Cyprus population increases by 1% in 2008

The population in the southern government controlled areas of Cyprus recorded a 1% increase in 2008, according to a demographic report issued by the Statistical Service, which gives, inter alia, an account

Leaders to continue Cyprus talks on Tuesday

President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will meet on Tuesday in the framework of the UN-led direct talks for a Cyprus solution, to continue discussion on

Greek conservatives pick Samaras as new leader

Greece's main opposition New Democracy party has chosen Antonis Samaras, a former foreign minister and party rebel, as its new leader, to help the ailing conservatives recover from stinging electoral defeat last

Bank of Cyprus dividend reinvestment price

According to the Bank of Cyprus Dividend Reinvestment Plan, the price at which the interim dividend for 2009 will be reinvested into shares is EUR4,25. It is reminded that the price was

Swiss voters back ban on minarets in referendum

Switzerland voted to ban the construction of new minarets on Sunday, a surprise result certain to embarrass the neutral government and which the justice minister said could affect Swiss exports and tourism.