Новости за 18.09.2019

A Brexit deal is in the interests of both UK and Cyprus, which share significant business relations, as a potential no-deal scenario would have “disruptive” consequences for both economies, UK’s Secretary of State for Brexit Stephen Barclay said in an interview with the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday. “The UK has...

Last season’s runners-up Tottenham Hotspur squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in their Champions League Group B opener away to Greek club Olympiakos Piraeus on Wednesday. Tottenham silenced the raucous crowd with two goals in four minutes midway through the opening half, first with Harry Kane’s well-struck penalty and...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underlined on Wednesday the importance for the two sides in Cyprus to quickly reach an agreement on the terms of reference, in order to start settlement talks, adding that “the political process needs to be restarted.” “it’s very important to quickly come to an agreement on...

Britons living in Cyprus have been given a grace period until December 31, 2020 to apply for legal status on the island in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the government announced on Wednesday. Britain is due to leave the EU on October 31 with or without a deal and...

Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides on Wednesday likened some land registry officials to representatives of Saint Peter on earth, deciding who will go to heaven or hell when it comes to property issues. He was commenting on the way the head of the department of the lands and surveys (DLS),  Andreas Socratous,...

Primary teachers’ union Poed said on Wednesday that the short work stoppage planned for next week was an attempt to force much desired change to the workings of the education ministry. Poed chairman Filios Fylactou said the union’s members would decide on Thursday whether to uphold the decision of the...

Not happy with ALL Cypriots. In the UK we work together , drink together, and friendship is real. Yet I have come over to live in Cyprus and I see all Cypriots are different from the ones in the UK . They all seem childish and stuck in the past....

The free microchipping and registration scheme for dogs sponsored by the government will continue until November 30, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. The scheme, which started on August 1, aims to reduce the numbers of stray dogs and thefts. The microchipping is carried out at regional veterinary offices every...

Tributes were pouring in for Fernando Ricksen on Wednesday following the death of the former Rangers full-back at the age of 43. The ex-Holland international, who made more than 250 appearances for the Ibrox club between 2000 and 2006 following his arrival from AZ Alkmaar, had been fighting motor neurone...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved the state budget for 2020, which Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said was balanced and provided for a surplus, but there were still risks to economic stability in the form of a possible reversal of civil service pay cuts and unforeseen Brexit impacts. “This is another...

The Cyprus Mail is correct: the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Anything run by state bureaucrats is a shambles. Have you ever come across a country where members of Parliament have to vote on how many exams school children should take each year? The net result: State-employed educators have...

The Cyprus-Russia Gala will support Radiomarathon Foundation for 13th time!  The annual 13th Cyprus-Russia Gala will take place in the Presidential Palace in Cyprus on Saturday 5 October 2019 under the high patronage of the First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus, Mrs. Andri Anastasiades. The Gala – created by...

The education ministry said on Wednesday that an internal probe ordered after a Nicosia headmaster threw a Muslim girl out on the first day of school two weeks ago for wearing a headscarf, had found a case for possible disciplinary action. In a very brief written statement, the ministry said...

Facebook Inc unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company’s first foray into TV streaming hardware but offering a limited selection of subscription services. The launch comes as Facebook is trying to pivot toward more private forms of communication, after years of slowing user...

By Katie Wright Autumn is coming, and in the beauty world, that means it’s time to switch up our summer routines and embrace everything the new season has to offer. The catwalks gave us a host of suitably autumnal looks, from dark lips to romantic hair (plus a bit of...

Cyprus has the third highest share of part-time workers in the EU because they cannot find a full-time job, Eurostat figures published on Wednesday showed. Across the EU member states, the share of people who worked part-time for this reason in 2018 varied significantly. The highest proportion was reported in...

A 39-year-old man was to appear in Paphos court on Wednesday on suspicion of abducting his nine-year-old child. The child was taken on Tuesday from Chloraka where he lives with his Greek Cypriot mother. Police said they found the child the same afternoon with the father who was arrested.  

Police issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday against a teacher who appears to have used violence against a nine-year-old student in Limassol. The primary school boy admitted having been rude to the teacher during a lesson. The teacher then reportedly took the boy to his office where he pulled him...

Saudi Arabia promised evidence on Wednesday linking its main regional adversary Iran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry, which Washington also blames on Tehran in a perilous escalation of Middle East frictions. Iran, however, again denied involvement in the Sept. 14 raids, which hit the world’s biggest crude...

Events are being organised in all main towns this week cycling and walking during European mobility week. Paphos and Limassol stood out this year by arranging a ‘Car Free Day’ this coming Saturday and Sunday respectively. During the two days, some roads in both towns will be closed to traffic...

I like coming to Cyprus for a holiday, however all points are valid. Two years ago I travelled for a client to a hotel in Protaras, the money people paid to go to this hotel was exorbitant. The value was minimal, customer service was non existent and the rooms were...

An information campaign is being set up by civil defence to help prevent floods and to encourage local authorities as well as the public to take preventive actions. In a statement released Wednesday, civil defence said it would publish “interactive flood area maps” which will be accessible on the department’s...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side are not among the Champions League favourites this season. Pochettino guided Spurs on a memorable run to the final of last season’s competition, where they fell just short against Liverpool. They are preparing to begin this season’s campaign, with a Group B opener...

Pep Guardiola claims he will relish the challenge of coping with adversity after an injury to John Stones added to Manchester City’s defensive woes. The Premier League champions have just one fit senior centre-back after England international Stones suffered a thigh injury in training ahead of City’s Champions League clash...

By Richard Dickenson I live in an area which is on one of the main tourist migration routes of the island. For the most part the roads are well-maintained and there are real pavements, sometimes actually on both sides. More or less everyday considerable numbers of visitors come along in...