Новости за 05.03.2017

Cyprus ranked 19th out of 195 countries for its high level of political rights and civil liberties in 2016, higher than France and the US, which came in at 27th and 28th place respectively. The island scored 94 points out of 100 compared to 90 points for France and 89 for the US, 84 in […]

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 EVERTON 2 Harry Kane’s superb scoring streak continued as Tottenham Hotspur survived some late nerves to beat Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane on Sunday and cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Kane took his league tally to 19 for the season with a goal […]

The state should focus its efforts on identifying and resolving social problems related to juvenile delinquency and adopt policies both against school bullying and harassment, providing comprehensive prevention and safety for children, Volunteers Commissioner Yiannis Yiannaki said on Sunday. In a statement ahead of International Day Against School Bullying and Violence on Monday, Yiannaki said […]

The White House on Sunday requested the U.S. Congress examine whether the Obama administration abused its executive “investigative authority” during the 2016 campaign, as part of the ongoing congressional probe into Russia’s influence on the presidential election. The request came a day after President Donald Trump alleged that then-President Obama ordered a wiretap of the […]

The Greek Cypriot side called on Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Sunday to show commitment to solving differences at the negotiating table. Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides said that fillowing UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide’s meeting with Akinci on Saturday – he met President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday – that the Greek Cypriot side […]

By Bejay Browne A MASSIVE development proposed for a hillside above Peyia in Paphos will irreversibly devastate the natural environment, put pressure on infrastructure and create new homes where thousands remain empty, according to environmentalists, opposed to the project. Concerns are being raised over the project at Ayia Vouni (Sacred Mountain), which is being pitched […]

Possession of drugs, weapons and explosives by drivers are among the most frequent findings during road policing, according to new data. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides revealed on Sunday that in total, there were 425 such cases in 2015 and 441 in 2016, a slight increase of around 3.5%. Road policing is in force since 2013. […]

By Maayan Lubell The Israeli government voted on Sunday in favour of decriminalising recreational marijuana use, joining some U.S. states and European countries who have adopted a similar approach. “On the one hand we are opening ourselves up to the future. On the other hand, we understand the dangers and will try to balance the […]

President Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany of behaving as in Nazi times in cancelling political meetings of resident Turks that were due to be addressed by Turkish officials. German authorities withdrew permission last week for two rallies by Turkish residents in German cities amid growing public outrage over Ankara’s arrest of a Turkish-German journalist, dragging bilateral […]

Police on Sunday issued an bulletin appealing for information on the whereabouts of Maria Antoniou, 26, from Limassol. Antoniou was last seen at 2pm on Saturday when she left home. She is described as being 1.65m tall with long black hair. When she left home she was wearing black leggings and a white sweater. Anyone […]

Residents of Yeroskipou on Sunday gathered at the historical Yerokipia Farm in Yeroskipou in the Paphos district to protest for state intervention to preserve and utilise the site, CNA reported. The event was held at the invitation of the municipality of Yeroskipou and the Initiative Group for the rescue and recovery of the farm, Mayor […]

The head of France’s centre-right UDI party said on Sunday he wanted presidential candidate Francois Fillon to quit the election race in favour of former prime minister Alain Juppe warning that if Fillon continued defeat was certain. Once the frontrunner, Fillon is mired in a scandal over his wife’s pay, and his campaign has been […]

The Greek Cypriot side will not accept instructions from Turkey, ruling Disy leader Averof Neophytou said on Sunday, repeating that the reason for the deadlock in the talks was due to the upcoming Turkish constitutional referendum and not the House vote on Enosis. Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Pano Polimidhia to honour […]

Almost 2,000 runners took part in the 19th Logicom Cyprus Marathon in Paphos on Sunday. A spokesman for the organisers said there had been a 60 pr cent increase in entries this year, according to CNA. Around half of all participants for the four events – the Logicom Cyprus marathon, the half marathon, the 10km […]

The settlement of the Cyprus problem depends in essence on Turkey, which is the intransigent party, House President Demetris Syllouris said on Sunday. Speaking during a memorial service in Pedoulas village, in the Nicosia District, Syllouris said Cyprus needed a settlement that would be fair, viable and functioning that would make it a strong, united […]

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) is deeply concerned about the pay hike granted to nurses, saying on Sunday it would open a Pandora’s box. OEB said that although it has great respect for the profession, it warned that the pay deal would have knock-on effects in a host of other sectors that would shoot […]

Islamic State militants have severely damaged a major Roman monument in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, an antiquities official said after visiting the site on Saturday. Under heavy Russian air cover, the Syrian army and allied militias drove the jihadist group out of the UNESCO world heritage site on Thursday, two months after it […]

Finland’s state-controlled airline Finnair said it would cancel 15 flights on Sunday and Monday due to a strike by Finnish airport service workers. Service workers went on a five-hour strike on Friday and the action is likely to be expanded on Monday after trade unions and business representatives failed to resolve a pay dispute. “The […]

A Syrian air force pilot who bailed out as his warplane crashed on Turkish territory has been found by a Turkish rescue team and is being treated at a hospital in the Hatay region, a hospital spokeswoman said on Sunday. Dogan news agency said the pilot, who crashed his plane on Sunday, had been found […]

A 33-year-old man from Strovolos in Nicosia was arrested on Saturday night after police said they found 7.5 grammes of cocaine in a rental car he was driving. According to the report, the suspect, who is unemployed, was driving in the Livadhia area of Larnaca when his car was stopped by a police patrol at […]

Police are investigating a bomb hoax at a venue in Kofinou on Saturday night, they said. The venue, where a Russian entertainer was performing was checked by police after the anonymous call and the show went ahead after nothing was found. A phone call had been received by Nicosia police at around 8pm saying there […]

Turkey said on Saturday it would keep holding rallies in Germany and the Netherlands to urge Turks living there to back a vote to boost President Tayyip Erdogan’s powers, despite opposition from authorities in both countries. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticised German and Dutch restrictions on such gatherings as undemocratic, and said Turkey would press […]

By Stephen Lam and Tim Branfalt Protesters against Donald Trump clashed with his supporters at a rally in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley, California, on a day of mostly peaceful gatherings in support of the U.S. president across the country. At a park in Berkeley, across the bay from San Francisco, protesters from both […]

The 87th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will open its doors to the public from March 9-19. The exhibition of 900 models includes 148 world and European premieres from 180 exhibitors including all of the large manufacturers as well as smaller exclusive constructors, high performance preparation specialists plus suppliers of parts, accessories, and […]

A pressure group is trying to hammer home a simple message: healthcare should be about the public not pay By Evie Andreou The urgent health needs of the public have been sidelined because implementing a national health scheme (Gesy) has been constantly delayed by fighting over the pay, benefits and working conditions of medical staff, […]