Cyprus population rises 1.4% in 2007

Headline figures from the Statistical Service report that the population of Cyprus (in the government-controlled area of the Greek Cypriot south) was estimated at 789,300 at the end of 2007, recording an

Poland close to blocking minority on CO2 -officials

Poland has moved closer to assembling a blocking minority among European Union members, allowing them to seek changes to Brussels' proposed climate package, Polish officials said. Polish Environment Minister Maciej Nowicki said

Diplomats worry at slow pace of Cyprus talks

A month after Greek and Turkish Cypriots in divided Cyprus started reunification talks, diplomats are frustrated at the slow pace of negotiations which could make or break Turkey's bid to join the

Cyprus population increases to 0.8 mln

The population of Cyprus in the Government controlled area was estimated at 789.300 at the end of 2007, recording an increase of 1,4% from the previous year. According to data released by

Air traffic at Cyprus airports increases

Air traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased during June and July 2008, compared to the corresponsive period of the previous year. According to data released by the Civil Aviation Department, in

Greece reactivates uptick rule on short sales

Greece's securities regulator on Monday brought back the uptick rule on short selling on the Athens stock exchange as part of measures to limit abusive trading practices. The ruling took effect from

Governments act to stem crisis

More European governments followed Germany's lead on Monday offering guarantees to savers in a frantic effort to calm fears among investors over the worst financial crisis in 80 years. However, the moves