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APOEL’s perfect start continues

APOEL made it four wins out of four thanks to an outstanding late goal by Alto Atorno which won the game in a hard fought match against Apollon at the GSP stadium. The Paraguayan striker hit the...

Three policemen kidnapped

Nicosia: Three Nicosia traffic police have been held in the occupied north of the island since this morning following their ‘arrest’ by Turkish troops in the buffer zone after chasing a vehicle with...

Further flight delays

A total of 11 flights at Cyprus' airports were affected yesterday due to the problems with the system that tracks flights through Greek airspace.
A fault in the radar system at Athens...

2013 budget on Monday

Nicosia: Government spokesman Stephanos Stephanou, speaking to CyBC radio today, has revealed that the government will put the finishing touches on the 2013 budget on Monday, which will be the first...

Hilary: compromises needed

New York: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reiterated America’s support of efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement that would reunify Cyprus, echoing the message sent by President Barack...

Atorno's late strike settles tight match
Traffic officers arrested by Turkish troops in Buffer Zone
Backlog of flights after problem at Athens airport
Stephanou: Government set to finalise its package of measures
Support from US ahead of anniversary of island's independence

Local news

30 September 2012 21:27

Nicosia man arrested

Nicosia: A 47-year-old Nicosia man has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a number of vehicles in Nicosia. Three cars and a motorcycle were damaged by the accused on...

30 September 2012 21:18

Paphos burgalry

Paphos: Gold jewellery and electronic equipment were stolen for a house in Paphos on Saturday evening, according to police reports.

A Paphos man reported the theft to the police adding...

29 September 2012 13:26

Public safety issue due to shortage of police and firefighters

Nicosia: The recent increase in the number of people taking early retirement from the police force and fire brigade, who have not been replaced, have created a serious public safety issue according...

Sports news

30 September 2012 12:46

Poulter keeps Europeans in the hunt at Ryder Cup

MEDINAH — Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley helped take the Americans to their biggest lead in the Ryder Cup in more than 30 years. Ian Poulter, eyes bulging and fists shaking with every clutch putt,...

29 September 2012 22:44

Wins for Chelsea and Tottenham

LONDON — Chelsea came through their sternest test of the season to stay top of the English Premier League, beating Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday to open up a three-point lead after Manchester United lost...

29 September 2012 22:28

AEL held by Omonia

Today’s big game at the Tsirion stadium in Limassol ended in a 1-1 draw as AEL and Omonia shared the points. Both sides scored in the first half, as Omonia took the lead through Freddie in the 12th...

Economy

28 September 2012 12:20

Heineken nets a Tiger

AMSTERDAM — Heineken NV says it has sealed a deal giving it control over the Tiger beer brand, paying €4.7 billion ($6.1 billion) to significantly expand its presence in Asia.

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28 September 2012 12:21

Inflation up in Eurozone

BRUSSELS — Inflation in the 17 countries that use the euro rose unexpectedly in September, hitting expectations that the European Central Bank could soon cut interest rates.

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29 September 2012 14:25

Russian blow

MOSCOW - Russia said on Friday it would only grant a bailout loan to Cyprus as part of a coordinated rescue with the European Union for the Mediterranean island state that is seeking a total of...