Archive for 2013
Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce honours top American
The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Dr. Ernest Jeffrey Moniz, Secretary of Energy of the United States is the Chamber’s 2013 Distinguished Merit Award recipient.
Bestowed annually, the Award honors corporations and individuals who have raised …
Further arrest in Palmers Green murder
Officers investigating the murder of Joshua Folkes have made a further arrest.
The male, [C] aged 17, was arrested this morning (7 December) in the Clerkenwell area on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at an east London police …
Bank of Cyprus Chairman warns over coverage of closure of accounts in BoC UK
The Chairman of the Bank of Cyprus Christis Hassapis has warned that excessive publicity given to the closure of accounts in the Bank of Cyprus UK, by British regulators, harms the financial system and the economy of Cyprus.
“We are …
Cyprus Tourist Office welcomes 16% increase in revenue from tourism
A 6.6 % increase in revenue from tourism recorded in October is a very encouraging development, Director General of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Marios Hannides has said.
In a written statement issued Friday, Hannides welcomed the fact that income …
Cyprus has big potential
The Association of International Banks operating in Cyprus said on Friday that they will stay on the island because they believe in Cyprus’ potential, despite a decision for a €10 billion bailout that shattered the domestic banking system.
The Cyprus …
World Cup Draw
Hosts Brazil will get the ball rolling against Croatia, holders Spain face 2010 runners-up Netherlands and U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann is up against compatriots Germany after Friday’s World Cup draw.
For a few hours at least the problems concerning stadium …
‘Island of Love’ Cyprus Lures Lebanese, Israelis to Tie Knot
Cyprus, dubbed the “Island of Love” as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, is a magnet for Lebanese and Israeli couples from across the water to tie the knot in a civil wedding.
“We don’t have the same religion,” shrugged …
Cyprus will not take part in Turkey’s provocation games,
He was speaking on Friday on board “Salamis” a Greek Navy frigate at the port of Limassol and commenting on the continued provocations on the part of Turkey. A Turkish vessel “Barbaros” which conducts surveys on hydrocarbons was sighted in …
Labour leader shares Lord Adonis view
Opposition leader Ed Miliband has pledged to release Birmingham and the big cities from the stranglehold of Government control if he wins the next election.
The Labour leader declared himself a great supporter of Lord Heseltine’s No Stone Unturned report …
Cypriot businessman kits out Southgate School
A Southgate school has been kitted out to play sport thanks to a donation from a local education recruitment agency.
Step Teachers purchased £1,000-worth of strips for De Bohun Primary School’s football, rugby and netball teams, which was presented in …
