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Trawling through island’s finances Team of 30 troika members due to meet Finance Minister Shiarly

By Elias Hazou

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HE TROIKA team in Cyprus yesterday began scrutinising the books of the troubled banking sector and of the cash-strapped central government, as the Finance Minister seemed to hint that a bilateral loan was redundant now that the government has formally requested an EU bailout.

Experts from the troika - the body made up of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund – held successive meetings at the Central Bank with banking and government officials.

Director of the Social Insurance Services (Labour Ministry) Theofanis Tryfonos gave newsmen the impression that his meeting with the troika was routine: “We were asked to explain how the some 1,800 provident funds are being invested, what checks are in place and how frequently these checks are carried out.”

Tryfonos went on to say the troika “is not concerned with the investments by the Social Insurance Fund, because this is something practiced by other countries and, in fact, in other countries the amounts

owed to the fund are far greater than they are in Cyprus.”

Victoria Natar, Superintendent of the Insurance Companies Control Service (Finance Ministry) said she briefed the troika on the procedures by which the Bank of Cyprus sold subsidiaries.

Should any mergers or closures of companies furnishing insurance services prove necessary, this would occur in the near future, she added.

The government needs at least €2.3 billion to help recapitalise its two largest commercial lenders, Bank of Cyprus and the Popular Bank.

But reports suggest that an EU bailout – which would also cover the government’s fiscal needs – could reach €10 billion. The civil service payroll is the largest single drain on public finances.

In a statement, the Finance Ministry stressed that the troika’s mission “is purely of an exploratory nature, and no negotiations or discussion of measures shall take place at this time.”

Today the delegation – which comprises more than 30 experts – will see Finance Minister Vassos Shiarly. Later in the day they meet the oppositioncontrolled House Finance

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Fire destroys over two square kilometres in the Akamas

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OVER two square kilometres of land were destroyed in a blaze that swept through the Akamas region in Paphos yesterday.

Authorities suspect arson. It took over 150 men, 35 fire engines and eight helicopters to put out three separate fires.

According to Andreas Christou, a forestry department spokesman, the blaze began at around 9am close to the five-star Anassa Hotel.

“The strong winds fanned the fire causing it to spread and leap into two separate prongs. One moved towards Neo Chorio and the other west, towards the state forest of the Akamas,” he said.

The Akamas peninsula is home to numerous species of flora, fauna, bird and wildlife. ”At 4pm, a new fire started about two to three kilometres away from the first blaze,” said Christou. The second fire was in the Lara Bay area, where protected sea turtles lay their eggs.

A third fire broke out between the Tala and Emba but was quickly brought under control. After the fires were brought under control last night, Christou said fire fighters would remain in the area all night as monitors.

“A fire initially broke out in the Neo Chorio area in Akamas and then a second one broke out in the Lara area, which reinforces suspicions that the fires were set maliciously,” said Christou.

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CONSERVATION groups yesterday expressed deep concern over an apparent move by lawmakers to relax provisions of the hunting law by introducing lower onthe-spot fines for audio devices used to lure birds.

The issue is due to be discussed at the House today. BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and Friends of the Earth, warned that fines of a few hundred euros for the possession and use of calling devices would encourage poachers and bird trappers.

Current legislation provides for court fines of up to €17,000 and or three years in jail. “These proposals effectively relax the current legal regime since spot fines of €350 to €500 certainly cannot have the deterrent effect of a court conviction,” said BirdLife Cyprus executive director Clairie Papazoglou.

The groups say such devices have become a real scourge, especially when it

comes to thrush hunting in winter.

But they are also widely used – along with limesticks and mist nets -- by bird trappers who continue to kill thousands of songbirds – sold as delicacies known locally as ambelopoulia -- and other migratory species each year.

Bird trapping is an illegal yet highly lucrative activity that fetches offenders thousands of euros each year, judging from the scale. Around 2.8 million birds were slaughtered in 2011, according to BirdLife Cyprus’ statistics -- the highest number since they started monitoring the situation five years ago.

A dozen of ambelopoulia costs between €50 and €80. “Consequently, it is not a small offence that can be, for practical reasons, tackled with a spot fine,” a statement from the three organisations said.

Apparently, the amendment only refers the use of sound machines in hunting, but conservationists believe it cannot be enforced.

“The argument that a game warden can hand out multiple fines in a day because

there is no need to go to a police station is not valid because there is a serious problem with the evidence,” said Terra Cypria executive director Artemis Yiordamli.

She said that if the device and the shotgun are to be confiscated then wardens would have to go to a police station to give a statement. If not, then authorities would not be able to make a case stand in court if the poacher refuses to pay the fine, she added.

The statement issued by the three groups said the amendment was being submitted by two MPs– AKEL’s Christakis Giovannis and DISY’s Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis – from the Famagusta district, one of Cyprus’ two bird trapping hotspots. The other is Ayios Theodoros in the Larnaca district.

It would not be the first time that lawmakers from those areas tried to promote the interests of their voters. In 2008, they even invited a representative of a group that calls itself Friends of the Limestick, to voice his views during discussion of a similar issue in parliament.

It’s time for the annual solar car challenge THE 2012 Solar Car Challenge organised by the Cyprus Institute will be held on Sunday in Paphos.

The event which is co-organised by Neapolis University and the municipalities of Paphos and Yeroskipou will feature custom-built and designed solar-powered cars which will race along the scenic road of Posidonos Avenue, next to the Paphos tourist area.

The aim of the event is to promote environmentally friendly renewable energy, and to encourage students to pursue studies in the fields of science, technology and engineering. The event has also been planned to coincide with Cyprus’ takeover of the EU presidency.

The participants are from a mix of local and international schools, with students coming from as far as the Ned University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan to compete. Cars that wish to compete in the challenge have to abide by

The cars involved must cost less than €20,000 certain conditions, one of which includes that their cost mustn’t be in excess of €20,000; otherwise they will belong to the open category.

The race will start outside Neapolis University at 10am and finish at Paphos Castle

at 1pm. The contestants will be judged by the amount of laps they can complete during the time available. An award ceremony will then be held at Paphos castle shortly after to announce the winner.

The first Cypriot Solar Car Challenge took place in June 2010 and was first held at the Daytona Race Track in Tseri, however due to its great success and popularity it was then turned into an annual event.

