Vassiliko Cement Works Pcl posted another strong set of results with net profit in 9M07 reaching EUR 11.8 mln up 9.3% YoY on the back of satisfactory growth in total sales from cement and clinker, (price and volumes increases), and further cost savings. The Company’s Board approved an interim dividend payment of CYP 0.015 (EUR

EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva announced the results of an investigation of 15 EU national authorities as well as Norway against misleading advertising and unfair practices on airline ticket selling websites. The clampdown covers Europe‘s leading airlines, low cost carriers as well as other websites selling airline tickets. The results of the inquiry show that

United Internet AG, freenet AG and Drillisch AG have started concrete discussions on a potential strategic partnership. Within a potential overall transaction, Drillisch AG shall acquire the wireless telephone service provider business from freenet AG. freenet AG has granted Drillisch AG exclusivity for the contract negotiations. The sale of the wireless telephone service provider business

bwin Interactive Entertainment AG reported increased gross gaming revenues of EUR 248 mln in the first nine months of 2007, a rise of 20% (excluding Turkey) compared to the same period the previous year (excluding US and Turkish operations). Reporting a sports betting margin of 8.4% gross gaming revenues from sports betting (excl. Turkey) rose

The European Commission has made a significant step to help Cyprus reap the full benefits of EU membership by launching the Cypriot programme to promote employment. The programme, which is being co-financed by the EU and Cypriot Government through the European Social Fund (ESF), is a genuine commitment to investing in people and skills.  Receiving

The Cyprus Stock Exchange is insisting that its trading tie-up with the Athens Stock Exchange has been beneficial and wants to discuss ways to promote it to other countries, despite the massive loss of business to the more competitive and liquid Athens Stock Exchange. CSE Chairman George Koufaris told a press conference in Nicosia that

The Association of Cyprus Financial Services Firms has snubbed the Cyprus Stock Exchange decision to proceed with a reduction in trading fees from January 2008 and has called a press conference on Friday to explain its position. CSE Chairman George Koufaris said the Cyprus Exchange will proceed with a thorough restructuring of its fee policy

Panda Security has launched the new 1.50.01 version of Malware Radar, its online automated audit service. This version offers a series of improvements, including: – New executive and disinfection reports, along with improvements to the usability of the solutionn. – Simple scan deployment to all computers on the network, using either internal tools (SMS, Tivoli,

Nokia unveils the Nokia N82, the latest multimedia computer optimized for photography, navigation and internet connectivity. With the tools to discover the places and moments worth capturing, and the capabilities to capture and share them instantaneously, the N82 offers photography enthusiasts an enhanced camera experience. The Nokia N82 enables exploration of surroundings and find your