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This is where you will find occasional Cyprus news, information and events, or any topics that we think may be of interest, as well as disability related news and information.

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17th November 2009

Larnaca International Aiport Open

The old Larnaka airport has served passengers for 35 years, and today it is officially closed. There were mixed reactions to the closure, as it is nice to move on to something bigger and better, however the old airport had a way of growing on some people.<Read More>

19th October 2009

Turkish Cypriot Dialect Banned on TV and Radio

The so-called governing body which regulates electronic media in the occupied areas of Cyprus, the Higher Broadcasting Council (HBC), has forbidden the use of the Turkish Cypriot dialect on TV and radio. The directive is being actively enforced on broadcasting stations with immediate effect.<Read More>

12th October 2009

Cyprus Biometric Passports

It is expected that the Cyprus Ministry of Interior will unveil a 3.2 million euro biometric passport project in 2010. EU rules which were passed by MEP’s in Brussels in January 2009, stipulate that all EU countries, should start issuing passports containing biometric elements - such as facial images and fingerprints - as of 29 June 2009, however EU states have until 2012 to fully implement the rules and current passports will remain valid for travelling for most countries until then.<Read More>

30th September 2009

Become A (UK) TV Star With House Guest In The Sun

The hit (UK) ITV1 show ‘House Guest’ is producing a new series, but this time it will be filmed in Paphos Cyprus, and will be called ‘House Guest in the Sun’. The production team is already in Cyprus looking for five couples to star in the new series.<Read More>

19th September 2009

Earhquake and Tornado hit Cyprus

A large tornado descended on Nicosia yesterday, along with large hailstones and heavy rain. At least 17 people were reported as injured, although none are believed to have sustained serious injuries.<Read More>

7th September 2009

Cyprus v Ireland World Cup Qualifier 2009

The world cup qualifier played out at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus on Saturday which saw Ireland beat Cyprus 2 – 1. Kevin Doyle put the Irish ahead five minutes into the game, but Marios Elia levelled for Cyprus at 30 minutes. The score remained at 1 – 1 until the 83rd minute when Damien Duff crossed for Keane, who netted the game for Ireland. <Read More>

2nd September 2009

The Pafos Aphrodite Festival 2009

The Pafos Aphrodite Festival will put on its 11th annual opera production from 4th to 6th September. This year’s event promises to be "a lyrical spectacle with grand chorals, ballet, intense passion, sumptuous sets that carry the audience to the exotic place where the story takes place, rising to high intensity and complicated finales", the festival's producers stated. <Read More>

1st September 2009

Could Greek Cypriots Reap Miss World and Mr. World Titles?

Mr. England is a male spin-off of the Miss England beauty pageant, from which the winner goes on to represent England in the Mr. World contest, with the chance of taking ‘The World’s Most Desirable Man’ title and a $50,000 (£32,000) prize. The Mr. England 2009 title was won by Greek Cypriot Andreas Kattou, aged 24. <Read More>

24th August 2009

Limassol Wine Festival (2009) Starts this week

The Limassol Wine Festival is an historical and hugely popular event which was first organised in 1961. Since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun. <Read More>

03rd August 2009

Cyprus Government signs wind turbines contract

In an effort to meet its EU target of 13 percent of energy output being derived from renewable energy sources by 2020, and reducing its CO2 emissions, the Cyprus government has signed a contract for the construction of the island’s first wind turbine park <Read More>


30th July 2009

Cyprus Government Title Deeds Proposals

The Cyprus government announced today that it is proposing several amendments to town planning legislation in order to ensure that around 130,000 title deed applications that have been snared in red tape will be issued as soon as possible. <Read More>


29th July 2009

UK Birth Defect Victims Win 'Toxic Soup' Case

A group who blame their disabilities on their mothers' exposure to toxic materials have won their case against the council they hold accountable. <Read More>


28th July 2009

New Cyprus electricity power grid supply record

A new all time high consumer demand was recorded this week by the Transmission System Operator (TSO) for electricity supply, this being the second time this month that consumers set a new record. <Read More>


24th July 2009

Cyprus State grants encourage the hiring of disabled people

This week the Cabinet in Cyprus gave its agreement to spend €4 million on two plans to encourage the employment of vulnerable population groups over the next four years. <Read More>