Drunk passenger causes easyJet flight to divert A DRUNKEN Israeli passenger caused an easyJet flight from Tel Aviv bound for Luton to divert to Paphos airport on Monday evening. According to reports the unruly passenger was disturbing his fellow travelers with aggressive and drunken behaviour.

An airline spokesman said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY2086 Tel Aviv - Luton was diverted to Paphos due to a disruptive passenger onboard. The passenger was offloaded from the aircraft at Paphos, met by local police and arrested.”

He added: “The safety and welfare of our passengers and

crew is easyJet’s highest priority. Our crews are highly trained to assess and evaluate all onboard incidents. They responded quickly and appropriately and took the decision that this passenger was unfit to continue travelling. We would like to apologise to fellow passengers on this flight for the delay and any inconvenience caused.”

Police said yesterday they arrested a male passenger of a flight from Tel Aviv to London at Paphos airport. “The man was under the influence of alcohol and became abusive to officers.

“He was taken into custody,” they said.

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By Stefanos Evripidou

TURKEY IS looking into ending the practice of Turkish Cypriots driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road by flipping the direction of driving to the right hand side in the north, according to one Turkish Cypriot unionist.

General Secretary of the Turkish Cypriot primary school teachers union (KTOS) Sener Elcil was quoted saying as much in yesterday’s Turkish Cypriot daily Afrika.

In a written statement, Elcil accused Turkey of operating within the framework of integrating and assimilating the occupied areas by formulating the “Traffic Action Plan”.

HUNGARIAN-BORN British satirist George Mikes (1912-1987) captured the mood of many foreign diplomats on the small yet ever so noisy island when he said: “Realising they will never be a world power, the Cypriots have decided to settle for being a world nuisance.”

Four days ago, Cyprus took a first step towards the unthinkable, the forbidden dream of world domination, experienced through the assumption of the EU presidency.

In six months time, we will know whether our world power ambitions will have acted as a counterweight to the moniker of world nuisance or help fuel the groundless accusation.

Regardless of the high politics, low chairs and endless meetings, Cypriots can rest assured,

our greatest asset is already being used to positively influence the final judgement posed by the power or nuisance conundrum.

To mark Cyprus’ assumption of the EU presidency, traditional Cypriot dishes will be served at the European Council canteen in Brussels for the next six months, as is custom when a new country takes over the rotating presidency.

This week, our European partners will have the opportunity to taste dishes such as afelia (pork cooked in wine), pourgouri (bulgar pilaf), halloumi (alas without the protected designation of origin label), tahini, spinach pie, yemista (stuffed vegetables), sheftalia, stifado (rabbit), makaronia tou fournou (oven macaroni), oven chicken and potatoes, and stuffed

Born into poverty, wedded into riches Zena Kanther dies Woman who has a street in the capital named after her passes away aged 90

COLONIAL The aim of the plan is reportedly to switch the flow of traffic from driving on the left, as happens in the government-controlled areas- a habit picked up under British colonial rule- to the right side of the road as it is in Turkey.

According to Elcil, the traffic issue was discussed in a meeting on April 17 in which the Turkish government’s representative in the north, referred to as the Turkish ambassador, was also present.

The outspoken unionist said the traffic action plan boiled down to another effort on the part of Turkey to implement its assimilation and separatist policies in the north, by using the traffic issue as an excuse.

Elcil questioned in which other independent country in the world would an ambassador interfere in matters relating to traffic.

He called on the Turkish Cypriot leadership to inform the public on what is really going on.

kalamari. If the savoury delights of Cyprus are not enough to convince our EU partners of our natural leanings towards global governance, then the sweet taste of Cypriot fingers (daktyla), anari cream and the sugar-engulfed traditional sweet kourabies will do the trick.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, the Council’s resident chef said the restaurant will have a special traditional corner running throughout the Cyprus presidency offering Cypriot ‘meze’ dishes.

The culinary official put his money on the sheftalia, non-protected halloumi and oven macaroni to win hearts and minds in the EU capital.

In the first three days of the presidency, a team of chefs from a well-known Cypriot restaurant in Paris arrived in Brussels to oversee preparation of the Cypriot dishes.

Nuisance no more.

By Jacqueline Agathocleous

Zena Kanther in her younger days

PRINCESS Zena Kanther de Tyras, the woman who was born into poverty in a Paphos village, and rescued by an American millionaire after working as a cabaret dancer in Nicosia, died yesterday at the age of 90.

Kanther, who later became renowned for her charity work and has a central Nicosia street named after her, had a difficult start in life, with a womanising father who used to beat her mother. In her autobiography, Kanther said her father would strike her mother “with real mania”, reaching the point where he would “rub her face into the ground just to deform her”.

Saying she was born “around 1930” in Tala village, Kanther said her mother worked day and

night to provide for her and that she was so poor, it wasn’t until she was seven years old that she got her first pair of shoes.

Kanther moved to Paphos with her mother and sister, and then to Limassol. She lived with a man for a few months, to whom she fell pregnant.

She said she had to leave her son, Socrates, with strangers while she worked. They eventually adopted him.

After a brief marriage to a man who died suddenly shortly after they wed, Kanther said she was in the depth of despair and debt when she got offered a job in a cabaret.

“I was promised a life in paradise and got hell,” said Kanther, who however became renowned across the island for her raunchy yet sophisticated shows.

It was then that she met her final husband, Ameri-

can millionaire Christian Kanther who she married in 1952 at the age of 30.

But she soon found out that he was tormented by alcoholism.

She was also involved in the Greek Cypriot fight against colonial rule from 1955 to 1959, and was an acquaintance of Grivas.

In her autobiography, Kanther said she didn’t realise exactly how rich her husband was until well into their marriage.

When she did, in addition to both of them living a bit of a jet set lifestyle, Kanther donated millions to charity, good causes, churches, municipalities, people who would ask for help, and even football clubs, over the years, and she lived in Nicosia until her death.

Kanther acquired the moniker Princess de Tyras in 1967 from Prince Pavlos Palaiologos.

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‘CY might not survive summer’

CYPRUS TODAY Christofias is second-highest paid EU leader CYPRUS has the second costliest head of government in the 17-nation euro area after Luxembourg on a per capita basis. Bloomberg reported yesterday.

