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Reports say Samantha Fox to perform in the north
EIGHTIES pop icon Samantha Fox is scheduled to go to the north hoping to “tear down the embargo” according to Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris. Fox, who was famous for posing topless in the Sun newspaper...
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Shacolas declares new opening hours a success
By Maria Gregoriou LEADING retailer Nicos Shacolas said yesterday that extended opening hours, and Sunday openings had improved business and given consumers more flexibility. In a written statement,...
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Egypt’s army raises pressure on Islamists with call for rallies
By Asma Alsharif and Tom Perry EGYPT’S military chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give him a mandate to tackle violence that has surged following the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed...
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New-born royal baby named George Alexander Louis
PRINCE William and Kate have named their new-born baby boy, George Alexander Louis, William’s office said on Wednesday. The baby is Britain’s third-in-line to the throne. Kate gave birth to a baby...
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At least 35 killed as train derails in Spain
By Miguel Vidal The Spanish government’s main working hypothesis concerning the derailment of a train killing over 30 people in the northern region of Galicia is that it was an accident, a government...
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Another bomb hoax at parliament
ANOTHER bomb hoax led to the evacuation of parliament again at 9.45am on Thursday. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides said the bomb threat was called in to police, leading to the immediate evacuation...
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Stolen cash register worth more than its contents
Thieves stole the cash register worth €500 from a tavern in the village of Tsada in Paphos on Wednesday night, police said. The incident was reported by the tavern owner after he noticed the front door...
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First results indicate solider may not have TB
INITIAL examinations would appear to rule out the possibility of a case of tuberculosis in the National Guard, its health department said, following investigations carried out at Limassol boot camp...
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Paphos police investigate case of domestic abuse
POLICE are investigating a case of domestic violence after a 25-year-old Bulgarian woman in Paphos visited a medical centre on Wednesday night having suffered a facial injury. The woman who lives...
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Deposits fell 7.6 per cent in June
CONSUMERS and companies withdrew deposits from banks in Cyprus in June, where big account holders in the two largest lenders were forced to take a hit as part of an international bailout....
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Sarris: we fought to the point of tears
By Poly Pantelides THE FORMER government’s delay in agreeing to an international bailout and the rejection of an original bailout proposal for Cyprus in March, sealed the fate of the now defunct...
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Ayia Napa: cheaper than some destinations but far from the cheapest
AYIA Napa ranks in the middle of a list produced by the UK Post Office as regards the cost of 12 holiday essentials this summer in ten of the most popular European resorts for Britons. The yearly...
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Bolt wants to inspire fans weary of doping
By Mitch Phillips USAIN Bolt rocked his huge frame back into his too-small chair, wrapped his arms behind his head and prepared to deliver his well-worn defence after another bombardment of...
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Driver in custody after 80 killed in Spain train crash
By Teresa Medrano and Miguel Vidal POLICE took the driver of a Spanish train into custody in hospital on Thursday after at least 80 people died when it derailed and caught fire in a dramatic accident...
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Omonia and Anorthosis crash out of Europa League
By Nemanja Bjedov ANORTHOSIS threw away a 3-0 first leg lead against Gefle IF as the Swedish side recorded an unlikely 4-0 win on Thursday night in the second leg of their Europa League second...
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Crystals stolen in smash-and-grab
CRYSTALS valued at €500 were stolen in Paphos early on Friday when burglars used their car to break in by smashing the shop window, police said. According to reports the shop’s alarm was set off at...
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President announces ‘Guaranteed Minimum Income’ for all citizens
PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades on Friday announced the complete reform of social policy based on the principle of securing a Guaranteed Minimum Income for all citizens. It should be fully in place by...
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Omonia and Anorthosis reflect on night of horror
By Nemanja Bjedov OMONIA and Anorthosis were on Friday reflecting upon the wreckage of their Europa League campaigns after both clubs were sent packing from the competition on a night of horror for...
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Two more suspects arrested for 2012 Ayia Napa murder
FAMAGUSTA police arrested more two men on Friday in connection with the multiple murder case which took place in Ayia Napa in June 2012. They will appear on court on Saturday for a remand. The two...
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Was “recklessness” to blame for Spanish train crash?
By Teresa Medrano and Tracy Rucinski Spanish police were investigating on Friday if the driver of a train that crashed in Santiago de Compostela killing dozens had been driving at reckless speed when...
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