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Next EAC hike: carbon credits Authority dismisses price scare but it concedes charges will rise in January By Elias Hazou

LECTRICITY prices are likely to spike as of January 2013 due to a readjustment of the power utility’s fuel cost formula to cover the purchase of carbon credits for greenhouse gas emissions. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said yesterday the latest increase would be nowhere near those quoted in the media yesterday of 4.74 per cent in 2013, totalling 8.4 per cent by 2020. But it did concede that “logically” electricity prices were set to go up come January 1, 2013 due to the readjustment of the fuel cost formula. Although a spokesman said he could not say by how much exactly, he said according to the EAC’s latest ﬁgures, the extra cost from buying carbon credits would amount to 1.0 per cent of its budget for 2013. The EAC adjusts its fuel cost formula - the major component of electric bills - every month. The electricity rate - kilowatt hour (kWh) - is the sum of the fuel cost plus the price of carbon credits. Launched in 2005, the EU Emissions Trading System

(ETS) works on the “cap and trade” principle: there is a “cap”, or limit, on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by the factories, power plants and other installations in the system. Within this cap, companies receive emission allowances which they can sell to or buy from one another as needed. The limit on the total number of allowances available ensures that they have a value. At the end of each year each company must surrender enough allowances to cover all its emissions, otherwise heavy ﬁnes are imposed. If a company reduces its emissions, it can keep the spare allowances to cover its future needs or else sell them to another company that is short of allowances. The number of allowances is reduced over time so that total emissions fall. The major change to ETS is that, from 2013 onwards, the power sector must buy all its emission allowances at auctions or in the market. The next phase of the trading scheme (2013 to 2020) is the introduction of a single EU-wide cap. It will give the

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Essex ‘lion hunt’ called off - police

A participant of the Holi festival is covered with colour pigments in Dresden, Germany. Holi is actually a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus in many countries across the world during which people cover each other with coloured powders and water (AFP)

POLICE have called off a search for a lion reportedly on the loose in Essex. Ofﬁcers have spent almost 24 hours combing the countryside around Clacton-on-Sea after a group of residents on Sunday claimed to have seen the king of the jungle near Earls Hall Drive in St Osyth. But after search teams found no evidence of the big cat, the force yesterday afternoon decided to stop looking. An Essex Police spokesman said: “We believe what was seen on Sunday evening was either a large domestic cat or a wildcat. “Extensive searches have been carried out, areas examined and witnesses spoken to; yet nothing has been found to suggest that a lion was in the area. “We would like to thank the local community and holidaymakers for their patience and support throughout the past 24 hours as the police and media presence would have been somewhat overwhelming for them.” The force originally advised residents to remain indoors as the search got under way after 7pm on Sunday. Helicopters with heatseeking equipment were scrambled to an area where the creature was apparently seen, having been shown images of the animal captured by a local that could not be ruled out as being those of a lion.

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TODAY: Mainly hot and sunny, with thickening afternoon cloud possibly bringing rain over the mountains. Temperatures will reach 36C inland, 34C in the south and east, 32C in the west and 26C over higher ground OUTLOOK: Remaining a little unsettled inland and over higher ground YESTERDAY:

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Charges are likely to go up at least one per cent (continued from front page) European Commission greater oversight in determining how much emissions need to be reduced. The current target is a 20 per cent reduction on 1990 emission levels by 2020. Back in September 2011 Cyprus requested from the Commission a temporary exemption from the rule that full auctioning of EU ETS allowances will apply from 2013 in the power sector. The Commission accepted Cyprus’ request in May of this year. It cleared Cyprus for about 11 million ETS carbon credits – or EU allowances for 2013 to 2019. These carbon credits will be allocated for free to power plants during the period in question. The number will be reduced each year, reaching zero in 2020. But Cyprus must put in place strict monitoring and enforcement rules to ensure that the economic value of free allowances is at least mirrored, if not exceeded, by a corresponding amount of investment in modernising their electricity generation. The temporary free allocation of allowances represents a major derogation from the general rule laid down in the revised EU ETS legislation that there should be no free allocation for power plants. For this reason, the European Parliament and Council made temporary free allocation subject to several conditions: it must ﬁnish in 2019 at the latest; it is limited to no more than 70 per cent of emissions for domestic electricity supply in 2013, declining annually thereafter; and the value of the free allowances must be channelled into in-

The EAC says it’s unable to determine yet how much the fees will be hiked vestments in retroﬁtting and upgrading the country’s energy infrastructure, including new power plants and diversiﬁcation of the energy mix and sources of supply, and into clean technologies. These investments have to be set out in a national plan. The EAC says it has prepared such a plan that provides for a 100 per cent switch to natural gas-powered electricity production by the year 2020. It says the government’s request to the EU for a temporary derogation came at its own insistence. According to acting EAC spokesman Tassos Gregoriou, had the request not been made, Cyprus would have had zero free carbon allowances for the period 2013 to 2019, meaning the EAC would have had to buy all its emission allowances at auctions or in the market. That in turn would have meant higher costs, ultimately transferred onto con-

sumers. Gregoriou dismissed the ﬁgures quoted as the new hike yesterday. He said they were outdated, because they were based on earlier prices of carbon credits. He said that over the past year carbon credit prices have been falling and were expected to continue doing so. The price of an EU ETS carbon credit fell last year from 2011 highs in April of €17.31 to all-time intraday lows of €6.90 for the December 2011 contract. According to Gregoriou, most recently the EAC bought fuel at €690 per metric tonne, plus €2.95 for carbon emissions per metric tonne of fuel burnt. The total cost was transferred onto consumers. Another factor coming into play is the demand for electricity, which determines how much fuel the power utility buys. The lower the demand, the less fuel the EAC needs to purchase to generate elec-

tricity, so fewer carbon credits are required. Given the ongoing ﬁnancial crisis, demand is expected to decrease in the foreseeable future, said Gregoriou. But he did concede that “logically” electricity prices are set to go up come January 1 2013 due to the readjustment of the fuel cost formula. Though he could not say by how much exactly, Gregoriou told the Mail that, according to the EAC’s latest ﬁgures, the extra cost to it from buying carbon credits would amount to 1 per cent of its budget for 2013. Based on this, it would be safe to assume that electricity rates as a result of carbon credit purchases alone will increase by at least 1 per cent come January 1. Gregoriou said also that the carbon credit cost will not be displayed separately on electricity bills, as it is part of the fuel cost formula (kWh).

Free electricity to Pyla’s TCs under review By Poly Pantelides A POLITICAL decision from 1964 to provide free electricity to Turkish Cypriots in the mixed village of Pyla representing close to €1.0 million a year in lost revenue for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), is currently under review because of possible “system distortions,” state and EAC authorities have said. The supply to some Turkish Cypriots amounts to €1.2 million in lost revenue to the EAC, acting spokesman Tassos Gregoriou said yesterday. About 75 per cent of that amounts to electricity provided to Turkish Cypriot Pyla residents. The rest pertains to Turkish Cypriots scattered around buffer zone areas who are still not part of the ‘TRNC’s’ electricity network, Gregoriou said. “All [Cyprus] governments - understanding the issue’s political sensitive-

ness - have been providing electricity [for free],” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said at the weekend. But he said that because Pyla has been growing, and electricity costs have been climbing, the EAC had asked the government to revise their policy. “The EAC would like to stop people from abusing the system and tapping electricity,” Gregoriou said yesterday adding that non-beneficiaries, Greek Cypriots and foreigners, were benefiting by buying or tapping into free electricity provided to Turkish Cypriots. Stefanou said that a ministerial committee has been formed to find solutions, “bearing in mind that the political facts that have led to the provision of free electricity several decades ago still stand”. Pyla is a mixed village in the Larnaca district within the United Nations’ buffer zone and holds special signifi-

cance in Cyprus because it has been continuously inhabited by both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots – before and after the Turkish invasion in 1974. Stefanou said that some people were taking advantage of Pyla’s special status as the village continued growing ﬁnancially and commercially. He added that following 1974, the government and the EAC continued providing electricity to Turkish Cypriots in the north, an arrangement which mostly stopped in 1996 when the Turkish Cypriots developed their own infrastructure. There are still scattered pockets around the green line of Turkish Cypriots who are not linked up with that infrastructure and still get free electricity from the EAC. This includes people in the buffer zone or around who use electricity to power their water pumps, Gregoriou said adding that some also steal electricity.

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Run over teen picked up by air ambulance Young Russian girl was hit at pedestrian crossing by former minister who ran lights By Stefanos Evripidou

Beachgoers in Protaras were yesterday taking advantage of the last days of the holiday month to soak up some sun and enjoy a swim (CNA)

Nautilus leaves for Turkey FAMED oceanographer and underwater archaeologist Robert Ballard said yesterday he was keen on returning to the Eratosthenes Seamount after a two-week mission that made some sensational discoveries. Having completed its mission off Cyprus, Ballard’s vessel the Nautilus today heads out to the southeast Aegean Sea near Bodrum in Turkey. The expedition has centered on the unique geological features of the Eratosthenes Seamount, which is one of the largest features on the Eastern Mediterranean seaﬂoor. The team recorded and logged all the artefacts they found, and will be contacting the Antiquities Department. Head of the Antiquities Department Maria Hadjicosti told the Cyprus News Agency that they would be assessing the ship’s ﬁndings once they were relayed to them by the Nautilus. On board the Nautilus during its exploration in Cypriot waters was a seismologist from the Geological Survey Department. Ballard’s mission discovered two ship-

wrecks and more than 150 artefacts during the two weeks here. Best known for leading the team that discovered the RMS Titanic in 1985, Ballard also found the wrecks of the battleship Bismarck and the World War II torpedo patrol boat that John F Kennedy commanded. Last month he helped to locate the bodies of two Turkish pilots after their jet was shot down by Syria. His ship spent a week in the waters between Syria and Cyprus searching for pieces of the plane’s wreckage. Yesterday the Nautilus was located in waters off the coast of Paphos, readying to set course for Turkey. Following a ﬂash tour of the ship yesterday, Paphos Mayor Savvas Vergas told reporters he was impressed with the mission’s success. “We are extremely satisﬁed with the good results, and we would like to thank Mr. Ballard for his efforts, his discoveries and for enriching our cultural heritage,” Vergas said. During their brief chat aboard the Nautilus, Ballard had urged him to view the webcast, the mayor said.

A RUSSIAN state medical plane came to Cyprus on Saturday to pick up four injured Russian tourists, including a 14-year-old girl who was hit at a pedestrian crossing in Limassol last month by a car driven by a former minister. According to Russian state news agency TASS, a Russian Emergencies Ministry plane left from Moscow early on Saturday to pick up injured tourists whose condition was said to be “critical” from the Ukraine and Cyprus. A team of doctors and medical equipment were on board the plane, which reportedly collected four people, including 14-year-old Katerina Meshko, from Cyprus, and a woman and a child from Simferopol in the Ukraine. The Russian media picked up on the plight of the injured teenager and her family from St Petersburg, posting pictures online of the young Katerina lying on the road after being hit. According to one report, despite the fact the accident was a clear cut case, where the driver hit Katerina at a pedestrian crossing when the light for pedestrians was green, the driver failed to provide any assistance to the parents of the injured teenager who went into a coma. The report also claimed the police and hospital did not provide the necessary assistance to the family. One Russian news website claimed the family faced problems with the insurance company, with the 14-year-old requiring very expensive physiotherapy and surgery if she is to claw back any chances of living a decent life. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail

yesterday, Limassol traffic police chief Michalis Katsounotos confirmed that the accident took place on July 23. The driver, an 82-year-old former cabinet minister, went through a red light, hitting Katerina who was crossing the road as the light for pedestrians was green. Police arrested the former minister and gave the order for his driving licence to be revoked. Katerina was taken to Nicosia general hospital where she underwent surgery and remained in a coma for weeks on a respirator. It is believed the respirator was removed some ten days ago, though Katerina is still not fully communicating with her surroundings. Police were unable to secure a statement from her, though they do have a witness saying the driver drove through a red light. “We have sent the file to police headquarters and are awaiting instructions,” said Katsounotos. “The family came in midJuly to Limassol on holiday. When it happened, we helped as much as we could. They spoke no English or Greek. When I spoke to the father on the phone and brought him down to the office to explain everything regarding the case to him, I had an interpreter,” he said. The father arrived at the office with two lawyers, one of whom was also brought as an interpreter. “I think when they heard it was a former minister, they were worried there would be a cover up, but there is no such thing. The (driver) has been treated like every other citizen would be. He was arrested immediately and I sent a letter to cancel his licence because

he is too old to drive,” said Katsounotos. According to the traffic chief, the family had to spend an extra month in Cyprus after the accident, renting a flat and car for the period. “There was an issue with accommodation and money. The family wanted the driver to help until his insurance could come through. We helped put them in touch, but I believe that request was not satisfied,” said Katsounotos. Lawyer for the family, Christos Kongorozis, confirmed that Katerina was flown to Russia in a Russian medical plane on Saturday. He said the family will need hundreds of thousands of euros to ensure the 14-year-old receives all the surgery and physiotherapy necessary to provide any chance of a recovery. Asked about Katerina’s condition, he said: “She’s awake, but can’t talk. Doctors think she can understand though, by blinking her eyes on request. She also moved her hands a bit. Her condition is still critical though.” He said it would take time to ascertain the full extent of her injuries, noting that if the driver’s insurance company does not pay out, the family will consider taking civil action. “It will take time. We’ve got to see the full extent of her problems first before making a final claim,” said Kongorozis. Asked whether he experienced any problems regarding collaboration with the police or hospital, the lawyer replied that the police response was fine, and that he now awaits a response to a letter sent to Nicosia hospital last Friday requesting a full medical report on the 14-year-old.

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Home CYPRUS TODAY Car and two motorbikes stolen A CAR and two motorbikes were stolen over the weekend, hot on the heels of an announcement by police urging vehicle owners to take stronger security measures. A 26-year-old man from Limassol reported his car stolen between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday. His €9,000 Mazda Demio – registration number ZKUR 418 – had been parked outside his apartment block when the incident occurred. A 125cc, ZHONGONG gold motorbike - worth €1,000 and with a KZF 686 number plate – was stolen from outside its owner’s apartment block in Limassol on Sunday afternoon. Another 125cc, ZHONGONG bike was stolen from outside the owner’s home in Paphos last week. The grey bike, worth €500, has a KWC 299 registration number. Last Thursday, police issued an announcement warning members of the public to take all necessary measures to protect their vehicles.

Syrian family reported drowned A SYRIAN family has reportedly drowned off the coast of Karpasia in the occupied north during an attempt to reach the island from Syria to seek refuge from war. According to yesterday’s Turkish Cypriot daily Haberdar, the boat- named Patriot and under the flag of the breakaway regime- sailed from Latakia port in Syria carrying seven members of a Syrian family. It is believed the seven were to be brought to northern Cyprus and then trafficked across the Green Line to the government-controlled areas. However, the boat sank in the open sea off the Karpasia peninsula, killing the family, including two children. The captain of the boat and his assistant managed to swim to shore. Both were arrested on charges of human trafficking on Saturday. Turkish Cypriot police arrested two more men in connection with the same crime.

Cash and jewels stolen in Limassol A 63-YEAR-OLD man from Yermasoyia, Limassol, reported having almost €189,000 worth of cash and jewellery stolen from his apartment while he was away on a short break last week. According to the 63-year-old, between August 23 and 26, burglars broke into his ﬂat, stealing €120,000 in cash, as well as jewellery and watches worth around €69,000. The head of Limassol CID, Yiannis Georgiou, yesterday said the scene had been cordoned off and evidence collected and sent for forensic testing. Georgiou said the 63-year-old notiﬁed police when he realised that his safe in the wall of his home had been broken into and the cash and other valuables had vanished. He added that the culprits entered the apartment through the front door after breaking the lock, managing to get into the safe using a sledgehammer.

Revenue from tourism up in June REVENUE from tourism increased by 15.7 per cent in June this year compared to the corresponding month of 2011, on the basis of the results of the passenger survey, published yesterday by the Statistical Service. According to the ﬁgures revenue from tourism reached €254.5m in June compared with €220m in the same month last year, a 15.7 per cent increase. In June this year, tourist arrivals reached 329,977 an increase of 9.7 per cent, compared to the 300,817 arrivals in June 2011. Some 127,747 tourists arrived from the UK, 80,145 from Russia, 19,404 from Sweden, 13,530 from Greece, 11,050 from Norway and 10,693 from Germany.

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Hairdresser denies triple murder By Jacqueline Agathocleous THE PAPHOS hairdresser on trial for the December murder of his pregnant girlfriend and her toddler yesterday denied the charges against him, telling the Paphos court that he had made plans for their future together. In a lengthy statement, the 30-year-old suspect painted the picture of a very loving couple that may have had rows at times, but which never turned violent. He said he had adored murder victim, Julia Oborok, 24, as well as her threeyear-old daughter Victoria, who he said he loved as his own and had made plans to have her christened.

According to state broadcaster CyBC, the murder suspect said he had even appointed an architect to draw up plans for a big house in his home village of Holetria, after ﬁnding out that Oborok was pregnant with his child The 30-year-old also accused Paphos deputy police chief, Nicos Sophocleous, as well as Paphos CID ofﬁcers of exercising psychological and physical violence against him. He claimed they repeatedly beat him after his arrest to force him into confessing to the murder and that they threatened to set him up if he failed to do so. Oborok was shot and Victoria strangled to death last December in Yeroskipou by the sea. The case of the hairdresser,

who is the prime suspect, was not helped when lifer Antonis Prokopiou Kitas led police to what they believe to be the murder weapon, hidden in a cemetery in Athienou. Kitas, who was in the same wing where the suspect was being held, claimed the hairdresser had conﬁded in him and admitted to the murders. The hairdresser yesterday said Kitas had used some information he had to make up the story against him and wondered why the police did not investigate whether the claims were true and where the gun had in fact come from. The trial will continue on Thursday with the summoning of the ﬁrst of 15 defence witnesses.

Police issue plea for information on fires Authorities battle 60 fires around the island in five days By Jacqueline Agathocleous AROUND 60 fires broke out across the island between last Thursday and yesterday, according to police spokesman Andreas Angelides, who urged members of the public to contact the force with any information that may assist investigations. Angelides said police, in cooperation with the fire service and other related services, have stepped up measures to deal with the spate of fires; but he underlined the need for help from the public. Two fires in specific areas threatened state forest land over the weekend, one in the mountain village Platres and one in Argaka, near Paphos forest. Police have no leads on how the fires started. “If members of the public have evidence or information on movements of suspicious vehicles or persons regarding these incidents which could help police investigations, our plea is for them to contact me directly on the numbers 22808024 or 22808067 – the (police) press office numbers – so this information or evidence can be passed on directly to the police chief,” said Angelides. He stressed that any information would be treated with full confidentiality. “Even though in the past we have stated that civilians can offer information on the numbers 112, 199 or the civilians’ hotline, it was decided that if anyone wanted to offer information directly to an officer, they can give it directly to me and the police chief will immediately be notified to take immediate action,” said

One of the ﬁres in the Larnaca district being put out Angelides. He highlighted that the previous system was not problematic– and if anyone wanted to use the central numbers to report something, they still could – but some members of the public prefer to speak to an ofﬁcer in person, which was why the change was brought about.

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When it was pointed out that the police press office was closed from 10pm until 6am, Angelides said: “This will be sorted out.” Paphos forest narrowly missed becoming engulfed in flames on Sunday, after fire services managed to extinguish a fire that broke out in abandoned, privately-

owned land nearby in Argaka. The fire – which broke out a little after 4pm, but was extinguished around an hour later – burnt trees, cultivations and other forest plantations. The blaze was brought under control less than a kilometre away from the state forest. It took 50 men from the fire service, game fund and surrounding communities to put out the flames. Also on Sunday, it took over an hour to bring a fire that broke out in Platres under control. According to the forestry department, the fire broke out at around 2pm near the teachers’ union POED holiday homes and was not brought under control until after 3pm. It took a powerful intervention from the forestry department, fire service and British bases to put out the blaze, which destroyed around 10 plots of state and privatelyowned land. Referring to media coverage of the fire and unsubstantiated reports that it was set maliciously by Turkish Cypriots, the community head of Pano Platres, Panayiotis Papadopoulos, said the matter was “blown out of proportion”. “It truly provoked panic,” said Papadopoulos. “Neither homes nor lives were threatened. It created unnecessary panic for parents, who rushed to get their children (who were camping in Platres).” He added: “People’s imagination are running wild: ‘Turks have burnt Troodos Forest’… I think it is a shame to say such things without having evidence.” Papadopoulos said he had no such information, having only heard it through the media.

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Home CYPRUS TODAY Green spending EXPENDITURE of industrial enterprises for environmental protection reached €62.1 million or 0.36 per cent of Gross Domestic Product in 2010, the Statistical Service said yesterday. On the basis of the results of a survey, total expenditure for environmental protection activities in industry in 2009 was estimated at €67.8 million or 0.40 per cent of GDP. The corresponding expenditure in EU memberstates is estimated at 0.43 per cent of GDP.

Diaspora meet THE CENTRAL Councils of the World Federation for Overseas Cypriots (POMAK) and of the International Coordinating Committee “Justice for Cyprus” (PSEKA) meet in Nicosia this week. The 6th International Conference of the World Organisation for Young Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK) is also meeting in Nicosia this week. The meetings will be held from today until Friday. The opening ceremony will be addressed by President Demetris Christoﬁas. Delegates will be welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis.

Killed by propeller A 40-YEAR-OLD diver whose body was discovered in the sea off Yeroskipou in Paphos on Saturday was killed by a speedboat propeller, a post mortem showed yesterday. State pathologist Eleni Antoniou said the man most probably died instantly. The body was discovered by a British man who was out on his boat in the area. Police are investigating the case but have obtained no witness testimonies with regard to the incident, police spokesman Andreas Angelides said.

Mari blast trial begins AG gives the prosecution’s opening statement at court By Poly Pantelides ALL SIX defendants in the Mari trial knew of the danger posed by the 98 containers of confiscated weapons stored at the Evangelos Florakis naval base, yet failed to take adequate measures, Attorney-general Petros Clerides told the Laranca Assizes in his opening statement at the trial yesterday. He was speaking of the alleged failure to act by two former government ministers, and four other army and fire officials on trial in relation to the deaths of 13 sailors and firefighters on the morning of July 11, 2011 when the containers exploded. “The prosecution will present its case fairly, with independence, objectivity and full respect for the principles of fair trial, with the expectation that it will prove successful,” Clerides said. The prosecution claims the six defendants were responsible for omissions or actions that contributed to the explosion, which came about as a result of the munitions cargo being exposed to the elements for two years. Clerides yesterday expounded on the individual role each defendant allegedly played in the events leading to the ex-

plosion, from the prosecutions point of view. The defendants’ lawyers are due to respond on September 10. In the court room – amid a strong police presence were relatives of the victims dressed in black, and relatives of the defendants. Regarding former foreign minister Marcos Kyprianou, Clerides yesterday said that he allegedly stopped the United Nations from examining the cargo, and kept postponing any decisions that would change the nature of the way the containers were being stored, which was discussed during high level meetings between 2009 and 2010, citing political reasons. Former defence minister Costas Papacostas allegedly failed to take action to neutralise the danger, even though he was aware the cargo might explode and was told on July 4 that a container had bulged, Clerides said. Former National Guard deputy chief Savvas Argyrou was also warned of an explosion threat on July 4 and allegedly failed to take any action to prevent it, Clerides said. Clerides said that the remaining three defendants allegedly failed to draw up an action plan in relation to a possible explosion and had not informed staff on how to

Attorney-general Petros Clerides says defendants knew the danger posed by munitions properly handle explosives even though that was part of their job description. Those three are: fire service chief Andreas Nicolaou; deputy fire chief Charalambos Charalambous, and Andreas Loizides, the commander of the disaster response squad EMAK. Under a UN Security Council resolution, Cyprus confiscated a total of 98 containers from a ship – the Monchegorsk - sailing from

Iran to Syria in February 2009. The containers were temporarily placed at the naval base in March and were left stacked there until they exploded after the gunpowder ignited All six defendants have pleaded not guilty to causing death by want of precaution, and homicide by gross negligence in relation to events leading to the blast. Prosecution against two others has been dropped. Former

National Guard chief Petros Tsalikidis has been instead charged in his home country of Greece after authorities refused to execute a European arrest warrant against him. The prosecution also dropped charges against colonel Giorgos Georgiades after deciding in June he was not actually responsible for the safety of those present, adding he might be a prosecution witness instead.

‘This is a prison, not a church’ says acting governor By Jacqueline Agathocleous A MAN convicted of beating his sister to death with a laptop is now in isolation at the Central Prison, after reportedly attacking his cellmate with a big wooden ashtray and throwing mouthwash in his face. Evripides Savva, 25, was sentenced to 12 years in prison last May. His family at the time was under the care of mental and social welfare services. Central Prison acting governor George Tryfonides yesterday played down the affair, saying the attack was not as brutal as made out by Politis newspaper, which

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brought the matter to light yesterday. He would not conﬁrm whether the details of the report – that the assault victim was Romanian and that he was attacked with a wooden ashtray and mouthwash – were correct. “An attack happened by one prisoner on another; these things happen in prison,” Tryfonides told the Cyprus Mail. “It wasn’t as severe an attack as was made out. The inmate was injured, treated and nothing else has happened.” Asked whether Savva could be considered to have serious psychological problems, warranting questions as to why he was placed in a cell with

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Sheep and goat farmers keep their flocks for now By Poly Pantelides SHEEP and goat farmers did not cut loose their ﬂocks on the highway yesterday as threatened, accepting instead an invitation by Agriculture minister Sophoclis Aletraris to have a meeting tomorrow. “We will start a dialogue to solve our problems,” said the head of the goat and sheep farmers’ association Evagoras Chrysanthou. The highway threat came last week on Friday following the cabinet’s recent decision to reduce a yearly subsidy by over 50 per cent. The farmers are not due to receive a subsidy next year, because a transitional period to support farmers following Cyprus’ accession in the

EU expires. Chrysanthou said they were willing to give the government a grace period to commit to paying the full amount of the subsidy they were expecting. He said that they would otherwise fulﬁl their promise and drive their ﬂocks onto the highway for the state to collect. “I am determined,” he said. “Honestly, we can’t feed them”. Aletraris applauded the farmers’ decision and said that dialogue was the only solution. “It is true that their industry faces many problems, and merits support,” he said refusing to comment on what that support would entail. In the meantime, police spokesman Andreas Angelides said that contrary to reports the clandestine cameraman present at the farmers’ presi-

dential palace protest on Friday was a policeman and not a member of the state’s secret service, KYP. Angelides said that it was standard practice for the police to ﬁlm public venues or events, such as football games, in relation to criminal investigations. The farmers protested for two days outside the presidential palace last week – on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday about 200 farmers clashed with the police outside the palace gates after setting loose a number of animals. Four men were injured in the ensuing mayhem. Animal lovers criticised the way the goats were treated and president Demetris Christoﬁas said on Sunday that their behaviour was “unacceptable”. The Green Party’s George Perdikis, asked the goat and sheep farm-

ers on Sunday “to abandon plans to abandon their animals” – an act that would constitute abuse, he said. Chrysanthou had previously dismissed animal abuse criticism and invited animal lovers to take as many of their sheep and goats as they wanted. The farmers said that animal feed costs had risen to such an extent that they would dump them on the Limassol-Paphos highway at noon yesterday. Their association’s head, Evagoras Chrysanthou, said they collectively had about 250,000 animals they would dump unless the government gave them the €12 million they were expecting instead of the roughly €5.0 million they were told the state could spare.