The news service said Cyprus’s 804,435 residents will each pay almost 20 euro cents this year toward the €158,551 annual salary of President Demetris Christofias, who last week became the fifth euro leader to request a financial lifeline. JeanClaude Juncker’s €210,111 pay costs each inhabitant of Luxembourg, with the highest per- capita income in the 27-nation EU, about 41 euro cents.

“Luxembourg isn’t odd because everybody is highly paid, but there’s no reason why the Cypriot president should be that well paid,” Eoin O’Malley, a professor of political science at Dublin City University, told Bloomberg. “I assume in the next 12 months the president’s salary will fall significantly,” he added.

Union chief pleads with MPs and lashes out at the state

By Natalie Hami and Poly Pantelides THE HEAD of Cyprus Airways (CY) biggest union SYNIKA said yesterday the airline might not survive the summer and urged lawmakers to approve the government’s request for a cash injection as soon as possible.

The government is seeking €31.33m but deputies are loathe to give their blessing as was evident from Monday’s House finance committee. Lawmakers said they found that the government’s plan to restructure the lossmaking business was shoddy.

But SYNIKA head Andreas Pierides said yesterday the airline might not survive the summer and urged legislators to help before the plenum breaks for summer later this month.

RYANAIR “Cyprus Airways cannot wait for the House to reconvene in September,” he said.

Pierides also yesterday accused the government of causing CY further damage by offering incentives to other airlines in order to boost tourism. “(Our problem) is with those that made the deal with Ryanair,” he said.

Low-cost airline Ryanair was the first airline to reap the benefits of the incentives last January, which included a substantial drop in landing fees. Ryanair based two aircraft at Paphos airport as well as opening up a number of new routes.

The agreement, signed between the government and Hermes Airports, also included a plan to boost winter tourism, expansion into new destinations and an incentive for airlines that pledge to use either of the island’s airports for at least five years.

According to Pierides certain routes were set up by Ryanair, such as one to Chania in Crete, were not benefitting Cyprus.

“These routes were set up to serve certain interests,” he said, questioning whether there had been any incoming tourism from Crete.

The answer was ‘no’, he added.

He also said that when free Ryanair tickets were being handed out on a first come first serve basis at Paphos town hall last week they were given to Cypriots to go to Cypriot-owned hotels in Chania.

“If the politicians of this country are going to fund Cypriot travellers to go abroad then they should fund all airlines that come to Cyprus as well as those who transport Cypriots abroad,” added Pierides.

Communications Minister Efthymios Flourentzos yesterday said it was an exaggeration that CY was damaged because of the airline incentives scheme. The incentives were open to CY as well, if it fulfilled the criteria, he said.

Flourentzos said however he would be checking with Ryanair to make sure it had not violated any provisions of the deal.

“Because there have been complaints that Ryanair has taken advantage of the scheme with destinations that are not new in essence and don’t increase tourists (to the island)….we’re at the stage now of checking this,” said Flourentzos, adding that the deal with the lowcost airline ‘is not a bad one’ in terms of tourism to the island.

Since it began flights in April, Ryanair has carried over 100,000 passengers to and from the island.

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President Demetris Christofias shakes hands with EP president Martin Schulz (right)

Christofias meets Schulz in Strasbourg PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias arrived in Strasburg yesterday, where he held a number of meetings with EU officials ahead of his address to the European Parliament (EP) today, where he is expected to present the Cypriot presidency goals and priorities “For a better Europe”.

In the afternoon, he met with President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz where he also signed the EP’s visitors’ book.

Christofias then had the customary 20-minute meetings with the leaders of the EP’s political groups. In the evening he was invited to dinner with the Unified European Left Group.

Today, the president will be officially accepted by Schulz, before he addresses the EP. He is then expected to present Schulz with a gift: a statue of Aphrodite’s bust.

During his presentation of Cyprus’ priorities as EU president, Christofias will have an exchange of views with the MEPs. This will be followed by Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s review of its own term in the EU presidency.

Christofias and Schulz will hold a joint press conference before holding an official dinner.

The president will return to Cyprus later tonight.

‘Great publicity for the Cyprus problem’ HOUSE President Yiannakis Omirou said yesterday that visits by EU officials throughout Cyprus’ presidency was “the greatest publicity possible” for the Cyprus problem.

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per cent of its European soil is under military occupation by Turkey, an EU accession candidate. You understand that this is the greatest publicity possible,” Omirou said.

The Cyprus problem – created through decades of conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and culminating in a Turkish invasion of the island’s northern part in 1974 – is not among Cyprus’ presidency priorities. In fact the government has been at pains to say it would not use the presidency to promote

Cyprus’ national interests.

However, Omirou said Cyprus can raise awareness so that “European stakeholders turn to Turkey” forcing it to recognise “the Republic of Cyprus and Cyprus’ presidency”.

Turkey has said that it will not recognise Cyprus’ presidency but will continue accession talks with the EU anyway.

The presidency is in its first month and continues until the end of the year. MPs will meet with their counterparts as part of the EU council’s work and to network.

Barroso’s new Cyprus man EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Jose Manuel Barroso has appointed a new Personal Representative to the UN Good Offices Mission in Cyprus.

According to a Commission statement yesterday, Barroso, decided to appoint Pieter Van Nuffel, legal adviser in the Commission’s Legal Service, as his new personal representative to Cyprus. Van Nuffel succeeds César das Neves who has taken up another assignment.

“This designation demonstrates the continued commitment of President Barroso and the European Commission to supporting the Cyprus settlement process and assisting the United Nations,” said the statement.

Van Nuffel will provide legal advice to the UN Good Offices Mission on EU-related matters and act as liaison between the UN Good Offices Mission and the Commission.

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Gambling bill set for plenum vote following deputies’ deal on tax

Negotiations will come at a later date

LAWMAKERS appear to have settled on taxing betting companies 10 per cent on their revenues, paving the way for the government bill to go to the plenum tomorrow or on Friday.

Speaking after a joint session of the House Finance and Legal Affairs committees, DISY MP Ionas Nicolaou said they had agreed on the formula for taxation.

Betting companies are to pay 10 per cent tax on their revenues that is, on the total amount bet minus winnings paid to gamblers. In addition, they will pay a contribution of 3 per cent, again on the revenues.

