Cyprus bailout: Finance Minister Michalis Sarris quits

Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris resigned on the 2 April 2013, after completing talks on a controversial bailout deal for Cyprus with the European Commission, European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Mr Sarris was replaced by Labour Minister Haris Georgiades.

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ESO: Background information: Find all further information in ESO on the Cyprus economic and banking crisis http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=Cyprus%20economic%20bailout%20&searchOption=all

Deutesche Welle, 02.04.13: Cypriot finance minister resigns, judicial probe launched http://www.dw.de/cypriot-finance-minister-resigns-judicial-probe-launched/a-16714614

BBC News, 03.04.13: Cyprus rescue plan will require great efforts, IMF says http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22014500

Deutesche Welle, 03.04.13: Cyprus swears in new finance minister, IMF pledges money http://www.dw.de/cyprus-swears-in-new-finance-minister-imf-pledges-money/a-16715981

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