Two quad bike deaths in space of one weekend ANOTHER YOUTH lost his life midnight on Sunday after crashing his quad bike. The 20-year-old’s death came just two days after a 25-year-old woman from Limassol was killed when the four-wheeled bike she was riding pillion on hit a kerb, hurling her onto the tarmac. Both crash victims were not wearing helmets. Sunday night’s victim had been riding his bike in Famagusta village Xylotymbou, when - in circumstances under investigation - he swerved off course hitting the kerb nearby. He was hurled onto a metal billboard and then the front door of a shop. The 20-year-old was rushed to Famagusta General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries around an hour later. Meanwhile, the fiancé of Friday’s victim, who had been riding the quad bike at the time of the accident, was put in police custody while being treated for minor head injuries in Limassol General Hospital after the crash. Police yesterday said he was released on Saturday after giving a statement. The 32-year-old could face manslaughter charges as neither he, nor his deceased fiancée, were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The head of the police traffic department, Demetris Demetriou, yesterday said that amendments to the Highway Code were expected this January, as part of an EU directive and efforts to curb road deaths. Referring to the two most recent fatalities, Demetriou said there were two types of quad bikes: those that were registered as road ve-

Quad bike involved in Saturday’s accident hicles and which have to fulfil certain standards, and those that are imported for agricultural reasons and can only be used off-road. “Those that are registered must be accompanied with a certificate conforming to EU requirements and must fulfil all necessary specifications,” he explained. “These bikes are registered in the category B1, to be driven by someone who definitely needs to be over 18 years old and possess a Category B driving licence, meaning they are able to drive a saloon car.” Demetriou added that the 20-year-old victim from Xylotymbou had been riding a bike that was only for offroad use. “Driving such bikes demands increased skill and experience and special care,” said Demetriou. “For an 18-year-old or 20-yearold who is driving such a vehicle for the first time, it is dangerous, because when

it picks up a certain speed, they won’t be able to control it.” He said even though quad bikes could be considered more stable than twowheeled motorbikes, they were still very dangerous – especially when other trafﬁc violations were thrown into the mix. “When you are going at a low speed and you are wearing your helmet, even if there is a collision, you won’t lose your life,” Demetriou pointed out. “But we do everything; we violate the Highway Code and we speed excessively and we don’t wear our helmets… all this leads to us losing our lives.” He said changes were on the way: “A new law that was passed recently and is an EU directive will come into effect on January 19, 2013, bringing some serious changes in the vehicle categories.” “When the time draws closer we will announce more. We think these amendments are important and will contribute to making the roads safer,” said Demetriou. The Green party yesterday reminded that its MP Giorgos Perdikis has been warning of the dangers of quad bikes since 2007, when they ﬁrst became popular among locals and tourists alike. At the time, Perdikis asked the communications minister how these bikes were being regulated, to which the response was that they were regulated in the same way as cars. But following the death of a 21-year-old British tourist in August 2010, Perdikis sent another question to the communications ministry, asking how many injuries and deaths occurred with quad bikes. “The reply has yet to arrive,” said the party announcement.

Man’s body found in sea A YOUNG man was yesterday found dead, ﬂoating in the sea off Cavo Greco in the Famagusta district. He was wearing trainers and track-suit bottoms but no top although the police found a t-shirt on top of a cliff they think belonged to the man, who is estimated to be about 25 years of age. Ayia Napa lifeguards helped remove the body, spotted at about 12.50pm in an area known as the Caves, which is popular among tourists and locals who jump off the cliff into the sea. A state pathologist ruled out foul play and said the man probably drowned but a post mortem is expected to determine the cause of death tomorrow. The police are trying to identify the body.

Anger brews over winter allowance

Both crash victims were not wearing helmets, police said in new warning By Jacqueline Agathocleous

CYPRUS TODAY

MOUNTAIN dwellers are threatening measures unless the state commits by September 20 to paying them last year’s winter allowance for heating and other support schemes. Residents living in an altitude of 600 metres or higher were expecting €5.2 million last year as help but the allowance was cut to save expenses. “We completely understand the government’s ﬁnancial difﬁculties which is why we gave them an extension,” said the head of the mountainous communities’ committee and Palechori community leader, Tasos Michaelides. But he said they would only accept the full amount they were expecting, “not a reduction or anything else”. He said the communities were willing to discuss a timeframe.

Extension for Ayios Dhometios Anastasiades was impressed with China welcome

Anastasiades returns from China OPPOSITION DISY leader and presidential candidate Nicos Anastasiades yesterday said he was impressed by the reception he got from Chinese ofﬁcials during his recent visit to the country. “The high level of the contacts, the broad coverage of the visit by the media, but also the general conclusion I got from the meetings, is that China truly pays great attention to its relations with Cyprus, especially taking into account its status as a full member of the EU,” said Anastasiades. Asked if there had been any mention of Chinese company Far Eastern Phoenix’s (FEP) interest in investing in the old Larnaca airport building – a deal that is close to collapse – Anastasiades said: “We didn’t become aware, nor was a complaint submitted, over unfavourable treatment of a Chinese businessman, or that it is under observation or that we should be careful and so on. In none of the meetings was anything said regarding the speciﬁc businessman or his intended investments.” Negotiations over the airport were recently embroiled in controversy after presidential aide Marios Ieronymides was accused of allegedly being involved in the deal.

THE BANK of Cyprus has extended the overdraft of cash-strapped Ayios Dhometios municipality following an intervention by Finance Minister Vassos Shiarly, mayor Costas Petrou said yesterday. Petrou had previously said the municipality could not afford to pay wages to its employees. He yesterday thanked Shiarly for his help. The bank has extended their overdraft on the promise that they would pay them back on October 3 when a state subsidy instalment is expected, Petrou said. A number of municipalities have said they are struggling following substantial cuts in their 2012 state grant.

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Branson’s plea on rail deal goes unheeded Transport department: no delay in handing the west coast rail franchise to FirstGroup THE Department for Transport (DfT) said there would be no delay in handing the west coast rail franchise to FirstGroup, despite losing bidder Richard Branson calling on the prime minister to back a last-minute review of the process. Branson’s Virgin Trains, a joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach, was outbid for the franchise to run services between London and north west England and Scotland earlier this month. Rail and bus operator FirstGroup bid around 6 billion pounds ($9.5 billion) to wrest the contract from Virgin, which has run the service for 15 years, for the next 13 years. Billionaire Branson said FirstGroup’s numbers do not stack up and has called for an independent audit of the DfT’s decision before the contract is signed today. “We want a brief stay so that the debate can take

place and the facts can be examined,” he said on BBC radio yesterday. “I think the person who can really intervene to try to get some sense into the Department for Transport is the prime minister.” Branson has offered to run the service on a nonfor-proﬁt basis for a few months beyond December’s handover date to allow time for a review.

‘FAIR PROCESS’ A DfT spokesman said the government had noted Branson’s offer, made in the press on Sunday. “However, the winning bidder was decided by a fair and established process and no reason has been advanced to convince DfT not to sign the agreement,” he said yesterday. Branson is backed by more than 100,000 people, who have signed an e-petition urging the government to reconsider the franchise award.

Labour party lawmaker and chair of the transport committee Louise Ellman wrote to Transport Secretary Justine Greening on Friday to ask her to postpone the signing of the deal to allow the committee to investigate. “I believe this would help to provide greater transparency and address the concerns that have been raised,” she said. FirstGroup chief executive Tim O’Toole, however, said he was pleased the DfT had reiterated the agreement would go ahead. “We are one of the country’s most experienced rail operators and have a good track record,” he said in a statement on Monday. “We won the bid fair and square and we are pleased that the Department for Transport sees no reason to revisit the process. “Our bid is deliverable and it provides the best deal for taxpayers, for passengers and for staff on the West Coast Mainline.”

Hopes for peaceful end to carnival POLICE overseeing Europe’s biggest street festival were hoping for a peaceful climax to the Notting Hill Carnival yesterday despite at least two stabbings. Hundreds of thousands of revellers were flocking to the capital for the carnival’s headline day. Bank Holiday Monday sees a parade of floats and brightly-dressed performers snake their way through the streets of London as part of the annual Caribbeaninspired celebration. Sunday’s festivities were largely peaceful but one 20-year-old man was left in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed in the back and buttocks in Ladbroke Grove. Metropolitan Police said a 14-year-old boy was slashed with a sharp object in Golborne Gardens. And a 16-year-old girl was also treated but discharged herself from hospital after sustaining what police described as a superficial leg wound in Wornington Road. An extra 2,000 police officers were drafted in to support the event yesterday, bringing the total to 7,000. Scotland Yard arrested 96 people on Sun-

day, mainly for drug and public order offences as well as robbery and assault. Ofﬁcers have been granted stop and search powers within the area where the carnival takes place, while the force has advised visitors to only use mobile phones when absolutely necessary. Commander Christine Jones said: “Mobile phones, especially expensive ones, are a glittering prize for thieves. “Don’t give them a head start by displaying them openly and only use them if it’s absolutely necessary. Pick up one of our maps instead and pre-arrange meeting points with family and friends.” Three men were stabbed in a ﬁght in North Pole Road - close by but outside the carnival’s footprint. Scotland Yard said two men were arrested and one was left in a critical condition. Rows of African food stalls, dance stages and sound systems were lining the route of the vibrant procession with a number of after-parties keeping the carnival fever pumping until the early hours. Although some showers were predicted, forecasters said London would be mainly dry with sunny spells throughout the day.

Search resumes for man missing after canoe capsizes THE search has resumed for a man missing after a canoe capsized in a sea loch, resulting in the deaths of two young boys. Six people, two men and four children, were onboard the six-man boat when it overturned in Loch Gairloch, near Ullapool in the Highlands, Sunday afternoon. Two boys, aged three and ﬁve, were rescued by helicopter from the water and airlifted to

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness in a serious condition. They died Sunday night. A ﬁve-year-old girl who was airlifted to Broadford Hospital in Skye after being plucked from the loch remains seriously ill. Local boats yesterday assisted rescue services in the search for a missing 32-yearold man, which continued into the night in the water near the Big Sands caravan

park in Gairloch. Police and Stornoway coastguard conﬁrmed they resumed their search yesterday morning. On Sunday, a 35-year-old man and an eight-year-old girl managed to swim to shore unscathed and alerted Stornoway Coastguard to the incident at around 4.15pm. The girl was uninjured and is being cared for by relatives, police said.

The Virgin boss has offered to effectively run the route for free to allow the decision awarding the 13-year franchise to FirstGroup to be re-examined (EPA)

ONE in 10 health appointments were missed last year, costing the NHS millions of pounds and delaying treatment for other patients, ﬁgures suggest. Patients missed 5.5 million hospital appointments last year, the Department of Health said. Although the ﬁgure is 250,000 less than the previous year, ministers are calling for hospitals to use more innovative solutions to tackle the number of people who miss appointments. Newham University Hospital has started a pilot where diabetes patients who do not need a physical examination are seen via Skype. A number of hospitals including King’s College, London, and Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust already use a text message system to remind patients of their appointments. Health Minister Simon Burns said: “It is important that people realise that not turning up for their agreed appointments, means other patients’ care might be delayed and doctors’ and nurses’ time could be wasted, costing taxpayers money.”

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Hurricane threat to US gulf coast

WORLD TODAY El Salvador earthquake A 7.3 MAGNITUDE earthquake struck in the Paciﬁc Ocean off El Salvador late on Sunday, triggering a brief tsunami warning along a stretch of the central American coast but causing no major damage or casualties, early reports indicated. The quake hit about 74 miles (119 km) offshore at a depth of just over 20 km (12 miles), the US Geological Survey said. It earlier gave the magnitude as 7.4. A small tsunami hit the El Salvador port of Acajutla following the quake, the Paciﬁc Tsunami Warning Centre said. It issued and then cancelled a tsunami alert for El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico.

Venezuela blaze A FIRE burned for a third day in two fuel storage tanks at Venezuela’s biggest refinery yesterday, putting in doubt plans to restart the facility quickly after one of the world’s deadliest oil industry accidents in recent history. Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez said the blaze remained contained to the storage tanks. He has insisted the Amuay refinery can be restarted within two days, once the flames have been put out. “In the coming hours we are going to extinguish those tanks,” Ramirez told state TV. A gas leak caused an explosion and then a fire before dawn on Saturday at the 645,000 barrel-per-day facility, part of the world’s second biggest refinery complex.

Tokyo protests A MAN ripped a Japanese flag from a car carrying Japan’s ambassador in Beijing yesterday, triggering a protest from Tokyo in the latest flare-up of a territorial row that provoked the worst anti-Japanese protests in years. The Japanese embassy said the ambassador, Uichiro Niwa, was unhurt in the incident, adding that two other vehicles forced his car to stop, after which a man got out, broke off the Japanese flag and made off with it. But Japan’s Foreign Ministry later said the flag had been snatched after the envoy’s car had become stuck in a traffic jam.

A GOES-East satellite image released by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Isaac at 11.10am UTC yesterday (AFP)

A TROPICAL storm threatening to grow into a hurricane is heading towards America’s Gulf Coast. The US National Hurricane Centre predicted it would grow to a Category 2 hurricane and possibly hit late today somewhere between west of New Orleans and the edge of the Florida Panhandle. That would be a day short of seven years after the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina struck. A Category 2 hurricane has sustained winds of between 96 and 110 mph and a strong storm surge. Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama declared states of emergency, while oil companies began evacuating workers and cutting production at Gulf offshore rigs. Even though the storm, labelled Isaac, was moving well west of Tampa, Florida, where the Republican Party convention is being held this week, storm-force winds and heavy rain were possible in the area because of Isaac’s large size, forecasters said. Tampa Mayor Bill Buckhorn, a Democrat, said the weather would be “squirrely” but predicted the storm would not unduly interfere with the convention. “We’re going to show the world on Tues-

day, Wednesday and Thursday what a great place this is,” he said. “As a state and a city, we’re going to put on a good show and be a great host for the Republican Party.” Florida, historically the state most prone to hurricanes, has been hurricane-free since it was hit four times each in 2004 and 2005. Isaac will probably prove barely a memory for South Florida and Keys residents, who mostly took the storm in stride as its centre passed just south of Key West on Sunday. “This is routine for us,” said Annie Lopez, 47, a lifelong Key West resident. “It’s down to a science.” Added Jean Claude Philemy of Miami: “Every year it’s almost the same. We can deal with it.” The storm did knock out power temporarily for around 16,000 people throughout South Florida, and 555 flights were cancelled at Miami International Airport. In the low-lying Keys, isolated patches of flooding were reported and some roads were littered with downed palm fronds and small branches. But officials said damage appeared to be minimal, and many Keys residents held true to their any-excuse-fora-party reputation.

17 party-goers discovered beheaded in Afghanistan Taliban kill mixed gender revellers By Ahmad Nadeem AFGHAN President Hamid Karzai accused the Taliban yesterday of beheading 17 villagers, including two women, in volatile Helmand province, in a gruesome attack recalling the dark days of the hardline group’s rule before their 2001 ouster. He ordered a full investigation into the “mass killing”, which a local ofﬁcial said was punishment to revellers attending a party with music and mixed-sex dancing. “This attack shows that there are irresponsible members among the Taliban,” Karzai said in a statement. The Taliban denied they had taken part in the attack, which Karzai’s ofﬁce said took place in Kajaki district in the southern province. “The victims were killed for throwing a late night dancing and music party when the Taliban attacked,” Nimatullah, governor for neighbouring Musa Qala district, told Reuters. Men and women do not usually mingle in ultra-religious Afghanistan unless they are related, and parties involving both genders are rare and

An Afghan National Army soldier walks during a patrol with US soldiers from Apache team, Task force Geronimo in Karizona, Sabari District in Khost Province on August 5, 2012 (AFP) kept secret. The killings, 75 km (46 miles) north of the provincial capital Lashkar Gah, occurred at the beginning of a violent 24 hours for NATO and Afghan authorities in which 10 Afghan soldiers were killed in a mass insurgent attack, also in Helmand, while two US soldiers were slain by a rogue Afghan soldier. Taliban spokesman Qari

Yousuf, who oversees the southwest of the country, denied the group was involved. “I spoke to our commanders in those villages, but they know nothing of the event,” he told Reuters. During their ﬁve-year reign, ended by US-backed Afghan forces, sparking the present NATO-led war, the Taliban banned women from voting,

most work and leaving their homes unless accompanied by their husband or a male relative. Though those rights have been painstakingly regained, Afghanistan remains one of the worst places on Earth to be a woman. Some democratic freedoms have also been wound back in what rights groups fear is an

effort to reach a political reconciliation and possible power-sharing with the Taliban, who had also banned music and dancing. Taliban gunmen stormed a lakeside hotel near Kabul in June demanding to know where the “prostitutes and pimps” were during a party, witnesses said. Twenty people were killed.

Indian prime minister drowned out in growing furore over ‘coalgate’ INDIAN lawmakers chanting “quit prime minister” drowned out Manmohan Singh yesterday as he sought to defend his government’s role in an affair dubbed “coalgate” that has paralysed parliament and created a sense of political crisis. The controversy has stalled reform efforts at a time when the economy

is suffering a sharp slowdown and investors are pressing for changes to rules to allow more foreign investment in the pension, retail, banking and insurance industries. “Coalgate” is a short-hand reference to a state auditor’s report published on August 17 questioning the government’s practice of awarding coal

mining concessions to companies without competitive bidding, potentially costing the treasury billions of dollars in lost revenues. “I wish to say that any allegations of impropriety are without basis and unsupported by facts,” said Singh. He had earlier been silent about the report, which partly covered a period

when he was also coal minister. His silence has proven politically costly, allowing opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to keep the government on the defensive. While the state auditor’s report did not allege criminal wrongdoing by Singh’s fragile coalition government it, raised concerns about the non-transparent practice

of awarding coal blocks by an interministerial committee, which it said unduly beneﬁted private and state power and steel companies. The report was fodder for noisy political theatre in India’s parliament yesterday, where BJP lawmakers and members of the ruling Congress party engaged in a shouting match.

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Syrian helicopter is downed in Damascus

Labour strife back in South Africa’s platinum sector

Rebels claim to have shot down Assad gunship

Shrouded bodies of children are seen during the funeral on August 26, 2012 of Syrians who activists say were killed by regime forces in Daraya near Damascus (AFP)

LABOUR strife returned to South Africa’s platinum sector yesterday, derailing London-based Lonmin’s efforts to restart mining and fanning fears of a resurgence of the violence that has killed 44 people this month. Workers blocked colleagues from going down mine shafts and used threats of violence to snarl transport at Lonmin’s Marikana mine - where 10 people were killed in a union turf war and police shot dead 34 striking miners. Last week, South Africa held a week of mourning for those killed in the worst violence of its kind since the end of apartheid, which drew attention to the persistent inequality in pay and living standards in Africa’s biggest economy. The miners’ strike has raised fears of cuts in supplies of the precious metal and pushed the spot price of platinum up 10.5 per cent over the past fortnight. South Africa has some 80 per cent of the world’s known platinum reserves. Suspected police brutality and the problems the government faces in brokering a deal between the rival unions have turned up the heat on the ruling African National Congress and stoked concern about wider labour disputes in the country. “What we have seen is that if you don’t stand up as people, nothing is going to change,” said mine worker Thebe Seshanke. Lonmin, which has suspended most operations for the past two weeks because of a wage strike by 3,000 workers, said only 13 per cent of its 28,000-strong workforce had shown up yesterday morning - far too few to restart mining operations. “There have been incidents of intimidation towards bus drivers overnight as well as intimidation of Eastern’s workers this morning, preventing them from coming to work,” Lonmin said in a statement, referring to its eastern operations, which had avoided such incidents until now. Police said there had been reports yesterday of assaults, but gave no details.

sound of people celebrating the helicopter’s dive with shouts of “Allahu akbar” (God is great). Although rebel commanders have asked foreign allies for anti-aircraft missiles, Western nations are unwilling to supply such weapons for fear of them falling into hostile hands. There was no indication fighters in Damascus had used any missiles. Army helicopters had been rocketing and strafing crowded working class suburbs on the eastern outskirts of the city since Sunday. Generally seen as rebel strongholds, they came under renewed assault early yesterday. “The sound of gunfire and mortar shells exploding hasn’t

A man addresses striking mine workers yesterday, at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana (AFP)

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Oliver Holmes A SYRIAN military helicopter came down under fire and in flames in Damascus yesterday as President Bashar al-Assad’s air force strafed and bombarded rebel-held districts in the capital and in Aleppo. State television confirmed a helicopter had crashed in Damascus but gave no details. Opposition activists said rebels had shot it down. Opposition video footage showed a crippled aircraft burning up and crashing into a built-up area, sending up a pillar of oily black smoke. A day after his enemies accused Assad’s troops and sectarian militia of massacring hundreds of people in the town of Daraya near Damascus, the possible shooting down of the helicopter, the latest of several such successes claimed by lightly armed rebel fighters, bolstered morale. But, witnesses said, even more intense army bombardments followed. “It was flying over the eastern part of the city and firing all morning,” an activist calling himself Abu Bakr told Reuters from near where the helicopter came down in the eastern suburbs. “The rebels had been trying to hit it for about an hour,” he said. “Finally they did.” Video footage carried the

stopped,” an opposition activist, Samir al-Shami, said from the area. “I see smoke rising everywhere.” Another activist based in the eastern suburbs, Mohammed Doumany, said: “There are constant explosions and blasts from mortars. The rebels are attacking security force checkpoints in the suburbs.” At least 32 people were killed in the area yesterday, opposition activists said. Video from campaigners showed 20 bodies on the ﬂoor of a mosque, including three children. On Sunday, opposition activists said they had found about 320 bodies, including some of women and children, in Daraya, just south-

west of Damascus. Most had been killed execution-style, they said. Videos on the Internet showed rows of bodies wrapped in sheets. Most seemed to be young men, but at least one video showed several children who appeared to have been shot in the head. The body of one toddler was soaked in blood. Due to restrictions on nonstate media in Syria, it was impossible to verify the accounts independently. The uprising, which began as peaceful protests, has become a civil war. United Nations investigators have accused both sides of war crimes but laid more blame on government troops and pro-government militia than on the rebels.

Muppet urges Israelis to prepare for possible Iran air attacks THE Israeli muppet on the cover of a new, emergency pamphlet being distributed nationwide puts a happy face on grim warnings in a country preparing for possible war with Iran. Israelis, the military-issued booklet says, would have only 30 seconds to three minutes to ﬁnd cover and hunker down between the time air raid

sirens sound and rockets slam into their area. The 15-page pamphlet has started to appear in mailboxes across the country, instructing Israelis how to prepare a safe room or shelter for emergency situations. On the cover, a smiling Moishe Oofnik, the Israeli muppet version of Oscar the Grouch - the resident pes-

simist of the US children’s show Sesame Street - sticks out of the trash can he calls home. He strikes a more pensive pose inside the booklet, resting his head on his hand under instructions on what to do when sirens wail. Stepped-up rhetoric by Israeli ofﬁcials in recent weeks has suggested

Moon landing pioneer, Neil Armstrong, dead at 82 U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, who took a giant leap for mankind when he became the ﬁrst person to walk on the moon, died at the age of 82, his family have said. Armstrong died following complications from heart-bypass surgery he underwent earlier this month, the family said in a weekend statement, just two days after his birthday on August 5. As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the ﬁrst human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. As he stepped on the dusty surface, Armstrong said: “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” Those words endure as one of the best known quotes in the English language. The Apollo 11 astronauts’ euphoric moonwalk provided Americans with a sense of achievement in the space race with Cold War foe the Soviet Union and while Wash-

ington was engaged in a bloody war with the communists in Vietnam. Neil Alden Armstrong was 38 years old at the time, and even though he had fulﬁlled one of mankind’s age-old quests that placed him at the pinnacle of human achievement, he did not revel in his accomplishment. He even seemed frustrated by the acclaim it brought. “I guess we all like to be recognised not for one piece of ﬁreworks but for the ledger of our daily work,” Armstrong said in an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes programme in 2005. He once was asked how he felt knowing his footprints would likely stay on the moon’s surface for thousands of years. “I kind of hope that somebody goes up there one of these days and cleans them up,” he quipped in response.

Israel might soon attack an Iranian nuclear programme its sees as an existential threat, raising international concern about regional conﬂict. Israeli ministers have said up to 500 civilians could die in any war following a strike on Iran. An Israeli military source said yesterday the emergency pamphlet was

part of a regular, public awareness campaign and noted it also included advice on how to act in the event of an earthquake. “There are always innovations the public needs to know about, it doesn’t mean anything is going to happen today, tomorrow or the next day,” the source said.

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Business

Apple rallies after ruling

German businesses now fear for future exports

U.S. stocks were ﬂat yesterday as investors took a waitand-see approach ahead of a conference of central bankers later this week, though Apple surged to a new high following a court victory. Investors are looking ahead to the meeting of central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday for clarity on what the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will do to support an economy showing signs of slowing growth. Equities have rallied on growing expectations for a third round of quantitative easing from the Fed, and the news from Jackson Hole could determine whether the recent rally that took the S&P index to four-year highs will persist. Still, questions remain about the timing and size of any possible action. “There’s not much going on as we look ahead to Jackson Hole, and we might make some new lows in terms of trading volume going into that as investors wait,” said Dan Veru, chief investment ofﬁcer at Palisade Capital Management LLC in Fort Lee, New Jersey, which oversees $3.8 billion. Daily trading volume was expected to be extremely light ahead of the meeting, and as many market participants are out on vacation ahead of the Labour Day holiday on September 3. Last week, volume was among the lowest of the year. Apple Inc gained 2.1 per cent to $677.17 after the company won a sweeping victory in a patent lawsuit against Samsung Electronics. Samsung said it would contest the verdict, which orders it to pay $1.05 billion in damages. Earlier, the company hit an alltime high of $680.87. US-listed shares of Nokia Corp, a Samsung competitor, surged 8.4 per cent to $3.34.

