“CYPRUS NEEDS to get its act together on climate change” was the basic message that came out of an EU-organised energy conference, the conclusions of which were announced yesterday by the EU ambassador in Cyprus.
‘Paphos is not a city-state’
PAPHOS mayor Savvas Vergas was yesterday shot down by the government, after he insisted that his municipality wants to manage its water supplies without outside interference.
Following the recent spell of solid rainfall, from which dams in Paphos have benefited the most, the local municipality plans to ease water cuts.
A RETIRED Turkish Cypriot army officer and former politician yesterday broke his silence to hit back at accusations that he gave the order to shoot and kill Solomos Solomou as he tried to pull down a ‘TRNC’ flag at the Dherynia crossing in 1996.
Solomou was shot and killed during the worst and only outbreak of intercommunal violence since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
‘Why didn’t anybody do anything?’
THE SUSPECT at the centre of a grizzly murder case had a history of mental problems. The claim was made by a neighbour, as a Nicosia District Court yesterday remanded Renos Chrysanthou for eight days. Chrysanthou has admitted to killing his brother-in-law in Paleometocho.
Police are now investigating a case of premeditated murder.
Confusion reigns as deadline approaches for voter registration in Euro elections
WITH THE deadline for registering to vote in the European parliamentary elections fast approaching, an air of confusion over inclusion and voting rights continues to prevail.
THE PRESIDENT “has no problem” sending any political leader abroad as an emissary for Cyprus, including DISY boss Nikos Anastassiades, the government said yesterday.
Government spokesman Stefanos Stefanos was commenting on recent remarks by Anastassiades, who said that he was open to the possibility of traveling to Ankara to meet with Turkish leaders.
A DISTRICT Court yesterday refused to issue a remand order against a 38-year-old suspect in a case involving 5.8kg of cannabis confiscated by Limassol Drug Prevention Unit (YKAN). Meanwhile, a second suspect in the same case is wanted and police suspect he fled abroad.
THE GOVERNMENT will continue monitoring the impact of the financial crisis on social security and pension plans Labour Minister Soteroulla Charalambous has said.
Charalambous said that the dominant challenge for the pension system in Cyprus is the ageing population
THE POP model that has replaced the easy-listening BFBS 2 service has been met with outrage from many listeners in both the forces and local community.
The fourth annual Cyprus Wine Competition will take place in Limassol at the Grand Resort Hotel from March 11-14. The competition aims to provide a forum for the European and international recognition of Cypriot wine, challenging local producers to improve the quality of their products.
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