Antenna ‘could make Cyprus an Iraqi target’

2002-09-29

GREENS Deputy George Perdikis yesterday warned that the powerful new PLUTO antenna under construction by the British bases would be dangerous for Cyprus if there is an attack on Iraq.

Speaking at a news conference yesterday, Perdikis expressed concern for the safety of cities close to the bases in the event of a missile attack by Iraq.

‘Buy Cyprus products’, campaign urges

2002-09-29

THE Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Industrialists’ Association are launching a campaign to promote Cypriot products.

CCCI Permanent Secretary Panayiotis Loizides said the aim of the campaign will be to improve Cyprus industry in the face of the intense competition because of accession to the European Union.

£100,000 heist on jewellery shop

2002-09-29

THIEVES broke into a Limassol jewellery shop early yesterday morning and stole designer watches, jewellery and diamonds worth an estimated £100,000.

The raiders triggered the alarm system at Athos jewellery store on Gladstone Street at around 4am. They broke in through the main door using a large piece of wood, and fled the crime scene just minutes later.

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