No agreement on first day of talks between Cypriot and Russian officials as troika ups pressure for a deal

The firm involved in the contentious Skouries gold mining project in Halkidiki indicated that it might abandon the scheme in the wake of protest by locals and environmental groups

The council of Whittlesea has honoured Eleni Argyriou and Effie Christomallis for their outstanding volunteer work for the community

“If we can prevent dementia or help in the prevention of certain strokes and cancers … then that’s of huge benefit to people’s health and their quality of life.” Dr Esther Apos

Applications open for NEPOMAK Discover Cyprus Program

A controversial eurozone plan to impose a one-time tax on Cypriot bank deposits as part of a bailout for the debt-ridden country fueled yet another clash between ND and SYRIZA

Greek leaders dismiss fears of contagion, insist that Greece is ‘fortified’

A long-delayed extension of the Athens metro’s line 2 is virtually complete with two new stations – Peristeri and Anthoupoli

The White House is monitoring Cyprus’ plans to seize money from bank depositors to secure the island’s financial rescue, a White House spokesman said

Eurogroup agrees to allow Cyprus to tweak deposit tax as long as agreed target is met