TURKISH Cypriot officials yesterday vehemently denied accusations by the Cypriot government that preparations for a new crossing at Ledra Street were merely an attempt to score political points and to extend Turkish military presence in the area.
CYPRUS was yesterday still taking stock of a night of football violence that left one dead, 27 injured and six arrested after the highly-charged match between AEL Limassol and APOEL on Saturday.
THERE were bitter recriminations yesterday in the wake of a weekend soccer riot that claimed the life of police officer Marios Malekkou and saw 27 people injured.
IT IS NO secret that football clubs on the island are backed by political parties, with DISY-backed APOEL and AKEL’s Omonia the biggest examples.
THE CYPRUS Football Association (CFA) yesterday issued a cry for help in the aftermath of Saturday’s game between AEL Limassol and APOEL, which ended in a riot, six arrests, 27 injuries and the death of a MMAD (Rapid Reaction Unit) Officer.
HIGH-RANKING officials bear responsibility for the delay of the opening of the new Nicosia General Hospital, according to an Investigative Committee, which presented its findings yesterday to the Communications and Works Minister.
AN INTENSE FIRE that broke out after midnight on Sunday at a Limassol warehouse of old furniture put an entire block into danger and led to the injury of a member of the fire department.
THE possibility of closing Cyprus Airways (CY) and re-opening it under another name is one of the options on the table if the airline fails to agree crucial changes with unions this week.
Commenting on reports that there was an official Plan B in reserve, CY vice chairman Frixos Savvides said yesterday he could not comment on the existence of such a formal Plan B.
AKEL’s 20th congress wrapped up at the weekend with a commitment for a strong showing at the upcoming legislative elections, as party boss Demetris Christofias was re-elected by a landslide vote.
THE Association of Cypriot Archaeologists said yesterday it was calling on President Tassos Papadopoulos to rewrite the law relating to archaeology and antiquities in Cyprus, saying the situation was a mess.
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