By Alexandra Hudson GERMAN business sentiment dropped for a fourth month in a row in August to reach its lowest level since March 2010, driven lower by increasing worries about the future level of exports. The Munich-based Ifo think tank said yesterday its business climate index, based on a monthly survey of some 7,000 firms, fell to 102.3 in August from a downwardly revised 103.2 in July. For the first time in three years the majority of firms deemed their export prospects “negative”. A Reuters poll of 40 economists had forecast a fall to 102.6 from an originally reported 103.3. “German companies are increasingly becoming pessimistic about the future ... exports and domestic consumption have shielded the German economy against the euro crisis virus up to now. This immunity, however, has been crumbling away quickly over recent months,” said Carsten Brzeski at ING. “It looks as if the German economy will, at best, be treading water in the coming months. The latest batch of sentiment indicators even points to a contraction in the third quarter,” he added. Growth in Europe’s largest economy slowed in the second quarter of this year to 0.3 per cent. A string of

German industrial ﬂagships ThyssenKrupp and Opel have announced they are reducing working hours due to weaker demand, while Bosch announced it was in talks with workers over shortening hours increasingly gloomy data has raised the possibility of recession in the second half of the year. That spells particularly bad news for the eurozone economy, which desperately needs Germany - until recently resilient to the crisis - to help haul it out of a slump. The decline in the Ifo index reﬂects companies fears that European export markets are faltering and demand from emerging economies may not be able to pick up the slack.

Uncertainty is also intense at a time when Greece is seeking more time to meet the terms of its bailout and policymakers are scrambling to prevent contagion from enveloping the big economies of Spain and Italy. “The euro crisis is gnawing away at German growth,” said Ifo economist Klaus Wohlrabe. As well as the negative expectations for exports, wholesale and retail expectations also slumped. “This is down to the gen-

eral unease, which is becoming more evident,” Wohlrabe said. An Ifo sub-index on current business conditions fell to a more than two year low of 111.2 from a previous 111.6, while business expectations fell to a more than three-year low of 94.2 from 95.6 a month earlier. Yesterday’s data conﬁrmed what hard data from the Purchasing Managers’ Indicator (PMI) already showed last week: Germany’s hith-

erto steady resilience to the crisis is waning. Orders from abroad for Germany’s manufacturing goods, a mainstay for the economy, fell this month at the fastest rate since April 2009. Industrial ﬂagships ThyssenKrupp and Opel have announced they are reducing working hours due to weaker demand while Bosch announced it was in talks with workers over shortening hours.

Chinese to help Spyker create Saab upmarket car Spain weaker than predicted

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DUTCH car manufacturer Spyker and Chinese partner Zhejiang Youngman Passenger Car Group plan to launch a new upmarket model that would be a cross between a Spyker sports car and the now-defunct Saab. The deal announced by the companies yesterday highlights China’s interest in acquiring Western brands and technology, taking advantage of the Saab and Spyker names and know-how. The new car, to be pitched at China’s afﬂuent drivers, will use the platform and technology developed for Saab, the Swedish company that Spyker and Youngman tried to rescue before it went bankrupt in December last year. Spyker, whose sports cars have appeared in Hollywood ﬁlms, including Basic Instinct 2, produces only a few dozen cars a year, with a list price of about 200,000 euros ($250,300) for the C8 Aileron. The new model would go into production in China and Europe, but not for another two or more years, Spyker Chief Executive Victor Muller said. It would be based on technology developed for a new Saab model and would have both Spyker and Saab characteristics. “It will be much more of a Spyker, with some Saab traits. This will extend the Spyker brand downwards towards a very high premium model,” Muller told reporters in a conference call.

Spyker’s C8 Aileron carries a list price of about 200,000 euros “Saab suffered from being halfway between a Ford and a BMW, and that made it difﬁcult to sell. We had the aspiration to be BMW. This is a car for afﬂuent people.” Saab Automobile, one of Sweden’s bestknown brands, stopped production in May 2011 when it could no longer pay suppliers and employees. It went bust in December, less than two years after General Motors Co sold it to Spyker.

SPAIN’S economy performed far worse than initially thought in both 2010 and 2011, data showed yesterday, suggesting the country may find it even harder to emerge from a recession that threatens to push it into seeking a sovereign bailout. The economy shrank 0.3 per cent in 2010 and grew 0.4 per cent last year, according to the revised data from statistics institute INE. The figures, respectively 0.2 percentage points and 0.3 points below preliminary estimates, prompted a short-lived selloff on Madrid’s IBEX share market. But analysts said they did not believe the data would have an effect on government forecasts for this year’s gross domestic product and public deficit, though the market consensus could dip. “The only revision that these GDP data may cause is changes to private analyst forecasts,” Santiago Sanchez, economist at Carlos III University in Madrid, said. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s conservative government widened the official forecast for Spain’s 2011 deficit to 8 per cent of GDP last December shortly after coming to power, reflecting a slowing economy and chronically high unemployment rates and debt servicing costs. In May, it estimated the fiscal gap for the year had reached 8.9 per cent. The previous centre-left administration had targeted a 2011 gap of 6 per cent. This year, Madrid expects a deficit of 6.3 per cent and a GDP contraction of 1.5 per cent, which roughly tallies with the market consensus for both figures. The International Monetary Fund expects Spain’s economy, which slipped back into recession in the first quarter of this year, to shrink by 1.7 per cent.

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Opinion

A part of everyday life, which has become a luxury for most workers SO THE siesta by all accounts is officially dead, now only a luxury for the elderly – due to a lifetime of habit - and the pampered classes, including public servants, probably the only workers left in Cyprus who have the opportunity to take a siesta due to their advantageous working hours. That there are still full-time employees who finish work at 2.30pm in this day and age is anachronistic. The siesta, while proven to be good for your health in an ideal world, is now a luxury the majority of workers no longer have the option of enjoying. Indeed in most European countries they never did. In a hot country like Cyprus the siesta was something that made sense 50 years ago when people had to work early and finish early to avoid the heat. But that was long before the advent of air conditioning, which now allows all indoor employees to work through the day. The siesta was officially declared dead in 2007 - for many in the private sector at least - when a law was passed saying shops and offices did not have to shut for three hours each afternoon during the summer months. The big shops, such as Marks and Spencer and Debenhams, now work from 9am to 8pm and 8am to 9pm respectively, with employees working in shifts. Not a single shop at the Mall of Cyprus shuts for lunch. Many smaller shops also stay open all day. Not only are most big stores working through lunch but most companies now work through lunch, and the younger working generation are reaching a point where the siesta is just not a part of their day or indeed their lives. They’re all at the mall with their friends. When will the public service catch up with the rest of the working population, and with Europe? When the deal was made that they would work one afternoon a week – on a Wednesday – they managed to make sure it would not apply to July and August, most likely because it would interfere with their siestas. And, according to EU statistics our pampered siesta class is quite large. A 2010 report showed that over 5.0 per cent of the population works in the public service compared to 1.1 per cent in Austria, 0.8 per cent in Belgium, 3.8 per cent in France and 2.5 per cent in Ireland. In most of these countries public servants work around a nine-to-five schedule so the message to our sleepy compatriots is: get with the programme but if you must sleep and don’t want anyone to call you, instead of telling them to ‘go to hell’, try switching your phone off.

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Armstrong, Obama and the US space programme W

HEN the first man on the Moon died on Saturday, President Barack Obama tweeted: “Neil Armstrong was a hero not just of his time, but of all time.” Armstrong’s final comment on Obama, on the other hand, was that the president’s policy on manned space flight was “devastating”, and condemned the United States to “a long downhill slide to mediocrity.” That was two years ago, when three Americans who had walked on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, and Eugene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17, published an open letter to Obama pointing out that his new space policy effectively ended American participation in the human exploration of deep space. Armstrong was famously reluctant to give media interviews. It took something as hugely short-sighted as Obama’s cancellation of the Constellation programme in 2010 to make him speak out in public. But when he did, he certainly did not mince his words. “We will have wasted our current $10-billion-plus investment in Constellation,” he said, “and equally importantly, we will have lost the many years required to recreate the equivalent of what we will have discarded. For the United States...to be without carriage to low Earth orbit and with no human exploration capability to go beyond Earth orbit...destines our nation to become one of second or even third rate stature.” Barack Obama was never a politician with a big international vision. He has experts to do that stuff for him, and of course they are all part of the “Washington consensus,” which is just as parochial as he is. So he cancelled the big Ares rockets that would have taken American astronauts back to the Moon and onwards to Mars and the asteroids. Some other spending programme just yelled louder. Maybe the Navy wanted another aircraft carrier. If NASA (the National Aviation and Space Administration) wants to put an American into space now, it has to

Comment Gwynne Dyer buy passage on a Russian rocket, which is currently over $50 million per seat. By 2015 the Chinese will probably be offering an alternative service (which may bring the price down), and before long India may be in the business as well. But the United States won’t. There is likely to be a gap of between five and ten years between the retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet last year and the first new American vehicles capable of putting a human being into space. Even then it will only be into low Earth orbit: none of the commercial vehicles now being developed will be able to do what the Saturn rockets did 41 years ago when they sent Neil Armstrong and his colleagues to the Moon. Armstrong was a former military officer who would never directly call the President of the United States a liar or a fool, but his words left little doubt of what he really thought: “The availability of a commercial transport to orbit as envisioned in the president’s proposal cannot be predicted with any certainty, but is likely to take substantially longer and be more expensive than we would hope.” In other words, don’t hold your breath. He was equally blunt about Obama’s assurances that the United States was not really giving up on deep space: “While the president’s plan envisages humans travelling away from Earth and perhaps toward Mars at some time in the future, the lack of developed rockets and spacecraft will assure that ability will not be available for many years.” Not the return to the Moon by 2020 planned by the Constellation programme, but pie in the sky when you die. This is not a global defeat for manned exploration of the solar system. The Russians are talking seriously about building a permanent base on the Moon, and all the major

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Neil Armstrong: the ﬁrst man on the moon Asian contenders are working on heavy-lift rockets that would enable them to go beyond Earth orbit. It’s just an American loss of will, shared equally by Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. “I know China is headed to the Moon,” Romney told a town hall audience in Michigan in February. “They’re planning on going to the Moon, and some people say, oh, we’ve got to get to the Moon, we’ve got to get there in a hurry to prove we can get there before China. It’s like, guys, we were there a long time ago, all right? And when you get there would you bring

back some of the stuff we left?” Arrogant, complacent, and wrong. Americans went to the Moon a long time ago, but the point is that they can’t get there now, and won’t be able to for a long time to come. Which is why, in an interview ﬁfteen years ago, Neil Armstrong told BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh: “The dream remains. The reality has faded a bit, but it will come back, in time.” It will, but probably not in the United States. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

WHAT THE MAIL SAID

1850

25 years ago Friday August 28, 1987

Composer and pianist Franz Liszt conducts the premiere of Richard Wagner’s opera Lohengrin in Weimar, Germany.

Police last night evicted vine-growers from the Presidential Palace after they had threatened to stay there on hunger strike until their demand for higher grape prices was met. Policemen used batons to force about 500 vine-growers out of the compounds. The men moved, but decided to stay outside the Palace.

1947 The great Spanish bullﬁghter, Manolete, is killed in the ring following a goring by a bull in Linares.

1963 American civil rights leader Martin Luther King makes his famous “I have a dream” speech to a rally of more than 200,000 in Washington D.C.

1996 The 15 year marriage of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales ofﬁcially comes to an end.

1994 In Britain, thousands of shops open for the ﬁrst time on Sunday as the Sunday trading laws are relaxed.

35 years ago Sunday August 28, 1977 Raising employment standards, improving the standard of living and eradicating the social and economic problems created by the invasion are the primary concerns of the Labour Ministry at present, says the Ministry’s annual report for 1976.

45 years ago Monday August 28, 1967 There can be no solution of the Cyprus problem as long as Turkey insists on her demand for a military base on the island, Mr. Glafkos Clerides, President of the House of Representatives, declared yesterday. Speaking at a memorial service in Lithrodontas, he said “recent statements by Turkish ofﬁcials conﬁrm a previous ascertainment that the Turkish policy on Cyprus continues to be based on the same unacceptable principles – the demand for territorial exchanges and separate administration for the Turkish Cypriots”.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 CYPRUS MAIL

Showbiz

Expendables 2 punches up second box office win Slow movie going weekend

By Ian MacKenzie

By Lisa Richwine and Chris Michaud ACTION movie Expendables 2 kept the No. 1 spot at US and Canadian box offices for a second week as two new films provided light competition during a slow movie-going weekend. Expendables 2 won the weekly race with $13.5 million in ticket sales from Friday through Sunday, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. The film, starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and other 1980s tough guys, has pulled in $52.3 million during two weekends in theatres. With Hollywood’s big summer season winding down, studios did not release any superhero stories, sequels or big-budget blockbusters. New thriller Premium Rush finished seventh, taking in $6.3 million, while comedy Hit & Run debuted in the number-10 slot. Another action sequel, The Bourne Legacy, landed in the No. 2 spot with $9.3 million at North American (U.S. and Canadian) theatres during its third weekend. The movie stars Jeremy Renner in a reboot of a spy franchise that previously featured Matt Damon. In third place, stop-motion

Foreign funnymen sweep British comedy awards

The ﬁlm, starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and other 1980s tough guys, has pulled in $52.3 million during two weekends in theatres family ﬁlm ParaNorman pulled in $8.6 million. The movie, released a week ago, tells the story of a boy who helps save his town from a zombie invasion. Anti-Obama documentary 2016: Obama’s America made a strong showing in the No. 8 spot with domestic sales of $6.2 million. The movie made a limited debut in July but expanded to more than 1,000 theatres this weekend, just ahead of the Republican National Convention to nominate Mitt Romney as Obama’s challenger in the presiden-

tial race. Premium Rush starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt earned $6.3 million. In the movie, Gordon-Levitt plays a bike messenger being chased through New York City by a cop who wants an envelope he’s carrying. In fourth place, comedy The Campaign starring Will Farrell and Zach Galiﬁanakis as opposing politicians grossed $7.4 million during its third weekend. Megahit The Dark Knight Rises took ﬁfth with $7.2 million, bringing its total to $422.2 million since its July release.

“We had great holds on both The Campaign and The Dark Knight Rises,” said Jeff Goldstein, executive vice president of theatrical distribution for Warner Bros. Campaign dropped 43 per cent from a week earlier, while Dark Knight Rises fell just 35 per cent. Low-budget Hit & Run, produced for just $1.3 million, earned $4.7 million over the weekend. The movie tells the story of a man who risks his identity in the witness protection programme when he drives his ﬁance to Los Angeles. Dax Shepard

and Kristen Bell star. Lions Gate Entertainment released Expendables 2. Universal Studios, a unit of Comcast Corp, released Bourne Legacy, and the studio’s Focus Features distributed ParaNorman. Privately held Rocky Mountain Pictures released 2016: Obama’s America. Premium Rush was released by Sony Corp’s movie studio. Open Road Films, a joint venture between theater owners Regal Entertainment Group and privately held AMC Entertainment Inc, distributed Hit & Run.

Martin Scorsese reps call Kate Moss cleaning up her act for baby movie lawsuit ‘absurd’ REPRESENTATIVES for Martin Scorsese have said it was “shocking” that Cecchi Gori Pictures had sued the famed director for failing to make a promised movie for the Italian production company, and labelled the claims in the legal action “absurd.” The Oscar-winning filmmaker of The Departed was sued by Cecchi Gori Pictures last week for choosing to make The Wolf of Wall Street, which started filming on Thursday, instead of its movie, Silence. The company said Scorsese had agreed to put Silence ahead of other projects in recent years and to get into production before the end of 2012. The suit, filed in Los Angeles alleging breach of contract, also claims the director and his company owe Cecchi Gori $1.5 million plus 20 per cent of other fees Scorsese received from making movies that were put ahead of Silence. “It is shocking to us that the lawyers for Cecchi Gori Pictures would file a suit pursuing such absurd claims considering the amicable working relationship existing between Martin Scorsese and the principals of Cecchi Gori Pictures,” Scorsese’s representatives said in a statement. “Mr. Scorsese is confident that he will prevail in court should Cecchi Gori Pictures actually pursue this meritless action,” the statement said. The lawsuit encompasses several agreements between Cecchi Gori, founded by Italian media mogul Vittorio Cecchi Gori, and Scorsese that date back several years and concern a film adaptation of Japanese novel Silence by author Shusaku Endo.

The supermodel is married to The Kills’ Jamie Hince

THE 38-year-old supermodel - who is known for her wild antics and former drug-use - is forgoing her old party lifestyle because she plans to have a second child with her husband, The Kills’ guitarist Jamie Hince. A friend of Kate’s told the Daily Mail: “Kate has made no secret among her circle that she’d love to have a baby with Jamie.” “There’s no doubt in my mind that the prospect of another child is a massive motivation for her to clean up her act. “She eats like a horse now, too, while back in her catwalk days she could easily “forget” to have lunch and dinner.” Kate wed Jamie in July 2011 and the pair live in London’s leafy Highgate area with her nine-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, Lila Grace. The star has recently been spotted holidaying in Saint Tropez where she enjoyed family-friendly activities with Lila and her rocker husband, who is reportedly very keen to experience parenthood with Kate.

PERFORMERS from the United States, Norway and New Zealand swept Britain’s top comedy awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival over the weekend, the ﬁrst time all three prizes have gone to non-British comedians. American Phil Burgers from Los Angeles took the top prize, the Foster’s Best Comedy Show award, while the Best Newcomer award went to Norway’s Daniel Simonsen. New Zealander Sam Wills took the Foster’s Panel Prize for performances over the past three weeks at the world’s largest annual festival of the arts. A total of 536 comedy shows were eligible for the prizes, and the judging panel and awards team attended more than 1,400 performances over the past three weeks. The Best Comedy award was worth 10,000 pounds, and the Best Newcomer and Panel prizes 5,000 pounds each. A number of top comedians have got their start on the Edinburgh Fringe, with the best comedy award an accolade that set them on the road to fame and fortune. Previous winners include the Cambridge Footlights with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson, Frank Skinner, Al Murray and Russell Kane. The bearded Burgers, appearing under the name Dr Brown, told Reuters he had been appearing on the Fringe for seven years, “one year as a punter and six years as a performer”. He had studied theatre in the United States and learned the art of clowning with the respected French practitioner Philippe Gaulier in Paris. Comedy Awards producer Nica Burns said of his wordless performance: “Doctor Brown’s show starts with fun pranks and then takes the audience on a roller-coaster from inspired lunacy to pulling your heart strings. He can express emotion with a gesture, a look or an eyebrow.” He was coy about giving his age, ﬁnally agreeing on “64, going on 30.” Simonsen, 29, from the Norwegian port of Bergen, had wanted to be a comedian since he was a child. He joined a school theatre in Norway, and actually met Dr Brown at the Gaulier school in Paris. He said he started appearing in London at the end of 2007 and has been performing at the Fringe in Edinburgh since 2008. Simonsen, who now lives in London, described his act as “personal, observational lunacy.” Wells, a 33-year-old from Christchurch in New Zealand, has been appearing at the Fringe for the past six years.

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Environment

UK government told it must protect green belt By Emily Beament

and a hotel and golf course at Leatherhead, Surrey. Green Belt land around the country is also under threat from more than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of business and industrial parks and housing developments each with hundreds or even thousands of new homes, CPRE said. The government has committed to protecting the Green Belt, which makes up 12 per cent of English land, from development, although reform of the planning system this year prompted

concerns protection for the wider countryside would be weakened. Under the new planning policy, local authorities are required to allocate more than ﬁve years’ worth of building land for new housing, and CPRE warned councils are under pressure to allow building in the Green Belt to meet the target. And there have been renewed fears in recent weeks over the protection of the Green Belt, amid suggestions planning laws could be relaxed to boost economic

growth. The CPRE warned ministers against “destroying the countryside” in a construction boom aimed at kickstarting the economy, and said that there was enough previously used, or brownﬁeld, land available for 1.5 million new homes. Paul Miner, senior planning ofﬁcer for the campaign group, said: “The Green Belt is the most popular planning policy in England and the envy of the world. “It helps regenerate our cities and stops them sprawling

into rural areas. As a result no one is ever too far from true, green English countryside. “In times of economic slowdown, politicians can sometimes be tempted by the false promise of an easy construction boom. But destroying the countryside is not the path to lasting economic prosperity. “Sustainable economic improvement can only come from the sort of urban regeneration that has already done much to rejuvenate many of our largest cities.”

The Antarctic area started warming up 600 years ago

Gulls decline

THE UK government must honour its pledge to safeguard the Green Belt in the face of plans for thousands of new homes and other development on protected land, campaigners urged yesterday. The Campaign to Protect Rural England claimed Green Belt land around cities and towns across England was under threat from bids to build more than 81,000 homes, as well as new roads,

industrial parks, mines and airport expansion. Proposals which are out for consultation, been submitted for planning permission or have been approved would cover Green Belt land equivalent to a new town larger than Slough, the countryside campaign group suggested. According to CPRE, plans include the expansion of Birmingham Airport, proposals for freight terminals near St Albans, Luton and St Helens, an open cast coal mine at Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire,

Human-induced warming came on top of natural one says new study By Alister Doyle TEMPERATURES in the Antarctic Peninsula started rising naturally 600 years ago, long before man-made climate changes further increased them, scientists said in a study last week that helps explain the recent collapses of vast ice shelves. The study, reconstructing ancient temperatures to understand a region that is warming faster than anywhere else in the southern hemisphere, said a current warming rate of 2.6 degrees Celsius per century was “unusual” but not unprecedented. “By the time the unusual recent warming began, the Antarctic Peninsula ice shelves were already poised for the dramatic break-ups observed from the 1990s onwards,” said the British Antarctic Survey, which led the study published in the journal Nature. A warming trend caused by natural variations, perhaps affecting winds and ocean currents, began 600 years ago and made ice shelves - tracts of ice ﬂoating on the ocean around the peninsula - vulnerable to even faster warming since 1920. Several ice shelves around the peninsula have collapsed in recent years, including the Larsen A and B shelves and the Wilkins. About 25,000 sq km of ice has been lost, roughly the size of Haiti. Burning of fossil fuels since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century has emitted heat-trapping greenhouse gases, raising temperatures and causing ﬂoods, droughts and rising sea levels as ice melts, according to a UN panel of scientists. “What we are seeing is consistent with a human-induced warming, on top of a natural one,” Robert Mulvaney, lead author at the British Antarctic Survey, said. He cautioned

CHANGES in the marine environment have been blamed for the decline in the numbers of kittiwake in the UK over the past three decades. Numbers of the cliff-nesting gull have more than halved since the mid-1980s across the UK, and populations in Scotland have crashed by almost two thirds, according to the RSPB. But a cliff-top colony in Splash Point, Seaford, East Sussex, has bucked the trend by adding another 300 pairs to its numbers, a spokeswoman for RSPB South East said. The colony is made up of about 1,100 pairs this year, up from 800 pairs in 2011, which is increasingly signiﬁcant as kittiwakes struggle to breed in strongholds along the coast of northern England, Scotland and Wales, she said.

First talks

Scientists say Antarctic was warmed by natural heating before man had impact on climate change

Arctic sea ice shrinks to record low, by some estimates THE area of ice in the Arctic Ocean has thawed to a record low, surpassing the previous 2007 minimum in a sign of climate change transforming the region, according to some scientiﬁc estimates. “We reached the minimum ice area today (Thursday). It has never been measured less than right now,” Ola Johannessen, founding director of the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Centre in Norway, said. “It is just below the 2007 minimum.” The US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC), widely viewed as the main authority on sea ice, has projected that the 2007 minimum extent is set to be breached this week. that the study, conducted with experts in Australia and France, only referred to one small part of Antarctica. The scientists dug a core of ice, with year-by-year clues to temperatures, 364 metres deep on James Ross Island at the north of the peninsula to examine records back 15,000 years. The loss of ﬂoating ice shelves does not itself raise sea levels because the water

is already part of the ocean. But glaciers on land can start sliding faster towards the sea and add water when shelves holding them back vanish. Glaciers on the peninsula are small by the standards of Antarctica, which contains enough ice to raise world sea levels by about 60 metres if it ever all melted. Even a small thaw would threaten low-lying nations and cities.

The summer thaw usually continues well into September. Other scientists monitoring the ice interpret satellite data in slightly differing ways. An ice chart compiled by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) showed the ice extent had also just shrunk a fraction past the 2007 minimum. The DMI said it would defer to the NSIDC to judge when a record had been set. Ice has been shrinking steadily in recent decades in the Arctic, threatening the livelihoods of indigenous peoples and wildlife. It is also helping to open an area rich in oil and gas and bringing the promise of new, shorter shipping routes. “If this rapid warming that we are now seeing continues, we can expect that ice shelves further south along the peninsula that have been stable for thousands of years will also become vulnerable,” said Nerilie Abram, of the Australian National University. The scientists said temperatures on the peninsula had been slightly higher than now about 11,000 years ago near the end of the last Ice

Age, and some ice shelves retreated. A long cooling period ended around 600 years ago. Separately in Nature, researchers monitoring Himalayan glaciers said that they had found evidence of a slight overall thaw in recent years slightly more of a melt than in another recent study - in what they said was the most detailed overview of the world’s highest mountain range.

LEADERS of a UN green fund meant to channel billions of dollars to help developing economies cope with climate change met for the first time last week after months of delays. The 24-strong board began three-day talks in Geneva, trying to decide where the fund will be based and other details, officials said. Ways to extract planned new aid from the anaemic economies of rich countries will be left for later meetings. Developed nations agreed in 2009 to raise climate aid, now about $10 billion a year, to an annual $100 billion from 2020 to help developing countries curb greenhouse gas emissions and cope with floods, droughts, heatwaves and rising sea levels.

Small-scale water FARMERS in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly taking up small-scale irrigation schemes as drought threatens the security of food supplies, a report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) said. “With food security back on the international agricultural agenda, and climate change increasing the uncertainty of rainfall, it is an opportune time to reconsider investments related to irrigated agriculture,” the study said. Small-scale irrigation technology could cost a sub-Saharan African smallholder $250 or more but could improve crop yields by between 75 and 275 per cent, the report said.

