Russia, China suspend $25 bln oil loan talks

Russia and China have suspended talks over $25 billion in loans to Russian oil companies due to disagreements over interest rates and state guarantees, two Russian sources close to the talks told

Crisis deals under pressure, economies slide

A number of deals designed to cure the global financial crisis were in danger of unravelling on Wednesday, with losses mounting at banks and economies showing further signs of serious deterioration. Economies

Cyprus officials optimistic about UK tourist arrivals

Cyprus Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Antonis Paschalides, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the Cyprus Hoteliers Association and other tourist organisations believe that the impact on the tourist industry from the world

Marfin Popular Bank slashes borrowing costs

Marfin Popular Bank announced that it is delaying the planned increase in its Base rate until end of December 2008. Furthermore, the bank announced that effective November 12, 2008, it will reduce