The tax will be paid to the government, whereas the 3 per cent contribution will be paid to a gambling board, which will be set up.

The gambling board will then transfer the entire contributions amount to the Cyprus Sports Federation, which will allocate it as follows: the lion’s share (1.5 per cent) goes to the Cyprus Football Association, 0.5 per cent to the other sports associations, and 1 per cent to special programmes dedicated to fight gambling addiction.

As it stands, the bill will ban online casino games and exchange betting.

The proposed legislation has been languishing for months, and lawmakers were hoping to pass it so that the cash-strapped

(continued from front page) Committee and then the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Tomorrow’s itinerary includes meetings with the Association of Cyprus Banks and with representatives of the SEK, PEO and PASYDY trade unions.

Actual negotiations between creditors and Cyprus would come at a later stage.

The troika will present its proposal to the euro-area finance ministers, who will determine the bailout and its terms in subsequent negotiations with Cypriot authorities.

But Cyprus has kept everyone guessing, because in addition to seeking an EU bailout, it is continuing to sound out both Russia and China for a bilateral loan.

The country, which cannot borrow from international markets because of its junk credit rating, is floating on a €2.5 billion low-interest Russian loan, but that cash is expected to run out by the end of the year. Only recently the Commerce Minister was sent on a mission to Beijing to discuss a possible loan.

EU officials are reportedly frustrated over Cyprus’ apparent bet-hedging tactics; it’s been suggested by some that securing an interstate loan would presumably strengthen Nicosia’s bargaining position when negotiating the terms of the EU bailout. Speaking to reporters in Strasbourg

The troika team in the lobby of the Central Bank yesterday yesterday, the Finance Minister declined to give a yesor-no answer to the question whether an interstate loan is necessary.

But referring to Cyprus’ request for EU assistance, he said: “Once you secure these loans, your creditors will

not take into account just the amounts needed for the banks’ recapitalisation. They will also ask what other needs you have, when will you be able to repay the loan for the recapitalisation, and they will look at the other part which has to do with fiscal matters.

(Christos Theodorides) “Thus fiscal needs become part of the picture and the financing needs are evaluated as a whole,” Shiarly said.

Pledging that Cypriot authorities would work closely with the troika, Shiarly went on to praise the IMF as a “good banker.”

SEC looking into BoC’s bailout request after shareholders were left in the dark

By George Psyllides THE Securities and Exchange commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) after the lender requested temporary state assistance apparently without informing its shareholders.

The SEC wants to know if the lender deliberately misled shareholders by withholding information it was obliged to disclose.

On June 27, BoC requested state assistance to the tune of €500 million after it failed to raise the necessary capital to meet a regulatory shortfall due to increased provisions and a further impairment of its Greek bond holdings.

The request came as a surprise since the bank had previously said it needed €200 million to cover the shortfall and that it would raise it through private funds.

In fact, it did not come up during the lender’s AGM a few days earlier.

“It cannot be, just a few days before the statement was published, to have an AGM where shareholders were not informed of the need for €300 million in additional capital,” said SEC chairwoman Demetra Kalogirou.

Kalogirou told the Cyprus News Agency that the SEC has sent a letter asking the bank to explain its unexpected decision to seek state assistance.

Kalogirou said the aim of the investigation is to determine whether the management had “confidential information it had not disclosed from the onset, with a view to mislead bank shareholders.”

Announcing its Q1 results on May 10, BoC had said it needed €200 million to meet EU regulators conditions.

Kalogirou said the SEC investigation should be completed in around 10 days.

FALL IN SHARE PRICES If it finds the BoC in violation of the law it could fine executives or board members or the bank as an entity.

The SEC is also investigating the huge fall in the price of bank shares, Kalogirou said.

The inquiry will look into whether all the information that investors should have had, had been disclosed by the banks at the appropriate time.

BoC’s request means that the cost to the state to bail out its banks would be at least €2.3 billion.

The island’s second-biggest lender,

Popular Bank fell under state control on Monday, after the government acquired €1.79 billion worth of shares, as it had previously pledged.

It came after the lender failed to raise the necessary €1.8 billion through private funds.

Private demand for shares in Popular Bank’s rights issue was minimal and the bank said it had received applications for just €3.013 million worth of stock.

Both lenders recorded massive losses in 2011 due to the Greek debt write-down, which depleted their regulatory capital.

And they could be looking at additional losses in recession-stricken Greece through non performing loans.

Popular Bank chairman Michalis Sarris said their efforts to find strategic investors continued but their extensive exposure to Greece made such endeavour difficult.

Meanwhile, the Archbishopric, a major shareholder in the Hellenic Bank, said it has exercised its rights in the lender’s capital €66 million raising.

A statement said the move proved in practice their confidence in the bank and the island’s banking system in general “which continues to be the economy’s basic growth driver.”

By Elias Hazou

DISY deputy Ionas Nicolaou state can finally start regulating games of chance and collect income.

But a last-minute twist emerged yesterday, with MPs from DISY and DIKO proposing that they take another look at allowing betting exchanges.

Under their proposal, betting exchanges would be allowed only for foreign football matches, and Cypriot matches would be expressly prohibited.

AKEL is vehemently opposed to the idea, arguing that betting exchanges are a prime breeding ground for money laundering.

Lawmakers will discuss this last pending issue today, although DIKO deputy Angelos Votsis told the Mail that, either way, it would probably not be a deal-breaker.

VAT income rises in June VAT income in June rose by 8.5 per cent year-on-year, according to a finance ministry statement released yesterday.

The ministry said that, compared to June 2011, last month the government collected €14.2 million more in VAT. It attributed the increase to a clampdown on tax evasion.

“The VAT service will continue its zealous efforts to collect revenues, particularly in these difficult times and in the midst of an unparalleled economic crisis,” the brief statement read.

In recent months, the ministry has stopped publishing a detailed breakdown of tax revenues, without providing an explanation for this change in policy.

The increase in tax collection may be at least partly due to the rise in the VAT rate from 15 to 17 per cent as of March 1.

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Home Someone must know something says distraught husband

By Bejay Browne THE HUSBAND of the British woman who went missing from her Paphos home two weeks ago today, has made a desperate plea to the public for information regarding her disappearance.

