Nicosia

Cyprus' President Urges Cypriots to 'Share the Burden'

Cyprus' president called on the country to "share the burden" of solving its financial crisis Friday as banks opened for normal business for the second day.

Banks Reopen in Cyprus for First Time in Nearly 2 Weeks

Banks in Cyprus opened their doors on Thursday for the first time in almost two weeks, with tight controls on transactions to prevent a run on deposits.

Cyprus to Impose Limits on Bank Withdrawals, Boost Security

Cyprus will impose limits on money transfers and dispatch extra security guards to prepare for Thursday's reopening of the banks, which have been shut for almost two weeks.

Bank Shutdown Hammers Cyprus' Businesses

Banks across Cyprus remain locked Tuesday after financial authorities extended the country's bank closure, fearing worried depositors will rush to drain their accounts.

Tax on Cyprus Depositors 'Inevitable,' Euro Chief Says

Any bailout of Cyprus will have to involve some kind of levy on depositors, a eurozone finance chief says.

Cyprus Seeks Alternative Solution to Debt Crisis

Cyprus is working on a secondary proposal to stave off bankruptcy, after lawmakers rejected a plan to raise billions of euros by seizing up to 10 percent of people's savings.