Cyprus industrial output up 2.7% in 2008

Industrial output in 2008 rose by 2.7% according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. Within the general category of industry, mining and quarrying rose by 8.1% and manufacturing by 3.3%.

Cyprus motor regs up 5.2% in 2008

Registrations of motor vehicles rose by 5.2% in 2008, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. This was much lower than the 33.1% increase recorded in 2007. However, that was

Greek farmers keep borders shut, block medicines

Thousands of farmers demanding compensation for low prices blocked highways across Greece for a ninth day on Tuesday, hampering the transport of medicine and keeping the Bulgarian border shut despite protests from

Britain to unveil auto industry aid package

Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will announce on Tuesday a package of measures to help Britain's struggling car industry, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman said. The announcement, to be made to parliament after