Cyprus

  • Mar 22, 2013
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EU losing patience with Cyprus as government dithers

Finance Minister Michalis Sarris said today Cyprus had not been able to get the support it wanted...

Cyprus
  • Mar 21, 2013
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Policy blunders make run on Cyprus's banks more likely

On March 19, the Cypriot parliament voted overwhelmingly against a levy on both small and large...

Cyprus
  • Mar 20, 2013
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Cyprus vote vs bank levy starts search for 'Plan B'

Parliament yesterday resoundingly rejected the one-off levy on bank deposits: 36 deputies voted...

Cyprus
  • Mar 19, 2013
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Parliament majority for Cyprus bail-out is in doubt

Following two postponements on March 17 and 18, parliament will this afternoon consider the...

Cyprus
  • Mar 18, 2013
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German-imposed Cyprus bailout sparks wider concerns

A government source said today it may exempt smaller bank deposits from the levy announced over...

Cyprus
  • Mar 5, 2013
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Paris promotes 'flexible' austerity for euro-area

Yesterday's Eurogroup meeting agreed to endorse a loan arrangement for Cyprus by end-March; the...

EU
  • Feb 25, 2013
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New Cypriot president wants rapid troika debt deal

Yesterday, after his second-round election victory, President-elect Nicos Anastasiades said that...

Cyprus
  • Feb 18, 2013
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Anastasiades ahead as Cyprus heads for second round

Yesterday's presidential election will go to a second round on February 24.

Cyprus