Новости за 18.10.2018

The two Cypriot leaders are to meet on October 26 at 10am, it was announced on Thursday night. A statement from Unficyp saidthe Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, “would host a meeting of the Greek Cypriot leader, Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akıncı, at the Chief of […]

By George Psyllides The Nicosia criminal court ordered a trial within a trial on Thursday after the defence disputed the legitimacy of certain evidence in the Focus corruption case, which relates to the alleged bribery of a former central bank governor in exchange for his collusion in the takeover of Laiki Bank in 2006. The […]

The first auction house to sell prints by Banksy since THAT auction two weeks ago does not anticipate another stunt like the one that shredded half a picture moments after the hammer fell. But, hey, if something were to happen? Great! “Are we expecting it? Not really. Perhaps we are hoping for it,” said auctioneer […]

By Evie Andreou Dimokratiki Parataxi (Democratic Front) which was formed by Diko dissidents earlier in the year has announced that it would be holding its first political-founding conference on Sunday morning. The conference will be held at the state fair grounds in Nicosia, where the party’s political and ideological declaration will be formulated, as well […]

The remains of one missing person were located on Thursday during excavations in the village of Ayios Ermolaos in the north. A statement issued by the Office of the Greek Cypriot Member to the Committee of Missing Persons (CMP) said excavations were currently underway in Arsos, Dikomo, Morphou and Nicosia. It added that so far the remains […]

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has doubled support for his far-right party in just seven months by cultivating a savvy social media presence that any politician would envy – including his inspiration, Donald Trump. Salvini, who modelled his “Italians first” campaign after Trump’s successful US presidential bid, has built an effective communications machine aimed […]

The status of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, a small isthmus on Spain’s southern coast, after Britain leaves the European Union has been agreed with Britain, Spain’s prime minister said on Thursday. Gibraltar will leave the EU along with the United Kingdom on March 29 next year. Its status, and that of two British […]

Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci, would like to meet President Nicos Anastasiades, before the former’s trip to Turkey at the end of the month, reports said on Thursday. According to Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Düzen, Akinci had sent a message to Anastasiades through the head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, that […]

Century Travel, the only cruise specialists in Cyprus are pleased to announce 13 new exciting cruise sailings from Limassol with Marella Cruises (formally Thomson Cruises) for Winter 2019/20. Vicky Lewis, Head of Operations for Century Travel said ‘ Since Thomson stopped sailing from Limassol in 2017, we have worked hard to put plans in place […]

Century Travel, the only cruise specialists in Cyprus are pleased to announce 13 new exciting cruise sailings from Limassol with Marella Cruises (formally Thomson Cruises) for Winter 2019/20. Vicky Lewis, Head of Operations for Century Travel said ‘ Since Thomson stopped sailing from Limassol in 2017, we have worked hard to put plans in place […]

Cobalt’s commercial and operating licences have been revoked, a government official clarified on Thursday. Alecos Michaelides, permanent secretary at the transport ministry told the Cyprus Mail that the Air Transport Licencing Authority had cancelled the budget airline’s licences. An official letter of notification would be delivered to the company on Friday, he added. Michaelides was […]

By Elias Hazou A Turkish seismic survey vessel waded into Cyprus’ maritime zone on Thursday, with reports from Turkey claiming the boat had been harassed en route by a Greek frigate. The Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa will be conducting surveys in a sea area of approximately 44,000 square kilometres. The Turkish Navtex, or marine advisory, states […]

Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency said on Thursday that the navy had stopped a Greek frigate from harassing a Turkish ship in the Mediterranean. It did not give further details. Turkey, Greece and Cyprus‘ internationally recognised Greek Cypriot government have long disputed their overlapping claims of jurisdiction for offshore oil and gas research in the Mediterranean. […]

Some members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Bavaria who are under surveillance for alleged links to extremist groups won seats in its parliamentary election at the weekend, the state’s intelligence agency said. An agency spokesman said on Thursday that the Bavarian domestic intelligence agency was checking whether it has a constitutional […]

Operating under the influence (OUI) is a mistake that can have some long-term consequences that affect your career, finances, and your social life, but normally, jail time, fines, and legal fees are not the worst part of an OUI conviction. Alcohol impaired driving accidents alone cost the United States an estimated $44 billion in tangible […]

Unai Emery believes it is too early for chants of “we’ve got our Arsenal back” – even if the Gunners boss is currently overseeing a nine-match winning run. Supporters belted out the refrain during the second-half of a 5-1 Premier League victory at Fulham ahead of the international break, with the visitors playing some scintillating […]

The head of the European Parliament said on Thursday EU countries who refuse to host refugees could instead pay more for EU migration and development projects in Africa, signalling possible compromise to end a bruising dispute in the bloc. The migration feud has divided southern and eastern EU states as well as rich destination countries such as Germany since 2015, when more […]

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini does not expect to be facing a tired Tottenham side on Saturday. Spurs skipper Harry Kane has looked jaded in the early part of the season after he and eight of his club-mates were involved in the World Cup semi-finals. They head to the London Stadium on the back of […]

Trade unions representing hotel workers on Thursday threatened to take measures unless the voting in parliament on a bill for the operation of hotels is postponed because they were not asked for their input. Unions Sek and Peo said that “neither the government nor the House trade and commerce committee has the sensitivity to inform […]

Two employees of a telephone company, aged 44 and 45, were arrested on Thursday in connection with a case of forged contracts, and the illegal selling of electronic goods redeemed from vouchers they received through the scam. Police are still searching for a third individual, aged 33, who is involved suspected of being involved in […]

The 5th AUTOdeals weekend in Nicosia, organised by the Pilakoutas Group, took place last weekend, and the event will continue in Limassol next weekend. Each year surpasses the last as more and more people take part, making this the largest event of its kind and an ideal escape for car enthusiasts, for those eager for […]

Living with a personal injury can be extremely challenging. After an accident, many victims have to endure financial hardship while trying to recover due to medical bills and lost wages. Moreover, an injury can cause severe emotional damage including mental anguish, severe anxiety, and even a loss of society. However, no one should have to […]

Transport Minister Vasiliki Anastasiadou said Thursday grounded Cobalt Air had been called repeatedly before the licensing authority in recent days to provide information regarding its financial situation after it had been determined that it was having trouble. Speaking after a crisis meeting at the ministry, Anastasiadou said the company had been asked to provide information […]

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) both face a drubbing in a regional eelction on Oct. 28 that risks further weakening their crisis-prone national government, a poll showed on Thursday. The drop in support for Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) to just 26 per cent comes after their Bavarian sister party, […]

Italy’s prime minister on Thursday denied any division between the two parties in his governing coalition, after reports of a spat over tax revenues, and insisted Rome will move ahead with planned expansionary budgetary measures. His remarks came as European Union leaders raised concerns about Rome’s extravagant budgetary plans that could further increase Italy’s public […]