PHILELEFTHEROS “Bloodshed for hunters” The first day of hunting resulted in two deaths and 37 injuries. Sotiris Neophytou from Episkopi was killed in a ravine when his own rifle accidentally went off. He was taken by helicopter to the Paphos hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Stelios Avraam from Avgorou apparently suffered a heart attack and fell to the ground hitting his head. The third victim was an 18-year-old soldier shot by a hunter while working on his father’s farm. He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery to remove the bullets. He is out of danger.
POLITIS “13th Century church found” Digging at the site of the new Nicosia Municipality continues, with archaeologists believing they have found the remains of a great church of 18 metres by seven. The church is believed to date back to the 13th or 14th Century, and appears to have had frescoes on the walls, some with Greek inscriptions. Mayor Michalakis Zampelas stated that the decision of the new municipality to coexist with the remains had been made and had to be followed.
ALITHIA “New extension for deadline of illegal billboards” Today was the deadline for the removal of illegal billboards. Yet the Minister of Communications Kikis Kazamias says he refuses to take action until they get the go ahead from the Legal Services. Attorney-general Solon Nikitas, despite having 30 days to deal with the legal side of the matter, stated he was not ready to give Kazamias the permission to remove billboards. The Green party stated they would take matters into their own hands and remove the billboards. Kazamias said they were ready to take down the billboards as soon as they got the green light from Nikitas.
XARAVGI “Nine arrests at Omonia-Apollonas derby” Nine people were arrested at the Omonia-Apollonas match for causing riots. The people were held on charges of carrying explosive substances and verbally abusing police. Four of the people were charged and released while the other three will be charged later. Two policemen were attacked and taken to the Nicosia General Hospital where they were treated. AKEL deputy Nicos Katsourides said is was time something be done to avoid riots at matches. Justice Minister Doros Theodorou said police were doing all they could to clamp down on violence at matches.
THARROS “Exposing underage girls” A swimming pool in Nicosia that is visited during the day by families and children, is at night allegedly turned into a bar that offers its customers “good company” if paid for. This ‘company’ is underage Cypriot and Russian girls, paid by their employers to entertain men. The pool is frequented by men between the ages of 20 and 40 looking for female company and willing to pay for it.
SIMERINI “Critical times for Cyprus Airways” Cyprus Airways have a long road ahead before they solve the problem of angry chief air stewards. The next 24 hours are critical as the stewards are determined not to take part in a training programme for pursers. The board of Cyprus Airways is asking workers to take part in the training programme and has expressed its willingness to discuss the matter. Cyprus Airways said it was hopeful the unions would be mature and that the stewards would attend the training course.
