Tensions high at Larnaca murder hearing

2016-05-26

Police clashed with relatives of murder victim Panagiotis Christodoulou, 38 on Thursday when they began attacking suspected killer Giorgos Xiourouppas after he walked into the

Unions gear up for strike action

2011-09-17

SECONDARY school teachers (OELMEK) yesterday announced a one-day strike to protest against the austerity measures, and threatened to escalate industrial action, depending on developments.

OELMEK said the strike will take place on the day parliament discusses the second austerity package later this month.

“On the day of the strike there will be a protest outside the finance ministry and a march to parliament,” OELMEK said.

Meanwhile PEO accepted Finance Minister Kikis Kazamias’ proposal on CoLA, stressing it was the last concession workers in the broader state sector made.

The union also censured parties for criticising unions, even before they responded to the proposal.

Hamilton triumph breathes new life into season

2011-07-25

As the Formula One season moves into its second half Sebastian Vettel’s armour suddenly appears to have some chinks after Lewis Hamilton’s superb victory left the German in the shade for the second consecutive race in his previously imperious Red Bull.

The world champion shrugged off being out-raced by Spain’s Fernando Alonso in the British Grand Prix a fortnight ago but on Sunday he failed to finish on the podium for the first time this season when he under-performed at his home race.

While he still has a huge 77-point lead over team mate Mark Webber, the remaining nine rounds now promise to be anything but a dull procession to a second consecutive title for Vettel with Hamilton clearly eyeing a late charge.

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