Archive for 2012

HSBC to pay record $1.9 billion U.S. fine in money laundering case

HSBC Holdings Plc has agreed to pay $1.92 billion (1.19 billion pounds) to settle a multi-year U.S. criminal probe into money-laundering lapses at the British lender, the largest penalty ever paid by a bank.

HSBC admitted to a breakdown of …

Nicosia: Man robbed in his car

A 57-YEAR-OLD shop manager was robbed at gun-point during the early hours yesterday in Nicosia, police said.

According to the police press office, the man was driving his car on Tseriou Avenue in Strovolos, when the passenger of the car …

UK Population boosted by migration

2011 Census: England and Wales population boosted by migration

The number of people living in England and Wales has risen 7% to 56.1 million, with more than half the rise down to migration, the 2011 census shows.

The most common …

Cyprus celebrates EU Nobel win

NEARLY 200 schoolchildren from Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot and international schools as well as members of bi-communal youth organisations came together yesterday at EU House in Nicosia to celebrate the award of the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the EU …

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Larnaca

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Larnaca.
The arrest came after a 56-year-old woman was found dead with a gunshot would at her home in the town.
It was initially believed to have been suicide but …

Cyprus will defend itself as long as Turkey’s occupation continues

, Minister says

Cyprus shall strengthen its defences to protect its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity as long as the Turkish occupation of the island’s northern part continues and Anakra’s expansionism threatens the survival of the people, Defence Minister Demetris …

Cyprus Rugby team win 17th Consecutive game.

The Cyprus National Rugby team continued their pursuit of the rugby world record of consecutive unbeaten international games when they hammered Slovenia 49-8 on Saturday before a record crowd at Pafiakos stadium.

Cyprus took the field without three of their …

American Cypriot Florida Governor is now a Democrat

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist said late Friday night that he is now a Democrat.

The Republican governor-turned independent Senate candidate’s move was widely anticipated, especially in advance of a potential 2014 run for his old office. Crist endorsed President …

Andreas the Ace Evangelou raises his level

The ACE raises the level!

Andreas “The ACE” Evangelou returned to the ring in an emphatic fashion on Saturday night at London Olympia. Boxing in his sixth bout and for the first time over six rounds and against a higher …

Community Youth Results

Youth

U18

Panathinaikos W 1 AC Finchley 0

Oakhill 4 Whetstone W 3

U16

Cassiobury 1 Whetstone 6

Olympiacos 1 Omonia G 8

Berkhamstead 1 Omonia W 5

U15

Cassiobury 3 Whetstone W 2

Edmonton R 3 Omonia G 5…