Companionship is the key to growing old

2008-09-28

UNLESS you’re careful growing old can be a lonely business. You can go days without speaking to another soul. You go unnoticed in the street. You feel your opinion no longer matters. Your busy children seem to forget about you. Society, it seems, has turned its back on you.

Keep talking

2008-09-28

Having company is of primary importance for the elderly, Dr Sofoclis Loizides said.

“It is number one. It is very important to have company, someone, anyone, to talk to,” he stressed.

Loizides said day care centres and clubs were extremely beneficial as they ensured the elderly socialised.

Feeling cheated or confused? Let the EU help

2008-09-28

HAVE you been swindled on an airline ticket? Have you bought what you think are sub-standard goods from elsewhere in the EU?

If so, then the European Consumer Centre of Cyprus (ECCCy) in Nicosia will help with issues such as e-commerce, air passenger rights and consumer protection when buying from abroad.

The robot who fixes you

2008-09-28

A NEW type of surgery is now available in Cyprus, offering benefits to both patient and doctor.

Robotic surgery, described as the most advanced surgical treatment option in the world today, was brought here last month in the form of the da Vinci system, by the Hippocrateion Hospital in Nicosia (European Urological Centre).

Where’s my father’s long lost friend?

2008-09-28

THE SON of a British World War II veteran is searching for the family of a Greek Cypriot man who was with his father in an Italian POW camp in 1942 and is hoping someone can shed some light on their time together as prisoners.

Christofias accused of psychological warfare

2008-09-28

INSULTS continued to fly between the two sides yesterday fewer then two weeks before the leaders are to meet again.

President Demetris Christofias, during a policy speech he gave to Greek and Cypriot organisations in New York, said he had tried to make an honest attempt to persuade Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat to join with him in speaking a common language.

On the bus for a history lesson

2008-09-28

NICOSIA yesterday opened the gates of its ancient walls to both locals and tourists, who got a close-up look at the capital’s history, tradition and culture.

Named, ‘Come to meet Nicosia,’ the day-long event coincided with International Tourism Day, and was aimed at enjoying many of the attractions which are often overlooked.

Limassol celebrates ‘The Day of the Sea’

2008-09-28

LIMASSOL celebrates World Shipping Day today with a series of events taking place along the promenade next to the Old Port.

‘The Day of the Sea’ has been organised by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and will take place from 10am until10pm. All proceeds will be donated to the ‘Make A Wish’ foundation.

Koutsou denounces ‘unspeakable’ attack in Vatopedi scandal

2008-09-28

EUROPEAN Party deputy president Nicos Koutsou yesterday hit back at reports that his Abbot brother had funded his political career through allegedly illegal dealings in Greece.

Hr said he had already alerted his lawyers to the reports, calling them “filth” and an “unspeakable attack” against his person.

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