27 September, 14:39 (ANSAmed) – NICOSIA, SEPTEMBER 27 – An arrest warrant has been issued against a former Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus who failed to show up at a court hearing this morning, ad Famagusta Gazette online… Read More ›
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Turkey: protest spreads to Northern Cyprus
Students in Turkish-occupied sector rally against Erdogan 04 June, 17:22 (ANSAmed) – NICOSIA, JUNE 4 – The violent anti-government protests ongoing in several Turkish cities spread on Saturday to Northern Cyprus, which has been under Turkish occupation since… Read More ›
Government Psychologists tell Cypriots to accept their fate
EEV: This is one incredibly disturbing article, geared more towards social engineering and not justice. ——- We can’t fight what has happened, so we should use it By Maria-Christina DoulamiPublished on April 7, 2013 Psychologists expect cases of depression and… Read More ›
Savers in Cyprus’ largest bank face losing a far worse-than-expected 60pc of their deposits over €100,000 as part of a €10bn EU bail-out deal struck this week.
Cypriot authorities confirm raid on big depositors By Nick Squires, Denise Roland, and agencies 9:13PM GMT 29 Mar 2013 Under the arrangement, depositors in Bank of Cyprus will receive shares in the lender worth 37.5pc of any savings over €100,000,… Read More ›
‘Risk of a euro exit by Cyprus is substantial’ – Moody’s
Moody’s Photo: EPA After a disastrous bailout of the Cypriot banking system, one of the world’s top rating agencies downgraded the sovereign rating of Cyprus. One of the concerns cited by Moody’s is the possibility of Cyprus leaving the eurozone…. Read More ›
Cyprus bank controls to last a month, minister says
EEV: Real News from Cyprus has become difficult to obtain. Search engines seem to have been re-prioritized for unknown reasons. * For those looking for accurate news from Cyprus, I recommend http://www.cyprus-mail.com/ – . Customers queue up outside… Read More ›
Money was already fleeing Cyprus while president fumbled bailout/ Bank of Cyprus — have units in London which remained open throughout the week and placed no limits on withdrawals
Annika Breidthardt, Luke Baker and Michele Kambas, Reuters | 13/03/26 | Last Updated: 13/03/26 1:26 PM ET More from Reuters Getty ImagesPeople withdraw money from Bank of Cyprus ATM’s while employees gather outside the bank’s headquarters in Athens Friday. BRUSSELS/NICOSIA… Read More ›
Presidential anger leads to ashtray jibe: IMF Suggested a 60% Levy on Savings
Published on March 26, 2013 SOURCES with access to the Presidential Palace have confirmed that President Nicos Anastasiades at one stage did threaten to resign during tense negotiations with international lenders on Monday morning. Initial reports had Anastasiades telling International… Read More ›
THOSE responsible for the sorry state of the economy should be put on trial, Archbishop Chrysostomos II said yesterday
Archbishop: those who are to blame should be put on trial By Poly Pantelides Published on March 24, 2013 Cypriots light candles in Church yesterday THOSE responsible for the sorry state of the economy should be put on… Read More ›
Cyprus bailout: Kremlin ‘could punish Europe’ in reprisal for bank levy
Fears mount that Russia could act against European companies if charge on deposits hits €30bn Russian investments Helena Smith in Nicosia, Simon Goodley and Toby Helm The Observer, Saturday 23 March 2013 15.20 EDT A pressure valve on a Russian… Read More ›
Cyprus, Troika agree to 20% tax on deposits over 100,000 euros at Bank of Cyprus
EEV: Need 2n confirmation. This is the first story in Published time: March 23, 2013 18:31 Edited time: March 23, 2013 19:20 Bank workers shout slogans during a protest outside Cyprus presidential palace in Nicosia on March 23,… Read More ›
Tense in Cyprus, National Guard burns German Flags
Friday, 22 March 2013 Cypriot national guard soldiers have removed German flags from two building and burn them. The buildings housed German soldiers who are engaged in UN peace mission in Lebanon. Bank employees are protesting in Nicosia, earlier in… Read More ›
Cyprus Keeps Banks Closed indefinitely
Friday, 22 March 2013 Russia rebuffed Cypriot entreaties for aid on Friday, leaving the island’s increasingly isolated leaders scrambling to strike a bailout deal with the European Union by next week or face the collapse of its… Read More ›
Cyprus rejects bailout deal leaving eurozone facing fresh crisis: May get Loan From Russia
Cash-strapped nation expected to seek funding lifeline from Russia after dramatic no vote in country’s parliament Angelique Chrisafis in Nicosia and Jill Treanor The Guardian, Tuesday 19 March 2013 A Cypriot protester outside the country’s parliament after hearing… Read More ›
Cyprus savings levy: questions and answers : Levy will be on Average Balance, withdrawing money will not save you
All the issues, causes and consequences of a forced levy on savers at Cypriot banks as part of the eurozone rescue package Graeme Wearden guardian.co.uk, Sunday 17 March 2013 10.06 EDT People try to withdraw money from a cashpoint… Read More ›
Cyprus baulks at painful EU bailout terms: ” I don’t think the banks will open if the bill isn’t passed “
17 Mar 2013 NICOSIA (AFP) Cyprus postponed an emergency debate in parliament on a controversial EU bailout on Sunday, threatening a prolonged closure of the island’s banks as MPs baulk at an unprecedented tax on savings. Fellow eurozone countries and… Read More ›
Greece seeks buyers for local units of Cypriot banks
ATHENS | Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:20pm EDT ATHENS (Reuters) – Athens has started exploring local lenders’ interest in taking over the Greek units of Cypriot banks, as part of the island’s international bailout agreed earlier on Saturday, Greece’s finance… Read More ›
Cyprus: panic as savings levy is imposed
Cypriots rush to ATMs before savings are docked as part of a bailout deal agreed in Brussels Paul Gallagher and Helena Smith guardian.co.uk, Saturday 16 March 2013 15.14 EDT Cyprus’s rightwing leader Nicos Anastasiades believes his country will default following… Read More ›
EU economy commissioner warns over Cyprus euro exit
Cyprus’s new President Anastasiades stands next to his predecessor Christofias at the presidential palace in the capital Nicosia. AFP Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 BERLIN – European Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn has warned that debt-riven Cyprus could exit the… Read More ›
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