Archive for 2012

Eroglu accused of being unwilling to solve the Cyprus problem

  Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (07.12.12) reports that Ozkan Yorgancioglu, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) has accused the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu of being unwilling to solve the Cyprus problem. Speaking yesterday at the “assembly” during

Premiership Round Up

Rafa Benitez enjoyed his first Premier League win as Chelsea manager as a revitalised Fernando Torres inspired victory at Sunderland, but the wait goes on for Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp.

Norwich City continue to be in flying form …

Anorthosis massive win over Apoel

Anorthosis Famagusta made their title intentions clear on Saturday after beating closest title rivals APOEL 1-0 away to move four points clear of the Nicosia club at top of the league standings. Ronny Levy’s side now have their first word …

Cyprus:Police arrest 33 in gambling raid

Police arrested 33 people in the early hours of Saturday morning in Pyla after an illegal gambling raid. According to Larnaca Police Spokesman Christos Andreou, CID investigators also seized eight poker tables, two roulette wheels as well as the cash …

Barnet draw with fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon

It was a game Barnet arguably deserved to win. But a late goal from AFC Wimbledon’s Stacy Long meant the Bees were held to a 1-1 draw at home to the Dons.

After a goalless and uneventful opening period, Barnet …

Arrest over racial slur at Sebastien Bassong at Swansea stadium

A Swansea City fan has been arrested over allegations of racial abuse towards a Norwich player at the Liberty Stadium, the club has confirmed.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton said a racial gesture had been made towards l defender Sebastien Bassong …

Turkish MPs: Cyprus is a key for Turkey’s EU course

 Turkish Cypriot daily Gunes newspaper (07.12.12) reports that six MPs from the Turkish Republican People’s Party (CHP) and five MPs from the Turkish Nationalist Action party (MHP) visited yesterday the self-styled prime minister, Irsen Kucuk and the “speaker” of the

Labour’s Lord Adonis against coalition with Lib Dems

English Cypriot Lord Adonis, the former Labour transport secretary and one of the party’s leading pluralists, says he has changed his mind about the desirability of forming a coalition with the Liberal Democrats.

In an interview with the Guardian

Cyprus receives preliminary report on bank capital

Cyprus receives preliminary report on bank capital needs, CBC says

Cyprus received a preliminary report on the capital required for the recapitalisation of the island’s financial sector, Central Bank of Cyprus Spokesperson Aliki Stylianou told CNA on Saturday, adding however …

Big top of the table clash in Cyprus today

APOEL will host Anorthosis Famagusta in the big game on Saturday with first place up for grabs and the chance to stay top of the standings heading into the second half of the football season. Both sides will head into …