EU rules on how banks should charge for cross-border euro payments have brought about significant savings for consumers, without leading to an increase in charges for domestic transfers, according to a European
BREMEN, GERMANY – Germany‘s ‘Die Linke’ party (ex-PDS), during its Congress yesterday, sharply criticized one of its leading members, Hakki Keskin, for denying the Armenian Genocide. The comments by Mr. Keskin, the
The removal of a footbridge erected by Turkish forces within the UN-controlled buffer zone at the end of Ledra Street should not be seen as a retreat or concession on behalf of
Cypriot tennis player Markos Baghdatis beat Czech Jan Hernych 2-1 set (6-4, 6-7, 6-3), in the second round of Sydney International men’s singles. In the first match, the Cypriot champion beat Latvia’s
Cyprus‘ top athletes were honoured Tuesday night at a special ceremony, organised by the Sports Writers’ Association. Tennis player Markos Baghdatis was elected 2006 best athlete in men’s sports events for his
As a major step toward meeting the unprecedented energy challenges facing the EU, the European Commission presented its Energy Efficiency Action Plan in October 2006. The Plan contains a package of priority
With the significant rise in oil prices and the growing concern about stable, secure and environmentally friendly energy supplies, the promotion of biofuels use in transport is a priority on the European
The European Commission has issued its evaluation report on the Financial Collateral Arrangements Directive (2002/47/EC). The report concludes that the Directive has made the use of financial collateral and the enforcement of
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos expressed the conviction that Cyprus will be able to join the Eurozone on January 1st, 2008.Invited to say if Cyprus may face any difficulties as regards its accession
The Director of Religious Affairs of the Turkish Cypriot community Ahmet Yunluer cancelled the meeting that was scheduled to take place today with the primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus,