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NICOSIA The Expendables 2 (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 5.30, 8 and 10.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 1) at 5.30, 8 and 10.30pm, weekends also at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 The Raid: Redemption (18) (in Indonesian, with Greek subtitles) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 The Raven (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 8pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 8pm. Tel: 77778383

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) (in 2D, in Greek) at 8.15pm; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in 3D, in English) at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in 3D, in Greek) at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex (Screen 6) (in 2D, in Greek) at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) (in 3D, in Greek), weekends only at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) (in 3D, in English) at 5.25pm, weekends also at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 4) (in 2D, in Greek) at 5.25pm, weekends also at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

CINEMA WEBSITES: K-Cineplex: http://kcineplex.com, Friends of the Cinema Society: http://www.ofk.org.cy

LIMASSOL The Expendables 2 (15) Rio 2 at 6.20, 8.20 and 10.30pm, weekends also at 4.30pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 5.30, 8 and 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 The Raid: Redemption (18) (in Indonesian, with Greek subtitles) Rio 3 at 8 and 10pm, weekends at 8.20 and 10.20pm. Tel: 25871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 The Raven (15) Rio 6 at 6.20, 8.20 and 10.20pm, weekends also at 4.30pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 8pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Ted (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 5.30, 8.05 and 10.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 5.30, 8.05 and 10.30pm, weekends also at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Ted (15) Rio 4 at 6.20, 8.20 and 10.20pm, weekends also at 4.30pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 5.30, 8.05 and 10.30pm. Tel: 77778383

The Dark Knight Rises (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.15 and 10.15pm, and (Screen 2) at 8.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Dictator (15) Rio 5 at 10.10pm. Tel: 25871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 8.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Dictator (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 7777 8.15 and 10.15pm. Tel: 77778383

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (K) Rio 3 (in 3D, in Greek) at 6.20pm, weekends at 4.45 and 6.30pm; Rio 5 (in 2D, in Greek) at 6.30 and 8.20pm, weekends also at 4.45pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in 3D, in Greek) at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in 3D, in English) at 5.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Expendables 2 (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 5.30, 8 and 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 The Raid: Redemption (18) (in Indonesian, with Greek subtitles) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Dictator (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 8.15 and 10.15pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) at 8.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Ted

Ted (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at m. Tel: 5.30, 8.05 and 10.30pm. 7777-8383

The Dark Knight Rises (12) Rio 1 at 7.45 and 10.30pm, weekends also at 4.45pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.15 and 10.15pm, and (Screen 2) at 8.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

LARNACA

The Dark Knight Rises (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.15 and 10.15pm, and (Screen 2) at 8.05pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) at 5.15 and 10.15pm, and (Screen 4) at 8.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Raven (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 8pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Raven (15) Rio 2 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 4.30, 6.30, 8.30 and 10.30pm. Tel: 26-207000 Ted (15) Rio 4 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 4.30, 6.30, 8.30 and 10.30pm. Tel: 26-207000

PAPHOS

The Dark Knight Rises (12) Rio 7 at 4.45, 7.45 and 10.45pm. Tel: 26-207000

The Expendables 2 (15) Rio 1 at 6, 8.10 and 10.20pm, weekends at 4.30, 6.30, 8.30 and 10.40pm. Tel: 26-207000

The Amazing Spider-Man (12) Rio 6 at 8 and 10.30pm, weekends at 8.10 and 10.40pm. Tel: 26-207000

The Raid: Redemption (18) (in Indonesian, with Greek subtitles) Rio 5 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 4.30, 6.30, 8.30 and 10.30pm. Tel: 26-207000

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (K) Rio 3 (in 2D, in Greek) at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 4.30, 6.20, 8.10 and 10pm. Rio 6 (in 3D, in English) at 6pm, weekends at 4.30 and 6.20pm. Tel: 26-207000

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40 + Unplugged Rock music concert by the band 40+. August 28. ARTos Cultural and Research Foundation, 64 Ayion Omoloyiton Avenue Nicosia. 8.30pm. Free. Tel: 22445455

Geroskipou Beer Festival Music and dance from around the world, fire shows, acrobatics, DJ’s and 40 different kinds of beer. August 29-September 2. Summer Club, Geroskipou Beach, Paphos. 6pm. €5. Tel: 99-621772/99-294571

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The Ultimate Tribute Show & Dance with Elvis, Elton and Michael Bublé Three top tribute acts combine in one amazing performance. Special charity fundraising show for SSAFA Forces Help. August 28. Pentaras Hall, Coral Bay Road, Paphos. 8.30pm. €10. One Euro from each ticket sold will go to support Ed KTOWN Knouse’s Ride of Britain 2012, raising funds for SSAFA Forces Help charity supporting British Forces and their families. Show reservations essential - Tel: 99-832538 or book online at www. xcitepromo.com. www.justgiving.com/Ed-KTOWNKnouse

Other Events Kypria International Festival August 30-October 20. Bookings: Pallas Theatre, old Nicosia. Tel: 22-410181. Larnaca Municipal Theatre: Tel: 24665795. Rialto Theatre – Tel: 77-777745 and Municipal Garden Theatre – Tel: 25-343341. Limassol. Tel: 22-208400 Limassol Wine Festival Live music and dancing, traditional Cypriot food and an opportunity to sample different local wines from large and small wineries. August 30September 9. Limassol Municipal Gardens, 28th October Avenue. €4/6. Tel: 25-344402

Sakis Rouvas – 20th Milk Festival Live performance by famous Greek pop star accompanied by Tamta and the band Cabin 54. August 31. Chalkanoras Idaliou Football Field, Dhali, Nicosia. 8.30pm. €12/60. Tel: 99-641421/99-934560

Music Towards a Europe of Peace Concert with Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra and the World Youth Choir under the music direction of Ayis Ioannides and soloists Margarita Elia (soprano), Vivien Cooksley (mezzosoprano), Kirlianit Cortes (tenor) and Russi Nikoff (baritone). August 30-31. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia. 8.30pm. €7/12. Tel: 22-463144/22-208400 and www. cyso.org.cy, and www.kypria.org.cy Sabaton Swedish metal band perform live with new line-up. September 1. Kingston Rock City, 33 Navarinou Street, Limassol. 8pm. €20/25. Tel: 99-427323 Rock Against the Crisis Rock festival featuring bands from Limassol. September 1. Heroes Square, Limassol. 7pm. Free

Theatre Liar Wanted Theatro Ena presents play by Dimitris Psathas set in a modern day Cyprus. August 31-September 1. B Municipal Market (Theatro Ena), Limassol. 8.30pm. In Greek. €12/15. Tel: 96458399 Otello – Pafos Aphrodite Festival Opera performed by the Slovak National Theatre Opera. September 7-9. Medieval Paphos Castle. 8pm. simultaneous translation in Greek and English via subtitles. €35/80. Tel: 26-822218/80-008005 or visit www. pafc.com.cy

Ongoing Exhibitions Dimitris Mihlis Solo painting exhibition. Until August 30. Gallery Kypriaki Gonia, 45 Stadiou Street, Larnaca. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm & 4.30pm-8pm. Sunday:11am-2pm & 4pm-7pm. Tel: 24-621109

Nicosia International Airport Solo photography exhibition by Andreas Efstathiou. Until August 30. Is Not Gallery, 11 Odysseus, Chrysaliniotissa, Nicosia. MondaySaturday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. Tel: 22-343670 The Area is Sacred Solo art exhibition by Panagiotis Mina. Until September 13. 50-1 Gallery, Limassol. Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. Saturday: 11am-1pm. Tel: 99-522977 Summer Breeze Group mixed media exhibition. Until September 15. Apocalypse Gallery, 30 Chytron Street, Nicosia. MondayFriday: 10.30am-1pm and 5pm8pm. Saturday: 10.30am-1pm. Tel: 22-30000/150 Summer 2012 Group exhibition of paintings and sculptures. Until September 30. Morfi Gallery, 84 Agkyras St, Limassol. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tuesday-Friday: 5pm-8pm.Tel: 25378733. www.morfi.org

For a full guide to the week’s events and regular meetings, make sure you get a copy of the Sunday Mail

Nicosia: Topographies of Memory: From Ermou Street to the Buffer Zone Exhibition by Anita Bakshi reconstructing Ermou marketplace – using maps that were created from memories and narratives provided by shopkeepers who once worked or lived in the area. Until September 30. Home for Cooperation, 28 Markou Drakou, opposite Ledra Palace Hotel in the UN Buffer Zone, Nicosia. Open Monday-Sunday: 10am-6pm. Tel: +90 542 8506681/22-445740 www.home4cooperation.info/www. ahdr.info Our Lady of Nicosia Exhibition about the church of Phaneromeni and its relics. Until September 30. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 96-90 Phaneromenis Street, old Nicosia. Monday-Sunday: 10am-7pm. Tel: 80-000800 Terra Mediterranea – In Crisis Group contemporary art exhibition scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, from both a political and a poetic stance. Until December 30. Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 19, Palaias Ilektrikis, Nicosia. TuesdaySaturday: 10am-3pm and 5pm-11pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. Tel: 22-797400. info@nimac.org.cy

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Drink well and be happy as wine festival opens gates for 25th time OVER 4,000 years of history lie behind the Limassol Wine Festival; Templar knights have conquered and developed our agriculture, geographers have hailed us as producers of fine malt and poets have recited epics under the influence of our grapes. Limassol was a wine village before anything else in her history. Each house was a winery in itself, where the proprietor grew the vines, made the drink, stored it and allowed it to age (typically for a year) before transporting it. Still, hosts felt the fruit of their labours reciprocated as they could offer their own year-old-wine to guests in their humble abode. A night at Limassol’s renowned wine festival is an ty for everyone to live opportunity up to the Greek tradition of the c celebrations. During Dionysiac ebrations, citizens of these celebrations, Attica sat at free, state-offered banquets,, tasted the new d participated wines and ss dances in the mass a. A number and drama. of slaves were either set free orr granted a dependspell of independhe night. ence for the he In 1987 the nal International he Office of the Vine and Wine n (OIV) even declared Limassol y as the City of Vine and Wine.. Held at

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the Municipal Gardens, just across from the co coastal pr promen nade, in S Sept tembe this ber, b event has been a regular ﬁxture xtur since it was ﬁrst launc launched. On August 16, 1960 Cyindep prus became an independent country. After a year ye of in nde d pendence the Lim independence Limassol Wine Festival was born in Cyprus,, whereafter it ha has taken place 24 times to date. Attending the Limassol Wine Festival 2012 will leave you star-struck, and you w won’t be eye es and stomrubbing your eyes e slightest. F achs in the For each of the evenings, about

15,000 visitors will flock in from all over the island and even abroad, to indulge themselves and lust after the four major Cyprus wine industries contributing to the festival. As you enter through one of the three possible gates into the Municipal Garden, specifically the main one, you’ll be greeted by a seven metre tall model of a Cypriot winegrower in his traditional attire. This was placed inside the main entrance of the Municipal Garden. The figure was consecrated as the mascot of the Wine Festival in 1962 and remains there to this date. Alongside the statue is the slogan Drink Wine for Longer Life. The festive atmosphere is enlivened by folklore dances and songs as well as performances and nutritional customs

and habits related to the manufacturing and consumption of wine. Islandwide choirs, both young and old, will be serenading the crowd with traditional wine songs. Comedy, humour and satire will all be portrayed on stage as part of the numerous acts per night. There will be productions presented by theatrical groups amongst the likes of Ena, ETHAL, Satiriko, Anatropes and Dionisos. It’s a week-and-a-bit to go; starting next Thursday and building up until it ends on Sunday, September 9. Festival hours every night will be from 7pm until 11pm for weekdays and until 11.30pm during the weekend. Adults need only pay €6 for entrance and even receive a complimentary bottle of

This Weekend Saturday night live ANOTHER busy Saturday in our island’s coastal capital of rock, it seems, as two events will be coinciding; rockers and metalheads alike will scratch their heads in disarray over which of the two to attend. Of course if you’re into local rock, the second Rock Against the Crisis concert will send power chords echoing through Heroes Square, where performances start at 7pm on Saturday. Several local names including Lazerock, Terirem, Mackerel and Akoustikoi Epivates

wine, industry of their choice (amongst ETKO, KEO, LOEL and SODAP). Teenagers’ entrance fees are €5 and children below 12 years pay €4. It is to be noted that the wines offered to visitors in unlimited quantities is free with the compliments of the Limassol Municipality. Parking shouldn’t be an issue either; the Municipality offers an enormous parking space on the eastern side of the Municipal Garden Theatre. Buses will even be provided to/from Nicosia (6.30pm at the CY handicraft centre and 11pm from festival), the same times to/from Ayia Napa at the monastery, same times to/from Paphos at the municipal parking place and to/from Larnaca (7pm and 11pm) at Vasileos Pavlou Square. Even living in mountainous villages may not prove to be a hassle. You may feel you’re out of reach but it seems, you can catch a bus at the same times from Kakopetria square and the Rodon hotel in Agros. Let’s hope number 25 enthralls wine lovers as much as the previous festivals did! Limassol Wine Festival Live music and dancing, traditional Cypriot food and an opportunity to sample different local wines from large and small wineries. August 30- September 9. Limassol Municipal Gardens, 28th October Avenue. €4/6. Tel: 25-344402/25-344952 /25-745919

are scheduled to perform at an event where there is no entrance fee. And what of the international metal platform? For the third consecutive year, Grammynominated power metal band from Sweden, Sabaton, is rocking out Cyprus, this time as part of their Swedish Empire Tour with a fresh line-up. The band will presumably be promoting their latest album Carolus Rex, which is based on the Endeavours of Charles XII, King of the Swedish Empire from 1697 to 1718. The band commonly recites historical battles in their songs as can be seen in two of their previous albums Primo Victoria and Attero Dominatus. They have written about Nazi Germany, the

Holocaust, resistance movements in occupied Poland and Norway, the Battle of Berlin and the Winter War in Finland. As of their later albums, the band has started to incorporate some elements of progressive metal. Supporting this concert will be bands including Oblivion and Stormcast. Sabaton Swedish metal band perform live with new line-up. September 1. Kingston Rock City, 33 Navarinou Street, Limassol. 8pm. €20/25. Tel: 99-427323 Rock Against the Crisis Rock festival featuring bands from Limassol. September 1. Heroes Square, Limassol. 7pm. Free

By Elias Melas

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Lifestyle On stage their sexual chemistry is mind-blowing, off stage they bought a house then he married a supermodel and she was the ‘best man’. Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart are the most beguiling duo in rock. Hermione Eyre meets The Kills

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ARLY morning and The Kills are draped across their chairs like recently disinterred corpses, cringing at the daylight. Getting up this early is not cool. Nor is the beaming sun, apparently. “I hate sunshine so much,” says Alison Mosshart. “I can only cope with it when it’s bitterly, bitterly cold.” Jamie Hince laughs at her. “You sound like Lux Interior from The Cramps. He used to carry around a parasol because he said that a suntan was incompatible with rock’n’roll.” “The sun,” says Alison sententiously, dragging on a cigarette, “gives you cancer.” Like all the best rock bands, The Kills have a touch of Spinal Tap about them. They have been a duo for more than a decade, producing four albums - including one called No Wow, bemoaning the lack of ‘wow’ in contemporary culture - the latest of which is Blood Pressures. She’s 33, comes from Florida, and gives

off shy, angry vibes, frequently messing up her hair so it hides her face. She’s kinda intense. She ﬂinches when four plates of fruit are put down on a table next to her. “This fruit is, like, closing me in.” Jamie, 43, is British, with a lived-in face and a South London accent. He plays guitar with a fag on, while she sings their repetitive, cryptic lyrics (“Easy alphabet pony”) in husky Siouxsie Sioux tones. They chose the name The Kills because it “could be from any decade”. They love touring, and have huge stamina for it, sitting on pavements drinking gin, getting tattoos, playing pool, rocking out small-capacity dives and constantly pulling poses (now published as a book by photographer Kenneth Cappello called Dream & Drive). They have a committed cult following, though album sales peaked at 40 in the charts; Samantha Morton directed their last video, and Jack White recruited Ali-

The consensus from friends is that he is loving and supportive and makes Kate truly happy son to join his part-time band The Dead Weather. The Kills are quite possibly rock’n’roll’s best-kept secret. Except someone’s gone and blown their cover - Kate Moss, Jamie’s partner of three years and, as of last July, his wife. I can see a little tattoo that says “Kate über alles” on his inner left arm, complete with an umlaut (because he’s a graduate of Goldsmiths; he’ll talk forever, with real passion,

Spousal support: Jamie Hince marrying Kate Moss

about Francis Picabia and Max Ernst, if you’ll let him). He and Kate recently adopted a Staffordshire terrier-cross, Archie, together and Jamie is dotty about him. He’s even given him a voice. “Archie’s started talking to me in my dreams. I dreamed Iwas killing a dog, a really little dog...” “Everyone’s mad at him for having this dream,” interjects Alison. “Even my mum.” “... and Archie came into the

dream and said [adopts a small, squeaky voice], ‘Oh, don’t do that, ’e’s only little.’” We’re sitting in a café called Meat People, which strikes me as ironic given The Kills are vegans. “Not any more, we’re not,” says Alison. “I was vegan for about 20 years,” says Jamie slowly. “But then… the thing that really tipped me over the edge was when I ﬁrst met Kate, had just started seeing her, and I walked into the kitchen and she was in her underwear making me a bacon sandwich. She didn’t know I was vegan, and I was like… all my principles went out of the window.” He smiles sheepishly. “Or my priorities went right.” You can’t help but be pleased for him. He seems like a sweetie. He’s unusual, certainly (Kate was always going to marry someone happy to wear a silk dressinggown cord as a tie, as Hince appears to be doing today), but he’s a man, not a boyish Pete Doherty-style disaster. The consensus from friends is that he is loving and supportive and makes Kate truly happy. I like the idea that this hopeless dreamer, this rock’n’roll believer, has ended up living in a £7.5 million house in Highgate, married in suitable style (a three-day wedding in the Cotswolds with only 138 guests but an estimated £500,000 budget). Alison was ‘best man’ and made a profanity-heavy, heartfelt speech, and ended the evening locking lips with Kelly Osbourne. Before meeting Moss, The Kills roughed it for a long time. “I squatted for most of my adult life,” says Jamie. He was in an art school rock band called Scarfo, producing tracks with titles such as Chomsky Airport. “I’m not condoning squatting, it was just the only way I could do what I wanted to do. I didn’t

Comfortable in each other’s company: Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart have, you know, a trust fund or parents that could help out.” “I lived in the shittiest places in the entire world,” pipes up Alison. “And ate toast and carrots.” “It’s pretty brutal,” says Jamie. “There’s not many people that would pass that initiation. You have to have something in your blood, something in your genes that means you only see the fantasy and the romance and

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xplain our rela relattionship’ ‘It feels like being in a band is a luxury now, like you can only do it if you’re signed really early or you come from a wealthy family’

the beauty in some pretty grim things. We’ll play gigs in absolute dumps, but to me they’re like… cathedrals.” “Churches,” says Alison. “All those fans and musicians passing through have left their mark.” Hince’s father was a construction site manager, and the family went from Swaziland to South Africa to the Shetland Isles, where Hince’s only friend was a broken

Hammond organ, which he pretended to play. Mosshart spent her teens in a state of alienation among skater dudes; from the age of 14 she fronted an indie band, called Discount, going wild on the mic, exorcising demons, becoming a star. “London’s become a lot less bohemian in the past ten years,” says Jamie. “It feels like being in a band is a luxury now, like you can

only do it if you’re signed really early or you come from a wealthy family. There used to be streets of squats and social housing. Now they’ve sold ’em all off and changed the squatting laws. Blair screwed up royally. I never believed in him, I thought they seemed as scuzzy as the last lot. But some people did. Billy Bragg must be feeling pretty ashamed.” Mosshart was staying in a

housing cooperative in London in 1999 when she heard Hince playing in the ﬂat upstairs. “It was my dream guitar, really weird-sounding, broken and strange.” They found they were reading the same book - an Edie Sedgwick biography - and bonded over a love of out-ofdate technology. “We’d sit for hours, talking and ﬁxing old tape recorders,” says Jamie. “Then we’d start recording

on them and that’s how the band came about.” When a neighbour died, a skipful of recording equipment came their way. “It was amazing,” says Mosshart. “Jamie came home to ﬁnd me sitting in this mound of junk.” Moving from Florida to London was a leap of faith into a world of art rock, typewriters, beat poems, skinny jeans and stylish poses. “People were performing dressed like roadies, in Carhartt T-shirts and cargo pants, like Ed Sheeran,” says Jamie. “Then a few bands, The Strokes and The White Stripes, kicked the door down. We were like, ‘At last’. It felt like we were stealing back what was ours.” Hince and Mosshart bought a house together in Dalston in 2004. Now Hince has moved on, she lives in Islington and is currently single. They were never lovers, but sometimes strange things happened on stage. In one photograph

from a live gig, Alison writhes on her back, while Jamie rams his guitar between her thighs. “Anyway,” says Jamie, embarrassed, “that didn’t feel like it looks.” Alison peers at the photo. “The thing I like is the carpet, it’s so disgusting and dirty, it’s really cool.” She maintains that, during a live performance, anything can happen. “If a show’s good, it’s like you elevate to some other place that’s like a dream. Afterwards, I have the feeling it was the best show, but I can’t quite remember what happened.” Their lyrics are abstruse, and getting more so. I ask Alison what ‘Easy alphabet pony’ means, and she says blankly, “Whatever you want it to mean. You stifle a song by explaining it.” Is Hince’s writing inspired by his missus? “What, Kate? Obviously. Important things inspire songs. But it’s also a curse, because the best lyrics are when you really lay yourself on the line and make yourself vulnerable, and I find it really hard to do that now. Privacy has become the most precious thing. Things have got more cryptic in my writing.” Jamie believes music overcomes the petty affairs of life and love: “The music carries us through and will do long after we don’t talk.” Alison’s face falls. “That’s never gonna happen,” he adds hurriedly. “I mean it’s bigger than us.” “I don’t feel the need to explain our relationship,” says Alison. “Our relationship is super-cool, it’s my favourite thing in the world.” She has a tattoo on the heel of her hand marking the date of the first gig they played together. Jamie puts it in words: “I’m gonna keep doing The Kills in whatever form for the rest of my life.”

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TONI & GUY are looking for apprentices for their Nicosia salons. Full training will be given to the right candidate. Self employed Beautician required. To apply, please call 22672515 or email hr@toniandguy.com.cy ***************************** 3CX Hiring 3CX, a global leader in the telecommunications sector and the company behind the award winning 3CX Phone System for Windows, is seeking a Web Developer and Web Designer for the Marketing Department in our Nicosia, Cyprus ofﬁce. Web Developer (Cyprus, Nicosia) The successful candidate will possess: • Skills in software programming: PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML/ XHTML, SQL and experience with WordPress. • Excellent command of English, both verbal and written. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Knowledge of international web standards and protocols. • Attention to detail. Within the role, you will be working as part of an internal Marketing Team and will be tasked to: • Work closely with Project Managers and other members of the Marketing Team to develop websites. • Convert images and layouts into CSS/XHTML. • Create and maintain Facebook Applications. • Identify and troubleshoot website errors. To apply please send your CV, including a recent photograph, to jobs@3cx.com. Web Designer (Cyprus, Nicosia) The successful candidate will possess: • Skills and experience in graphics software. • Creativity and imagination. • Attention to detail. • Excellent command of English, both verbal and written. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Knowledge of international web standards and protocols. • Within the role, you will be working as part of an internal Marketing team and will be tasked to design websites and images for online use. To apply please send your CV, including a recent photograph, to jobs@3cx.com. ***************************** CHEF WANTED for Hotel Apartments in Ayia Napa. Please contact 99648808 for more information. NURSERY NURSES REQUIRED Experience preferred, English/Greek speaking in Peyia/ Coral bay area. For further information contact us on 99264520 RETIRED DISABLED ENG-

LISH GENTLEMAN REQUIRES a helper/carer to visit uk on short trips with him (Paphos area). Telephone: mobile 99894139 landline 26621343. SECRETARY WANTED full/ part time job. Language: English Russian Greek preferable Expert in Microsoft Ofﬁce & computers. Hard working responsible, long term. Email your CV with personal photo & contact www.citycellwiﬁ. com info@citycellhotspot. com

MISCELLANEOUS CHILDCARE We have fully trained paediatric nurses/ qualiﬁed nursery nurses, English and Greek speaking. taking children from 3 months of age offering a range of activities incl: respite services. For more information contact Tina on 99264520 ***************************** CLAIRVOYANT / MEDIUM, readings, emotional and spiritual healing, classes and short courses. Accurate, honest and conﬁdential service by an experienced English spiritualist medium, based in the Paphos area but willing to travel islandwide Tel: 97801472 / www.yvebrooks. org ***************************** TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE GREEK ORTHODOX: The European Union Parliament is pressuring the Turkish Government to restore Saint Sophia Cathedral from a museum into a Greek Orthodox Church. However the Parliament has set a requirement of 1,000,000 signatures on a petition before it makes this conversation a prerequisite for Turkey’s admission into the European Union. You are requested to cast your vote by logging on to a link at www.hagiasophiablog.com. This is an opportunity for each of you to have an impact on world events. Get as many Greek Orthodox, other Orthodox and Christian friends of yours to sign the petition and make history. ***************************** ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - CYPRUS Is drink costing you more than just money? AA could be the answer. Meeting at the following locations/days. Call to speak to an AA member. Ayia Napa Monday 97798043 Larnaca Tuesday (Polish spk) 96616589 Thursday 24645523

Nicosia - tel: 22 818583 fax: 22 676385 / 99259264 Limassol Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday 25368265 / 99559322 Nicosia Wednesday/Sunday 99013596 Paphos Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday 99916331 / 99399240 Details of meetings are available on www.aa-europe.net ***************************** DOES SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING CAUSE YOU A PROBLEM? Al - Anon is for family and friends of those with a drinking problem. Call Nicosia 99 877205 for more information and details of meetings. *****************************

HEALTH & FITNESS ***************************** PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPY & fully body relaxing massage, at your home or hotel for men & women – Paphos area Call Ulrica on tel : 96853681 to book an appointment ***************************** FULL BODY MASSAGE + relaxing massage for men and women in classy surroundings in Kato Paphos – privacy & discretion. We offer you professional mausseurs, appointments necessary 1 Hour for 35 euro, call 96637039 honest people

EIGHTSMILEYS OFFERS SUP (STAND UP PADDLE) LESSONS, RENTALS & SALES. A great way to release tension and stress at the same time exercise your body, made for all ages and genders. Find out more information on www. sup.com.cy facebook: Eightsmileys Kitesurfsup or call on 99355191 CLINICAL PILATES. Personalised Clinical Pilates by Physiotherapists in Nicosia. Individual assessment and supervision of exercises. “Clinical pilates” is a modiﬁed form of therapeutic exercise used by physiotherapists to assist in the rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal injury especially lower back pain, sacro-iliac pain and neck pain. More info on 22446988. *****************************

PETS FOR SALE A BLACK GIRL

Limassol - tel: 25 761117 fax: 25 761141

AND A RED BOY ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES, 3 months old, with an excellent pedigree, fully vaccinated, microchip with registration number, lovely natured, DNA tested parents. Living with a family with kids, other dogs and a cat. For information look at www.costopa.net or call 99884578/22383983 Anna ( Nicosia) *****************************

A MEDIUM SIZED MALE POODLE CROSS, brown white colour, 3 months old is looking for a forever home! He is very loving and friendly! at the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact Elena on 99520511 Mon-Fri 10-2pm. *****************************

CUTE MALE DOG CALLED MAX, brown white colour, 2 years old Cocker Spaniel is looking for a forever home! Sweet natured and polite! Will be a medium sized dog. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact Elena on 99520511 Mon-Fri 10-2pm. *****************************

Paphos - tel: 26 911383 fax: 26221049

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CUTE FEMALE DOG CALLED MAYA, BROWN COLOUR, 3 years old pinscher is looking for a forever home! Sweet natured and polite! Will be a small sized dog. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes ! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact Elena on 99520511 Mon-Frid 10-2pm. *****************************

CUTE MALE PUPPY, GOLD COLOUR, 5 months old Pekingese cross is looking for a forever home! He is very friendly and adorable! Will be a small sized dog. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes ! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact Elena on 99520511 Mon-Frid 10-2pm.

