Archive for 2013

Missing Cypriot man found dead

The body of 79-year-old Gregoris Chrysanthou, missing from his Orounda home since December 5, was found in nearby Kato Moni early Wednesday morning, police have confirmed.
His daughter Mary had yesterday made a renewed plea for the public’s help in

No comment yet from UN after Anastasiades – Ban telephone conversation

The office of the UN Secretary General’s spokesperson has not yet made any comment after the telephone conversation held Wednesday between the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and the UNSG Ban Ki moon.

According to CNA sources, the discussion focused …

President Anastasiades holds telephone conversation with UNSG

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades held Wednesday a telephone conversation with UN Secretary General Ban Ki – moon, with whom he discussed developments regarding the Cyprus problem.

According to CNA sources, the discussion focused on the joint …

Bank of Cyprus posts 1.94 billion euro 9-month net loss

Bank of Cyprus, the Cypriot lender which recapitalised itself after seizing depositors’ savings this year, posted a 1.94 billion euro net loss in the first nine months of the year.

The bank said the loss included a 1.45 billion euro …

Gunshot fired outside Cyprus Parliament

Police arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly fired an assault rifle outside the Houses of Parliament on Monday.
According to the authorities, the Greek Cypriot suspect fired a single shot from a G3 military-issue assault rifle at 3.10pm before he …

Chris Andre helps raise cash for Typhoon Haiyan victims

Thousands of pounds were raised for victims of Typhoon Haiyan after a hastily organised relief gig took place in East Grinstead – and was a huge success.

The Flame of Hope, which was held on Monday at Chequer Mead, featured …

Crouch End Picturehouse given go-ahead by Haringey Borough Council

A keen cinema-goer has spoken of her delight at the news that a new 600-seater cinema will be coming to Crouch End.

The Crouch End Picturehouse will open in renovated office buildings in Tottenham Lane, after it was granted planning …

Olympiakos hit with partial closure of stadium against Man United

Olympiakos and Zenit St Petersburg will play their Champions League round of 16 home games in partially closed stadiums because of racist behavior by their fans, UEFA said Tuesday.

The Greek side will have to close the lower tier of …

A reward of up to £20,000 being offered for info on Palmers Green murder

Detectives investigating the 2012 murder of Teon Palmer in Edmonton have arrested three men as they continue to appeal to the public for information.

A reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of …

Merkel sees progress in overcoming Europe’s crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a speech in parliament on Wednesday that the eurozone crisis had not yet been overcome but that first signs of success were evident, especially in countries like Ireland and Spain.

Speaking a day after …