“I am desperate for any news of Nancy and would urge anyone with any information however

small, to contact the police, said 76-year-old George Johnson. “It’s terrible not knowing, any information may help.” Nancy Johnson, 73, has been missing from her Tsada home since June 19. She suffers from Alzheimer’s.

“I can’t believe that she has vanished into thin air. Someone, somewhere must know something,” he said.

A second woman Thekla Chris-

tou, 68, was also reported missing in Paphos on June 21. Police say they do not believe the two cases are connected.

Police yesterday said both women have still not to be found.

Despite a number of leads provided by the public, no recent sightings of Briton Nancy Johnson or Thekla Christou have been confirmed.

Paphos police spokesman Nicos

Tsapis said that information provided by the general public regarding the two cases was being thoroughly investigated, but police yesterday admitted that there was ‘no new news’ in either case.

Nancy was last seen in Tsada where she lives with her husband George, and Thekla, a well known face in Paphos, was reported missing by her family in Chlorokas.

Johnson’s son Richard has

set up a Facebook page for his missing mother which can be viewed at https://www.facebook. com/pages/MISSING-PERS O N - N a n c y - J o h n s o n -Ts a d a Cyprus/122046024603045.

If you have any information relating to either of the missing women, contact the nearest police station or the citizen’s line on 1460, where information can be given anonymously.

Curium opening ceremony sore point for some people Greens say they’re boycotting the event out of self respect

By Stefanos Evripidou THE GREENS yesterday announced their decision to boycott tomorrow’s official opening ceremony of the Cyprus EU presidency at the ancient Curium amphitheatre, citing government “tolerance and complicity” to British “provocations”.

Green party spokeswoman Eleni Chrysostomou called on the government to “respond dynamically to British provocations” questioning the sovereignty of the Cyprus Republic and accused the government of “political tolerance and complicity” by agreeing to organise the official opening ceremony at Curium in collaboration with the British bases.

“In protest and as an act of minimal self-respect, we have decided not to attend the ceremony,” she said.

The event will be attended by a select 500 people, including visiting EU officials, heads of government and local political figures, guided under heavy police security, undertaken by both Cypriot and British bases police.

The 2,000-year-old amphitheatre is in the rather odd position of being part of the bases territory, which the UK government acknowledges is clearly military in nature, while formally not part of EU territory. At the same time, the heads of the EU institutions will all be there tomorrow night to enjoy a night of music and dance under the stars.

When it became clear that Cypriot police had to cooperate with bases police to provide security at the high profile event, a number of critics questioned the merit of holding the event there.

President Demetris Christofias responded that holding the ceremony at Curium sent

The spectacular view at Curium where dignitaries will attend the offiicial opening under the stars tomorrow night cultural and political messages that Cyprus’ cultural heritage belongs to the country and no one else.

“We are the state of the Cyprus Republic which includes the occupied areas, the free areas and the British bases,” he said last May. “Shall we gift part of our country to the British or anyone else?” he asked.

The Treaty of Establishment in 1960 covering Cyprus’ independence from British colonial rule stipulates that cultural sites are under the full control of the Cyprus Republic. “… and this is one of those cultural sites that makes us proud.

I do not understand why we need to assign these sites to foreigners,” said Christofias at the time.

At the time, Greens deputy Giorgos Perdikis told the Cyprus Mail that the matter was not worth creating a big fuss about.

However, on June 28, 2012, the UK government released a White Paper on its 14 Overseas Territories, including the bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia

in Cyprus. In the White Paper, British PM David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague are at pains to stress that Britain is very much committed to defending the Territories, protecting their peoples from external threats, and ensuring their right of self-determination.

“Most of the people of the Territories are British and where they choose to remain British we will respect and welcome that choice,” says Cameron.

The executive summary talks about “the choice to remain a British Overseas Territory engages responsibilities and benefits for the Territories and for the UK.” The wording is a clear reference to Argentina’s recent enhanced challenges against British control of the Falkland Islands.

It is highly unlikely the British government was thinking of the bases territory in Cyprus when referring to “the choice” of residents to remain a British Overseas Territory

as the majority of land in the bases, 60 per cent, is privately owned by 10,000 Cypriot nationals. The British population of the bases is around 7,500 and includes service personnel, UK-based civilians and their families.

However, the 256 square kilometres of bases territory provides the UK with “a military base in a region of strategic importance”.

“A number of the Territories provide invaluable training environments for all three Services. UK Armed Forces based in the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus have provided extensive support for UK operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and most recently in Libya,” the White Paper notes.”

US diplomatic cables leaked

by Wikileaks revealed that US spy planes also made great use of the British bases.

Under the 1960 Treaty, the bases remain under British control unless the British government decides otherwise in view of changes in its military requirements.

According to the White Paper issued just a week before the opening ceremony, “the military requirement for the bases still exists and there are no plans to withdraw” from the bases.

Following a British review of the bases concluded last December, the UK Defence Secretary confirmed the government’s “enduring commitment” to the bases in Cyprus, noting they were “high priority for the UK’s long-term national security interests”.

Some of the reasons given are: the bases are situated in a region of geo-political importance; provide an adaptable and capable Forward Mounting Base as seen during the Libya and Afghanistan campaigns; will make a significant contribution to the logistic drawdown from Afghanistan, as well as to wider humanitarian and conflict prevention activities in the region.

“They also continue to provide excellent training opportunities for the Armed Forces,” said the review.

Fault causes power cuts in several areas PAPHOS, the Troodos mountain area and most of central and west Limassol lost power yesterday morning following a technical fault in the transmission system.

“The system failed at 10.53am and was restored by 12.10pm,” acting spokesman for the Electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC), Yiannis Tsouloftas said. Before the blackout, one of the overhead lines – which feed electricity to the grid - was taken offline by a safety system in place to prevent damage to the network following a technical glitch, Tsouloftas said.

Only one other overhead line was working because the rest were being maintained, and so it was overloaded, he said. At 10.53am, it gave way creating a cascade effect and resulting in the blackout. By 11am supply fell by 200MW, from around 750MW to 550MW. Within an hour the EAC restored supply to most consumers, first to Limassol, then Paphos and finally to the Troodos area. “It was a very rare event (and) we don’t expect it to happen again,” Tsouloftas said. “It had nothing to do with temperatures, the summer, or energy supply.”

