Новости за 07.03.2017

The only problem in the region that shows any sign of hope is the Cyprus problem, and a solution to it may contribute to the settlement of other regional problems, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Cavusoglu said Turkey is sincere in its efforts to find a solution. “The Greek Cypriot side has […]

Britain’s upper house of parliament voted on Tuesday to give lawmakers more power to reject the final terms of the country’s exit from the European Union, ignoring pleas from Prime Minister Theresa May’s government not to hamstring their negotiations. The vote, which passed by 366 to 268, attaches an extra condition to the “European Union […]

A 27-year-old woman was jailed for nine months in the north because she had an abortion in Kyrenia three years ago, reports said on Tuesday. The woman was accused of having an abortion in the 19th week of gestation at a private clinic in March 2014. The foetus was among seven found buried outside Kyrenia […]

The Turkish Cypriot Democratic Party will be organising an “only male” event on Wednesday with the theme being what kind of place would the world be without women. The event will start at 6.30pm at the party’s HQ. Party chairman Serdar Denktash will also take part in the discussion.

A 40-year-old woman was handed a four-year jail term by the Larnaca-Famagusta criminal court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to 14 counts of arson, assault, issuing threats, causing unrest, inebriation, trespassing, resisting a police officer and battery. The court heard that last September Sofia Apostolou from Meneou was reported to police by her ex-husband after […]

The government and public sector nurses on Tuesday signed a deal at the presidential palace that provides for a pay upgrade by aligning their salaries with their academic qualifications starting in January 2019. The process is expected to be completed by January 2023. Following the signing, government spokesman Nicos Christodoulides said implementing the national health […]

Women outnumber men in Cyprus, according to data published on Tuesday by the Statistical Service to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. According to the data, women make up 51% of the island’s population, reaching a total of 435,600. However, as the population ages women account for a larger proportion. They account for 54 […]

This coming Friday the Pharos Arts Foundation will present the Ioannou/Vafeas Jazz Quartet in a concert under the name of the quartet’s upcoming CD Bridge of Locks – a unique journey into jazz with the sounds of award-winning saxophonist and composer Chris Byars. The quartet was created in 2016 after many years of collaboration and […]

After watching classes, chatting with pupils and participating in curricular activities on a three-day visit to London over the weekend Education Minister Costas Kadis congratulated the pupils of the Cypriot diaspora there on their efforts to learn Greek and get to know Greek culture. Kadis visited the Greek schools of Manor Hill, High Barnet, Ayios […]

Poachers broke into a French zoo, shot dead a rare white rhinoceros and sawed off its horn in what is believed to be the first time in Europe that a rhino in captivity has been attacked and killed. The four-year-old male white rhino called Vince was found dead in his enclosure by his keeper at […]

Friends and foes in the political camp of Francois Fillon sought to bridge divisions and put the French conservative candidate’s presidential bid back on track on Tuesday after agreeing to stick with him despite a damaging financial scandal. Fillon, now facing elimination, had been clear favourite to win until reports in January prompted a judicial […]

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a three-match ban with immediate effect on Tuesday after admitting a charge of violent conduct and accepting the standard penalty, the FA said. The charge followed an incident just before half-time in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings landed on […]

European Union states do not have to admit people on humanitarian grounds, even if they are at risk of torture or inhuman treatment, the EU’s top court ruled on Tuesday, cutting off a possible channel for asylum seekers into the bloc. The decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) goes against advice from its […]

By Belinda Goldsmith The world would be a better place for women if they had access to more and better quality jobs, according to a street survey of women and men in 10 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Thomson Reuters Foundation asked about […]

Cabinet approved on Tuesday the amended bill on dog ownership and strays which had been sent by the House back for vetting due to the many changes made after exhaustive discussion. According to Interior Minister Socratis Hasikos, the bill aims at “putting an end to the uncontrollable situation as regards stray dogs”. “This is a […]

Thousands of teachers from Greece are expected to take the upcoming exams for places as teachers in Cypriot state schools, while one in four of those on the current waiting list system is Greek. According to the Greek daily Ethnos, between 12,000 and 13,000 Greek educators are already enrolled on the Cypriot Educational Service Commission’s […]

The 43-year-old hairdresser – who dated the ‘Careless Whisper’ singer until his untimely death on Christmas Day 2016 – says the “truth is finally out” after a coroner determined George died of dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver. He wrote on Twitter: “F**K YOU … The Truth is out …” His post came only […]

Everton defender Ashley Williams has urged manager Ronald Koeman to ignore speculation linking him with the soon-to-be-vacant Barcelona job and build a team for the future at Goodison Park. Luis Enrique confirmed he will leave the Spanish La Liga champions at the end of the season and the Catalan side’s former defender Koeman is being […]

Fears have been expressed over Paphos Grand Marina going ahead after it has experienced a further delay following a decision by the authorities to refer the matter to the attorney-general. “The committee is passing all of the documents on to him to check his legal opinion and that everything is in order,” said community leader […]

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed a draft Republican proposal to dismantle Obamacare that was unveiled Monday, saying the proposed healthcare legislation was “out for review and negotiation.” Trump, in a tweet on Tuesday morning, described the bill proposed by fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives as “Our wonderful new healthcare bill.” The […]

A 26-year-old woman missing in Limassol since Saturday afternoon has been found and is well, police said. Maria Antoniou had been reported missing since 2pm on Saturday. The woman was found at a cafeteria in Yermasoyia. She said she had been staying with a friend and gave some explanations about her absence, which were not […]

The harmonised consumer price index rose 1.4 per cent year-on-year in February and 0.1 per cent compared to January, the statistical service said. In January to February, the harmonised consumer price index rose 1 per cent, Cystat said in a statement on its website. In February, prices for energy products rose an annual 15 per […]

Singer George Michael died of natural causes, a British coroner said on Tuesday, finding that heart failure and liver disease caused the pop star’s death on Christmas Day last year. The coroner said that there was no need for further inquiries into the death of Michael, 53, who rose to stardom in the 1980s with […]

The 59-year-old actress was offered the opportunity to lock lips with the One Direction hunk in aid of the British charity Comic Relief, but Dawn – who famously snogged actor Hugh Grant on the TV show in 1995 – passed up the chance because of the age gap between herself and Harry, 23. She explained: […]

Paulo Bento has been sacked as coach by Greece’s Olympiacos after a string of poor results, the Super League club announced. The 47-year-old Portuguese coach had come under pressure since Sunday’s 2-0 loss to PAOK Salonika. That gave the club their third straight league defeat for the first time in 21 years. “Olympiacos announces the […]