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Monthly Archives: August, 2011

Austerity measures will add to property industry woes

The austerity package aimed at bolstering the failing economy unveiled by the government last Wednesday will only add to the chronic problems facing the Island's property industry.

Fitch downgrades Cyprus two notches closer to junk

Fitch Ratings agency has cut Cyprus' long-term local and foreign currency ratings by two notches to within two steps of junk territory, referring to the Island's increasing budget and debt pressures.

Complimentary tickets to A Place in the Sun exhibition

Complimentary tickets are available to the overseas property exhibition 'A Place in the Sun Live' being held at the NEC in Birmingham between 30th September and 2nd October 2011.

Banks could face 1 billion Euro hit

Cypriot banks could take a hit of more than 1 billion Euros to shoulder their Greek bailout obligations, forcing them to raise capital and potentially deepening concerns over the Island's own sovereign debt.

Construction activity showing no signs of recovery

The latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service offer no encouraging signs of an upturn in the Island's property and construction sectors as the number of building permits issued continues to fall.

Brit Gary Robb remanded over property scam in north

Convicted drug dealer Gary Robb was remanded for eight days yesterday by Nicosia District Court in connection with unlawfully developing and trading in Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Kyrenia.

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