Local news

25 May 2013 17:27

Illegal marriage swoop

LARNACA - Larnaca District Court today issued a three-day custody decree against four people in connection with accusations of an illegal marriage of convenience.
Two are from Bulgaria,...

25 May 2013 13:42

Right direction

NICOSIA – There is a general consensus that Cyprus tourism is moving in the right direction, UN World Tourism Organisation Secretary General Taleb Rifai said on Friday, after a tourism workshop...

25 May 2013 10:59

No change

NICOSIA - The 13th decree on restrictive measures issued by the Finance Ministry today, makes no changes to the 12th Decree.
Like the previous order, the latest one is effective for...

Sports news

25 May 2013 17:33

Rosberg on pole in Monaco

MONACO - Germany's Nico Rosberg scorched to his third successive Formula One pole position with team mate Lewis Hamilton completing a front row lockout for Mercedes at the Monaco Grand Prix on...

24 May 2013 10:16

UEFA announce tougher sanctions

LONDON - Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by...

24 May 2013 10:17

Wolfsburg stun Lyon to win Champions League

LONDON - Wolfsburg completed a surprise victory in the women's Champions League final on Thursday, beating twice defending champions Olympique Lyon 1-0 thanks to a second-half penalty from Martina...

Economy

24 May 2013 17:18

Growth forecast

NEW YORK - Growth in Cyprus is expected to resume in 2015, supported by a favorable international tax regime, a well-educated labor force and strong institutions IMF Communications Department...

24 May 2013 12:01

Bank post

NICOSIA - The board of the Bank of Cyprus has decided to recommend the appointment of banker Michalis Colakides as Executive Director of the bank.
It met yesterday to consider a name of...

24 May 2013 12:01

Budget framework

NICOSIA – The framework for the 2014 budget will be presented to the Cabinet when it next convenes, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades has said.
Speaking to the press after an event...