Bomb scare at Nicosia school

2019-12-04

A  school  in Nicosia was evacuated around noon after they received a call that a bomb had been placed on its premises. Police evacuated the

Bomb scare at Nicosia school

2019-11-01

A bomb threat was made against the A’ Technical school in Nicosia on Friday morning. According to police, a phone call was made to the

Apollon  bomb scare

2018-01-02

The building of the Apollon football club in Limassol was evacuated on Monday evening after a call warning that a bomb was placed in the

Baghdatis breezes past Becker in Melbourne opener

2012-01-16

MARCOS Baghdatis overcame Benjamin Becker  6-1, 7-6(5), 6-2 yesterday at Melbourne Park in the opening round of the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open.

The Cypriot, who reached the semi-finals in Sydney last week, entered the match as the favourite against the experienced German, who lost in the second round of the Australian Open last year and did not take part in any other Grand Slam last season.

Baghdatis, 26, justified his billing as he broke Becker three times on his way to taking the opening set after 28 minutes.

The Limassol native then continued to build on his quality performance in the second set and, after another quick break of serve, he took a 4-2 lead.

Downer to brief Security Council on Greentree

2011-11-04

THE UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer will be briefing the members of the UN Security Council today on the outcome of the Greentree meeting between the UN Secretary General and the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus.

The briefing will begin at 10am local time, behind closed doors, and will be presided over by Portugal’s Permanent Representative.

The UNSG said after the conclusion of the meeting, that the leaders assured him that they could finalise a deal, acknowledging that there was still work to be done. They will all meet again in January.

Banks increased their charges in violation of EU directive

2010-10-08

BANKS went ahead and increased their charges, despite being aware of an EU Directive banning them from doing so without consulting with their customers first, the House heard yesterday.

MPs were incensed to hear a circular letter had been sent by banks to their customers informing them on changes in their personal loan and mortgage charges – despite being fully aware of the fact that the directive was being discussed at parliament and that its regulations would be passed into law in a matter of weeks.

Legal Affairs Committee Chairman, DISY’s Ionas Nicolaou, said the bill and directive aimed at protecting consumers from charges and conditions imposed by banks on personal loans and mortgages.

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