EU Social campaign kicks off in Cyprus

EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Vladimir Spidla and Cyprus Labour and Social Insurance Minister Soteroula Charalambous inaugurated here Thursday, during a ceremony at Ledras Street, the EU campaign

Why is China worrying about unemployment?

The ranks of unemployed in China are likely to rise next year as the impact of the global economic crisis starts to bite in the world's most populous country. Stabilising the jobless

UK govt may force banks to lend to firms

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is considering tougher laws to force banks to lend to small businesses struggling with the effects of the global credit crunch, newspapers reported on Friday.

Cyprus companies to list on Russian exchanges

Cyprus based companies may list on Russian stock exchanges according to a deal signed between VTB Group and the Cyprus Stock Exchange during the meeting between President Dmitry Medvedev and Cypriot President

Cyprus road accidents down 10% in 2008

Road accidents in Cyprus are down by 8-10% this year, compared to 2007, even though the aim is to achieve a 20% decrease, Chief of Police Iacovos Papacostas said. In an interview

Global Property Guide downgrades Dubai

Gross rental yields on residential property in Dubai have dropped to an average of 5.52%, significantly down from an average of 7.5% a year ago, according to the latest Global Property Guide

Cyprus’ President concludes visit to Moscow

Cyprus President Demetris Christofias concluded his official visit to Moscow (Thursday), having signed yesterday a joint declaration with the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev to develop further bilateral ties and