Archive for 2015

Cyprus ready to help in all efforts for regional stability Cypriot FM tells Russian counterpart

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Cyprus is ready to provide assistance to all the efforts aiming at bringing stability in the region and ensure security for our countries and for our citizens.

Kasoulides, …

Anastasiades and Lavrov reaffirm common understanding on crucial Cyprus issues

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, who is currently visiting Cyprus, have reaffirmed their common understanding on crucial issues.

Speaking at a lunch hosted in his honour by President Anastasiades, …

Free parking to celebrate small businesses in Haringey

Christmas shoppers have another reason to drop by their local high street on Small Business Saturday, as we waive parking charges across the borough. 

 It will be free to park in council-run car parks and pay and display bays on

Man struck by train at Kentish Town tube station

We are currently investigating an incident at Kentish Town London Underground in which a man has been struck by a train.

The incident happened at about 11.45am today (Wednesday 2 December) and the man has suffered serious injuries and is

Appeal for missing Islington man

[IMAGE: missing John Mullings]

Detectives in Islington are appealing for the whereabouts of an elderly man who has not been seen since the morning on Tuesday, 1 December.

John Mullings, 86, was last seen at his home address in Holloway, …

Facebook’s CEO and wife to give 99 percent of shares to their new foundation

Mark Zuckerberg will put 99 percent of his Facebook Inc (FB.O) shares, currently worth about $45 billion, into a new philanthropy project focusing on human potential and equality, he and his wife said Tuesday in a letter to their newborn …

Cyprus emerges as regional hub for search and rescue

Cyprus has been established as the most important regional hub for search and rescue missions, despite the country`s small size, Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides said on Tuesday.

Speaking at an annual seminar, in Larnaca, organised by the Joint Rescue Coordination …

Russian Foreign minister Lavrov arrives in Cyprus for visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived this evening in Cyprus, where Thursday he will be received by the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.

Later on he will have talks with Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. Lavrov is also scheduled to meet …

Man City, Stoke, Everton down underdogs to make Cup semis

The plucky underdogs were brought down to earth as Manchester City, Everton and Stoke City reached the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, ending the hopes of second-tier sides who felled fancied opponents in the last round.

Manchester City were far …

British Parliament set to vote for Syria air strikes

Parliament is set to vote on Wednesday to approve air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria after months of wrangling over whether enough opposition Labour MPs would back military action.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said he believes British …