Following his visit to Slovenia, Joe Borg, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, arrives in Cyprus today for a two-day official visit. Commissioner Borg will begin by meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Timmy Efthymiou. Their discussions will include the proposed European Fisheries Fund and the technical measures for Mediterranean

An independent team of professionals has been created to promote Research and Competitiveness in Cyprus through innovation and the protection of Intellectual Property which will, thus be created. This was announced at a press meeting on the 8th of December 2005 held in one of the conference rooms of the new Hellenic Bank Headquarters. The

Bank of Cyprus Public Co. Ltd. announced the terms under which it will dispose of any unexercised rights after the lapse of the conversion period, according to the terms of the Prospectus, the proceeds of which will be given to the true beneficiaries. BOC will distribute pro rata by cheque to the holders of unexercised

The release of the General Government accounts for the period July -September 2005, compiled in accordance to E.U concepts and definitions, shows that total revenue amounted to CYP 803.8 mln (20.9% increase in relation to the third quarter of 2004) while total expenditure reached CYP 832.2 mln (8,3% increase). This helped lower the deficit of

The trade deficit during the first ten months of the year increased by 4.7% year-on-year to CYP 1.79 bln as imports staged a rebound, while export growth remained the same, the Department of Statistics announced. Total imports were up 8.7% to CYP 2.35 bln while exports, including reexports were up 23.2% at CYP 551.71 mln.

…women aged 25-45 make up bulk of sales Top Kinisis Public Co. Ltd., the largest travel agency group unveiled its state-of-the-art online reservation and sales web page for airline tickets, hotels, packages and other leisure services including booking a place at the popular Athens night clubs. Akis Kelepeshis, TOP Chairman said at a news conference