Tsouloftas said the public should not worry about supply, which had been guaranteed for the summer.

He was referring to efforts to secure energy supply after a blast last July knocked out the island’s main power station – currently under repair – causing rolling power cuts for about a month. Supply should reach 1,190MW by the end of the week, enough to meet peak demand in the summer.

New loan from EIB CYPRUS is in contact with the European Investment Bank in order to secure additional funding of €300 million for the support of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) said last night.

The loan, which EIB granted to Cyprus in the past was given directly to the banks in order to give out loans to the SMEs. However, the money was not used for the intended purpose. CNA did not elaborate.

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Britain BRITAIN TODAY Fifty Shades new record RACY author EL James sold almost a million paperback copies of her Fifty Shades trilogy in only a week, latest figures show.

Her first book Fifty Shades Of Grey has had its highest sales yet, shifting 482,785 copies to set a new UK record for the biggest weekly tally for a paperback book.

Global sales of the books by the west Londonbased writer have now shot past 20 million, just 12 weeks after it first hit UK bookshelves.

Publishers have now had to order 17 reprints in the UK since it came out in just a quarter of a year, with printers having to work around the clock to cope with interest in the tales of “mummy porn”.

James’ debut novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, saw its sales rise by 21 per cent on the previous week, but its sequels clocked up massive sales. Second book Fifty Shades Darker shifted 264,984 copies and the final instalment, Fifty Shades Freed, rang up sales of 229,171.

2:1 Eugenie PRINCESS Eugenie has been awarded a 2:1 in her degree from Newcastle University.

The Queen’s granddaughter read a combined degree in English literature and history of art.

The royal described her time in the North East as a “fantastic experience” and highlighted the support she received from the university’s staff and tutors.

Buckingham Palace confirmed her final examination results, while the princess’ parents, the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, expressed their happiness.

In a short statement Eugenie said: “Newcastle University has given me such an incredible three years. I have had a wonderful time in the North East, learning and having a fantastic experience”.

Tornados crash TWO people have been picked up by helicopter from the Moray Firth after two Tornado jets crashed off the north coast of Scotland yesterday during routine training exercises, while a further two were still being sought last night.

They were taken to hospital in Inverness, the RNLI said, where their condition is unknown.

About 15 lifeboat volunteers joined the rescue operation in three boats after reports that two jets came down about 25 miles south of Wick.

Migration from EU could be stemmed Cameron: whatever it takes to keep country safe BRITAIN could restrict the immigration of Greeks and other citizens of euro zone countries affected by Europe’s sovereign debt crisis in the event of “extraordinary stresses and strains”, Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday.

“The legal position is that if there are extraordinary stresses and strains it is possible to take action to restrict migratory flows, but obviously we hope that doesn’t happen,” he told a parliamentary committee.

Asked about the danger that Britain could be seen as a safe haven for migrants if the currency area collapsed, Cameron replied: “We obviously have contingency plans for all sorts of different eventualities. That is the right thing for a government to do when there is so much uncertainty.”

“I would be prepared to do whatever it takes to keep our country safe, to keep our banking system strong, to keep our economy robust,” he added.

European Union rules allow the free flow of people to live and work around the group’s 27 member states,

but fears have mounted in Britain of a wave of migrants from struggling states such as Greece and Spain if their economies continue to worsen.

Cameron said greater European banking integration - a likely response by the euro zone’s 17 member states to the crisis - would not necessarily mean big changes for Britain if the right safeguards were in place.

Some in Britain worry that a powerful euro zone banking bloc could change financial rules that impact London, Europe’s biggest financial centre and on which Britain relies for a large chunk of its revenues.

Cameron wants safeguards that a euro zone banking union would not use its clout to bounce Britain into decisions it does not agree with.

“If the 17 countries of the euro zone bring about a banking union for themselves, which I think frankly they need to do ... and if we can get proper safeguards in place then that wouldn’t be a fundamental change for us,” Cameron said.

Mother sentenced for murdering her children in Spain A BRITISH woman who murdered her two young children in a hotel in a seaside resort on Spain’s Costa Brava in May 2010 has been sentenced to 30 years in jail, a Spanish court said yesterday.

Lianne Smith, 45, admitted suffocating her 11-monthold son Daniel, and daughter Rebecca, who was nearly six, as they slept in the northeastern town of Lloret de Mar, in Catalonia.

Smith herself alerted hotel staff, more than 17 hours after the deaths, asking reception to call police and medics.

“When she described what happened, she related how she took them from their beds asleep, held their legs between her legs to stop them from moving and put the plastic bag over their heads until they suffocated,” said a court statement.

Her defence argued during the trial that she was

too mentally disturbed to be held responsible for her actions, but the provincial court of Girona handed down two 15-year prison sentences for each of the deaths.

The family had been living in Spain since 2007 after fleeing Lichfield, Staffordshire, because Smith’s eldest daughter by her first husband had accused Smith of sexually abusing her.

After her partner was deported to the UK, Smith thought British social services had travelled to Spain to take her children away from her.

The murders happened a few days after her partner Martin Smith was extradited back to Britain on sexual abuse charges. He was sentenced to 16 years in jail for raping a girl under 16 in the UK in May last year, and was found hanged in his prison cell in January.

Safeguards: Prime Minister David Cameron is prepared to take drastic measures

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World Minister quits after spending scandal CANADA’S foreign aid minister is resigning from politics after coming under fire for extravagant spending, including a $16 dollar glass of orange juice in a luxury London hotel.

Bev Oda, the minister for international cooperation, said in a statement yesterday that she advised Prime Minister Stephen Harper two weeks ago that she will step down as a member of Parliament on July 31.

She gave no reason for her departure.

Harper, who was widely expected to demote Oda in his next cabinet shuffle, praised her work on humanitarian aid to various countries stricken by conflict or natural disasters.

Oda, first elected to Parliament in 2004, came under attack from the opposition after it emerged that she had upgraded from a fivestar hotel to an even pricier one while attending a conference in London last year. Her travel expenses also included a $3,000 limousine charge, but what seemed to resonate most with the public was a $16 orange juice at taxpayers’ expense.

Under pressure, Oda paid the extra expenses out of her own pocket.

