Much has been written in recent years about the perceived dangers of antennae on the island, with some camps believing that there is a danger to health from those who live nearby these installations.
When we purchased our lovely Cypriot cottage almost 25 years ago, we gave no thought to the nearby antenna and have until only just recently had any concerns over this.

CONVICTED felon Sotiris Athinis was yesterday transferred into the custody of police after a Nicosia district judge allowed the prisoner’s remand to go ahead.

A PROFESSIONAL photographer based in Limassol is looking for cancer patients and survivors to take the lead roles in a fundraising calendar.

Kevin Jones, 53, has lived in Cyprus for 12 years. His wife Maria, 44, was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

PARENTS OF conscripts who serve in the National Guard feel their sons are being victimised both by draft dodgers and by the army itself, which they say is piling on more tasks, cutting leave, and which also drains family finances.

THE GOVERNMENT yesterday rejected claims that the president was “obsessed” with opening an embassy in Havana, arguing instead that Cuba has supported Cyprus since the first day of its inception.

THE EDUCATION Ministry wants to promote an inclusive and fair society through education in the framework of a democratic and humanitarian school, according to an official circular.

AUTHORITIES are taking a closer look at the sale of herbal drug alternatives through Cyprus-based Internet websites, police said yesterday.

At least one of two websites makes these herbal incense mixtures available in Cyprus with names such as Skunk – a clear reference to the illegal potent strain of cannabis.

THE EUROPEAN Union has of yesterday banned the import and production of 100-watt light bulbs to save energy, cut greenhouse emissions and fight climate change.

The ban is the first step in the process of phasing out incandescent and frosted light bulbs across the union by 2012.