The construction sector in 2004 continued to record a positive rate of growth, registering an upwards trend in its value added in real terms of 5,8% compared to 7,1% in 2003 and 5,5% in 2002. This is attributed mainly to the significant increase in the construction of residential buildings, Cyprus Statistical Service said in its

Cyprus Airways pilots will be carrying out a four-hour warning strike on February 9 from 4 to 8pm, when they will also organise a demonstration outside the parliament building in Nicosia in protest at the way the government, the Board and Management has handled the rescue plan to save the airline. The latest row came

After the dramatic decline in 10-year bond yields, the government auctioned new bonds maturity two and five years, which also saw a massive decline in yields since the last auctions were held on such issues. During the auction for the 2-year bonds with a coupon of 3.75%, the Central Bank acting on behalf of the

Chickens running free in the south? The European Commission and the Turkish Authorities have been informed by the Community Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza at Weybridge of the high pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in a sample taken form the area not under the effective control of the government of Cyprus (northern Cyprus). No live

Computer maker Fujitsu-Siemens has announced several upcoming models from its various laptop lines. The Amilo Pi 1536, slated to hit the market in February, is the newest model in the Amilo line and works with Centrino mobile technology and a Core-Duo processor. A typical setup includes a T2300 Core Duo chip with a 2 megabyte