Syrian army attacks rebels Assad wishes Syria had not downed Turkish warplane

By Mariam Karouny THE Syrian army pressed its offensive against rebels yesterday, bombarding the city of Douma near Damascus, and Turkey said it had scrambled warplanes after Syrian helicopters flew near its border.

Turkey’s armed forces command said the fighters took off on Monday when Syrian transport helicopters were spotted flying near the frontier, without entering Turkish air space. It was the third day in a row that Turkey had scrambled its F-16s.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a Turkish daily he wished his forces had not shot down a Turkish jet last month and that he would not

A destroyed Syrian forces tank remains in a damaged street in northern Aleppo allow tensions with Turkey to lead to war.

“We learned it belonged to Turkey after shooting it down.

I say 100 per cent ‘if only we had not shot it down’,” Turkey’s Cumhuriyet daily quot-

ed Assad as saying.

A Syrian general and 84 soldiers were the latest to defect and flee to Turkey on Monday.

But army and government defections have so far failed to shake Assad’s 12-year grip on power.

The Syrian leader responded with force when peaceful protests erupted against him in March last year and has turned his troops and tanks on demonstrators and insurgents alike.

More violence erupted yesterday with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a group which compiles reports from rebels, saying 56 people were killed across the country, including 34 civilians.

The army yesterday shelled places near Douma to which the embattled city’s residents had fled at the weekend, activist Omar Hamzeh said, adding that at least six people had been killed.

Diplomacy has so far failed to curb the bloodshed. World powers agreed at the weekend to support talks on a transitional government. But they failed to narrow differences between the West and Russia over Western demands that Assad must go.

Turkey, which has long demanded the Syrian leader’s removal, said Assad’s role was over, but advised the Syr-

ian opposition to accept envoy Kofi Annan’s internationally endorsed proposal.

“Our task is not to pressure the opposition or to persuade them of something,” Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Cairo, where opposition groups were meet-

(AFP) ing for a second day.

With diplomatic efforts failing to gain traction, the US may come under pressure from Gulf Arab hawks, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to do more to help the rebels when the “Friends of Syria” forum gathers in Paris on Friday.

SYRIA RUNNING TORTURE CENTRE NETWORK SAYS RIGHTS GROUP SYRIAN intelligence agencies are running a network of torture centres across the country where detainees are beaten with batons and cables, burned with acid and sexually assaulted, Human Rights Watch said in a report yesterday.

The state-sanctioned abuses amounted to crimes against humanity that should be investigated by the International Criminal Court, the New Yorkbased campaign group said.

Its report identified 27 detention centres it said intelligence agencies have been using since March 2011 when President Bashar al-Assad’s government began a crackdown on pro-democracy protests.

Syria’s government did not immediately respond to the accusations which have been echoed in earlier reports by

the United Nations.

Human Rights Watch said tens of thousands of people had been detained by Syria’s Department of Military Intelligence, the Political Security Directorate, the General Intelligence Directorate and the Air Force Intelligence Directorate.

The group said it conducted more than 200 interviews with people who said they were tortured, including a 31-year-old man who was detained in the Idlib area in June and made to undress.

“They used two wires hooked up to a car battery to give me electric shocks. They used electric stun-guns on my genitals twice. I thought I would never see my family again.

They tortured me like this three times over three days,” he said.

US and Pakistan reach a deal to reopen Afghani supply routes PAKISTAN and the United States reached a deal yesterday to reopen land routes that NATO uses to supply troops in Afghanistan, ending a seven-month crisis that damaged ties between the two and complicated the USled Afghan war effort.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a telephone call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, apologised for a November NATO air strike which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last November and prompted an infuriated Islamabad to slam

the supply routes closed.

“We are sorry for the losses suffered by the Pakistani military. We are committed to working closely with Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent this from ever happening again,” Clinton said.

Khar informed Clinton Pakistan would reopen the supply routes and, in a major concession to the United States, would not follow through on threats to dramatically hike the transit fees.

The deal, which came after several previous attempts at negotiation had failed,

opened the prospect of broader improvement in USPakistan ties.

But even with this hurdle down, others remain – including Pakistan’s opposition to US drone strikes on its territory, and Washington’s allegations that Islamabad condones, or even assists, anti-American militants.

US officials said the United States was spending $100 million more a month to send supplies across the lengthy alternate route into Afghanistan overland across Central Asia.

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World German births hit lowest point since the war

Scorching heat roasts eastern United States

THE number of births in Germany fell to a post-war low last year despite government incentives meant to reverse a population decline in the European Union’s biggest economy, and analysts blamed a lack of sufficient child care support.

A third of all babies born in Germany, still the EU’s most populous member state, came from immigrant families, the analysts said, noting that without them the overall figure would have been much lower.

The preliminary data released by Germany’s Federal Statistics Office showed 663,000 children were born in 2011, down from 678,000 in 2010.

“As in every year since 1972, the number of people who died was greater than the number of children born. In 2011 the difference amounted to 190,000 people and in 2010 to 181,000,” the office said in a report.

Demography experts have forecast that Germany’s population could shrink to about 50 million by 2050, based on current trends, and say France and Britain - which now have about 60 million each - could overtake it later this century.

Michaela Kreyenfeld from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research attributed Germany’s declining birthrate, one of the lowest in Europe, to conservative attitudes towards child care and the role of the mother.

“Women are perfectly integrated within Germany’s labour market but when it comes to babies, everyone expects a mother to stay at home and take care of the children. This of course deters women from becoming mothers,” she said.

Germany’s birthrate peaked in 1964 when a total of 1,357,304 children were born in the capitalist West and communist East.

Without immigrant families, the number of newly born children in Germany would reach only 400,000 in a country of 82 million, said Reiner Klingholz, director of the Berlin Institute for Population and Development. said.

THE eastern third of the United States braced for more scorching temperatures yesterday as nearly 1.4 million homes and businesses from Illinois to Virginia remained without power heading into the Independence Day holiday.

Violent weekend storms and days of oppressive heat have killed at least 18 people in the United States. Some died when trees fell on their homes and cars, while heat stroke killed others.

Utilities warned that some people could be without power - and unable to run their air conditioners - for the rest of the week. In all, more than 1.4 million homes and businesses from Illinois to Virginia remained without electricity yesterday morning.

In hard-hit Washington, DC, Mayor Vincent Gray expressed frustration with the slow pace of repairs. He said the local power company, Pepco, had told him that 90 per cent of those without power in the US capital would have it restored by Friday.

