Hannay snubbed after ‘insult’

1999-01-23

By Charlie Charalambous CYPRUS and Britain were embroiled in a diplomatic storm yesterday over “insulting” comments made by London’s special envoy to the island, Sir

Budget approved in the House

1999-01-23

AFTER a gruelling three-day debate in the House the government last night managed to get its 1999 budget voted through unopposed. Although the opposition parties

Bank of Cyprus announces centenary bonus

1999-01-23

By Hamza Hendawi BANK of Cyprus Chairman Solon Triantafyllides took on the role of Father Christmas yesterday, announcing a centenary package of bonus issues, warrants

Kranidiotis under fire on S-300s issue

1999-01-23

By Martin Hellicar DISY leader Nicos Anastassiades yesterday charged Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis with trying to use the S-300 missiles issue for personal

Spy trial set for February 25

1999-01-23

THE TRIAL of Avgoustinos Skoullou, a Maronite accused of spying, was set yesterday for February 25. Skoullou, 53, was arrested at the Ledra Palace checkpoint

Patient remanded after attack on doctor

1999-01-23

A LIMASSOL psychiatric patient was remanded for eight days yesterday on suspicion of attempting to murder his doctor. Demetrakis Antonakis Kyriakides, 31, had already confessed

Suspect drug smugglers due in court

1999-01-23

TWO people from Limassol were arrested yesterday after being found to have 2.5 kilos of cannabis in their possession when they arrived at Larnaca Airport.

Cyta announces high fibre deal

1999-01-23

The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) announced yesterday the signing of a supply deal for a Black Sea Fibre Optics Cable system. The system will offer

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