Cyprus right on course for the EU

By Andrew Adamides CYPRUS is right on course for accession to the European Union and the next stage can now move onto the fast track.

Stolen icons found in dustbin liners

By Andrew Adamides ICONS stolen last month from the Church of the Apostle Barnabas and Saint Hillarion, Peristerona, were found yesterday afternoon, Justice Minister Nicos

Jensen killers abandon appeal

By Charlie Charalambous THREE British soldiers serving life for killing Danish tour guide Louise Jensen yesterday abandoned an appeal to have their convictions overturned. When

Disy denies plotting against Kyprianou

By Charlie Charalambous DISY yesterday dispelled rumours that it was preparing to tighten the screws on Diko leader Spyros Kyprianou by pushing for a corruption

Report finds water board chief guilty

WATER Board chief Lakis Christodoulou is guilty of two disciplinary violations, according to a report filed by an investigator appointed by the Council of Ministers.

UN probes duty-free scam

UNFICYP remained tight-lipped yesterday over an investigation launched by the UN into suspected abuses of duty-free privileges by soldiers. Spokesman Waldemar Rokoszewski refused to comment

Minister’s Akamas commitment

By Jean Christou AGRICULTURE Minister Costas Themistocleous has committed himself to measures for the protection of the Akamas by the end of the year, according

Drivers’ strike disrupts fuel supplies

A SUDDEN protest by 50 oil-tanker drivers yesterday interrupted the transport of fuel on the island. Ports, petrol stations, airports, factories and quarries were all