nov 18

The Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders will meet U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on November 18 to take stock of U.N.-mediated talks aimed at reuniting the Mediterranean island that has

National road transport up 15.4% in Q2

According to national and international road transport statistics published by the Statistical Service, national road transport increased by 15.4% in April-June 2010 compared with the corresponding period of 2009. International road transport,