Bank of Cyprus Chairman Artemis submits resignation: source

Andreas Artemis, the chairman of Cyprus's biggest commercial bank, the Bank of Cyprus, has submitted his resignation, a source at the bank said on Tuesday.

"He sent a resignation letter this morning which will be examined by the Board of Directors convening this afternoon," the bank source said, requesting anonymity.

(Reporting by Michele Kambas; Writing by Giles Elgood)