Archive for 2014
Derya: Oz is the one who should be apologizing about the rapes against Greek Cypriot women in 1974
Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (22.12.14) reports that Omer Faruk Oz, Turkish Grand National Assembly Prime Ministry Council member, and Deputy with the Justice and Development Party (AKP) who called on Dogus Derya “deputy” with the Republican Turkish Party …
Tension at the Ledra Street crossing point in Nicosia, Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (22.12.14) reports that scuffles broke out between police and protestors at the Lokmaci (Ledra Street) crossing border during an event organized by the United Cyprus – Bi-communal Peace Initiative. Amongst the initiative participants was …
V. Hislop: Famagusta’ barbed wire a “shock” for readers of ‘The Sunrise’
The experience of seeing Famagusta behind a barbed wire was so striking for Victoria Hislop that gave her the inspiration for her latest novel, ‘The Sunrise’, set against the emotionally charged historical backdrop of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in …
Former Cyprus speaker Vasos Lyssarides decorated with the ‘Mkhitar Gosh’ medal
Former Speaker Vassos Lyssarides was decorated Monday with the medal “Mkhitar Gosh” by the President of the Armenian Republic. The medal was awarded by the Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan.
The ceremony was held in the office of the …
CYPRUS: Greece, Russia and Israel, building strategic bridges with potential enemies
After the Russian move towards Turkey and the revitalization of the Greek-Turkish relations, a unique opportunity is emerging for the Cyprus issue to be revisited says Stavros Malas the former Minister of Health in Cyprus. Political pressure from the West, …
Speed cameras on their way in Cyprus
The Cyprus Government plans to have speed cameras installed across the island next year, justice minister Ionas Nicolaou said on Thursday.
The transport ministry is going ahead with inviting tenders for a camera system, Nicolaou told reporters coming out of …
Ermis beat Apoel to throw the championship wide open
Ermis Aradippou threw the championship race wide open as they inflicted APOEL’s first league defeat of the season over the weekend, allowing Apollon, who defeated Agia Napa, to go top on ‘most goals scored’ and the chasing pack to move …
Special day for Abidal, lucky one for PAOK
PAOK scraped through its Livadia challenge beating Levadiakos to remain on top of the Super League for Christmas, one point ahead of Olympiakos that enjoyed a great game at Kalloni and offered a special send-off to retiring Eric Abidal.
A …
President to make announcements on Tuesday
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades announced that on Tuesday he will make announcements on various issues.
The President was speaking after returning home on Sunday night from New York, following open heart surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital earlier …
Elton John marries partner under new law
British musician Elton John on Sunday married his long-term partner David Furnish, converting their civil partnership after laws allowing gay marriage in Britain came into force this year.
John, one of Britain’s most prominent musicians and gay celebrities, announced the …
