Archive for October, 2020
first European Golf Tour event held in Cyprus
opened up a one shot lead heading into the final round of the 2020 Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open but he had a huge chasing pack within striking distance in Paphos.
The Welshman entered round three in a share of the …
The Greek Cypriot side must be clear, consistent and convincing in its commitment to bi-zonal, bi-communal federation
Statement by AKEL C.C. Spokesperson Stefanos Stefanou on the letter of the UN Secretary General to President Anastasiades
The Greek Cypriot side must be clear, consistent and convincing in its commitment to bi-zonal, bi-communal federation
AKEL C.C. Press Office, 30th …
The President’s initiative to combat corruption in Cyprus
Statement by the AKEL C.C. Spokesperson Stefanos Stefanou on the President’s announcement that he will take initiatives to stamp out interwoven interests and corruption
AKEL C.C. Press Office, 31st October 2020, Nicosia
After eight years in power, Mr. Nikos Anastasiades …
Cyprus problem: The Greek Cypriot side must move from words to deeds
Toumazos Tsielepis: The Greek Cypriot side must move from words to deeds
31st October 2020, ‘Astra’ radio station
Speaking to ‘Astra’ radio station in the morning, Toumazos Tsielepis spoke about a harsh reality in terms of the given situation surrounding …
Greek Orthodox priest shot outside Church in French City
An Orthodox priest has been wounded in a shooting in the French city of Lyon, according to police.
Police sources told reporters that the suspect had fled the scene.
The French interior ministry said security and emergency personnel were on …
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90
Connery was an ardent supporter of Scotland’s independence and had the words “Scotland Forever” tattooed on his arm while serving in the Royal Navy. When he was knighted at the age of 69 by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in 2000 at …
Britons rushing back home as UK imposes mandatory quarantine for passengers from Cyprus
Britons vacating in Cyprus or visiting relatives are rushing back home as UK introduces tomorrow a mandatory quarantive of 14 days for passengers from the island.
Cyprus News Agency learned that a lot of Britons are trying to board a …
Tourist revenues plunge by 87.3% in January – August as Covid-19 decimates Cyprus tourism
Revenue from tourism in Cyprus amounted just to €235.6 million for the period of January – August 2020, marking a steep reduction amounting to 87.3% year on year, as the tourism sector was hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Famagusta Municipality to launch campaign with a view to raise awareness about Varosha
Famagusta Municipality will launch a campaign to raise awareness with a view to achieve the termination of the Turkish activities in the fenced-off city (Varosha), Famagusta Mayor Simos Ioannou has told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).
Ioannou noted that the …
The fate of not even half of the missing persons has been established due to Turkey’s stance, Cyprus House President says
Forty-six years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and despite the efforts made by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) it has not been possible to establish the fate of not even half of the missing persons, mainly due to …
