New twist in German probe on Liechtenstein tax

BERLIN, March 7 (Reuters) – German authorities investigating tax evasion by Germans using banks in Liechtenstein have received a new offer of confidential information on accounts held there, officials said on Friday.

Democrats Obama, Clinton ready for long battle

By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on Wednesday faced a long fight for the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, with Obama promising to get tougher on

Cyprus peace would bring in billions-academics

Cyprus’s economy would gain at least 1.8 billion euros on an annual basis if there were a reunification deal on the ethnically-partitioned island, economists said. Economic benefits would come mainly from new

Cyprus and Greece confirm close cooperation

By Christa Nicolaou Athens,  (CNA) – The excellent relations and close cooperation between Athens and Nicosia were reconfirmed during a meeting here today between the newly elected Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and

Cypriot President meets Greek political leaders

By Christa Nicolaou Athens,  (CNA) –Cypriot President met here today Greek political leaders, as part of his working visit to Athens. Main opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou assured President Christofias that as