Local news

17 May 2012 18:55

Iran backs Cyprus solution

NICOSIA - The President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has assured that the Iranian government will cooperate to strengthen traditionally friendly relations with Cyprus and expressed support in efforts...

17 May 2012 17:05

German statements welcomed

NICOSIA --- President Demetris Christofias has described as very positive statements by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle that implementing the Ankara Protocol is part of a number of...

17 May 2012 17:01

Palace talks

NICOSIA - The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Cyprus, Alexander Downer, visited President Christofias Wednesday to discuss the future of the Cyprus talks.
Afterwards he said...

Sports news

17 May 2012 08:43

End of the road for Kenny

LIVERPOOL - Kenny Dalglish's second stint in charge of Liverpool was ended by the club's American owners on Wednesday as the Anfield great paid the price for his side's worst Premier League finish...

17 May 2012 08:39

Cup final beckons

NICOSIA – Newly crowned Cypriot champions AEL will be hoping to cap off a memorable season by winning the double as they take on Omonia in the final of the Cyprus Coca-Cola Cup on Wednesday night.
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16 May 2012 09:51

Ferdinand to miss Euro 2012

LONDON - Defender Rio Ferdinand will be omitted from England's Euro 2012 squad which is due to be announced by new national team manager Roy Hodgson later on Wednesday, according to British media.
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Economy

17 May 2012 19:02

Bank backing

NICOSIA - The government decided on Thursday to underwrite a 1.8 billion euro capital issue by Cyprus Popular Bank (CPB) in a bid to assist the capital enhancement plan of the island's second largest...

17 May 2012 17:00

Talks on track

NICOSIA - Discussions with “Noble Energy” concerning the planning for the transfer of natural gas from gas reserves, discovered in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, enters its final stage,...

15 May 2012 14:12

Bills sale

NICOSIA-- Cyprus on Monday sold 467 million euro in two separate auctions for 13-week and 30-day Treasury Bills which were oversubscribed by 172% and 209% respectively.
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