Archive for 2014
Greek Cypriot women were raped in 1974
Affronts against Dogus Derya after her statement saying that Greek Cypriot women were raped in 1974
Turkish Cypriot daily Havadis newspaper (16.12.14) reports that Dogus Derya, self-styled deputy with the Republican Turkish Party – United Forces (CTP-BG), has suffered …
Scunthorpe beat Worcester in record 32-penalty shootout
Thirty-two penalties were taken, with 16 consecutive spot-kicks scored, but when City’s Wayne Thomas missed, Miguel Llera sent Scunthorpe into round three.
The previous longest penalty shootout in the FA Cup was when Macclesfield beat Forest Green 11-10 in November …
US reiterates support to the Cyprus peace process
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland visited President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday to wish him a speedy recovery as he recuperates from heart surgery, a State Department official has said.
She …
Sterling shines for Liverpool, Spurs thump Newcastle
Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling netted a sharply-taken double in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with Chelsea as Tottenham Hotspur strolled into the last four with a 4-0 rout of Newcastle United.
Sterling, …
Eide sees enormous opportunities for Cyprus in 2015
The UN Secretary-General`s Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide sees enormous opportunities in 2015, saying there will be social, economic and political benefits in a reunified Cyprus.
Addressing a reception he hosted on Tuesday at the Ledra Palace, in …
Nicosia describes references in GAC Conclusions on Turkey as positive
Nicosia describes as positive the references regarding Turkey in the conclusions on enlargement adopted by the EU General Affairs Council on Tuesday.
“There are several positive references,” Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides told CNA, adding that “there are three new positive …
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties discussed developments in the region and the effects on Cyprus solution
The latest economic and political developments in the region and their effects on the solution of the Cyprus problem was the topic discussed Wednesday between leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties who meet regularly at …
U.S., Cuba to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years
President Barack Obama was set to announce that the United States and Cuba are moving to normalize diplomatic relations more than 50 years after they were severed, the biggest U.S. policy shift in decades of hostile ties with the island.…
Crime continues to fall in Haringey
Crime and anti-social behaviour continues to fall in Haringey borough as we focus on what matters the most to our communities.
Over the last 18 months changes made under the Local Policing Model have enabled Safer Neighbourhood Teams in …
Michael Theodoulou, the Telegraph: Is donkey milk the next big thing?
Few Nativity scenes come without an ass helping keep the Baby Jesus snug in his manger. But who knew that asses (donkeys) have health benefits too. Asses’ milk was, of course, hailed as an elixir by the ancients and favoured …
