Bernanke says recession to linger

 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned on Tuesday the "severe" U.S. recession could drag into next year, but said banks should be able to weather the downturn without being nationalized, cheering markets.

ECHR applications to be submitted online

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has launched a new service, on a trial basis, to enable applicants to fill out the Court’s application form on-line via its internet site. According

Larnaca Marina scandal exposed

With only days left before the Tenders Review Authority issues its decision as to who will be the winner of the tender for the development and expansion of Larnaca marina and port,

Cyprus deposit rates slide lower

Bank of Cyprus and Marfin Popular Bank have slashed their deposit rates sharply lower, with the 3 and 6 month fixed deposit rate now at 4.25%, down 175 basis points from the

Oil rises on OPEC cut after Wall St slump

Oil climbed above $39 a barrel on Tuesday as investors took a fresh look at OPEC's greater than expected success in cutting supplies. Prices had tumbled earlier after Monday's decline in U.S.