Subplots in the Cypriot financial dramedy. A large amount of the money in Cyprus’ banking system is Russian and a large amount of that is believed to be stolen or laundered. The Cypriot banks are now insolvent due to a reckless investment in Greek bonds. The EU, led by Germany, thinks the Russian oligarchs ought to bear responsibility for bailing out the banks but the Russian government has other ideas. And the wildcard in this poker game is Syria.
Author: Bonfire of the Absurdities
After 35 year career writing software for IBM mainframes, am now self-employed contractor thinking of joining a union and striking for higher wages. Cured morbid fear of heights when I learned to look at them as lengths standing on end. Uncompromising in refusal to accept browser cookies. Amateur investor who has accumulated a small fortune in the market after starting out years ago with a large one. For recreation, I run, hike, kayak and play tennis but will not consider synchronized swimming under any circumstances.
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