PERSONAL 60 YEAR OLD ENGLISHMAN, ﬁt, healthy and working, would like to meet an English speaking, non-smoking lady for socialising, outings etc.Tel or text 96503261 AUSTRIAN ENGINEER, 50 years, searching for a nice women. Mobile: 00491726293462

LESSONS CUTE FEMALE, gold colour, 1 year old mix Terrier is looking for a forever home! He is very friendly and adorable! Will be a medium sized dog. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact Elena on 99520511 Mon-Fri 10-2pm

Larnaca - tel: 24 652243 fax: 24 659982

PRIVATE RUSSIAN LESSONS – Paphos area, Greek or English speakers, from beginning to advanced any level, call: 99007970 - Nicky PRIVATE ENGLISH TUITION – UK university graduate (postgraduate 1975), native English speaker, Limassol-based,

Employment Opportunities pg 18 Employment Miscellaneous 18 Pets 18 Lessons 18 Health & Fitness 18 Personal 18 Services 19 For Sale Miscellaneous 19 For Sale Land/ Property Business 19 For Sale Motor vehicles 19 Wanted 19 To Let Nicosia 19 To Let Limassol 22 To Let Larnaca 22 To Let Paphos 22 To Let Protaras, Ayia Napa, Paralimni 23 To Let Athens -Land For Sale Bulgaria -For Sale Nicosia 23 For Sale Limassol 23 For Sale Larnaca 23 For Sale Paphos 23 For Sale Ayia Napa 23 For Sale Famagusta Protaras 23 For Sale Athens -Property& Home Services display ads 24

abbreviations bdrm c/h a/c s/pool f/f apt pm pw sw nw st rd p/s c/l swb r/cass e/w

bedroom central heating air conditioning swimming pool fully furnished apartment per month per week south west north west street road power steering central locking short wheel base radio cassette electric windows

Please note tel nos. that begin with: 22 = Nicosia 23 = Paralimni/Protaras 24 = Larnaca 25 = Limassol 26 = Paphos

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offers part-time tuition at all secondary school levels, up to and including IGCSE/O-levels. For further details phone 99312567 ART DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION. September - Limassol. Intensive course Drawing and Painting Tuesday nights. Art &Architecture History Thursday nights. All levels. Portfolio development. UCAS application support. AutoCAD courses. BTEC Level 3 Construction Diploma courses. Registering now! 99409829 info@idclimassol.org DO YOU WANT TO LEARN CHINESE? Experienced private teacher available for Chinese lessons in Cyprus. €30 per lesson. Call for more details. 96864438 PRIVATE TUITION - Experienced, UK-qualiﬁed teacher and tutor offers full / part time private home tuition in Maths, English, Science, Geography, History, Business Studies and Economics, from KS3 to iGCSE, AS and A2 levels. Telephone 26642781 or 99318796.

freezers, ice machines, cool rooms, supply and fit air-cons VRV S. Call Nik on 99579602 Limassol. KEEP YOUR HOME COOLER THIS SUMMER by having Windowfilm professionally fitted. Stops up to 86% of heat from entering your home! Windowfilm increases privacy, blocks harmful uv-rays which cause fading, reduces glare and saves energy costs on air-con. Also keeps your home warmer in winter. Call Ian on 99979671 HOME SOLUTIONS we do pergolas, ranch style fencing, chain link fencing, decking and all general maintenance work on properties at competitive prices. For free no obligation quotation ring Tyrone on 99177037 covering Paphos, Polis and Pissouri areas. WE UNDERTAKE REFURBISHING of houses or holiday homes, construction of pergolas, undertaking of plumbing, house painting, garden work. For information call JIMMYS: 96587137, MELIS: 96547879 JURIDICAL SERVICES Contracts, sales agreements, conveyancing, wills, administration of estates, general litigation, power of attorney, land registry matters, companies, translations, immigration etc... And all legal matters. Call: Natalia Michealidou – jurist, Paphos Tel: 26 933159 – 99523231 (office hours)

mattress €100 child’s bike €40 Child’s easy chairs €30 Easel €20 gas BBQ 80 vacuum cleaner Miele €80 Abstract canvasses from €10 ENGOMI 22355790 CLOTHES STOCKS AND SHOP FITTINGS FOR SALE. Excellent women’s brands for sale including Italian, Spanish and French clothes and shoes. Also women’s dummies and modern wall ﬁttings (clothes rails.) Selling at very low prices for clearance. Tel: 99-168943

99493579 FOR SALE factory with showroom, 1050m2, in private land, in Kokkinotrimithia industrial zone. Tel. 99849195.

SERVICES NEW KINDERGARDEN Opening shortly in Lower Peyia/ Coral Bay area. UK and Cypriot qualiﬁed Nursery Nurses speaking Greek and English. Good rates and sibling discount. For further information contact us on 99264520 email: traininganddevelopment.org. uk K.D.FLYSCREENS LTD We manufacture top quality sliding screens, opening doors and roller systems. We also do repairs. For a FREE QUOTE please contact Phone: 99119582 Website: www.kdﬂyscreens.com SWIFT SERVICE AND REPAIRS air-cons, commercial and domestic fridges and

SHIRT IRONING SERVICE FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY WITHIN CENTRAL LIMASSOL area

Tel: 96 665404

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BEDROOM ATLAS MOBILE HOME for sale . Granite kitchen surfaces, tiled ﬂoors in W.C., Shower room and kitchen REDUCED TO €7,900. Tel. 99416918 or <sandymathie@ hotmail.com> FURNITURE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Childs cot / mattress €50 play table and stools €50 Bunk Bed set with ladder/

CHILDCARE From a Cypriot - with 20 years experience in a kindergarten - looking after infants and children at her house in Nicosia

For information call 99781943

FOR SALE BUSINESS/ PROPERTY/LAND ONE ACRE (3 donums) land for sale Arakapas area Limassol district, with title deeds. Sloping ground with stream and 8 foot waterfall at lower boundary. Naturally growing trees. €40.000 sandymathie@hotmail.com or 99416918 TIMI, plots, a few selected available, sea view, near the 2 golf courses, Venus rock and airport. 60% Building eu 115,000. Half registration fees till the 2.6.12. Tel. 99 621914 LARNACA, ALETHRIKO, PLOTS FOR SALE, 525 sqm, 90% building factor, near highway Limassol-Larnaca, 5 min from airport, quiet residential area, eu 125,000. Half registration fees till the 2.6.12. Tel. 99 621914 FOR SALE OR RENT - Kato Paphos – full moon bar, fully furnished and equipped, large ﬂat screen TV’s + projector, ﬁts 120 people comfortably, incredible opportunity for ready business! Please call:

FOR SALE MOTOR VEHICLES BEAUTIFUL BIKE FOR SALE. Better to see to discuss the price. Please call after 18h, Jean at 99087779 DIPLOMAT’S DUTY FREE HONDA CIVIC (FERIO) SALOON – Very low mileage – 35500 kilometres only, 2005, Original Japanese, 1493CC, No. 21CD4/KWS056, Silver, Excellent Condition, Manual, 2 Airbags, Stereo/MP3, Power Steering, Windows, Mirrors, Very Economical, Euro 5,500/negotiable (Duty Free), Contact: Ravi – 97603209

WANTED TO RENT FLAT OR HOUSE TO RENT, 2-3 bedrooms, veranda/terrace or garden, prefer furnished, SW of Nicosia (in approx area Lakadamia to Kapedes and Kalo Chorio) alan.tye@birdlifecyprus.org.cy, 22455072, 99089083.

PROPERTY TO LET NICOSIA ***************************** VILLA LATSIA 900 sq.m. build

English-Painter & Decorator

FOR SALE

Fully Qualified 30 years’ Experience

Office furniture and equipment. Excellent quality, new condition. Modern Hi-Tech design. Including 2 work stations, conference room, Manager Desk, cupboards, Switchboard and more.. Must See!!! Tel: 25817684

SUMMER OFFER 30% OFF ALL AREAS • External & Internal painting • Damp Damage Repairs • Spritze Repairs • Free Estimates + very clean work • All areas. All types of woodwork stained and preserved • All work guaranteed

Tel. Tony on 99176557

SELEC Fencing & Decking Specialist For all your Garden and Security Fencing ♦ Quality approved workmanship ♦ 15 years experience + guaranteed work ♦ English workers ♦ also garden gates ♦ sheds ♦ chain link fencing ♦ free estimates ♦ all types of fencing & decking

Tel. SELEC fencing 99176557

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in 6 donum inside pool lrg garden, Strovolos villa pool 330 sq.m. underfloor heating patio €2500 Latsia 5 bedr. pool f/f €2500, Acropolis modern flat 180 sq.m. €1100, 3 bedr., Mak/ssa modern flat wooden floors €1200 Upper house Archangelos f/f modern €1000 Costas Markides 22- 378898 / 99 464764, Reg. No. 487, E16 ***************************** 3-4 BEDROOM ground floor garden apartment. 800 euro pm. Good area with good neighbours. All amenities close by. Large dining room and separate living room. Well kept front and back garden. References required. Available from September. For more information, please call 99409028 or email m_sotri@yahoo.com 3 BEDROOMS flat on second floor in a block of six flats, in a nice position at Strovolos area, fully a/c, c/h, covered parking place for one car, recently painted. Rent €650pm. (furnished if required). Tel: 97773358. FLATS/HOUSES RENT studio Strovolos 280, Ag. Andreas 295, 1 bdrm Ag. Andreas 450, Makarios Av. 490, Ag. Antonios 380 2 bdrm Lykavito furnished 600 Acropolis new 650, Ag. Omologites 500, Engomi near universities 540 Strovolos furnished 650 3 bdrm central 700, Kennedy 650, US Embassy independent house gardens 850. POSPORIDES ESTATES REG. 338 99474839 99646822 FOR RENT 3-bedroom luxury

apartment over 200 sq.m. Very spacious living area extending to a large veranda overlooking the green of the river area. Bathrooms all marble (one ensuite), modern kitchen. Fully air-conditioned, with underfloor heating, garage for 2 cars and large store. Situated in the exclusive gated development of J&P Glastonos, one of the oldest classy residential areas of Nicosia. Call 99630320 HOUSE FOR RENT: 5 bedroom detached house, french ambassador and American heart institute area, easy access to city centre, schools, hospitals, all amenities and motorway, in quiet cul-de-sac, on high ground with views of Nicosia and Pentadaktylos. 3 Baths, garage for 2 cars with automatic doors, bbq, fireplace, oil central heating, airconditioning, fully furnished. €2000 Pm, tel 99 621914 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, in small quiet building, new, very spacious, fully furnished and air conditioned. Very good location between Strovolos and Engomi, close to The European University (Cyprus College) and all amenities. Covered parking. Rent €495/m. Please call 99695382 TO LET 3 bdrm flat Kaimakli area near Frederic. Tel. 99606665. ***************************** LUXURY HOUSES: 1. 5 bedrs detached house, 550sq.m, built in 2 big plots of land, big garden with grass, big swimming pool with extra fence for children and big covered patio with bbq area, big reception areas with marble

WIN A TRIP FOR 2 TO SOUTH AFRICA IN AID OF PAPHOS HOSPICE Organised by SACY NEWS The SACY NEWS was launched early 2012, and has within a short period, become a popular and well-liked publication among the South African community, and other expatriates living on the island of Cyprus. With the support of the South African Consulate, the SACY NEWS has become a prime media source for all South African Cypriots living in Cyprus. “We wanted to create a ‘voice’ for all South Africans in Cyprus. The South African community has increased in number, and it was only a matter of time before we had our own community paper,” says Paul Charalambous, editor of the SACY NEWS. The high-quality publication is produced on a bi-monthly basis and is distributed all over the island, free of charge. The SACY NEWS’ presence as a media sponsor for almost all South African events has spread extensively throughout the island. In recognition of the strong and supportive South African community, the SACY NEWS will be organising the South African New Year’s Eve Ball at the ‘Fifth Floor Restaurant’ in Paphos. This event will become an annual affair on the SACY NEWS calendar. “Everyone is welcome,” says Paul. “We want to revive the traditional South African Greek events we were accustomed to in South Africa.” The SACY NEWS will be organising competitions on a regular basis to support the many charities on the island. After months of planning, and the support from many sponsors in Cyprus and South Africa, the SACY NEWS recently launched the ‘Win a trip for 2 to South Africa Competition’ in aid of the Paphos Hospice. This unique prize package, which includes two return tickets to Johannesburg with Etihad Airways and Century Travel, will be complimented by seven nights at the 5-Star Peermont D’oreale Grande at Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort. The prize includes an additional two nights at Sandton’s premier Michelangelo Hotel, and a further two nights at the Thabana Safari Lodge for an exceptional full board safari experience. SAFARIS 4 U – A leading group tour operator based in Johannesburg, will provide unique tours to top attractions in Johannesburg, during the course of your stay. Tickets are on sale from all Paphos Hospice Charity Shops, participating outlets (island wide) and private individuals for the price of € 3 per ticket. The winner will be announced at the South African New Year’s Eve Ball on the 31st December 2012. For more information on this unique eleven nights prize package to South Africa, contact the SACY NEWS on 96 343 687. You can also visit their page on Facebook.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION On May 21st, 2012 in accordance with Section 14.81.1 C of the Liberian Business Corporation ActDogonLtd (“Company”) with registration number C-37274 doing business at 9 Marikas Kotopouli Street, 3030 Limassol the shareholders have agreed to dissolve the Company. 1. All claims against the assets of the Company must be made in writing and include the claim amount, basis and origination date. 2. The deadline for submitting claims is 23rd November 2012 3. Any claims that are not received by the company prior to the date set forth above will not be recognized. 5. All claims and payments must be sent to P. O Box 53766, 3317 Limassol, Cyprus Dated: March 22nd, 2012. Camilla Strømstad Liquidation board

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 CYPRUS MAIL

Advertiser TO LET NICOSIA

TO LET NICOSIA

floor, fire place and bar, big kitchen with all electrical appliances and sitting room with fire place, maid’s room, floor heating, full a/c, blinds on the windows, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and shower, big bathroom for the other 3 bedrooms and extra shower in the 5th bedroom. Available end of July - Strovolos €2500 (H5ST10001-R), (photos in the website). 2. 3 bedrs luxury ground floor renovated semi detached house,210sq.m, with central heating, air conditions, solid parquet floor, fire place, big kitchen with all the electric appliances, 2 wc curtains, big veranda, big patio on the back with bbq area, 2 covered parkings in a quiet neighbourhood close to the Embassies –Engomi €900 (H3ENG0002-R), (photos in the website) 3. 4 bedr + separate office space + maid’s room luxury detached house, split level, big open space sitting areas,400sq.m,a/c for hot and cold in all the rooms, NICELY MODERN FURNISHED, swimming pool, big verandas, 2 covered parking, in a very quiet area near Lidl – Latsia €2500 (H4LAT0008-R), (photos in the website). 4. 3 bedr luxry detached house with 1 bedr flat in the basement, floor heating with gass a/c units, big kitchen with electrical appliances, 4 wc, 3 bathrooms, big garden with small pebbles, 2 covered parking, in a quiet area in a dead end. Can be rented fur-

nished or not. AVAILABLE in August – Makedonitissa €1700 (H4MAK0027-R), (photos in the website). 5. 4 bedr+ attic room with shower and wc luxury detached house with separate maid’s room, central heating, a/c, separate office room, sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with dining room and big family room opening to the big garden with grass and bbq area, 2 covered parking, behind General flooring shop – Makedonitissa €3000 (H4MAK0025-R), (Photos on the website). 6. 3 bedr + big attic room which can be used as a bedroom/ office, detached house, central heating, full a/c,3wc, 2 bathrooms, big sitting and dining room, separate kitchen with all the electrical appliances, small garden and patio with bbq area, covered parking, near Apollonion hospital. – Makedonitissa €1200 (H4MAK0016-R), (photos in the website) 7. 4 bedrs new luxury detached house, 330sq.m, central heating, full ac, 2 covered parking’s, big kitchen with sitting room and all expensive electrical appliances, blinds on the windows, lighting fixtures, 2 bedrs with en suite shower and wc, main bathroom with jacuzzi,3rd bedroom with only shower ,swimming pool with wooden deck around, covered patio with nice covered bbq area, opposite a green area in a very quiet area – Strovolos €2600 (H4ST10040-R), (pho-

tos in the website). 8. 4 bedr luxury detached house, 350sq.m, central heating, full a/c, office space, separate maid’s room, big storage room, solid parquet floor in the bedrooms, 2 covered parking, swimming pool, garden with trees, veranda with bbq area, big kitchen with all the electrical appliances, big sitting and dining areas, very near to English School, off Athalassas Avenue €2300 (H4ST10036-R), (photos on the website). 9. 3 bedr ground floor semi detached house in very good condition with storage heaters, 5a/c,2wc, big kitchen with cooker and oven, big sitting and dining room, big front veranda, 2 covered parking in a very quiet neighbourhood close to Alpha Mega - Parissinos €550 (H3PA2001-R), (photos in the website). 10. 4 bedr new luxury finished top quality detached house, 290sq.m, central heating, full a/c, master bedroom with ensuite shower/jacuzzi, guest bedroom with shower, main bathroom with jacuzzi, 4wc, fully expensive furnished with 3 LCD televisions, kitchen with very expensive electrical appliances and family room, garden with grass, big covered patio with bbq area,2 covered parking’s, alarm system, pressure system, - Strovolos €3000 (H4STI0039-R), (Photos on the website). 11. 4 bedr luxury detached house built in 3 plots of land. Separate maid’s room outside the house, big basement with

playroom, office and guest room with separate entrance. The house has big sitting and dining room, separate family room, separate kitchen, big bedrooms, internal elevator, central heating, full a/c, big yard with tiles, covered kiosk and trees, 2 covered parking, in a quiet area in a dead end opposite Cineplex – Strovolos €3000 (H4STI0042-R), (photos in the website). 12. 5 bedr new luxury finished detached house with separate maid’s room, one of the bedrooms with shower and wc and can be used as guest room,4 wc, solid parquet floor all the house, separate family room with fire place, big sitting room, separate dining room, big kitchen with breakfast area, big outside patio with tiles and bbq area,2 covered parking, electrical appliances in the kitchen, in a very quiet neighbourhood close to CYBC station. Can be rented furnished or not. – Platy Aglantzias €3000 (H5PAG0001-R), (Photos on the website). 13. 3 bedr detached house with extra room for office,250sq.m, central heating independent, 4a/c, big renovated, kitchen with cooker and oven, big sitting and dining room with parquet floor and fire place,1bathroom,1 shower,2wc, 2 covered parking, big verandas surrounded by trees and bushes off 28th October street - Makedonitissa €1300 (H4STI0043-R), (photos in the website).

shower, sitting room upstairs, attic room with shower and wc, office space/maid’ s room with shower and wc, central heating, full AC,450sq.m, big sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with sitting area and fitted cooker and oven,6 wc, 2 covered parking’s, big yard with tiles and garden with grass, bbq area in a very quiet neighbourhood near the CYBC ( RIK) station and near a neighbourhood park – Aglantzia €2000(H4AGZ0005-R), (photos in the website). 18. New luxury 4 bedr + very big 40sq.m attic room with shower and wc semi detached house, 300 sq.m, central heating, full air condition, big sitting and dining areas, 4 wc, 2 showers,1 bathroom, solar heater, pressure system, covered parking, big back yard with tiles, blinds, cooker, oven and, refrigerator in the kitchen, in a very quiet neighborhood and area – Agios Dometios €1500 (H4ADO0004-R). (photos in the website). 19. 4 bedr semi detached house with central heating, 4 a/c, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, 180sq.m, small yard, bbq area, FULLY FURNISHED, off Costantinoupoleos street near French Ambassador residence – Strovolos €900 (H4STI0043-R), (photos in the website). 20. 4 bedr + 2 separate rooms with showers and wc (120sq.m) detached house with big sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with dining area and family room with fire place, very big swimming pool with bbq area, covered patio, garden with grass, central heating in 4 zones, full a/c, 6wc, 5 covered parking’s, pressure system, opposite Apoel training field. Can be rented furnished or not. AVAILABLE END OF AUGUST – Archangellos €4000 (H4AR0007-R), (photos in the website). 21. 4 bedrs luxury detached villa built in 5 plots of land, 600sq., central Heating, full a/c, very big garden with grass, big swimming pool 5 x 13, bar with bbq area, office space, TV room with fire place, marble floor, all the bedrooms en suite shower/bathroom, separate self contained apartment for the maid, 2 covered parking in a nice area with easy access to the Limassol road. Can be rented also partially furnished – Latsia €5000(H4LAT0007-R), (photos in the website). 22. 4 bedr luxury detached house, separate maid’s room, 600 sq.m, central heating, full a/c, 6 wc, 4 bathrooms, big sitting and dining areas opening on to the garden, big kitchen with electrical appliances, built in 2 big plots of land with huge garden with grass, swimming pool, 2 covered parking, in a quiet neighbourhood close to Alpha Mega supermarket Engomi - €3700 (H4PA20005-R), (photos on the website). 23. 4 bedr luxury detached

house with expensive finishes, office space, separate maid’s room, 3 of the bedrooms with en suite shower/bathroom, floor heating, full air condition, white marble floor all the house, fire place, lighting fixtures, big kitchen with all the electrical appliances, swimming pool with bbq area, small garden,2 covered parking’s in a nice neighbourhood with expensive houses near KEMA building – Platy Aglantzias €3500 (H4PAG0004-R), (photos in the website). For many more properties with photos visit our website at www.landtouristestates.com which is updated daily. LANDTOURIST ESTATES LTD 22-422225/96422225/96422226, www.landtouristestates.com ***************************** LUXURY FLATS: 1. 2 bedr luxury fully renovated apartment, storage heaters, 3 a/c, separate big kitchen, big sitting dining room, fully modern furnished and equipped with solid parquet floor off Prodromou street – Engomi €600 (A2ENG0010-R), (photos in the website). 2. 2 bedr new luxury modern, 2 storey apartment with solid parquet floor, floor heating independent, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, 2 wc, expensive fitted electrical appliances, blinds, covered veranda with very nice view, in a quiet neighbourhood on a modern design building. AVAILABLE 1st of August – Aglantzia €750 (A2AGZ0021-R), (photos on the website). 3. 1 bedr luxury spacious apartment with big sitting room, separate kitchen with electrical appliances, central heating independent with diesel,2 a/c, aluminum shutters in the bedrooms, covered veranda, covered parking, storage room, on a small quiet building in a quiet neighbourhood – Agios Dometios €450 (A1ADO0004-R), (photos in the website). 4. 3 bedr luxury PENTHOUSE apartment with storage heaters, full a/c, office space, very big veranda 100sq.m with nice view and bbq area with bar, NICELY MODERN FURNISHED, 2 bathrooms, 2 storage rooms, covered parking, in a small building near Hilton park and Ippokration hospital – Engomi €1000 (A3ENG0023-R), (photos in the website). 6. 1 bedr luxury fully furnished apartment, 60sq.m, with 2 a/c for hot and cold, spacious, covered parking, on a small building near Alpha Mega supermarket – Dasoupolis €450 (A1DAS0001-R), (photos in the website). 7. 2 bedr brand new luxury finished apartment on a small modern design building with 2 bathrooms, a/c for hot and cold (Mitsubishi), storage heaters can be installed if needed, electrical shutters in the bedrooms, pressure system, water serculation system, solar, electrical appliances in the kitchen, blinds, covered veranda, 2 COVERED PARKING, storage room, near the centre and near traffic lights of Honda showroom. – Agioi Omologites €700 (A2AOM0007-R) 8. 1 bedr, fully furnished and equipped apartment, 50sq.m, 2 a/c for hot and cold, covered verandah, covered parking, ice view off Makarios Avenue between Hilton and DEBEN-

14. 3 bedr luxury house, nicely modern furnished with big sitting and dining areas with bar, central heating, full a/c, big fitted kitchen with TV room, office space, patio area with bbq, covered parking, 3wc, solid parquet floor in bedrooms and granite in the sitting areas, near the MEGA TV station – Archangelos €1300 (H3AR0002-R), (photos in the website). 15. 3 bedr luxury semi detached house with central heating independent, a/c, 3wc, parquet floor, fire place, electrical appliances in the kitchen, curtains, in a very quiet neighbourhood in the area near Falcon school – Strovolos €1500 (H3STI012-R), (photos in the website). 16. 3 bedr + office space +separate maid’s room detached luxury house, 450sq.m, recently renovated, with central heating, full a/c, big sitting and dining area with parquet floor, TV room with fire place, big kitchen with breakfast area and fitted cooker and oven, 4 wc, roller blinds on all windows, very big verandas and yard, covered parking, in a very quiet neighbourhood in the centre of Makedonitissa opposite a playground. €1400 (H4MAK0003-R), (photos in the website). 17. 4 bedrs new luxury detached house, all the bedrooms very big and all with big bathroom/

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HAMS shop – Nicosia Centre €460 (A1NIC0006-R), (photos in the website). 9. 3 bedr new luxury penthouse apartment on the last floor of a 3 storey building, CH ind, full a/c, pressure system, cooker and oven in the kitchen, blinds in the living room, 2 bathrooms, 130sq.m, big veranda with view, covered parking, 200m opposite Akropolis park. Acropolis €850(A3ACS0039-R), (photos on the website). 10. 2 bedr new luxury finished apartment with a/c for hot and cold, NICELY MODERN FURNISHED, big covered veranda,2 bathrooms,2wc,covered parking, storage room, secured entrance building in a very quiet neighbourhood – Aglantzia €650 (A2AGZ0022-R), (photos in the website) 11. 1 bedr luxury spacious apartment with big sitting and dining room, storage heaters, 2 a/c, cooker, oven, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, refrigerator in the kitchen,2 wc, 1 bathroom, blinds, big covered veranda, storage room, parking, big common SWIMMING pool. Price includes common expenses – Latsia €500 (A1LAT0004-R), (photos in the website). 12. 2 bedrs big luxury flat, 110sq.m+big covered veranda, CH ind, 3 a/c, cooker, oven in the kitchen, roller blinds, 2 bathrooms, 2 wc, parquet and granite floor, big bedrooms, big sitting and dining room, covered parking, intercom, on a small building with 6

flats only near Coca Cola factory 2 km from McDonalds in Egomi – Agios Dometios €550 (A2ADO0013-R), (photos in the website). 13. New luxury 2 bedr apartment with nice view, 100sq.m, big sitting & dining area, big separate kitchen with cooker and oven, big covered verandah, 2 wc, storage heaters, 2 a/c, electric shutters in the bedrooms, covered parking and storage room on the 11th floor of a small building with 6 flats only 200 meters for Akropolis park and opposite a small neighbourhood park – Dasoupolis €550 (A2DAS0001-R), (photos in the website). 14. 3 bedr apartment, 140sq.m,central heating independent, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, big separate kitchen with cooker and oven in the kitchen, blinds, covered parking off Kennedy and Markora street walking distance to the centre – Nicosia Centre €550 (A3NIC0023-R), (photos in the website). 15. 3 bedr +separate maid”s room (with shower and wc) & luxury apartment with central heating independent, full a/c, 3wc, 2 bathrooms, big separate kitchen with breakfast area and electrical appliances, big sitting and dining area with solid parquet floor, big covered veranda, blinds, alarm system, 2 parking, in a quiet area off Makarios Avenue near Hilton – Nicosia Centre €1100 (A3NIC0023-R), (photos in the website).

