Archive for 2011
House approves package of austerity measures in Cyprus
The House of Representatives has approved a new set of austerity measures, aiming at further fiscal consolidation.
The new measures were passed amid major dissatisfaction by the public sector workers whose union PASYDY had staged a three hour work stoppage …
Cypriot Tracy Emin to become Professor
Tracey Emin says she is “thrilled” after being appointed Professor of Drawing at the Royal Academy.
The artist is perhaps best known for her installations – an unmade bed, or slogans spelled in neon lights – but has won praise …
Strike in Cyprus to affect 70 flights
More than fifty thousand passengers and seventy flights to and from the international airports of Cyprus (Larnaka and Paphos) are expected to be affected on Thursday by the 12hour strike of air traffic controllers. In statements on Wednesday, Public Relations …
Many diabetes deaths can be avoided
Up to 24,000 diabetes-related deaths could be avoided in England each year, if patients and doctors better managed the condition, a report concludes.
The first-ever audit of patient deaths from the condition said basic health checks, a good diet and …
MP warns of bogus doorstep collectors in Enfield
Edmonton MP Andy Love is warning local residents who give unwanted goods on their doorstep to charitable causes via charity bag collectors to take care in ensuring the goods will reach their genuine destination.
Andy has added his support to …
Unemployment hits 17-year high
The number of Britons out of work rose to its highest level in more than 17 years in October, and these jobless figures look set to rise further as firms facing the threat of a renewed recession cut back on …
Civil servants agree on strike measures
Civil servants will be staging a three-your work stoppage on Wednesday from 1500 to 1800 local time and will abstain from any overtime work, with the exception of workers at hospitals and airports.
The measures were decided at an extraordinary …
Hertfordshire police flogging seized goods on eBay
LOUIS Vuiton and Prada clothing, Rolex watches, Xbox games consoles and flat-screen TVs are among items set to be sold on eBay by police.
The high-value goods all belonged to criminals – until being seized under the Proceeds of Crime …
Royal Family plans for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012 unveiled
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh intend to travel as widely as possible across the UK to mark 2012’s Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace has said.
The Diamond Jubilee will mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign.
Other members of …
ALAMBRITIS MOUSTACHE GOES FOR £3,000
A leading community politician has raised an impressive sum of money for a worthy cause simply by growing a moustache and then shaving it off
Councillor Stephen Alambritis, the Greek Cypriot Leader of Merton Council in South West London, raised …
