Archive for 2011
Cyprus contribution to IMF up to 460 mln euro
Cyprus` contribution to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will amount approximately to 460 million euro, if these funds are needed for the IMF to financially support Eurozone member states, according to the decisions of the recent EU Summit, Finance Minister …
Serial killer Donald Neilson dies
Donald Neilson, the serial killer known as the Black Panther, has died, the Ministry of Justice has said.
The 75-year-old died on Sunday after being taken from Norwich Prison to hospital with breathing difficulties.
Neilson was convicted of four murders, …
Two disabled entrepreneurs share 2011Stelios award
Two disabled entrepreneurs have won joint first prize for the 2011 Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK, a competition run by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. Rob Smith, 36, who …
George Michael to be home for Xmas
GEORGE Michael is heading home for Christmas after a remarkable recovery in his battle with pneumonia.
The singer is expected to be discharged within the next few days from the hospital in Austria where he has been treated for the …
Cyprus Leaders discuss EU matters today
President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu discussed Monday EU matters, in the context of UN-backed talks for a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Speaking after the meeting that lasted over an hour, Special Representative of the UN …
Nicosia gangland style shooting
A 28-year-old man was remanded for three days in police custody on Sunday in connection with gangland style-killing in the capital last week.
According to police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos, the suspect is being investigated in connection with charges of premeditated …
North Korea leader dead, son hailed as “Great Successor”
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack, state media reported on Monday, sparking concern over who is in real control of the nuclear renegade state as his untested youngest son takes over the family dynasty.
A tearful …
Dying young in Islington
Health chiefs have tried to identify the long term problem of Islington residents dying young in a new report.
For the last three years Islington men have had the lowest life-expectancy in London, with the average age for women currently …
X Factor Sophie Habibis star of Action for Kids Xmas party
Sophie Habibis the Cypriot X Factor programme star was the star of the Action for Kids Christmas party that took place at the Pavilion in Crouch End recently. The event was well attended with several children and young people with …
Cyprus leaders holding meeting today
President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu are holding a new meeting on Monday in the context of UN-backed talks for a solution to the Cyprus problem.
In their previous meeting last Monday, …
