Archive for 2014

De-escalation of tension should come from the side that caused it, Cyprus Government says

Turkey should end its illegal actions in Cyprus` Exclusive Economic Zone (EZZ) for the negotiations on a solution to the Cyprus problem to resume, Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides has pointed out.

Invited to comment on statements by US Vice President …

Haringey Borough beat Takeley

Three points safely garnered to make it 15 wins from 16 League games but Borough had to do it the hard way after spurning too many reasonable opportunities to make the game safe in the first half.  
It was not …

Biden stresses need to de-escalate tension in E. Mediterranean and return to Cyprus negotiations

Tension in Eastern Mediterranean should de-escalate and the two sides in Cyprus should return to the negotiating table, US Vice President Joe Biden said, in a statement on Saturday, after meeting the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul.

Biden …

Cyprus, Greece, Israel can cooperate through expatriate organisations

Greece, Cyprus and Israel seem to be close to an agreement for the coordination of their expatriate organizations in USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain and elsewhere, according to Fotis Fotiou, Cyprus Commissioner for Human Rights and Nationals Living Abroad.

“Our …

London’s Charing Cross Station closed after fire on train

Charing Cross Station in central London has been closed after a fire on a train.

London Fire Brigade said 5% of one carriage was alight on platform six but this has now been put out.

Firefighters are now dealing with …

Cyprus Football Round Up

Embattled Omonia defeated AEL Limassol 2-0 at home on Saturday after two consecutive defeats. Victory brings the Nicosia team to 16 points and third place, pending the results of other games this weekend.

Coach Costas Kaifas fielded a young team …

New web powers for Police

A law forcing firms to hand details to police identifying who was using a computer or mobile phone at a given time is to be outlined by Theresa May.

The home secretary said the measure would improve national security.

Under …

Barnet stretch their lead at the top with point away to Woking

Barnet secured hard-earned point away to third-placed Woking on Saturday night, as a gripping game at the Kingfield Stadium finished 1-1.

Another fast start saw the Bees take the lead after just ninety seconds as a marauding run by Elliott …

Chelsea win to stay top as City, United enjoy victories

Chelsea beat West Bromwich Albion to stay top of the Premier League on Saturday while champions Manchester City kept the leaders in their sights and Manchester United demonstrated they are not out of the title race yet.

Chelsea played some …

Messi sets La Liga record of 253 goals

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi set a La Liga record of 253 goals when he grabbed a hat-trick in Saturday’s 5-1 win at home to Sevilla, the latest milestone for the four-times World Player of the Year.

The previous mark was …