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Buses back

NICOSIA - Bus services in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca are back to normal Monday after an agreement reached yesterday by the Ministry of Communications and the bus companies in the three

Bookies destroyed

PARALIMNI - Damage amounting to €160 000 was caused by arson at a bookmaker in Paralimni
According to the owner of the agency, the Royal bookmaker on Protaras Avenue was destroyed in the

Attempted murder

NICOSIA - POLICE are investigating an attempted murder at a Strovolos petrol station Monday morning.
The police press office reported that a foreigner travelling in a car shot another

Troika warns Greece

Athens - Euro zone finance ministers have told Greece it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately-held debt until it guaranteed it would implement reforms needed to secure a

Man shot dead

NICOSIA - A 22-year-old man was shot dead early on Saturday in his car which was parked off the road going to Ayious Trimithias, police said.

Andreas Papadopoulos seems to have been

Economy-boost measures

NICOSIA - The Finance Ministry has presented the island's political parties with the stimulus package aimed at boosting the island's economic growth.
The package is expected to be

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Local news

06 February 2012 10:06

Paphos casino call

PAPHOS - Paphos should have at least one casino, according to the chairman of the town’s Coordinating Committee on Political Parties and Organisations, Mayor Savvas Vergas.
Welcoming the...

05 February 2012 09:29

Trust Internet, says minister

NICOSIA - The Minister of Commerce has highlighted the need to trust the use of the internet for cross-border purchases, extend the process of e-procurement and train middle size enterprises in this...

06 February 2012 10:52

Library foundation stone laid

NICOSIA - The founding stone of the ''Stelios Ioannou'' Information Centre and Library of the University of Cyprus was laid on Friday by President Christofias. It is set to open in September 2014.
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Sports news

06 February 2012 09:27

Capello hits out at FA

LONDON - Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Terry was removed as captain on Friday, a decision...

06 February 2012 09:28

United held at Chelsea

LONDON - Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down inspired by two Wayne Rooney penalties to salvage a 3-3 draw at Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League match on Sunday.
An...

05 February 2012 17:00

Apoel-Ael 0-0

LIMASSOL - APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol drew 0-0 on Sunday at the Tsirion Stadium after a fierce battle.
Chamiponsleague team Apoel has suffered two consecutive 1-0 defeats to the Limassol...

Economy

03 February 2012 12:18

Swiss launch investigation

BERN — The Swiss Competition Commission said Friday it has launched an investigation into possible cartel behavior by a dozen banks including the country's two biggest institutions UBS and...

03 February 2012 12:16

Wage cuts rejected

ATHENS, Unions and employers' associations in Greece have rejected demands for wage cuts in the private sector, despite pressure from rescue creditors who have called for additional austerity...

03 February 2012 11:15

Malev stops flying

BUDAPEST — Hungary's national carrier Malev ceased operations and grounded all its flights Friday in response to an "unsustainable" financial situation.

Malev, which is a member...