Cyprus is trying to come up with an alternative plan to stave off bankruptcy after parliament rejected a scheme to seize up to 10% of people’s bank savings.

The Greek government forced its air force's chief to resign today, blaming him for authorities’ slow response to a military helicopter crash that killed 17 people, including a top Greek Orthodox cleric.

The Christian Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria was killed today when an army helicopter that was transporting him and his entourage to a monastic enclave in northern Greece crashed in the sea, government and church officials said.

Apoel Nicosia have re-taken the lead against Derry City in the UEFA Cup tonight.

Derry are level at 1-1 with Apoel Nicosia in the UEFA Cup tonight.