16. New luxury 2 bedr apartment with central heating independent, full ac, fully modern nicely furnished and equipped, big covered verandah, 2 wc, covered parking opposite Hilton, off Makarios Avenue close to the centre – Lykavitos €650 (A2LYK0003-R), (photos in the website) 17. Brand new quality finished 2 storey Penthouse apartment with cozy nicely modern fully furnished apartment, 150sq.m unique design, a/c for hot and cold in all the flat, 2wc, big verandas around the flat, private elevator with lock for the flat , in the centre of Makedonitissa of 28th October street – €1200 (A2MAK0004-R), (photos in the website). 18. 4 bedr luxury floor apartment,250sq.m, office, maid’s room, central heating ind, full a/c,2 showers, 1 bathroom, 3wc, parquet floor, big kitchen with cooker and oven, big sitting area, roller blinds on all the windows, big veranda on a small building off Athalasas Avenue near Alpha Mega supermarket and Areteion hospital – Dasoupolis €1100 (A4DAS002-R), (photos on the website) 19. 3 bedr luxury spacious floor apartment on the 4th floor of award winning building,200sq. m+big covered veranda, central heating independent, full built in air conditions, lighting fixtures, curtains and blinds on all windows, big spacious living room with fire place, big kitchen with double cooker, oven and microwave and breakfast area, double glazed windows,

TO LET NICOSIA all the bedrooms with en suite shower/bath, big satellite dish with sky decoder,2 covered parking and storage room, close to American embassy and other amenities – Engomi €1600 (A3ENG0025-R), (photos in the website). 20. 3 bedr new luxury finished penthouse floor apartment, 240sq.m, big sitting and dining area (can fit 2 sitting rooms and dining table), big separate kitchen with cooker, oven, microwave, laundry room and breakfast area, big bedrooms, 3wc, 2 bathrooms, storage heaters, full a/c, blinds on all windows, pressure system, covered parking, big covered veranda, off Iphigenia’s street near Ministry of Education on a small building with 7 flats only. Available in September – Acropolis €1300 (A3ACS0019-R), (photos in the website). 21. 2 bedr new luxury apartment with central heating independent, full a/c, 2wc, big sitting and dining room, separate kitchen with cooker and oven, blinds on all windows, covered veranda, solar heater, pressure system, covered parking, storage room, on a small building in a quiet neighbourhood next to a playground, near Central offices of Cyta and Laiki Head quarters – Dasoupolis €600 (A2DAS0018-R), (photos in the website). 22. 4 bedr new luxury finished apartment, 160sq.m+35sq.m covered veranda, big sitting and dining room, NICELY MODERN FURNISHED,

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Daikin air-conditions for hot and cold in all the rooms, 2 bedrs with en suite shower/ wc, 4wc, 2 covered parking, in a small modern building off Makarios Avenue in a quiet neighbourhood. Available in August – Nicosia Centre €1400 (A4NIC0001-R), (photos in the website). 23. New luxury spacious 3 bedr quality apartment, 165sq.m+ big covered verandah, separate floor heating, full a/c, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms (one en suite), solid parquet floor all the flat, big sitting and dining area (can fit 2 sitting rooms and dining table), electrical appliances in the kitchen which has a breakfast area,2 covered parking, storage room in a very quiet green neighbourhood near the centre and Ag. Andreas - AVAILABLE in AUGUST– Nicosia Centre €1450 (A3NIC0004-R), (photos in the website). 24. New luxury 2 bedr apartment, open plan kitchen, 3 a/c for hot and cold, blinds on all the windows, nicely expensive full furnished with real leather sofas, double bed, big dining table, LCD 32”, satellite dish with receiver, internet, very big bedrooms with big and many wardrobes, covered parking and storage room, in a quiet area near BMH – Aglantzia €620 (A2AGZ0001-R), (photos in the website). 25. 2 bedr new luxury finished and FURNISHED ground floor apartment, 80sq.m +120sq.m veranda and garden, separate floor heating, full a/c, 2wc, aluminum shutters outside

the windows, pressure system, fully expensively fitted with electrical appliances in the kitchen, big covered parking and big storage room, off Athallassa Avenue near English School in a small modern building. AVAILABLE 1st of AUGUST – Strovolos €800 (A2ST10023-R), (photos in the website). 26. 3 bed brand new luxury finished apartment in a small modern design building with 2 bathrooms (one en suite), expensive electrical appliances in the kitchen, double glazed windows with electrical shutter, covered veranda, pressure system, solar heater, central satellite antenna, 2 covered parking, storage room, security entrance, close to Honda traffic lights walking distance to the centre – Agioi Omologites €850 (A3AOM0009-R), (photos in the website). 27. 3 big bedrs +office space luxury penthouse floor apartment, renovated, central heating independent, full a/c, 230sq.m, double glazed windows,3wc, 2 bathrooms (one en suite), solar heater, pressure system, SKY satellite dish, big sitting and dining areas, solid parquet floor all the flat, big kitchen with cooker and oven and breakfast area, very nice view of the old city,40sq.m private roof garden area ,covered parking on a small building in the centre of Nicosia near the Museum and the old Hospital. Available middle 15th of SEPTEMBER –Nicosia Centre

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€1200 (A4NIC0005-R), (photos in the website) For many more properties with photos visit our website at www.landtouristestates. com which is updated daily. LANDTOURIST ESTATES LTD 22-422225 / 96-422225 / 96422226 www.landtouristestates.com ***************************** 2 BDRM ﬂat in the centre of Nicosia. Rent €450. For information call 99453663, 99663927.

Near Saint Lazaros Church, 4 minutes walk to Phinicoudes sea front. Small block 2 years old (6 apts) From €400 - to €500. Tel. 99388901 ***************************** FOR RENT 2 bed, 2 bath, new built apartment, in a quiet scenic location In Alethriko, Larnaca 5 min. to Larnaka, 5 min. to the beach Fully furnished, A/C, communal pool, under covered parking, Long term rent, €350.00 per month For more info pls call 99639378 ***************************** PROTEA APTS LARNACA Residential and holiday apts for rent monthly or weekly Larnaca – Dhekelia road, close to Golden Bay Hotel 1 & 2 bedroom apts, furnished and with low rent with swimming pool, 2 minutes walking distance from the beach, with a new pedestrian crossing in front of the building. Contact us on 99672466, 99404522, and 99078590 ***************************** LARNACA FLAT FOR RENT: Fully-furnished spacious 2-bedroom first floor flat in central location near Metro supermarket, A/C, private parking, intercom system, en-suite bathroom, small block. Phone: 99354789 ***************************** FULLY FURNISHED one bedroom flat near Larco hotel Larnaca. Price €370. Tel: 99202543 ***************************** 1. K.S.L LETTINGS – APARTMENT FOR RENT Fully Furnished ground floor 2 bedroom apartment, overlooking pool. Beautifully furnished throughout. 350 Euros per calendar month. Larnaca District. Quote TLL884. Tel. (00357) 24815104 2. K.S.L LETTINGS – Properties Required for waiting Long Term Tenants. We desperately require 2/3 & 4 bedroom villa’s with private swimming pools for waiting tenants in the Larnaca District. Please call us for a free valuation. Tel.(00357) 24815104 3. K.S.L LETTINGS – largest range of properties. Over 200 rental properties in the Larnaca district at the most competitive rates! Flexible contracts available. Tel. (00357) 24815104 4. www.KSLlettings.com – Villa

For Rent Fully furnished 3 bedroom Villa with a good-sized rear garden & Communal pool, located in the village of Oroklini. Call for further information quoting Ref. TLL1189. Tel. (00357) 24815104 CALL 24 815 104 TO ENQUIRE OR ARRANGE A VIEWING – NO OBLIGATION OR FEES. View our full range of over 200 properties by visiting www.KSLlettings.com updated daily. LANDLORDS ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY FOR FREE AND GET WORLD WIDE ADVERTISING – NO TENANT NO FEE ! *****************************

Jacuzzi, private pool, fully A/C, fitted kitchen, large verandas and landscaped gardens. Long term let or sale by owner, call 99414920 UNIVERSAL AREA, 1 bedroom, furnished apartment, off street parking, quiet area, euro 250 per month, plus electricity, no other charges. Tel : 96523557 FOR RENT A selection of 1 to 5 bedroom houses & apartments F/F & U/F Universal, Peyia, Tomb of the Kings, Tsada, Timi & Kato Paphos Landlord & Owners please call 99329357 Or please view at are website www.cyprussands.com Fully Registered Company in Cyprus ***************************** FOR RENT new ground floor terrace studios for rent in Kouka village(20 minutes from Limassol) in a quiet and peaceful area fully furnished €180 per month minimum contract 1 year. Inf. Mob 99548855 ***************************** ONE BEDROOM fully furnished apartment for rent in Kissonerga. Near Cynthiana Beach hotel and close proximity to Coral Bay. Overlooking the sea and 100 metres from beach. AC in bedroom. Tel: 99-492521/ 99- 673276 PEYIA – 3 bedroom villa with modern quality furniture and finishes. Central heating, sky, alarm, infinity pool and stunnning sea and mountain views €700 per month, call : 99389426 BRAND NEW APT, opposite Poseidonio Gym, near Carrefour, F/F, a/c, great quality, 1 bdrm, from €340p.m.Tel 99403261 ***************************** MR RENT PAPHOS, THE LEADING PROPERTY RENTAL AGENCY IN PAPHOS OFFICE: 26271858 (00357) IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY TO RENT WE ARE THE RENTAL AGENCY TO CONTACTOFFERING FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENT COLLECTION SERVICE 1. UNIVERSAL AREA €550 spacious 3 bedroom semi detached house all with en-suite bathrooms plus downstairs guest wc. Large storage room & roof terrace. Enclosed garden with private pool. Drive for off street parking. Available unfurnished with sky

satellite. Situated in a great central location. 2. TALA €625 unfurnished modern 3 bedroom detached villa offering total privacy & breathtaking sea views. Includes underfloor heating plus real fire. Master with ensuite. Large storage room. Shutters & flyscreens. Covered veranda, garden with mature plants, private pool offering sea views. Off street parking. A beautiful home. 3. KAMARES €675 we are delighted to offer this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow offering magnificent sea views. Lovely enclosed garden & private pool. Available unfurnished though can be furnished if desired. Includes central heating throughout plus modern gas fire for those winter months. Outdoor storage facilities, shaded patio area, fly screens & shutters. 4. KONIA €700 new to the market this spacious detached 3 bedroom villa, master with en-suite. Guest wc. Beautifully furnished with quality modern furniture. Separate modern fitted kitchen plus separate utility room. Shutters to all windows. Roof terrace with sea views. Fully enclosed garden with storage shed, covered barbeque area and private pool offering lovely views. 5. PEYIA €700 rental price includes pool cleaning. Unfurnished 3 bedroom bungalow, master with en-suite. Spacious kitchen & living area. Enclosed garden with well & private pool offering sea views. Covered verandas, private drive for off street parking. Situated in a quiet residential area. 6. PEYIA €750 price includes pool cleaning. If you are looking for a villa with breathtaking views & privacy than this property is for you. This modern detached 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villas is furnished with modern furniture, including satellite TV. One bedroom & bathroom on ground floor. a spacious enclosed garden with private pool offering stunning views. Off street parking. 7. KOILI €800 brand new modern detached 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa. High quality fixtures & fittings. Spacious living area with real fireplace, plus underfloor heating throughout. Enclosed garden with private pool. Total plot size 600 sq meters, covered area 220 sq metres. Available unfurnished. Pets allowed. 8. MESOGI €1250 stunning detached 4 bedroom 5 bathroom villa. One bedroom & en-suite on ground floor. Spa-

cious kitchen with separate utility room. Available unfurnished though includes gas central heating plus real fireplace in living area. Enclosed garden & private pool. Gated entrance with undercover parking. Situated on a private road. Tel: 97790883 office: 26271858 visit our website for many more properties www. mrrent-paphos.net email: info@mrrent-paphos.net ***************************** RENTAL POINT - PAPHOS PROPERTIES AVAILABLE TO RENT IN THE PAPHOS DISTRICT. JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF AVAILABLE PROPERTIES. ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM RENTAL. CALL 97648440 FOR MORE INFORMATION. LANDLORDS CALL IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY FOR RENT.!!! 1. MESA CHORIO – 2 bed 2 bath fully furnished ground floor apartment set on an elevated position on this prestigious development. Open plan living area. Good sized kitchen. 2 double , bedrooms, master with en-suite shower room. Family bathroom. Large patio areas with enclosed gardens and lovely sea views. Covered parking and security gates.. Comm swimming pool, and landscaped gardens. €475.00 a month 2. GEROSKIPOU 2 bed 1.5 bath furnished duplex apartment in quiet location with outstanding sea views. Open plan living area and dining area.. Fully fitted kitchen with appliances . Guest WC. 2 double bedrooms. Family bathroom. Balcony & covered parking. Comm pool. Rent includes free internet. €430.00 a month. 3. SEA CAVES – 5/6 bed fully furnished luxury villa with no immediate neighbours.. Open plan formal living area with dining area for 12. Separate family room. Outstanding fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Separate utility /2nd kitchen. Ground floor office/ bedroom Shower-room with sauna. 4 double bedrooms, master with en-suite and large dressing room with safes.. Family bathroom. Garage, parking & gardens. Separate 1 bed suite plus maids quarters. Swimming pool with massive outside BBQ/kitchen. A/C, C/H and fireplace in family room. An outstanding luxury home with many internal features. Very quiet area. €4000.00 a month 4. MESA CHORIO – 2 Bed,

LIMASSOL TWO STOREY TRADITIONAL STONE HOUSE in Vasa Kellakiou village furnished with 4 small studios [w.c/shower] and 2 bdrs [bathroom] with large kitchen, living room, wooden balconies, large garden with trees, surrounded by the stonewall courtyard for rent short/long term, only 15 kms from Le Merritien hotel. Tel: 99 649830 ***************************** HOUSE in Mesa Geitonia for rent. 1st ﬂoor, 2 bedroom, full A/C, semi furnished, 4 years old. Balcony. For more info call 99375101. ***************************** STUDIO FOR RENT 100 metres from the sea, available immediately. furnished, parking available. Rental €325 monthly including levies. 99867267 ***************************** GROUND FLOOR HOUSE 3 bedrooms in Omonia furnished / unfurnished, ﬁre place in sitting room, main sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, utility, shower with W/C. A/C in bedrooms. Covered parking. Price €650. Tel 95 116808 ***************************** OFFICE FOR RENT opposite sea with amazing sea views. 120sqm, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. Security system, cabling and server room ready. Price € 1400/month negotiable tel. 99 330 908 www.cyprusre.com/listing-LIM-0103

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PAPHOS TO LET UNIVERSAL – 1 bed apartment - f/f, a/c, wall heaters, communal pool – available for 6 or 12 month rentals. €270. For more information call - 9977 4314 ***************************** KISSONERGA, 3 bedroom ﬂat, in a block of 4 ﬂats only, fully renovated, 2 baths, 146 sqm closed area, c/h, a/c, covered parking, excellent view of the sea and mountains. Short or long term rent. Tell 99 621914. ***************************** PROPERTY RENTALS From 250 Euros per month. Villas and apartments available. Also wanted for waiting clients. www.johnalice-properties.com johnalicecy@gmail. com Tel: 00357 99984681 FOR RENT 2 bed townhouse within walking distance to International School, only four houses in the project, free swimming pool and WiFi. Large green areas around. Please call Demetris at 99 439891, only families and retired please. €350 per month. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in the heart of Kato Paphos, the property is situated in a quiet, private complex, next to archeological site overlooking the light house, very reasonable rent, tel : 99411933 6 BEDROOM, luxury detached villa in Chlorakas, for rent. Breathtaking, unobscured sea and mountain views. Close to all amenities, located in a cul de sac in Melanos area with a private road. 6 bed, 2 bathrooms (+2en suite), utility room, outdoor storage,

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2. bath fully furnished apartment in good location close to ISOP. Open plan living area with dining space. Fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, master with en-suite. Family bathroom. Off street parking & comm. Pool. Minutes into Paphos. €425. Or close offers 5. GOUDI (near Polis) Outstanding 3 bed, 3.5 bath unfurnished villa. Set in a rural setting the property enjoys privacy with no immediate neighbours. Open plan living area, spacious fitted kitchen. Guest WC. Ground floor bedroom with en-suite. Stairs to 2 further double bedroom with en-suite. Breakfast area with hob & fridge and seating space. Doors out to large covered verandah with panoramic views. Full A/C, C/H, garage, over-flow tiled pool, SKY dish. Villa has substantial insulation to walls and floors. Large gardens. €750.00 per month. 6. UNIVERSAL AREA. 2 bed fully furnished apartment. Living area, fitted kitchen. 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. A/C. Enclosed garden area, comm. Pool and parking. Euros 375.00 a month or offers. 1 & 2 bed apartments available on Universal starting at €250 per month.

7. TALA - 5 bed, 3.5 bath large fully furnished villa. Very large property with open plan living area. Fitted kitchen, storage cupboard, guest WC. 2 bedrooms, bathroom on this level with small seating area. Ideal for dual living. Stairs up to 3 double bedroom, en-suite & family bathroom. Heated swimming pool, A/C, C/H. Electric gates and garden areas. Parking for several cars.€1500.00 per month or offers. 8. POLEMI – 4 bed 2.5 bath massive unfurnished apartment with own entrance in large landscaped gardens. Spacious open plan living area with feature ﬁreplace and dining space Huge ﬁtted kitchen and breakfast area. Guest WC with storage area.4 double bedrooms. Master with en-suite bathroom. Family bathroom. Pretty landscaped gardens, shared pool and off street parking. Quiet rural property.. €550.00 per month. OVNO FOR FULL LISTINGS OF A PA R T M E N T S / T O W N HOUSES AND VILLAS PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM RENTAL LANDLORDS/ OWNERS PLEASE CALL

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same time in a quiet area. For viewing please contact 99585695 ***************************** FLAT FOR SALE: 2 BEDROOM FLAT with title deeds, 110 sqm, fully renovated, best central area, 800m from the European University, excellent view, eu 119,000. Tel 99 621914 ***************************** FOR SALE PENTHOUSE between Armenias Str and Hilton Hotel. 3 bedroom, main bedroom with shower, c/h, ﬁreplace, large verandas. For more information please call: 99467596. *****************************

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FOR SALE LARNACA LARNACA PERVOLIA 4 Bed house for sale with Full Title Deeds. 160m covered on a 285m plot. Private swimming pool, aircon, ﬂyscreens, carport. Built 2007, 5 min walk to Pervolia square, 3 min drive to Faros beach. €220,000, 99051706 JUST ON SEA luxurious two story villa, four en-suite bedrooms, steam baths, roof garden, for sale, at Pervolia beach, 8 kilometres from Larnaca. Asking price €1,499,000. Call 00357 97790619.

PAPHOS HOUSE FOR SALE, TALA, KAMARES VILLAGE IN PAPHOS 245 sq.m, 12 years old, renovated, five bedrooms, master bedroom is en-suite, two bathrooms, underground studio, central heating, air-conditioning, fire place, swimming pool, beautiful garden with amazing sea view, electric garage for two cars:- price €485,000.- Call Helen:- 99497620 FOR SALE special offer, €79,000 first floor apartment in Protaras, fully furnished with 2 bedrooms and a swimming pool. Walking distance to the beach of Ayia Triada and all amenities. Tel: 97 608941 UNIVERSAL AREA, 1 bedroom apartment with title deeds, c/p,

FOR SALE PAPHOS communal pool in small complex of 8, under cover parking, roof terrace, store room and large balcony overlooking the pool, the sale also includes celing fans, white goods and furniture , bargain at : euro 69.500, Tel : 99131044 FLATS FOR SALE OR RENT: Kissonerga, 3 bedroom ﬂat with title deeds, in a block of 4 ﬂats only, fully renovated, 2 baths, 146 sqm closed area, ch, ac, covered parking, excellent view of sea and mountains, half registration fees till 31.12.12. Reduced to eu 135,000,or rent eu 450 pm. Tel 99 621914 2 PROPERTIES BETWEEN POLIS AND LATSI. 2 bed townhouse, village centre €69,000 and quiet 3/4 bed house overlooking bay. 2 bath, c.h. wood burner, a.c. bedrooms, salt water 9x6 pool set in approx 2.500 sq.mts. €444,000 Tel: 99995531

AMMOCHOSTOS ***************************** AYIA NAPA, rare opportunity, with title deeds, 4 bedroom house, renovated, swimming pool, 300m from best beach, 650 sqm plot. Eu 440,000. Tel 99 621914 ***************************** AYIA NAPA, studio for sale, 38 sqm, furnished and fully renovated, with title deed, in licenced complex, 500m from Nissi beach, €52,000, tel. 99 621914

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 CYPRUS MAIL

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CHURCHES ALL SAINTS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH (ENGLISH) Sunday Divine Liturgy 8-10am. Followed by Fellowship hour (coffee) Services are now being held at the underground Chapel of All Saints of Cyprus at St. Panteleimonos Church Makedonitissa Archangelos (Engomi) For more info please contact Fr. Joseph Coleman Tel. 99938924 THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF AGIOS ARSENIOS, LIMASSOL (near Tsirion Stadium) The Orthodox Liturgy in English Saturday, 4 February at 8:30 am For information please contact: Father M. Spanou at 99 – 401365 (msspanou@googlemail.com)

THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST ANDREW AND ST JOHN THE BAPTIST MESA GEITONIA, LIMASSOL The Orthodox Liturgy in English served fortnightly on Saturdays at 9.00 am. We also hold a Discussion Group every Thursday evening at 7.30 pm For information please call Fr. Christopher Klitou Mobile: 99957144 Fax: 25710318 You can email us at: klitoux@logos.cy.net or visit our website: www.christopherklitou.com

Paphiakos & C.C.P. Animal Welfare Education/Information Centre, No. 12 Dedalos Building, 8049 Kato Paphos PO Box 61272 8132 Kato Paphos Web. www.cyprusanimalwelfare.com www.facebook/paphiakos Email info@cyprusanimalwelfare.com Larnaca Emergency Service - The contact point for animal emergencies in Larnaca is Maria at the Paphiakos Animal Welfare Charity Shop, telephone 24623494 or 99325897 STOP, SHOP AND GIVE TO THE ANIMALS! ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR CHARITY SHOPS!!!!! PAPHIAKOS NEW CHARITYSHOP/T.ROOMS NOW OPEN IN PEYIA. T ROOMS NOW OPEN (next to Peyia Police Station) Volunteers and donations needed please contact Suzanne 99151996 for further information. NOW OPEN !!! BOOKSHOP/INFORMATION CENTRE/T-SHOP IN POLIS CONTACT JUDY 99223572 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DETAILS. PAPHIAKOS & C.C.P. BOOK EXCHANGE SHOP TREMITHOUSA Paphiakos Book Exchange Shop, Tremithousa. Special Tuesday sales held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. For more information Tel 99771763/99283467 PAPHIAKOS & C.C.P. ANIMAL WELFARE Registered Charity No 1529 Contact our shops and we can take your clutter The Charity Shops are located at: Shop No.1 Agapinoros Street, Kato Paphos Shop No.2 Ap Pavlou Avenue, Kato Paphos Shop No.3 Gr. Afxentiou Avensia Court 3 Larnaca Shop No.4 9 Ayiou Ioanni Street 3061 Limassol Our shops are always happy to receive your unwanted goods! PAPHIAKOS CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SATURDAY at the Ambassador Restaurant and outside in the grounds at Paphiakos. Free parking. Sellers from 7am, buyers from 8am. For information & bookings please call MIKE on 96702600. PAPHIAKOS & C.C.P. ANIMAL WELFARE URGENTLY NEEDS PASTA TO HELP FEED THE DOGS AND SOFT FOOD FOR ALL THE CATS. DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT THE CLINIC. PLEASE SPONSOR AN ANIMAL OR BECOME A MEMBER TO ENSURE PAPHIAKOS CAN CONTINUE WIH THEIR NECESSARY WORK. Telephone Jan 26946461 ex 114 or 97614008 NOW YOU CAN HELP BY COLLECTING YOUR ALUMINIUM CANS AND HANDING THEM IN AT ANY PAPHIAKOS CHARITY SHOP OR THE CLINIC. SAVE AN ANIMAL AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT!! THE DONKEYS AT PAPHIAKOS WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HELP YOU GET RID OF YOUR UNWANTED CAROBS. PLEASE DELIVER TO THE CLINIC AND GIVE THE DONKEYS A SPECIAL TREAT! FEELING THE HEAT? THINK ABOUT THE ANIMALS NEEDING WATER AND SHADE. MAKE SURE DOGS ARE NOT LEFT IN CARS THEY BECOME OVENS IN SUMMER!! For further advice or assistance contact the clinic 26953496 or visit the website www.cyprusanimalwelfare.com

Tel. 99 293489, 99 279960 Email: immanuel.church.nicosia@gmail.com

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LARNAKA COMMUNITY CHURCH APHRODITE STREET, LARNAKA 10.00 AM MORNING SERVICE and SUNDAY SCHOOL For more details ring Fred 24365152

Nikosia: Am 1. und 3. Samstag im Monat in der St. Paul’s Cathedral um 18 Uhr Limassol: Am 2. Sonntag im Monat im Gemeindehaus in Germasogeia um 11 Uhr Am 4. Sonntag im Monat in der St. Barnabaskirche um 18 Uhr Paphos: Am 2. Samstag in der Kirche an der Paulussaeule um 16 Uhr Agia Napa: Am 4. Sonntag im Monat im Hof des Klosters um 9.30 Uhr

Open Door Baptist Church

Näheres Informationen durch Pfarrer Dr. Herold, Tel 25-317092 oder im Internet www.ev-kirche-zypern.de

GRACE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Invites you to COME AND EXPERIEBNCE THE LOVE OF GOD WITH US Int. Christian Business Fellowship Meeting Centre Sundays: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00 am Main Service (Dine with us centre services) Wednesdays: Prayer meeting 6pm Address: To Arsinois Str., 1010 Nicosia (Next to Western Union Office to KISA) Contact: 99988900 or 97667932. VISITORS ESPECIALLY WELCOME!!!

