Archive for 2017
Greek Cup shock: Lamia thrash Panathinaikos 4-1
Lamia thrashed Panathinaikos 4-1 on its frozen pitch and is the huge favorite for a major upset in the Greek Cup, while the tournament’s favorites had a smooth ride in the first leg of the round of 16 in midweek.…
Candle warning after Islington flat fire
Firefighters are reminding people to take care with candles this Christmas after one left burning in a wardrobe sparked a flat fire on Cottage Road in Islington N7 yesterday afternoon (Friday 22 December).
The fire, which was accidental, was confined
Russian FM favors participation of SC permanent members at an international Conference on Cyprus
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says it is necessary to continue with the dialogue, in order to reach a settlement in Cyprus, adding that there is no alternative option. At the same time, he says that Moscow has put forward …
Barnet 0 Cheltenham 2
First half goals from Kevin Dawson and Carl Winchester help Cheltenham to victory over Barnet.
Cheltenham nearly took an early lead but Andre Blackman was in the right place at the right time to head clear off the line before …
Cyprus football round up
Olympiakos 3 Ethnikos Achnas 2
AEL 0 AEK 0
Anorthosis 0 Apoel 3
New Salamis 0 Doxa Katokopias 1
Aris 0 Alki Oroklini 0
Ermis Aradippou 0 Apollon 6
Omonia 3 Pafos FC 0
Standings at 17 matches:AEK 37, Anorthosis …
Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as toll rises to 200
MANILA (Reuters) – Rescuers in the Philippines searched on Sunday for survivors of a storm that triggered floods and landslides and killed about 200 people, left scores missing and thousands homeless, most of whom apparently ignored warnings to move to
Russia Expects Cyprus to Conduct Unbiased Probe of Browder Case
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia expects that Cypriot authorities will carry out an unbiased investigation into the case of Hermitage Capital foundation founder William Browder and hold the culprits accountable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
“We expect that the competent
Premier League round up
Our Michael Yiakoumi with a happy Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez who had just beaten West Ham away from home.
Manchester City keep winning 17 games on the trot and their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 …
Cypriot Ghosts add new twist to world football transfer market
Nicosia (AFP) – The ghost players of Apollon Limassol have added a new twist to football’s complex transfer lore and attracted the scrutiny of the sport’s world governing body.
Under deals first disclosed by investigative reporters last year, players under …
Christmas in Cyprus
There’s much to tempt visitors to Cyprus during the holy month of Christmas. The balmy warmth and the magical atmosphere of a Greek Orthodox Christmas can always be felt. This glamorous location is just four-hours by flight from UK. This …
