Archive for 2011
POLICE – EU FUNDS – ARRESTS – CYPRUS
Two people were arrested on Wednesday to facilitate investigations as regards five offenses relating with EU funds.
According to a written statement of Police Spokesman Michalis Katsounotos, the offenses concern conspiracy to defraud, fraud, active and passive bribery in the …
Police arrest suspect in White House shooting
Police arrested a 21-year old man on Wednesday suspected of shooting at the White House last week, after federal agents found two bullets that had hit the mansion, including one that struck a window. Oscar Ortega-Hernandez (Photo above) was picked …
Cyprus Foreign Minister – European Parliament Contacts
Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Erato Kozakou Marcoullis has met in Strasbourg political groups of the European Parliament leaders and other important MEPs and briefed them on developments as regards the Cyprus problem, Turkey’s threats against Cyprus and of preparations …
Identity of the Turkish Cypriots on the island suffer from erosion.
Talat argues that the existence and the identity of the Turkish Cypriots suffer from erosion
Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris (13.11.11) reports that Mehmet Ali Talat, former Turkish Cypriot leader, has argued that the existence and the identity of the Turkish …
Sarris due to appear in court occupied area today – but will not be attending
Former Finance Minister Michalis Sarris, who was due to appear today in a so-called court in the occupied areas has announced that he will not be attending.
He said in a statement that he had the agreement of the Attorney …
Positive results from possible discovery of natural gas in Cyprus
The positive results from possible discovery of natural gas in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone will be immediate, despite the fact that reserves will not be exploited for another few years, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Praxoula Antoniadou has said.…
Police seize 400 vehicles
A total of 400 vehicles have been seized and 71 arrests made during a second day of action by the Metropolitan Police Service to crack down on uninsured drivers, yesterday, Tuesday 15 November.
Officers from across London’s 32 boroughs supported …
Conclusion of today’s Cyprus talks
President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu agreed Wednesday on a schedule for their meetings until January, when they will have a new meeting with the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Speaking after today’s meeting that …
Stavros Flatley opens shop in Barnet
BARNET’S got talent – so much in fact that two local celebrities turned out for the opening of its newest charity shop.
Demetri Demetriou, one half of Stavros Flatley, and Outnumbered star Daniel Roche both graced Barnet High Street last …
UK Jobless rate hits 15-year high
Unemployment in Britain hit its highest in 15 years and the number of young people out of work soared to a record of more than 1 million, adding to pressure on the government to do more to support a faltering …