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9 Larnakos Street Katholiki Area Limassol Sundays: 9:45, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM Wednesdays: 7:30 PM 25 751193 or 99 758729 www.cbm-odbc.org

FOR PAPHIAKOS ANIMAL WELFARE SOS HELPLINE, 24 HOUR MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE - CALL 99655581

Family oriented evangelical church Contemporary Christian Worship Sunday 10am (Holy Communion - 1st Sunday of the month)

Clear exposition of the Bible in the presence of God, and relevant to our lives. Our Sunday services start at 10:30 am sharp, and the Wednesday Bible discussion at 7 pm. International Evangelical Church (Reformed) is located at 352 St. Andrew’s Street. 1½ blocks from Starbucks / Fat Boy, and 1 block from the Municipal Gardens, Zoo. For further information call Steve at 99384742, or email: iee.limassol@gmail.com All are welcome!

NICOSIA CHRISTIAN CENTRE 10 PINDOU STR, ENGOMI, NICOSIA, TEL. 22464375 SERVICES: SUNDAY 10AM, WEDNESDAY 8PM St Barnabas’ Anglican Church 153 Leontiou A Street Limassol www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com Telephone: 25362713 - All welcome HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, PAPHOS GATE, NICOSIA Sunday Masses: Saturdays 6.30 pm, Sundays 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.30pm Weekday Masses: 6.30 pm Monday to Friday Tel: 22662132 Email: holcross@logos.cy.net

GRACE CHURCH, LARNACA 8 Ayiou Neofytou St Sundays 10 a.m. Also Midweek Meetings Details: Colin 24530700

The Anglican Church of Paphos Ayia Kyriaki (St. Paul by the Pillar) Sunday 8.15am Holy Eucharist 6.00pm Sung Eucharist 4th Sunday 6.00pm Choral Evensong Wednesday 9.00am Holy Eucharist rd 3 Wednesday (BCP) St. Stephen’s, Tala 1st & 3rd Sunday 11.00 am Holy Eucharist 2nd & 4th Sunday 11.00am Morning Worship St. Luke’s, Prodromi 1st & 5th Sunday 9.30am Morning Worship 2nd , 3rd & 4th Sunday 9.30am Holy Eucharist 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9.30am Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday 6.00 p.m. Peace & Wholeness with Holy Eucharist 4th Sunday every quarter 9.30 am Holy Eucharist from BPC Church Office: 26-953044 Fax: 26-952486 Email: anglicancofp@cytanet.com.cy for directions to each church

St Helena’s Anglican Church, Larnaca St Helena’s Court, Grigoris Afx Sunday Service: Holy Communion 9.30 am ALL WELCOME Tel:24651327 ofﬁce@sainthelenas.com

International EVANGELICAL CHURCH (Reformed) Limassol 352 St. Andrew’s Street (1½ blocks from Starbucks/Fat Boy) Sunday worship 10:30am Wednesday Bible Discussion 7pm For info: 99384742 ALL ARE WELCOME

CYPRUS MAIL Tuesday, August 28, 2012

CRYPTIC 2170

6 PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTIONS

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5 Instrumental part as a means of conveying liquid (4) 7 Finished accusation about excessive load (10) 8 View the chance of one’s success (8) 10 Quote it in church (4) 11 Handy way to express approval (4) 13 Man is at a different island (8) 15 Indoor transport (8) 16 Bound not to have won or lost (4) 17 States, in afterthought, it might be Tom (4) 18 It doesn’t hurt for father to be out more (8) 21 Drug from French newspaper worker (10) 22 You were to breathe erratically in part (4)

21 22 9 Let go of her quislin’ struggling (10) 12 Left at sea (4,4) 14 Sample another spice, fellows (8)

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HOW TO PL AY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved, you solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. With the ‘X’ sudoku, the shaded X must also contain the numbers 1-9.

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18 Church head’s exercise includes work (4) 19 Missing, unable to ﬁnd the way (4) 20 Various eats satisfy fully (4)

Answers to crossword 2169

Rating EASY Rating HARD

QUICK: Across – 1 Aged; 8 Retraction; 9 Fuse; 10 Increase; 12 Storm; 13 Pea; 16 Angler; 17 Saloon; 18 Yak; 21 Crust; 22 Escorted; 24 Ibid; 25 Paddington; 26 Grew. Down – 2 Gluttonous; 3 Drearily; 4 Prance; 5 Scorn; 6 Pisa; 7 Knee; 11 Shropshire; 13 Pry; 14 Ask; 15 Alarming; 19 Avenge; 20 Brain; 22 Espy; 23 Code.

Rating HARD

CRYPTIC: Across – 1 Lass; 8 Planetaria; 9 Idea; 10 Critique; 12 Rocky; 13 Wet; 16 Coheir; 17 Ofﬁce; 18 Yet; 21 Cuter; 22 Shredder; 24 Tote; 25 Negligence; 26 Ride. Down – 2 And so forth; 3 Sparkler; 4 Untrue; 5 State; 6 Iraq; 7 Wave; 11 Unaccented; 13 Wry; 14 Tot; 15 Aﬂutter; 19 Eleven; 20 Admit; 22 Sink; 23 Riga.

Rating MEDIUM

1 Sudden action by ﬁrm on top (4) 2 Girl from Fair Isle (4) 3 Give due warning of theatre collapsing before November 1st (8) 4 In Alhambra, trounced an ill-behaved child (4) 5 Strong inclination to write a song (8) 6 Inadequacy of lines, parts indistinct (10)

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5 ____-detached (4) 7 Boisterous performance (10) 8 Deepening river-bed (8) 10 Brag (4) 11 Expression of pity (4) 13 Grappling with (8) 15 Morbid self-conﬁdence (8) 16 Spoil (4) 17 Ignore correction (4) 18 Systematised (8) 21 Liverpool area (10) 22 Formerly (4)

1 Slide sideways (4) 2 Corrosive liquid (4) 3 Eastern country (8) 4 Pine (4) 5 Fuss-pot (8) 6 Salad dressing (10) 9 Banishment (10) 12 Formerly (8) 14 General dealer (8) 18 Centre (4) 19 Quick (4) 20 Profound (4)

HOROSCOPE

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ARIES March 21 - April 20

LEO July 23 - August 22

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21

A lot of the problems you face have their origins inside of you. However with Mars egging you on, you have many opportunities to look deep within and ﬁnd the root cause of the issues that are worrying you. Paying attention to your feelings may bring you the relief you need. Career matters give way to more social interests so make time to relax.

You may be inundated with visitors, whether these are relatives who intend to stay for a while or visiting friends. This is the best time to catch up on any news and build bridges, where necessary. If you have been thinking of working from home, you may decide to take the ﬁrst steps towards making this a reality and give up that daily commute.

A date may turn into so much more as you and your potential beau may be bowled over by the power of your feelings. Things get much more fun later in the day as the Moon moves into sociable Aquarius. At the same time there may be a potent karmic inﬂuence around, so if you feel you have met someone before - consider that it might be true.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21

VIRGO August 23 - September 23

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20

Life at work is still very interesting yet subject to changes and reversals. As long as Saturn remains in this zone, you may feel up one minute and down the next. When it comes to your health, make sure you exercise regularly in order to release intense emotions. And doing so will bring great inner peace and calm, as well as making you feel happier.

Trying to get the resources you need may not be easy, as a clash of wills makes the going tough. If you really want to go for it wait a few days. However, you may ﬁnd a way around your problem with some ingenious thinking. It helps not to go down the route that everyone else is following. Your intuition may have an answer and it could be rather unusual.

You may feel inspired to put your creative energies into action, as doing so will enable you to take the fast track to success. Once you put your mind to something there is no stopping you. If you have a great business idea, this is the time to go for it. Don’t let ﬁnancial constraints hold you back as where there is a will there is a way and you can do it.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21

LIBRA September 24 - October 23

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19

You may be keen to explore new ideas and new places. This is the time to take up a course or class that will enable you to expand your outlook. Doing so may increase your chances of a pay rise or a better paying job later on. Venus in your money zone may encourage you to indulge in a little retail therapy. In fact the desire to shop may be overwhelming!

Be mindful of your health - especially if you are worried about things, or life has become stressful lately. A difﬁcult inﬂuence may cause you to feel exhausted, or less able to cope. You may want to reduce your schedule and take it easy if you can. Try to let go of negative thinking and focus on what you do want, rather than what you don’t.

Expect a stroke of good luck which may be especially welcome, as aspects of your day might turn out to be a little frustrating. You come unstuck when you try to control everything. If you have plans and push for a certain outcome it may not happen. The way to get ahead may be to be more spontaneous especially if you pay attention to your inner voice.

CANCER June 22 - July 22

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22

PISCES February 20 - March 20

Don’t doubt your own feelings. You may be keen to step out and have fun, to trust that the universe is holding you safely in its arms whilst you splash around enjoying yourself. Give yourself a break and take the plunge and it could turn out to be awesome. With Neptune in your exploration zone you may be ready for a great adventure that could open new doors.

It’s time to overhaul your image and give yourself a makeover. The presence of Mars in your zodiac sign may make you think about yourself, and the way you currently appear to the world. You might even want to get a new hairdo or rethink your clothing strategy. Go for a look that highlights your dreams and goals - and sooner than you think they may begin to happen.

It’s a good time to look at your daily schedule, and decide whether it is working for you or not. The reason you may fail when you so badly want to succeed is maybe because you have developed a routine that is dragging you down. It is time to root out those activities that waste your time. Replace them with positive habits that might bring a better reward.

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06.45 News (rpt) 08.00 Concert 09.40 Chef Ston Aera (rpt) 10.15 Reload Summer 12.00 Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Two episodes of local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV. 13.00 Apo Mera Se Mera 15.30 Syn Plyn (rpt) Local talk-show with studio discussion and viewers calling in. 17.00 Foresight (rpt) 17.30 Entehnos Local cultural show. 18.00 News 18.15 Candid Camera 18.30 Kati Psinetai (rpt) Amateur chefs each stage a dinner party to ﬁnd who will be crowned the winning host. 19.20 Paizoume Kypriaka (rpt) 20.00 News / Weather/ Financial Report 21.10 Vimata Stin Ammo Repeat of local period drama, based on true events. 21.45 I Limni (rpt) 22.15 Automatic Brain The documentary delves into the power of the unconscious mind and questions who’s actually in charge, and asks whether anything we do is fully conscious. Part 2 of 2. 23.15 Peri Kyprou 23.30 News 23.45 Oi Erastes Ton Kimaton (rpt) 00.15 Repeats

07.00 NRG Music Channel 08.00 Kids’ TV 16.30 Candid Camera Unsuspecting people react to bizarre events. 17.00 Reload Summer (rpt) Show aimed at teens featuring videos, music, polls, games, entertainment options and more. 18.00 Decoding Disaster (rpt) Documentary series investigating into the causes of catastrophic natural disasters. ‘Heatwave’. Those who survived heatwaves in Chicago and Paris that killed thousands give ﬁrst-hand accounts of the scorching days, and experts speculate on the possibility of further occurrences. 18.50 News In English 18.55 News In Turkish 19.00 Conference Of Cypriot Diaspora No further details. 21.00 FILM: Frankie And Johnny Romantic drama, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino. 1991. See Film Picks. 23.00 The Good Wife First season. ‘Painkiller’. When a star high-school football player dies from an overdose of painkillers, Alicia is asked to represent the doctor who prescribed the medication. Meanwhile, Peter is infuriated by news about his rival Glenn Childs. 23.35 Repeats

07.30 Oi Men Kai Oi Den (rpt) 08.00 Fast Money (rpt) 08.45 Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) 09.30 To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) 10.20 To Evdomo Kleidi (rpt) 10.50 Deixe Mou To Filo Sou (rpt) 11.30 Santa Yiolanta (rpt) 12.15 Tin Patisa (rpt) 13.00 News 13.15 Galileo (rpt) 14.00 Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) 14.40 Aiyia Fuxia (rpt) 15.30 To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) 16.20 Krifa Monopatia (rpt) 17.10 Mi Mou Les Antio (rpt) 18.00 News 18.10 Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) 18.50 Tin Patisa (rpt) 19.30 Eva Luna 20.20 News 21.20 Aiyia Fuxia (rpt) 22.50 House (rpt) First season of medical drama series. ‘Three Stories’. The misanthropic doctor is visited by a former girlfriend seeking help for her sick husband. 23.40 Ekeines Ki Ego (rpt) 00.30 News 00.35 Kai Oi Pantremenoi Ehoun Psihi 01.20 Ellas To Megaleio Sou (rpt) 02.10 Tmima Ithon (rpt) 03.00 News 04.10 Epithimies (rpt)

07.00 Yia Sena (rpt) 08.40 Batso Agapi Mou (rpt) 09.20 Denis O Tromeros 10.00 Proino Mou (rpt) 12.00 Yia Banaki 14.00 I Dada Repeat of Greek comedy series, based on US sitcom ‘The Nanny’.

07.20 Stin Kouzina Tis Mamas (rpt) 08.00 Eho Ena Mistiko (rpt) 09.00 Se Fonto Kokkino (rpt) 09.40 Vasiliki (rpt) 10.20 Para Pente (rpt) 11.30 Ta Hrisopsara (rpt) 12.30 Oi Takkoi 13.10 Vourate Geitonoi (rpt) 14.00 Baywatch (rpt) 15.00 Oikogeneiakes Istories (rpt) 16.50 Tha Se Do Sto Ploio (rpt) 17.30 Pame Paketo (rpt) Interrupted by News at 18.00. 18.30 Tropico 19.20 The Del Monte Heirs South American telenovela. 20.10 News 21.20 Tha Se Do Sto Ploio (rpt) 22.10 To Kokkino Domatio 23.10 The 4400 Third season of sci-ﬁ drama series. ‘The New World’. Richard ﬁnds that his wife and daughter have changed, while Tom and Diana track down the Nova Group. 00.00 News 00.05 Sex and the City (rpt)

07.45 Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of 09.15 Kids’ TV 11.50 Kostakis Ki Yioi (rpt) 12.30 I Kouzina Me Tin Dina (rpt) 13.30 Star News 14.15 Kids’ TV 16.15 Exelixeis Stin Showbiz 16.45 Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of (rpt) 17.50 Mila Best Of (rpt) 18.50 Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) 19.40 Fotis Maria Live Best Of (rpt) 21.00 Exelixeis Stin Showbiz 22.00 Fringe (rpt) First season. ‘Safe’. While investigating a string of bank robberies, Olivia, Walter and Peter ﬁnd one of the suspects trapped inside a vault as if the wall had solidiﬁed around him, leading them to believe that a group of thieves has found a way to defy the laws of physics. 22.45 Supernatural (rpt) Fifth season. ‘My Bloody Valentine’. Castiel assists Sam and Dean in their pursuit of Cupid after townspeople start killing each other for love on Valentine’s Day. However, their efforts are in vain when Famine one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse arrives. 23.30 Ta Kopelia 00.10 LTV Sports News 01.10 Star News 02.00 Repeats

16.10 I Ora I Kali (rpt) 17.40 Mia Stigmi Dio Zoes Greek drama series, based on the Latin American telenovela about mistaken identities. 18.20 News 18.30 Mousiko Kouti Greek game show. 19.20 Peninta Peninta (rpt) Greek comedy series. 20.10 News 21.20 Eftyhismenoi Mazi (rpt) 22.20 Me Lene Vangeli (rpt) Greek comedy series about a man struggling to atone for the many bad deeds he has committed throughout his life. 23.20 Daddy Cool (rpt) Greek comedy series. 00.10 News 00.20 The Shield Police drama series chronicling the turbulent day-today life of the Strike Team, a group of corrupt Los Angeles cops. 01.00 Yia Banaki (rpt) 03.30 Yia Sena (rpt) 05.30 Proino Mou (rpt)

01.00 G4 (rpt) 02.00 Se Eida (rpt) 02.50 Alithinoi Erotes (rpt) 03.30 Eleni (rpt) 04.30 Tropico (rpt)

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Kids’ TV Magikos Kosmos I’ll Take Manhattan Deste Tous Greek FILM: Epta Meres Psemata The Harts of The West FILM: David’s Mother An over-protective mother struggles with sending her mentally-impaired teenage son to a special school. Drama, with Kirstie Alley. 1994. O Anthropos Tis Thalassas Latin American telenovela. Melrose Place With News at 18.30. News Sports Time Rubi FILM: Daddy Day Care Two unemployed executives decide to open a day care centre - but soon ﬁnd that looking after a horde of kids isn’t as easy as it looks. Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. 2003. FILM: Dangerous Intentions A woman ensures her abusive husband is jailed, and prepares for his release with help from another battered wife. Fact-based thriller, starring Corbin Bernsen. 1995. FILM: The Last Winter A group of oil riggers are affected by a sinister force while working in the Alaskan wilderness. Supernatural thriller. 2006.

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Television PICK OF THE DAY Birth and Rabbit Hole (Novacinema4, from 21.00) What can we say about Nicole Kidman? Maybe nothing. Maybe she’s perfectly content. She remarried in 2006 (to singer Keith Urban, a fellow Antipodean), they’ve got two young kids - not counting her two adopted children with first husband Tom Cruise - and I’m guessing it keeps her pretty busy. She started in the business as a young teen, so she’s probably glad to be taking it easy in her 40s (she turned 45 in June). She made a couple of big films that didn’t pan out, first The Golden Compass then Australia. That happens; it doesn’t mean anything. Yet it’s also true that life is tough for an actress over 40, especially an actress who used to be Hollywood royalty, especially an actress who had a Botox job generally considered to be unsuccessful. And it’s also true that I saw her twice last year, playing a nothing role in the awful Trespass and a vacuously bitchy supporting role in the Adam Sandler comedy Just Go With It, and both times I had the same thought: Nicole Kidman - what happened? It’s even more startling because Kidman wasn’t just famous and successful; she had taste. After her divorce from Cruise, she took big risks as an actress - first in The Hours with a fake nose (she won

an Oscar), then in Lars Von Trier’s Dogville, then in Birth, where a 10-year-old boy claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband. This is one of the strangest films of the 00s, made in a nerveless, detached style that feels entranced, like the whole film is caught in a magic spell - and Kidman, her hair boyishly short, is memorably rapt, especially in a held-long close-up at a concert with troubled thoughts rippling across her face as the music swells and dips all around her. More troubled thoughts in Rabbit Hole, the meatiest role she’s had in the past five years - the kind of role that screams ‘Oscar’, playing a wife lost in grief after the accidental death of her young son; she and husband Aaron Eckhart try to deal with their pain, a process helped when she meets the teenage driver of the car that killed her boy. This isn’t much like Birth; it’s quite a conventional film, full of talk, based on a play. It’s essentially phony and theatrical - yet it still has Nicole Kidman trying to get to the heart of this poor tormented woman, and occasionally succeeding. Come back Nicole; the world needs you. Made in 2004 and 2010, respectively.

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FILM PICKS

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Frankie and Johnny (CyBC2, 21.00) Frankie and Johnny were lovers in the old popular song (Frankie is a girl), but Johnny slept around so Frankie shot him dead. Nothing so dramatic in this amiable comedy-drama - based on a play with the awkward title ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’ - in which Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer) is a waitress while Johnny (Al Pacino) is a short-order cook. They work together in a cheap café, Johnny woos Frankie, but Frankie’s a bit of a loner and resists his advances (besides, he’s just out of prison); romance blossoms anyway, making for a talky, low-key piece that entertains but didn’t really need such high-octane stars - though admittedly Ms. Pfeiffer won a Golden Globe nomination. Made in 1991.

The Professionals (Nova Classics, 21.00) “You bastard!”; “Yes sir. In my case, an accident of birth. But you, sir ... you’re a self-made man!”. Horse rides away, cue the music. That’s the ending to this mostly irresistible Western, and I’m sorry if I spoiled it but it gives me a kick just to write about it (besides, I didn’t mention who’s involved in that exchange). It’s set in the West but the plot is the old elite-soldiers-ona-mission chestnut that’s appeared in everything from The Dirty Dozen to The Expendables - the team in this case being a quartet of mercenaries hired by a Texas millionaire to rescue his wife (Claudia Cardinale) who’s been kidnapped by a Mexican bandit. Things get tricky when it transpires Claudia might prefer life in Mexico to life with hubby, leaving our heroes with a moral dilemma - but dilemmas come second to rousing music, handsome exteriors (swirling dust a speciality) and a great tough-guy duo in Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster, growling and grinning respectively. Made in 1966.

Summer Catch (LTV, 21.00) From the sublime to the ridiculous - though in fact Freddie Prinze Jr is something of a cult figure to people in their 20s, reminding them of a time when this gormless actor was fl avour of the month. He’s a young baseball player in this sports-minded rom-com, fetching up in Cape Cod in a summer baseball league which he hopes will be his ticket to the majors - but he’s distracted by romance with rich girl Jessica Biel, who’s on holiday with her parents. “You want big rewards, you gotta take big risks,” says the sultry wench, claiming she can help Freddie with his ball game, but in fact she’s only getting in the way and adding to the pressure. Also in the mix are Fez from That 70s Show, the late Brittany Murphy, hyperactive Matthew Lillard and the Dandy Warhols on the soundtrack - and if any of that fi lls you with nostalgia ... well, you still shouldn’t watch it. Made in 2001.

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Sport Watney surges to three stroke win at Barclays

IN BRIEF Lawrie wins Johnnie Walker

Garcia well beaten while Tiger slumps AMERICAN Nick Watney won the Barclays Tournament in Farmingdale, New York by three shots on Sunday, shooting down Sergio Garcia’s quest for consecutive victories and moving to top spot in the PGA Tour playoffs. Watney fired a two-underpar 69 on the final day to finish at 10-under 274 and claim his fifth PGA Tour victory, three clear of fellow American Brandt Snedeker (70) who was alone in second at 277 and four ahead of overnight leader Garcia (75) and defending champion Dustin Johnson (68) on 278. Former world number one Lee Westwood, former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen, Canadian Graham DeLaet and American Brian Harman shared fifth at 279. Tiger Woods fell down the leaderboard with a final round 76, dropping from a tie for 10th into a tie for 38th. Woods was even par over the first 11 holes before playing a five-hole stretch in five over thanks to three bogeys and a double bogey. Watney won twice in 2011

but had managed just three top 10s in 2012 before the win which guaranteed him a place at the season ending Tour Championship and a shot at the FedEx Cup and its $10 million dollar bonus. “I’m just very, very happy right now,” Watney said. “It’s been not quite the year I would have wanted, but this really makes it all forgotten. “Winning a tournament is hard, but winning out here and against this field was very, very difficult. I’m kind of still on a high right now.” Starting two behind Garcia, Watney made a move early with a birdie on the second hole to tie for the lead following an openinghole bogey from the Spaniard. But Watney slipped back once more when he threeputted the fifth green for a bogey and Garcia dropped a 38-foot birdie on the sixth to reopen a two-shot lead. Watney clawed within a stroke with birdie on the seventh but the defining moment of the tournament came on the par three eighth. Garcia was short and left

in a greenside bunker and failed to get up and down for par while Watney nailed a slippery downhill curling 28-foot birdie putt to lead by one. He led by three after a birdie on the 10th bested another Garcia bogey but showed a few nerves with back-toback bogeys on 11 and 12 to give the field a sniff. A solid birdie on the 14th once again gave the American breathing room and despite a bogey on the 16th he stamped his victory with authority with a birdie on the final hole. Garcia, who won the Wyndham Championship just last week, could not maintain the pace but is all but guaranteed a place in the Tour Championship. “It’s been two very good weeks,” he said. “Obviously I would loved to finish in a different way but to be able to win last week and put myself in contention here again this week was good.” The playoffs move to TPC Boston next week for the Deutsche Bank Championship where the top 100 golfers compete for a spot in the final 70.

Well played: the win moved American Nick Watney to top spot in the PGA Tour playoffs

Armstrong: don’t cry for me By Ben Everill

Lance Armstrong was back on his bike over the weekend, saying he is unaffected ‘by all the noise out there’

LANCE Armstrong was back on his bike at the weekend, urging his supporters not to ‘cry’ for him after the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) decision to strip his seven Tour de France titles and ban him for life. In his first public appearance since announcing he would no longer fight doping charges brought by USADA, Armstrong finished second in a 36-mile mountain bike race in Aspen, Colorado, five minutes behind a 16-yearold rider, Keegan Swirbul. Wearing sunglasses and black and gold riding gear adorned with sponsors’ logos, Armstrong appeared unfussed by the media throng that had travelled to the mountain resort amid concerns his legacy has been irrevocably tarnished. “Nobody needs to cry for me. I’m going to be great,”

Armstrong told reporters. “I have five great kids and a wonderful lady in my life. My foundation is unaffected by all the noise out there. “I think people understand that we’ve got a lot of stuff to do going forward. That’s what I’m focused on and I think people are supportive of that. It’s great to be out here,” he said. Despite giving up the fight against the charges, Armstrong has maintained his innocence and railed against what he says is an unfair witch-hunt. The Texas-born cyclist, who famously beat cancer and whose foundation Livestrong has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in the fight against the disease, has retained major sponsors and enjoyed the backing of many key cycling figures. Others, including WADA chief John Fahey, say his failure to contest his charges can only mean he is a drug cheat who has defrauded

the cycling tour, his rivals and millions of sports fans for over a decade. The Armstrong case has yet to rest, with cycling’s global governing body, the International Cycling Union, demanding USADA hand over its evidence. The Court of Arbitration for Sport could ultimately have a ﬁnal say on his guilt or innocence. The retired Armstrong said he was no longer concerned about racing. “It’s more about staying ﬁt and coming out here and enjoying one of the most beautiful parts of the world, on a beautiful day, on a very hard course,” said the 40-yearold. “Some may say you’re a little sick to spend your free time doing stuff like this. I had a good time.” Armstrong remained the ‘seven-time Tour champ’ to teenager Swirbul. “I’m so psyched right now,” he said. “I wanted to win this race so bad.”

