Chasing ambulances and paramedics

By George Psyllides HEALTH authorities are pressing the finance ministry to authorise the hiring of 24 paramedic staff to man four regional ambulance stations and

Palestinian protest

AN ORGANISATION calling itself the Palestinian Community in Cyprus will stage a demonstration at 5pm on Saturday outside the Israeli Embassy in Nicosia “in solidarity

Raid on gaming shop

POLICE seized a total of 23 computers during a Wednesday night raid in Limassol, in connection with a suspected online gambling ring. A police report

Michaelides trial turns into musical chairs

By Angelos Anastasiou Former interior minister Dinos Michaelides’ trial in Athens was adjourned for the fifth time yesterday, following a tumultuous session with a generous

IPT to stay at 1980 rates

By George Psyllides PROPERTY owners will pay this year’s immovable property tax (IPT) on rates based 1980s values, parliament decided on Thursday, after disagreements over

New UK data laws to be fast tracked

By Michael Holden and William James Britain said on Thursday it would rush through emergency legislation to force telecoms firms to retain customer data for