Numerous Articles Examine Cyprus’ Financial Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC—To share in the discourse about the financial crisis impacting Cyprus, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) shares with its audience a round-up of articles from media outlets, foreign and domestic, for your review.

“The financial crisis in Cyprus has dominated headlines around the world,” said AHI President Nick Larigakis. “We felt it important to share these articles because they provide important background, context, and updates about the crisis.  We encourage the Greek American community to utilize these articles as a resource when discussing the issue with colleagues, family or friends in the community.”

The articles are:

• “The Pirates Around Cyprus,” The New Yorker, March 21, 2013
• “Cyprus pins hopes on creation of solidarity fund as ECB threatens to cut off lending,” ekathimerini, March 21, 2013
• “Cyprus on Fire? Blame the German Bullies.” The Daily Beast, March 19, 2013
• “The Ripple Effects Of Cyprus' Financial Crisis,” NPR, March 19, 2013
• “Protecting Their Own, Russians Offer an Alternative to the Cypriot Bank Tax,” New York Times, March 19, 2013
• Voice of America, Cyprus banking crisis after parliament rejects EU plan, March 19, 2013
• Voice of America, Cyprus banking crisis (audio), March 19, 2013
• Bloomberg News TV, Will Cyprus have to leave the euro, March 19, 2013
• Bloomberg News TV, Bank run in Europe a possibility, March 18, 2013
• BBC News TV, Cyprus banking crisis, March 16, 2013

The American Hellenic Institute is an independent non-profit Greek American public policy center that works to strengthen relations between the United States and Greece and Cyprus, and within the Greek American community.

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