PAUL Lawrie confirmed that he had returned to his best form ahead of next month’s Ryder Cup by winning the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles by an impressive four shots. Having led by a single shot going into the final round he produced four birdies over the back nine holes of the course, which will stage the Ryder Cup in 2014, to overwhelm his rivals. A closing 68 took Lawrie to 16 under par with the Australian Brett Rumford, who had led after the first round on Thursday also shooting 68. Three players - Sweden’s Fredrik Andersson Hed, Maarten Lafeber of the Netherlands and Frenchman Romain Wattel - finished in a tie for third place a shot further back. From the moment Lawrie made birdie at the 11th in his final round to move four clear of the field, they were never in the hunt. And Lawrie even claimed he could have put the result beyond doubt far earlier in the day. “I missed a putt on each of the first five holes,” Lawrie said. “I could have been five under at the start, but I kept chugging away and showed patience. It’s been the most satisfying week. “It’s been probably one of the best ball-striking weeks in my career. I putted pretty poorly today but still shot four under which showed how nicely I struck the ball.”

Ashwin spins India to win OFF-SPINNER Ravichandran Ashwin picked up a career-best 12 wickets as India crushed New Zealand by an innings and 115 runs within four days in the opening Test on Sunday. Ashwin’s 6-54, his second six-wicket haul in the match, and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha’s 3-48 bundled the visitors out for 164 in their second innings, giving India a 1-0 lead in the two-test series. The 25-year-old Ashwin, who took six for 31 in New Zealand’s ﬁrst innings, grabbed 12 wickets for 85 runs in the match, the best by an Indian bowler against New Zealand in a Test. The Indian spin duo once again shared nine wickets as they had done in the ﬁrst innings when New Zealand were bowled out for 159. “This performance is very satisfying,” India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

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Sport

Double Olympic champ Farah eases to victory in Birmingham

Pedrosa’s surge clinches MotoGP win

Jeter beats Fraser-Pryce again, relief for Gay at Diamond League meet

By Jason Hovet

By Alison Wildey SLEEP-DEPRIVED double Olympic champion Mo Farah was almost caught napping during the two-mile race at a Diamond League meeting in Birmingham, England on Sunday before easing to victory to the delight of a sellout crowd. There was relief for American sprinter Tyson Gay after he safely negotiated his first competitive 200 metres for two years and compatriot Carmelita Jeter beat Jamaica’s Olympic 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for the second time in four days. Britain’s Farah, whose wife gave birth to twin girls on Friday, had to produce his trademark turn of speed on the final lap of the distance race when Italian Daniele Meucci suddenly attacked on the outside. With a wicker replica of Farah in his celebratory ‘Mobot’ pose overlooking the track, the London Games 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion kicked and pulled away from the field on the home straight, sending the stadium wild, to win in eight minutes 27.24 seconds. Meucci was second in 8:28.28. “I love competing on British soil, it’s what it is all about, getting the support from everyone and I just appreciate

Carmelita Jeter beat Olympic 100 champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce everyone being with me all the way,” Farah told reporters. “It hasn’t been the easiest week because my wife gave birth to two little girls, so it hasn’t been easy coming here and getting this out the way. “What a year I’ve had, it will never happen again like this two twins, two gold medals,” added Farah who has said he will give one to each girl. Former world champion Gay started well in the 200 but tightened up down the home straight and ﬁnished behind Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade, who won in 20.12. “It was pretty good, interesting,” Gay, second in 20.21, told the BBC.

“It was my first race in two years and it feels good to finish,” added the Olympic 4x100m silver medallist, who had concentrated on the short sprint in recent seasons after suffering a series of injuries. Racing next to her great rival, Jeter eased ahead of Fraser-Pryce early on in the 100 metres and never looked like being caught as she won in a meeting record of 10.81. Twice Olympic champion Fraser-Pryce, wearing a black and yellow ribbon in her plaited hair, was second (10.90) as she had been in Lausanne on Thursday. There were no nervous twitches from Aries Merritt in the 110 hurdles as the Olympic gold medallist, who was disqualified for a false start in Lausanne, held off world champion Jason Richardson for victory in 12.95. Olympic high jump champion Ivan Ukhov suffered a second successive Diamond League defeat when he finished behind London bronze medallist Robert Grabarz of Britain, who cleared 2.32. There was also disappointment for Britain’s long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford who had treatment for a groin problem during the competition on Sunday and could manage only third behind Russian Aleksandr Menkov (8.18)

Britain’s Mo Farah celebrated with his trademark ‘Mobot’ to the delight of the sellout crowd

Pumas prove potential in new Rugby Championship By Rex Gowar

Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable ﬁrst victory over South Africa before the Springboks rallied to snatch a draw

ARGENTINA’S 16-16 draw with South Africa represents a huge step forward for the Pumas - but they want even better results in the new Rugby Championship according to captain Juan Fernandez Lobbe. The performance was confirmation that it was not a mistake to bring Argentina into the major annual competition they had lacked, expanding the Tri-nations into a four-team tournament. The Pumas are not blinded, though, by the result and are fully aware that playing world champions New Zealand away next requires another big step up. But then Argentine rugby has for more than a decade taken big strides forward from their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final in 1995 with a third place finish in 2007 to their credit. “It’s good what we achieved but this team wants to improve,” said Fernandez Lobbe. “Everyone saw our disappointed faces when the match ended. It’s true we’ll remember this match all our lives, but we like to win and victory slipped away by very

little,” he told reporters. Argentina were a quarter of an hour from beating South Africa for the ﬁrst time when centre Frans Steyn charged down a kick and scored the try that salvaged the draw with Morne Steyn’s conversion. Spectators at the packed Malvinas Argentinas stadium or watching at home on television could see South Africa were not playing well, mired in Argentina’s “European type of game” as coach Heyneke Meyer put it. Meyer said his team could play much better, and had done so at Newlands the previous Saturday, but Argentina sought to play in the Springboks half and succeeded for long spells especially in the ﬁrst half when they scored 13 of their points. “We had promised ourselves that this would be a day to remember,” Fernandez Lobbe said. Argentina thrived on home advantage, always important to the Pumas in building a formidable reputation since the amateur days not so far back, and correction of errors made in their 27-6 debut defeat by the Springboks a week earlier. “In two weeks’ time we

have to take another step forward,” Fernandez Lobbe added. The Pumas face the All Blacks in Wellington on September 8. Coach Santiago Phelan was less outwardly emotional at his news conference about a day reporters and fans talked of as historic. “The result is positive beyond the fact we could have won the match. We work to improve our game and the result comes as a consequence - We try to take a step forward every time we play,” Phelan said. In other news, Australia’s failure to regain the Bledisloe Cup from New Zealand has upped the pressure on under-ﬁre coach Robbie Deans and raised questions as to whether he will see out his contract. The Wallabies were humbled 22-0 by the world champions at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, continuing their run of losses at the ground stretching back to 1986. It was also the ﬁrst time in 50 years Australia had failed to score against the All Blacks, whose defence swamped an attacking Wallabies backline capable of destroying most other teams when the mood takes them.

SPAIN’S Dani Pedrosa surged past Jorge Lorenzo in the final turn at the Czech MotoGP on Sunday, winning a dramatic finish in Brno to narrow his compatriot’s lead in the riders’ championship. Pedrosa, fresh off victory last weekend at Indianapolis, overtook Lorenzo midway through the race but needed to pass the championship leader at the end after losing his lead in the middle of the last lap. The Honda rider finished in a time of 42:51.570, just 0.178 seconds ahead of Lorenzo on his Yamaha. Britain’s Cal Crutchlow finished third to claim his first podium spot of the season, easily ahead of Yamaha teammate Andrea Dovizioso of Italy in fourth place. The Spanish rivals led the pack from the start of the race, and Pedrosa said he knew he still had enough to get past Lorenzo even after trailing before the final two turns. “We were head to head into the final corner, but I was able to get my line and win this race,” Pedrosa said. “It was amazing, and I am just so happy to win the race.” It was the third victory of the season for Pedrosa, who has never finished better than second overall since moving to MotoGP in 2006. He is now on 232 points, 13 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with six races remaining. Honda rider Casey Stoner, the 2011 champion who was ruled out because he needs surgery on his damaged left ankle, is third overall and 59 points behind. Lorenzo had started from pole after setting a lap record on the 5.4 km Brno track in qualifying on Saturday. The 2010 champion and last year’s runner-up controlled the first half of the race, which was run on a slightly wet track after heavy overnight rain. But Lorenzo took a wider line than he wanted to in the second-to-last turn. “My line was so wide, so I released a little space for him to overtake me,” he said. “I wanted to pass him in the last corner, which was impossible. He was in a faster line.” Italy’s Valentino Rossi, a nine-time world champion across the classes but enduring a second tough season for Ducati, had held the previous lap record in Brno. He finished seventh on Sunday behind Honda riders Stefan Bradl of Germany and Alvaro Bautista of Spain. Ducati rider Karel Abraham had his best result on his home track, finishing ninth.

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Real Madrid crash to shock defeat at neighbours Getafe

Real sign playmaker Modric from Spurs By Iain Rogers

Messi double lifts Barca to comeback win By Iain Rogers REAL Madrid’s troubled start to the season continued when the champions squandered the lead and slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at city rivals Getafe on Sunday to slip ﬁve points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The rare domestic reverse for Jose Mourinho’s side, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia last weekend, ended a 24match unbeaten run in the league, their longest in 15 years. They looked comfortably in control when Gonzalo Higuain ﬁred them ahead from close range in the 27th minute at the Coliseum in Madrid. But their failure to capitalise on long periods of possession ultimately cost them and lowly Getafe levelled eight minutes after the break when Juan Valera nodded past Iker Casillas from a free-kick. It went from bad to worse for the visitors 15 minutes from time when substitute Adrian Colunga set up Abdelaziz Barrada to smash the ball high into the net and secure a famous vic-

tory. Real’s misery was compounded when defender Fabio Coentrao was sent from the bench for protesting late on and will be suspended for next weekend’s match at home to Granada. “We were unable to close out the game,” Real’s Spain midﬁelder Xabi Alonso said in an interview with Spanish TV. “Obviously we have to improve and we are selfcritical but we have to take things slowly. “It was a setback we really weren’t expecting and we have to change the dynamic as soon as possible.”

OFF-COLOUR Lionel Messi had earlier saved an off-colour Barca from a ﬁrst defeat of the campaign when he struck twice in the second half in a 2-1 comeback victory at 10-man Osasuna. Barca have six points from two games and top the table on goal difference from Rayo Vallecano, who also have six after their 2-1 win at Real Betis on Saturday. Valencia failed to build on their impressive result

at Real when they let slip a 2-0 lead and had Ricardo Costa sent off in a 3-3 draw at home to promoted Deportivo Coruna in the late kickoff and are 12th on two points. Real, who lost a league match for the ﬁrst time after leading at the break in more than ﬁve years, have a solitary point and are down in 15th. Barca fell 3-2 to Osasuna on a freezing February night last season but there was to be no repeat on a balmy summer evening in Pamplona as World Player of the Year Messi took his tally to four goals from two games. Barca’s new coach Tito Vilanova, who replaced Pep Guardiola at the end of last season, blotted his away league debut when he was sent from the bench for protesting a decision. “The sending off was excessive as I didn’t say anything that strong,” he told a news conference. “We have to praise the capacity we showed in turning the game around. “That means we are strong because doing that at this stadium you have to be mentally tough and ambitious.”

A bad day: champions Real Madrid saw their unbeaten 24 match league run ended as they are winless from two games

Dismal Milan beaten at home by new boys Sampdoria

AC Milan look to have a long and difﬁcult season in store

AC Milan, hit by a flurry of close season departures, fully justified their fans’ trepidation over the new season by losing 1-0 at home to promoted Sampdoria in their opening Serie A match on Sunday. Andrea Costa headed the only goal for the visitors just before the hour to stun a half-empty San Siro on a hot, summer’s evening, making it painfully obvious that the 18-time Italian champions are in for a long, difficult season. Inter Milan and Napoli had no such problems, starting with 3-0 wins at Pescara and Palermo respectively. Dutchman Wesley Sneijder and Argentine forward Diego Milito scored twice in two minutes early on for Inter before Brazilian Philippe Coutinho added the third in the 81st minute on an unhappy Serie A return for Pescara after a 19-year absence. Antonio Cassano, who joined Inter from neighbours Milan in a swap with Giampaolo Pazzini, set up the second goal. Marek Hamsik put Napoli ahead in first-half stoppage time and Christian Maggio

and Edinson Cavani added two late goals as they made light of Ezequiel Lavezzi’s absence after the Argentine forward was sold to Paris St Germain. Eighteen-year-old Uruguayan Nicolas Lopez scored a stoppage time equaliser, five minutes after coming on as a substitute to give AS Roma a 2-2 draw at home to Catania. Brazilian midfielder Hernanes gave Roma’s neighbours Lazio a 1-0 win at Atalanta. Milan were disjointed and sluggish before Sampdoria’s goal, although they greatly improved after striker Robinho was substituted immediately afterwards. In the final half hour, Mario Yepes and KevinPrince Boateng both hit the post for Milan and Urby Emanuelson had a shot headed off the line in stoppage time while Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero performed heroics for the visitors. The win left Sampdoria on two points after they had a point deducted over their involvement in the Calcioscomesse match-fixing scandal before the season started.

Robinho reacted angrily to his substitution although coach Massimiliano Allegri had little choice after the Brazilian wasted several good openings with his inability to pass to betterplaced team mates. “We mustn’t get discouraged or drop our heads, we have to improve and we will do so little by little,” said coach Massimiliano Allegri. “We have all the ingredients to do well.” “I understand the discontent of the fans and we’re also unhappy,” said Riccardo Montolivo, who made his Serie A debut for the team after his move from Fiorentina. “We reacted well in the second half and deserved a different result.” Milan suffered a host of departures in the close season, headed by talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahomivic and defender Thiago Silva who headed for wealthy Paris St Germain. Cassano, Alessandro Nesta and Clarence Seedorf were among others to leave the club. They also had injuryplagued Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato once again on the sidelines.

REAL Madrid have completed the signing of Croatia playmaker Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur as the stuttering Spanish champions seek an injection of guile and creativity to get their troubled season back on track. Modric flew into Madrid yesterday morning and after passing a medical signed a five-year contract in the presence of big-spending Real president Florentino Perez before holding a news conference at the Bernabeu stadium. The 26-year-old, who will wear the number 19 shirt, said he was relieved the protracted transfer negotiations had concluded before the transfer window closes on Friday and he was prepared to fight to win a place in Jose Mourinho’s team. “I have to work very hard to earn a spot in the starting eleven and I’m prepared to do it,” he told reporters as his wife and young son looked on. “I’ve come here to improve every day and to win titles with Real Madrid. These are my personal goals,” he added. “I believe I have what it takes to play here. I’ve got everything I need and I want to enjoy football and to learn. “I’m grateful to Tottenham, but I’m now opening a new page in my life.” While neither club gave financial details, Spanish media reported Real would pay 35 million euros for Modric, plus another seven million depending on the number of his appearances and the team’s performance. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, who fought off bids from Chelsea and Manchester United for the fan favourite a year ago, said he was reluctant to let Modric leave. Modric himself said last year he wanted to move to Chelsea but Levy blocked any deal with the club’s London neighbours and Modric buckled down to have a fine season with Spurs who finished fourth in the Premier League. “Luka has been a terrific player for us and, while we preferred not to part with him, we are pleased that it is to Real Madrid, a club with which we now look forward to sharing a long and productive partnership,” Levy said in a statement. Modric joined Tottenham from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008 for 16.5 million pounds and after initially playing as a defensive midfielder, became a key element in the club’s resurgence under former manager Harry Redknapp. Real and Tottenham also said they had sealed a partnership agreement for the two clubs to work together “in respect of players, coaching, best practices and commercial relationships”.

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Frustrated Wenger looks for improvement from strikers

Di Matteo sets sights on Super Cup clash

‘People will say: ‘You did not score in two games’ and I cannot deny that’

By Mark Bryans

By Kate Bamber ARSENE Wenger accepted his new-look Arsenal strike force need to forge a better understanding after they failed to score in a frustrating goalless draw against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud and Gervinho were unable to make a breakthrough despite a dominant display in midfield led by Santi Cazorla, leaving Arsenal yet to open their goalscoring account after two Barclays Premier League games. With few clear-cut chances and a penalty shout turned down for Stoke, Arsenal could only take a point to add to the one they earned against Sunderland, with the void left by Dutch striker Robin van Persie still seemingly left to be filled. “Offensively we still have some work to do because we missed a bit of accuracy in the final third in our movement and in our passing,” Wenger said. “We are used to finding each other in the final third and there’s something missing but I still think we should have won the game 1-0. “It is an understanding because you have Cazorla and Podolski who one month ago, they didn’t know each other, so that will come. “We have some work to do on the training ground but I believe we have the potential but you can see as well that something is missing. “They’re not spontaneous enough in some situations. I’m very positive about my team. People will say: ‘You did not score in two games’ and I cannot deny that.

Stalemate: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger saw his side again fail to ﬁnd the net at the Britannia Stadium in a 0-0 draw “We played against two teams who as a unit defend very well, Sunderland and Stoke, and overall I believe we can be a good surprise in this Championship.” Last season, Arsenal saw their bid for the title take an early dent as defeats against Liverpool and Manchester United followed an opening day 0-0 draw at Newcastle. However, Wenger conceded winning a point against Stoke is not a given and is another positive to take back to the Emirates. “You have to give credit to Stoke,” Wenger said. “They defended well and have experience at the back and

are a very strong team defensively. “As long as we didn’t score an opener they were happy with the point and you could see that. “Is it a point gained or two dropped? I would say it is two dropped on the day but I would say it is a good point as it is difficult for everybody to take a point at Stoke.” Potters boss Tony Pulis was satisfied with the result after both sides struggled to find the target in what was still an entertaining game. Pulis said: “I’m pleased with the point, really pleased with the point.

“I thought we were disappointing going forward. I thought we could do better than that. We looked unbalanced without Matty Etherington on the left hand side but the attitude of the players and the commitment of the players was absolutely ﬁrst class. “As a football club we must never ever become blasé about taking a point off one of the top teams in Europe.” Pulis was also impressed with American summer signing Geoff Cameron, and revealed he is likely to be joined by countryman Maurice Edu next week.

“We watched Geoff quite a few times and he’s a good player,” Pulis said. “He’s been away in America for 10 days and only trained one day with us. We couldn’t get him back as he had to get some clearance and we have to wait 10 days to get him back. “I was out in America and he played three games there and I was very impressed with the standard. “We’ve also taken Maurice Edu. Hopefully that will be completed by Monday. “He’s another player who’s playing for the national team and there’s a market out there I think.”

No quick return for Rooney By Simon Stone

Ouch! Wayne Rooney received treatment on a nasty thigh wound which required an overnight stay in hospital

WAYNE Rooney’s hopes of a quick comeback from the nasty wound he sustained during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham on Saturday look certain to be dashed. Rooney remained in hospital overnight as medical staff assessed the extent of the injury he sustained when Hugo Rodallega landed on him in stoppage time. Immediately after the game, Sir Alex Ferguson said it was “a very bad one” which would rule his forward out for four weeks. This has been emphasised by the reaction of surgeons who were “surprised” at the depth of the cut. Rooney returned home on Sunday after a comfortable night. However, his chances of ﬁguring in this Sunday’s Premier League encounter with Southampton appear non-existent and it seems inevitable he will also miss England’s opening World Cup qualiﬁers against Moldova and Ukraine next month. Roy Hodgson is due to name his squad on Thursday, at which point it will be surely too

early for any risk to be taken with Rooney’s recovery. The one reason for optimism is that when Nani needed stitches in a nasty wound, admittedly below the knee, inﬂicted by Jamie Carragher at Liverpool in March 2011, Ferguson immediately put the recovery timescale at three weeks, yet the Portugal winger was back in action nine days later. With the start of another Champions League campaign and a trip to Liverpool looming straight after the international break, any reduction in that four-week timescale would be a bonus for Ferguson. Rodallega has been cleared of any blame for the incident, which happened as Rooney attempted to close down a free-kick that had just rebounded back to the Colombian. The sheer force of Rodallega landing on Rooney caused the damage and it appeared the Fulham man was wearing studs, rather than the blades some have argued cause greater injury. Rooney’s condition helped deﬂect attention away from the fact he did not feature in the United starting line-up, although Ferguson was at pains to stress there are “no problems” with the forward.

CHELSEA manager Roberto Di Matteo saw his side maintain their perfect start to the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday night and then declared the Blues will now go all out to win the Super Cup. Goals from Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres were enough to overcome a spirited Newcastle side and now the European champions face a trip to Monaco to contest the Super Cup with Europa League winners Atletico Madrid on Friday night. The annual competition has sometimes been derided but Di Matteo wants to add another piece of silverware to the FA Cup and Champions League successes he has already masterminded during his short tenure as Chelsea boss. “We are happy we are going into the Super Cup final with three wins and everybody fit and hopefully we can win another international trophy for this football club,” the Italian said. “I will take it very seriously. It is not a friendly. It is a European trophy that we want to win. I will not be resting people.” Captain John Terry missed the win over the Magpies through injury and will also sit out the Super Cup clash as he serves another match of his suspension picked up following his red card in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. But Frank Lampard, who had a three-minute cameo on Saturday, is likely to return to the starting lineup having been given a rest by Di Matteo after a busy start to the new season. “He played in the Community Shield, he went with England and played and then played against Wigan and Reading,” Di Matteo said of the 34-year-old midfielder. “He is a very important player to us but, like I said, I utilised the squad. I had a fresher player that played on Saturday and this is important that we do utilise everybody because we played three games in six days.” Di Matteo also confirmed David Luiz will be available after the Brazil defender needed a bandage on a head wound following a clash with Demba Ba towards the end of Saturday’s game. New signings Cesar Azpilicueta and Victor Moses, who were unveiled at Stamford Bridge before the start of the Newcastle game, will also be part of the squad for Friday’s match.

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AEL one step away from Champions League By Nemanja Bjedov AFTER winning last week’s first-leg 2-1 in Cyprus, AEL are just 90 minutes away from their first Champions League qualification, but Belgian champions Anderlecht will have other ideas when the two sides clash in Brussels tonight. “We have scouted our opponents and we know very well what to expect from them. They are definitely a very strong side with some high quality players, but we believe that we can overcome them with the appropriate tactics,” said AEL manager Pambos Christodoulou. “What we want to show is the same determination and passion as we did in the first leg, to follow our game plan and hope for some luck,” added Chris-

todoulou whose Cyprus champions earned their ﬁrst leg victory through goals from Dosa Junior and Rui Miguel, either side of Dieudonné Mbokani’s strike for Anderlecht. Christodoulou will not be able to count on midﬁelders Luciano Bebe and Paulo Sergio for tonight’s clash as both players have failed to recover from injuries sustained a week ago in Nicosia. Forward Rui Miguel is expected to take Bebe’s place, while either Jorge Monteiro or Gilberto will play instead of Sergio. “Our team has quality and talent. If we did not have these attributes then we probably would not be where we are at the moment. “This is why all these guys deserve a lot of respect for their efforts and I hope they will be rewarded with a chance to play in the group stage of the Champi-

ons League. “Even if this does not happen they should still be congratulated for reaching the group stage of the Europa League,” Christodoulou continued. “Advancing would be like a miracle. From the club’s president to the last fan we are one big family in AEL and we all know that we are already living our dream. “We waited for so long for the Cyprus championship and it is great to see how things have progressed,” he concluded. Anderlecht last overturned a first-leg deficit in any European competition in the third qualifying round of the 2004/05 Champions League when they recovered from a 1-0 loss in Lisbon to beat Benfica 3-0 at home. Since then they have lost seven successive knockout ties after defeat in the first leg.

The Cyprus champions will defend a 2-1 ﬁrst leg lead in Brussels tonight

Mancini boosted by Tevez form Champions lucky to leave Anfield with a point By Andy Hampson

ANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini hopes for plenty more from Carlos Tevez after the once errant striker snatched a 2-2 draw for the champions at Liverpool. The controversial Argentine continued his rehabilitation after last season’s troubles by pouncing on a Martin Skrtel mistake at Anfield and ensured City avoided a first Premier League loss of the season. It capped a lively performance from the rejuvenated 28-year-old, who also scored in last week’s defeat of Southampton and in the Community Shield against Chelsea. Mancini said: “Carlos is in good form at this moment. I am happy for him. It is important he continues to play like he did in these two games.” Despite Tevez’s excellence, Liverpool still dominated most of a pulsating encounter and deservedly led twice through Skrtel and Luis Suarez either side of a Yaya Toure effort. Ultimately a draw might have been a good result for City but Mancini was still disappointed to settle for the point. He said: “We want to win, always. We were 2-1, 1-0 down but we didn’t deserve to lose this game because we played well. “I think we did a good performance, we played very well in the first 30 minutes. “We had good chances and

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chances but we conceded a goal from a corner co and it changes.” Mancini will now turn his attention to the last few o the sumdays of mer tr transfer window a and is anxious tto add new face faces. C City have b been linked with a number of players

including Swansea’s Scott Sinclair, Athletic Bilbao’s Javi Martinez and Roma’s Daniele De Rossi. Mancini, after joking he has “10 or 15” targets, said: “We need to put players in but we work for this and we should work hard.” Of those prospective signings, a deal for Sinclair looks the closest to coming to fruition, even though Mancini played it down. When asked about him, the Italian said: “Maybe, I

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left frustrated on his home debut after two defensive mistakes gifted City a point

don’t know. We can’t say a name.” Mancini laughed off a suggestion he might leave City if he does not secure the transfer targets he wants. He said: “No. It is not true. If the newspaper sells a lot of copies, I am happy for the newspaper. I never said this and I never think this.” Mancini also played down an apparent show of frustration from midﬁelder James Milner during the game. He said: “No - I think all the players played well but when you are down you should try something different but all the players

played well.” Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers felt he should have claimed his first league win since taking charge. The Reds were much improved from the side which crashed 3-0 in their opener at West Brom, with midfielder Joe Allen particularly impressive on his home debut. Striker Raheem Sterling, 17, also shone on his first league start. Rodgers said: “The best team didn’t win. I thought we were outstanding, playing against a top side. “Once we managed that first 10 minutes, tactically the players were terrific. “The players’ attitude and application has been great. We have shown great resilience. We had a one-off day last week.” Rodgers had words of support for Skrtel, whose bullet header for the opening goal was the highlight of a fine display marred by his costly error. He said: “Martin Skrtel was immense. I commend the courage. The easy thing is to smash it up the pitch. “For us to dominate games, we need players to have the courage to have the ball.” On Allen’s performance, Rodgers said: “The Liverpool supporters will enjoy watching this kid play football. “We paid £15million but I said when he came in that price will double. Some people probably laughed.” Rodgers also hopes to add to his squad this week. “We just need help,” he said. “We lost players in the summer and we need to bring in players to replace those.”