Archive for 2011
UK demand put EU internal market at risk
The head of the European Commission has said the UK’s demand for special treatment for financial services would have risked the single market.
Jose Manuel Barroso told the European Parliament the UK’s stance had made compromise impossible at last week’s …
Cyprus: No solution in sight
Cyprus: No solution in sight”Under the above title, columnist Sahin Alpay writing in Today’s Zaman (11.12.11, online) argues that opinions over the Cyprus problem are pessimistic and writes, inter alia, the following:
“[…] A solution on the island seems so …
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Tripimeni through to last 16 of FA Carlsberg Cup
Tripimeni 5 Falcons 2: Tripimeni comfortably went through with a great performance versus the Cambridgeshire team Falcons. Tripimeni looked as if they could score every time they attacked they were two …
George Micheal on the mend
George Michael’s friends have revealed that the singer is recovering from his recent health problems and is now “on the mend”.
According to The Metro, Michael’s partner Fadi Fawaz confirmed that the performer’s condition was improving, but he was unlikely …
All set for Sunday`s Cyprus poll
The final results in Sunday`s Municipal elections in Cyprus are expected to be announced by 2200 local time (2000 GMT), while the results of the local community elections are expected to be known in the first hours of Monday, Head …
Double murder in Paphos
Police have launched a double murder investigation after the bodies of a 24-year-old Moldovan woman and her three-year-old daughter were found on Tuesday.
According to reports, the woman was found dead from a gunshot wound to the face in the …
Severe weather warnings issued for UK
Weather warnings are in place as strong winds, heavy rain and snow move across the UK.
Severe gale-force winds have already closed part of the Tamar Bridge, a main route between Devon and Cornwall.
The Met Office has issued …
President: Today’s meeting with Eroglu a failure
President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias said his meeting on Monday with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, in the framework of talks for a solution of the Cyprus problem, did not go well and was a failure.
Speaking …
Greek-Cypriot “Fish n’ Chips film wins award in Canada
Greek-Cypriot “Fish n’ Chips” directed by Elias Dimitriou was screened on November 23, within the 7th European Union Film Festival in Toronto and was presented with the 3rd award among 24 countries.
According to an official announcement, the film was …
Michael Sarris new Chairman of Marfin Laiki
It has been announced that former finance Cyprus minister Michael Sarris is the new Chairman of Marfin Laiki Bank in Cyprus.…
