Новости за 05.01.2019

Alvaro Morata scored twice as FA Cup holders Chelsea advanced with a 2-0 third-round win over Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. Cesc Fabregas, on potentially his farewell appearance, had a penalty saved after 30 minutes, before another player whose future has been debated, Callum Hudson-Odoi, twice created goals for Morata. Morata has also been linked […]

In a meeting with the Pancyprian Medical Association on Monday, President Nicos Anastasiades will reiterate his determination to implement the national health scheme Gesy on the basis of unanimous decisions. In a post on Twitter, Government Spokesman Prodromos Prodromos said that “at a meeting with CyMA on Monday, President Anastasiades and Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou […]

Enes Kanter will not travel to London with the New York Knicks later this month due to fears for his life. Powerful center Kanter, a Turkish native, has been an outspoken critic of the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As a consequence, he claims he will not feel safe heading to the English capital with […]

The Argakas dam in Paphos overflowed on Saturday lunchtime. The reservoir capacity is 990,000 cubic metres, which was surpassed as had been expected following heavy rainfall in the area. However, an official from the Water Development Department told the Cyprus News Agency that the overflow and heavy rainfall did not mean the area’s water problems […]

A practical introduction to the magical world of wine is being promised in a new masterclass to be held in January and February. This wine seminars and masterclasses are offered by Spectus Wine School, starting with the popular classes on The World of Wine and the Art of Wine Appreciation, which will take in Limassol […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winning start to life at the Manchester United helm continued but the FA Cup third-round triumph against embattled Reading was the caretaker manager’s most unconvincing performance to date. United racked up their fifth straight victory since the Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho, although the Royals provided a test that belied their place five […]

RAKHINE insurgents killed 13 policemen and injured nine in attacks on four police posts in Myanmar’s Rakhine state on Friday as the country marked Independence Day, the official news agency said. Fighting resurged in Rakhine state in early December between government forces and the rebel Arakan Army, which wants greater autonomy for Rakhine, where the mainly Buddhist […]

An entry card for people picking up children from primary schools must be introduced by the end of the month, according to a circular issued by the education ministry, drawing criticism from teachers on Saturday. Use of a card was decided by the cabinet, along with other security measures, following the abduction in September of […]

The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide formally granted independence to the Ukrainian church on Saturday, marking an historic split from Russia which Ukrainian leaders see as vital to the country’s security. The decree, granting “autocephaly”, was signed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at a service with the head of the Ukrainian church Metropolitan Epifaniy and […]

The third phase of the Nostos – The Return programme, implemented in the framework of trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt on diaspora issues, will take place in Australia at the end of March, with the participation of the three countries’ diasporas, Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). The details […]

Cool Jazz performances continue on Tuesday with a set by the George Bizios Trio featuring Bizios on electric guitar, Andreas Rodosthenous on bass and Stelion Xydias on drums in Paphos. The trio’s music is based on a very broad jazz repertoire going all the way back to its roots with songs made famous by Billie […]

After five years police appear to have in their hands the suspected mastermind of a scam who managed to steal some €300,000 from Cypriot craftsmen and workers seeking employment in the aftermath of the economic collapse. Tunisian Mohamet Jamel Ben Hassen, 63, aka Giorgos Krasopoulos, a Greek national, was on Saturday remanded in custody for […]

Police on Saturday arrested a man for speeding and drink driving after he was clocked doing 176km/h on the Limassol to Nicosia motorway. Officers stopped the 41-year-old who had been driving 76km over the legal limit and tested him for alcohol. A preliminary breathalyser showed 61μg, close to three times the legal limit of 22. […]

Alvaro Morata has been told to relish the responsibility of being Chelsea’s frontline striker and not be burdened by the role. Chelsea assistant boss Gianfranco Zola says Blues boss Maurizio Sarri thought Morata could be the “perfect number nine”. But after Morata failed to score in Wednesday’s draw with Southampton, Sarri appeared to lose patience, […]

China will take action against highly-polluting diesel trucks by imposing tougher fuel and engine standards, raising rail freight volumes and strengthening its monitoring capabilities, new guidelines published by the environment ministry said. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a policy document on Friday it would aim to “significantly increase” the number of diesel […]

Nothing says Happy New Year better than music by the Strauss family, so it’s only fitting that the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra rings in the New Year with Joseph Strauss’ Winter Joy Polka and Johann Strauss’ Emperor Waltz. Waltzes however also formed the mainstay of Tchaikovsky’s ballet music, and along with excerpts from the Russian composer’s […]

A kiosk manager reported to police on Saturday that he had been robbed at knifepoint in the early hours by two men who got away with €200. The 44-year-old said the incident took place at 2am. Two men, who had their faces covered with scarves, threatened him with a knife and stole the €200 from […]

China’s population is set to reach a peak of 1.442 billion in 2029 and start a long period of “unstoppable” decline in 2030, government scholars said in a research report published on Friday. The world’s most populous country must now draw up policies to try to cope with a declining labour force and a rapidly […]

Several roads remained closed in Paphos due to bad weather, as more rain and snow was on the forecast for Saturday. Police said several roads in the Paphos district remained closed and others in the mountain regions were slippery due to frost. In Paphos, the roads from Kelokedara to Nata and Galataria to Salamiou were […]

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said. “For those who were really worried about my dad I can tell you that he is well,” Dalma wrote on twitter after fears over her father’s […]

One of the traditional highlights of the British sporting year takes place this weekend when the big clubs join the FA Cup in the third round but, with every passing season, its famed “romance” appears the preserve of die-hard traditionalists. Premier League and Championship clubs join the lower league survivors over four days of action. […]

UNETHICAL or corrupt prison officers were put on notice on Friday that they would not be allowed to stand in the way of progress and modernisation of the system. Nothing can stop the modernisation of the prisons department, Justice Minister Ionas Nicolaou told the department’s staff during a New Year’s visit. A substantial contribution was […]

IT WAS clear the holiday period was over on Wednesday because the political parties resumed their daily bombardment of announcements expressing their positions on current affairs. Since Wednesday, there have been press releases about Gesy and the autonomy of the hospitals from most parties; concern about the public row between the auditor-general and the commissioner […]