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Computers stolen
Four computers were stolen from a shop on Faneromeni Avenue in Larnaca during the early hours yesterday, police said. According to reports, at around 4am police received a call from the shop owner that...
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Green light for Michaelides extradition (updated)
By Elias Hazou THE SUPREME Court ordered on Monday the extradition of former interior minister Dinos Michaelides to Greece for questioning related to corruption charges. Michaelides, 75, would be the...
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US spied on presidents of Brazil, Mexico – report
By Anthony Boadle The U.S. National Security Agency spied on the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, a Brazilian news programme reported, a revelation that could strain U.S....
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House cements closer links with Israeli politicians
By Peter Stevenson PRESIDENT of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou and his Israeli counterpart, Knesset Speaker Yuli Yoel Edelstein, signed a protocol of cooperation on Monday in Nicosia....
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Bounced cheque list back in action
THE moratorium on listing those who have issued bounced cheques came to an end yesterday when the Central Bank (CBC) said the registry was reopening. The Central Information Registry (CIR), which lists...
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French intelligence: Syria’s Assad behind chemical attack
By John Irish Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad carried out a “massive and coordinated” chemical attack in Damascus on August 21, according a French intelligence report shown to...
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Thousands celebrate Morphou saint’s day
THOUSANDS of people flocked to occupied Morphou on Monday to celebrate the name day of the town’s patron saint Ayios Mamas. Leading the worshippers were Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos and Mayor...
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New administration in north
THE NEW coalition ‘government’ in the north was sworn in on Monday during a ceremony which saw the newly formed cabinet of the centre-left Republican Turkish Party (CTP) and the Democrat Party (DP)...
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Manila accuses China of sea violation, Beijing says wants peace
By Manuel Mogato and Ben Blanchard The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of violating an informal code of conduct in the South China Sea by planning new structures on a disputed shoal, as China’s...
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Ozil, Fellaini in big-money moves as window shuts
By Mike Collett and Tony Jimenez ARSENAL paid Real Madrid a club record fee for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil and Manchester United bought Belgium forward Marouane Fellaini from Everton in a crazy last...
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CyTA chairman to step down
The embattled chairman of public telecoms company CyTA will be stepping down this month, the government said on Tuesday. Stathis Kittis met President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday and informed him of...
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Russia raises alarm over Israeli missile test in Mediterranean
By Steve Gutterman Russia raised the alarm on Tuesday after detecting the launch of two ballistic “objects” in the Mediterranean Sea but Israel later said it had carried out a joint missile test with...
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Maximum power demand down 18.5pct
Maximum demand for electricity during the summer dropped 18.5 per cent year-on-year, the transmission system operator (TSO) said on Tuesday, as the recession plaguing the island worsened. According to...
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Syria refugees top 2 million, UN sees worst crisis since Vietnam
By Tom Miles and Yara Bayoumy The number of Syrian refugees has passed the two million mark, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday, warning that the world faces its greatest threat to peace since the...
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Greece’s MIG launches €824 mln action over lost Laiki stake
Greek investment group Marfin (MIG) is to turn to international arbitrators in an attempt to recover €824 million from Cyprus over the winding down of Laiki Bank. MIG lost its stake in the bank after...
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Free breakfasts
The Shacolas Group announced Tuesday it would continue to offer breakfasts to needy students until the end of year. “Despite the financial crisis affecting all aspects of economic life and the Cypriot...
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Last minute changes could be made to new road tax bill
By George Psyllides THE House Finance Committee will explore the possibility of last-minute changes to a road tax bill that has drawn reaction from various interest groups. Car rental companies, car...
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Greece to help Cyprus with possible evacuation of foreigners from Syria
By Stefanos Evripidou GREECE IS ready to help Cyprus provide temporary shelter to foreign nationals fleeing from the neighbouring region in the event the Syrian crisis deteriorates, Communications...
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Obama: US credibility on the line in Syria response
By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick President Barack Obama issued a blunt challenge to skeptical U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday to approve his plan for a military strike on Syria, saying otherwise they...
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Co-ops convinced share buy back is possible
By George Psyllides CO-OPERATIVE banks and the government have agreed on a formula for the sector to buy back its shares, which will go to the state after the sector is recapitalised using public...
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