EP backs Cyprus entry into eurozone

The European Parliament (EP) approved by an overwhelming majority (585 in favour, 14 against and 90 abstentions) a report by a German Euro MP which gives the green light to Cyprus’ entry

Turkey source of instability says Cypriot FM

Cyprus Foreign Minister Yiorgos Lillikas has described Turkey “a serious source of instability in the region”, warning that the country’s bid to join the European Union could be at risk if it

Europe Direct Information Centre inaugurated

Cyprus Government Spokesman Vasilis Palmas inaugurated the Europe Direct Centre which aims to inform Cypriot citizens, both Greek and Turkish Cypriots, about the policies of the EU and the benefits from Cyprus’

Italian award for OEV Cyprus president

The Italian Ambassador to Cyprus, Luigi Napolitano, has bestowed the title of “Commendore dell’ Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana” to the president of Employers Federation of Cyprus (OEV), Dr. Andreas Pittas.

COMMENT: The challenge of corporate governance

By Michael S. Olympios, Chief Consultant Allied Business Consultants   Bank of Cyprus’ annual general meetings have not lacked drama. Until 2004 shareholders demanded corporate governance reforms, an exodus from past mistakes

EDITORIAL: Stop strangling the tourist shops

It is ridiculous, to say the least, that despite the strenuous efforts by all to bolster the island’s tourism industry and make (in some cases futile) attempts to overturn the falling number