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The Heroes are coming to town Cypriot academic help spearhead EU road safety campaign A local chartered psychologist's years-long efforts to improve road safety have prompted an all-new EU-wide project. Dr George A. Georgiou, based at the University of Nicosia, has been working towards helping Cyprus achiev... NEWS 14 years ago
British planned to close Bases in 1978 British planned to close Bases in 1978 As a result of revising the defence budget, the British government in 1974 had decided in principle to abandon the bases in Cyprus but stalled because of American objections, according to declassified 1978 Foreign Office documents this... NEWS 14 years ago
Military service reduced Military service for Cypriot nationals is to be reduced to 19 months Mandatory military service will be reduced to 19 months, following Cabinet approval, as part of an effort by the Ministry of Defence to update and reorganise the National Guard. Defence Minister Costas Papacos... NEWS 14 years ago
More rain needed Recent stormy weather has helped dwindling water resources with winter rainfall reaching 51% of the seasonal average and further January downpours expected. A comparatively wet December – reaching 91% of the monthly norm – has enabled reservoir levels to edge upwards... NEWS 14 years ago
Research and Development deal signed Cyprus and Britain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of scientific research and development. The memorandum was signed this week by Education Minister Andreas Demetriou and British High Commissioner Peter Millett. It provides for the establis... NEWS 14 years ago
Onorthos fairytail ends Anorthos Famagustas European journey came to an end on Tuesday after a 1-0 defeat to Panathinaikos in Athens. Temuri Ketsbias side couldn't even celebrate the consolation of a UEFA Cup spot after hearing that Werder Bremen had beaten Inter Milan in the other game on the night. It... NEWS 14 years ago
Cyprus hosts cycling Sunshine Cup event Cyprus will once again host a prestigious cycling event next year as organisers gear up for the 2009 Cyprus Sunshine Cup. The event will see more renowned athletes taking part in the competition including Olympic gold medallist Sabine Spitz.  According to co-organisers ... NEWS 14 years ago
Makarios statue has found new home As from 11th December the 9.5m bronze statue of Archbishop Makarios has been relocated to the Troodos Mountains, set in a clearing against a pine-covered mound, it overlooks the endless contours of the mountains and is visible as one climbs the road to the Throni from the Kykko M... NEWS 14 years ago
Medical Tourism for Cyprus Cyprus is looking to further develop medical tourism by promotion of the medical, dental and spa services available, with the initial emphasis being given to the tourists who visit Cyprus every year.   Medical patients tend to seek treatment abroad mainly due to the hi... NEWS 14 years ago
Last farewell to Papadopoulos Thousands of mourners yesterday attended the State funeral service of former President Tassos Papasopoulos, The former president died on Friday, aged 74. Archbishop Chrysostomos presided over the service at the new Saint Sophia church in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos. Papadopou... NEWS 14 years ago
Christmas in the cities The municipality are organising a series of island-wide events over the festive period ranging from carol concerts to Christmas train rides and fireworks display.  With decorations ranging from classy to tacky, it is stated that this year's offerings from the municipalities ... NEWS 14 years ago
New Paphos airport opens The new terminal sited alongside the original Paphos airport was officially opened on 17th November 2008, will be able to handle 2.7 million passengers a year and has parking bays for 940 cars. The first day of operation of the new Pafos International Airport was crowned with com... NEWS 14 years ago
The First Inhabitants? A hunt for the prehistoric hunter-gatherers of Cyprus is underway in the lower Troodos area aiming to establish the earliest human existence on the island. An archaeological research team headed by Prehistoric Archaeology Professor Nicos Efstratiou of the Archaeology Department o... NEWS 14 years ago
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