Archive for 2011
A currency in crisis – how did it all go wrong?
Ten years ago Saturday, the European Union celebrated the launch of the first euro coins and notes with fireworks, parties and solemn speeches.
Today, several members are on the edge of bankruptcy. First-world Europe is reduced to asking the IMF …
Man found dead in Nicosia car park
A 38 year old man was found dead in a room in an underground parking Saturday.
Police were called after reports of a strong smell of burning.
Foul play has been ruled out.
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Natural gas discovery an historic event, Cyprus Minister says
Natural gas discovery an historic event, Minister says
Natural gas discovery is an historic event for Cyprus, the Minister of Communications and Works Efthymios Flourentzou has said, adding that government planning and policy on this issue has highlighted the existence …
British MPs sign resolution on Cyprus
British parliamentarians have drafted a resolution on the Cyprus problem, calling on the British government to exert pressure on Ankara to change its stance and show good will at the negotiating table.
The resolution was presented before the House of …
Think before you “Like” on Facebook
The founder and president of New York City’s Pace Public Relations is a successful and sober-minded individual, but when it comes to this one thing, she has a definite compulsion. It’s the “Like” button on Facebook — she just can’t …
Palmers Green parking hike
In the light of retail expert Mary Portas’ report we see how Enfield is shaping up in the battle against rising costs and online shopping.
The chairman of Green Lanes Business Association Costas Georgiou said Sunday parking would mean shoppers …
New Cyprus Law in effect next month
Retailers will be obliged to issue a receipt for all sales or face a 20% fine on the transaction under a new law that comes into effect on January 16, 2012. The law, part of a raft of measures aimed …
Russian Church head writes to President over Ephraim
Ignoring a request by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Russia to refrain from interfering in a Greek judicial matter, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church wrote to Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday vehemently protesting the arrest …
Pittas dairies in crisis talks
THE MANAGING director of Pittas Dairies that produce cheese, yoghurts and other milk products yesterday admitted they were in negotiations with various quarters to save the company, which employs 200 people.
Reports surfaced yesterday that Pittas had suspended operations due …
WALTHAM FOREST: Community heroes wanted for awards ceremony
RESIDENTS are being asked to nominate people who have made a difference to their community for the council’s annual ‘Love Your Borough’ awards.
The celebration of Waltham Forest’s “heroes and heroines” takes place in April 2012.
Categories include best community …
