THE BRITISH High Court of Justice’s decision to reject a request to allow flights between Britain and the occupied airport of Tymvos was yesterday met with a chorus of approval by Cypriot politicians and diplomats.
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Cyprus too pricey for Brits
CYPRUS IS the second most expensive of Britons’ 10 favourite holiday destinations in terms of daily spending, according to a new Sunshine Price Index from Teletext Holidays.
The index has been designed to help people manage their holiday budget and is updated daily to take exchange rates into account.
Read MoreIVF laws see more overseas couples seeking treatment in Cyprus
A BRITISH couple’s struggle to conceive has brought them to Cyprus, where they say laws and attitudes are more relaxed when it comes to in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Keith and Libby Wilkin spoke to the BBC about the near impossibility of them receiving adequate treatment in the UK, especially after three failed IVF attempts – one on the NHS and two privately.
The especially long waiting lists, made worse by a UK law making it obligatory for the sperm or egg donor to reveal their identities, have forced the couple into seeking alternative ways to achieve their dream.
Read MoreCyprus flag stunt gets harsh welcome in the north
A TURKISH Cypriot man was briefly detained by police in the north after draping himself in a Cyprus Republic flag and parading around occupied Famagusta.
According to Turkish Cypriot daily Afrika, Korai Basdogroulmaci took the initiative to display his allegiance to the Republic of Cyprus after a night of drinking on Sunday.
Read MoreThrassou warns of looming emissions fine headache
TAXPAYERS will again be paying the bill for impending EU fines Cyprus is set to incur over its sluggish approach to developing renewable energy sources.
Read MoreCypriots scramble for masks before going abroad
PHARMACIES across the island have noted a marked increase in the sale of surgical masks, antiseptic gels and antibacterial wipes as Cypriots take increased precautions in their attempts to avoid catching H1N1 virus when travelling abroad.
Read MoreStefanou: be careful what you wish for
Parties raise questions about ECHR ruling on Turkey property settlement
NO ONE can deprive anyone the right to seek legal redress but Cypriots need to think twice before they undertake initiatives that may harm efforts for a Cyprus settlement, said government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou yesterday.
Read MoreMinister pays a visit to smooth out Larnaca airport’s bumps
COMMUNICATIONS and Works Minister Nicos Nicolaides yesterday paid a visit to Larnaca Airport to get a feel of the difficulties being experienced, especially by the ground services.
Read MorePower-cut in Nicosia
MOST OF old Nicosia, including parts of busy Ledra St, was blacked out for over an hour in the early evening yesterday. The total power cut started around 6.20pm, ending just after 7.15pm.
The EAC said that they will only be able to give the exact cause of the power failure when the official report is issued this morning.
Gift of life
Read MoreInsulin brand given the all-clear
THE PHARMACEUTICAL Services of Cyprus have announced that they will not be ordering the discontinuation of the usage of the Insulin Glargine, following the conclusion of a European Medicines Agency investigation into possible links between the insulin analogues and cancer.
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