Artemis

Cyprus’ sudden acquiescence to demands by international lenders to confiscate 40 percent or more of bank deposits over 100,000 euros ($130,000) and limit withdrawals, while keeping the banks shut, has turned much of the country overnight into a fright-filled...

With the clock running fast toward a possible bank collapse and default unless they came up with a plan to raise 5.8 billion euros ($7.5 billion) to secure a 10 billion euros ($13 billion) bailout from international lenders, Cyprus'...