Новости за 18.11.2018

England fought back to qualify for the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League as Jesse Lingard and Harry Kane scored late goals in a pulsating 2-1 victory over Croatia, who were relegated from Group A4 after defeat at Wembley on Sunday. England were themselves facing the drop when Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric scored after 57 minutes […]

Military historian supports claims by Eoka veterans, saying torture was a ‘key part’ of British government’s counterinsurgency efforts By Jean Christou A military historian, Dr Brian Drohan author of ‘Brutality in an Age of Human Rights’, has revealed that during the Eoka struggle against colonial rule in Cyprus from 1955 to 1959, the British government “had […]

Military historian supports claims by Eoka veterans, saying torture was a ‘key part’ of British government’s counterinsurgency efforts By Jean Christou A military historian, Dr Brian Drohan author of ‘Brutality in an Age of Human Rights’, has revealed that during the Eoka struggle against colonial rule in Cyprus from 1955 to 1959, the British government “had […]

Police warned on Sunday evening that the Nicosia-Limassol highway was closed in the direction of Limassol near Alambra after an accident. They said a truck and car had collided shortly after 5.30pm. They did not say if there were deaths or injuries, only that the truck overturned and that all lanes were blocked. Drivers, they […]

Police warned on Sunday evening that the Nicosia-Limassol highway was closed in the direction of Limassol near Alambra after an accident. They said a truck and car had collided shortly after 5.30pm. They did not say if there were deaths or injuries, only that the truck overturned and that all lanes were blocked. Drivers, they […]

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Sunday for Germany and France to dig deeper as allies in their bid to spearhead a more united Europe, including by overcoming lingering scepticism on issues such as a euro zone budget. Macron has long championed a vision for a more integrated euro zone, including through a joint budget. […]

An annual pre-Christmas festival in the Netherlands this weekend was marred by scuffles and arrests as rival groups demonstrated their views on a blackface character who traditionally accompanies the arrival of St. Nicholas. Opponents of Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete, say the custom of white people donning black face paint, red lipstick and frizzy wigs […]

A stolen mosaic from the Kanakaria church of the Virgin Mary in Lythrangomi in the north, depicting Saint Mark was returned to Cyprus on Sunday, CNA reported. The 6th century mosaic was handed over to the Cypriot embassy on Friday in the Hague by a Dutch detective dealing with the stolen art and was brought […]

Turkey said on Sunday it was repeating its warning to companies and countries over hydrocarbon exploration in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), suggesting that drilling by US giant ExxonMobil could change the delicate balance on the Cyprus issue. In a statement, Ankara warned it would launch its on drilling activities in areas where it had […]

The killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have taken his dismembered body out of Turkey in luggage, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying by broadcaster CNN Turk on Sunday. Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and Washington Post columnist, was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2, sparking global outrage […]

The international chain, City Sightseeing, has begun operating in Limassol and plans to expand to other towns on the island. The red double-decker open-top tour buses officially made their apperance in the coastal town on Saturday, CNA reported. Four buses are set to operate in the city and Limassol region. Limassol Mayor Nicos Nicolaides has […]

Dancing vibes continue throughout November and until the last few days of the year with Dance House Lemesos’ series of events, classes and performances. A production by En Drasi questions social stereotypes with a dance performance by Evi Demetriou on November 27 and 28 at Rialto Theatre. With intense physicality and humour, the dance called […]

By a Staff Reporter Just months before the first stage of the long-awaited national health scheme (Gesy) is finally launched, the Cyprus Medical Association is insisting the one billion euro budget is not enough and dooms the scheme to failure. The medical association has repeatedly warned that the budget is too small, by as much […]

Pope Francis criticised rising wealth inequality and the treatment of migrants on Sunday, saying the world should not ignore those “tossed by the waves of life”. “Injustice is the perverse root of poverty,” Francis said at a Mass marking the Roman Catholic Church’s annual World Day of the Poor. “The cry of the poor daily […]

Emmanuel Macron’s popularity took a further hit in recent weeks, according to a poll on Sunday, as fuel tax protests rumbled on across France in the latest sign of discontent with the president’s economic reforms. Only 25 percent of those questioned in an Ifop poll between Nov. 9 and 17 said they were satisfied with […]

Surveys in Cyprus show that one in four children experience some kind of sexual abuse at some stage of their lives, according the Voice Council, responsible for the implementation of the National Strategy for Combating Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children and Child Pornography. Sunday marks European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual […]

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Sunday that there could not be a solution of the Cyprus problem that diverges from the principles of the international law and the European acquis. Pavlopoulos said this was the national policy supported by everyone, including President Nicos Anastasiades. “These are the principles and values that we honour and […]

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Sunday that there could not be a solution of the Cyprus problem that diverges from the principles of the international law and the European acquis. Pavlopoulos said this was the national policy supported by everyone, including President Nicos Anastasiades. “These are the principles and values that we honour and […]

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations. Since unveiling a draft divorce deal with the European Union on Wednesday, May’s premiership has been thrust into crisis by the resignation of […]

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday the next seven days in the Brexit process would be critical for the country’s future. “These next seven days are going to be critical, they are about the future of this country,” May told Sky News.

Britain’s opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday that a second Brexit referendum was an option for the future rather than today. Labour has said it will not support Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement in an upcoming vote in parliament, and some in the party have backed calls for a referendum on the […]

Pink Floyd come to life next week with a unique event at New Division bar in Nicosia with a 12-member band. Bringing one of the band’s most legendary albums to life, The Dark Side of the Moon, 12 artists come together with every detail, sound and visuals, honouring this huge work by Pink Floyd, that […]

Investigators have identified a group of at least three Maltese nationals who they believe masterminded the killing of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia 13 months ago, The Sunday Times of Malta reported on Sunday. It did not reveal their names, but quoted high-ranking officers leading the murder probe as saying that their investigation was at […]

Is the planting of trees on public pavements allowed in this country? Notwithstanding the new proposals that we have, the planting of trees usually located at the middle of the pavement, makes the latter impossible to use, especially if one uses a wheel chair. Claire Nevil You are quite right and the pavement tree planting […]

The number of people missing after California‘s deadliest and most destructive wildfire jumped on Saturday to 1,276, despite authorities locating hundreds of people who scattered when the Camp Fire tore through the mountain town of Paradise. Forensic recovery teams sifting through the charred wreckage recovered the remains of five more victims, bringing the death toll to […]