“We have had power outage after power outage in the District of Columbia.

Frankly, the people are just fed up with it. I don’t have any power in my own home,” Gray told CNN. Temperatures from 32 Celsius to more than 37.7C were forecast from the plains to the Atlantic Coast today.

The record books got a brief respite. On Sunday, 288 temperature records were set nationwide. On Monday, Mechanicsville, Maryland, tied a record high temperature of 34.4C, set in 1983, but no heat records were broken, the National Weather Service said.

More than 2,000 temperature records have been matched or broken in the past week as a brutal heat wave baked much of the United States, and June saw more than 3,200 records topped, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Monday.

From June 25 to July 1, some 2,171 record temperatures were either broken or matched, the NOAA said.

For the 30 days of June, that number rose to 3,215.

People walk past the new offices of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris yesterday after police searched the premises as part of their probe into claims the former president was involved in illegal political campaign financing (AFP)

Police raid Sarkozy home in funds probe Move is first since Sarkozy’s immunity expired in June POLICE raided the home and offices of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday as part of a judicial inquiry into financial relations between his political camp and the richest woman in France, L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt.

It was Sarkozy’s first legal tangle since he was unseated in a May 6 election after five years in office, during which he enjoyed presidential immunity from legal pursuit. That cover expired in mid-June.

Sarkozy’s lawyer, Thierry Herzog, said the raids a day after his client had left for Canada on holiday would show nothing and that he had already supplied information to investigators that debunked suspicions of secret meetings with Bettencourt.

“These raids ... will as expected prove futile,” Herzog said in a statement.

The Bettencourt probe centres on financial relations between Sarkozy’s centre-right UMP party and the billionaire heiress of the L’Oreal cosmetics empire. In one strand, investigators are trying to establish whether

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Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign in particular was funded illicitly.

Herzog said magistrates looking into whether Sarkozy had received campaign funds from the now mentally fragile Bettencourt had been supplied with diary details of all Sarkozy appointments in 2007.

Those details, he said, “prove that the purported ‘secret meetings’ with Madame Liliane Bettencourt were impossible”.

LOW PROFILE Sarkozy’s predecessor, Jacques Chirac, who ruled France from 1995 to 2007, was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence in December after a court found him guilty of misusing public funds for political purposes when he was mayor of Paris.

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The 57-year-old Sarkozy, who has adopted a low profile since his defeat, faces a number of legal tangles now that he is no longer head of state.

Days after his constitutionally guaranteed immunity expired in midJune, a lawyer announced a formal legal complaint in another affair with a political funding link in which he wants Sarkozy to answer questions.

That complaint came from a lawyer acting for victims of a 2002 bombing in Karachi that investigators believe may be linked to a long-running corruption and illegal party-financing case.

In the so-called “Karachi Affair”, investigators are trying to unravel dealings by middlemen and possible kickbacks linked to France’s sale of Agosta class submarines to Pakistan in the 1990s.

That contract was negotiated and signed while Sarkozy was a minister and spokesman for a politician who ran unsuccessfully for president in 1995, Edouard Balladur.

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Business Boeing hikes 20-year market forecast to Osborne welcomes the decision as Antony Jenkins tipped as likely internal successor $4.5 trln

Barclays CEO Diamond quits over rate rigging

By Helen Massy-Beresford U.S. planemaker Boeing Co hiked its 20-year market forecast, predicting demand for 34,000 new aircraft worth $4.5 trillion, on growth in emerging regions and as airlines seek efficient new planes to counter high fuel costs.

Many airlines are facing tough conditions as consumers and businesses in austerity-hit regions cut back on travel, while high fuel prices are taking their toll on profit.

"I don't think there's any question that the forecast reflects the economic struggles we see today in some of the mature markets," Randy Tinseth, vice president marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, told a media briefing in London.

The forecast did not take into account a possible collapse of the euro or the exit of any euro member, Tinseth said.

"We're looking at a world economy, where, especially over the next few years, we slog through the situation here in Europe and then once you get into the 2014 time frame and beyond, you see more normal economic growth."

ROBUST Boeing said yesterday the market for new planes would become more geographically balanced over the next two decades, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the way in deliveries, as markets like China and India continued to grow.

The company had last year forecast demand for 33,500 new passenger aircraft and freighters worth $4 trillion by 2030.

"Robust growth in China, India and other emerging markets is a major factor in the increased deliveries over the next 20 years," Boeing said.

The company said airline traffic was forecast to grow at a 5 per cent annual rate over the next 20 years, with cargo traffic seen growing at a rate of 5.2 per cent.

It saw the world fleet doubling over the next two decades.

"Low-cost carriers, with their ability to stimulate traffic with low fares, are growing faster than the market as a whole," the company said.

Boeing said there was strong demand to replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, with replacements accounting for 41 per cent of new deliveries in the forecast, which runs to 2031.

By Matt Scuffham and Kate Holton BARCLAYS chief executive Bob Diamond quit yesterday under fire from politicians and regulators as the bank defended its actions in an interest rate-rigging scandal involving a dozen banks and which threatens to drag in government and the Bank of England.

"The external pressure placed on Barclays has reached a level that risks damaging the franchise - I cannot let that happen," said Diamond, 61.

The terms of his severance were not announced, though Sky News cited shareholder sources as saying the bank would ask Diamond to forfeit almost £20 million in bonuses.

Barclays later released an internal 2008 memo from Diamond, then head of its investment bank, suggesting that the deputy governor of the Bank of England, Paul Tucker, had given Barclays implicit encouragement to massage the interest figures lower during the peak of the financial crisis to present a better picture of the bank's financial position.

According to the memo, Tucker told Diamond he had received calls from senior government officials. "It did not always need to be the case that we appeared as high as we have recently," the memo said Diamond had been told.

Diamond's resignation was a sudden reversal, hours after he said it was down to him to clear up the mess at Britain's third-largest bank, fined nearly half a billion dollars for its part in manipulating the benchmark interest rate used

to price everything from derivative instruments to home loans.

Prime Minister David Cameron had announced a parliamentary inquiry after calling for Diamond to take responsibility for the scandal, and the Financial Services Authority regulator had also brought pressure to bear on the board.

Diamond sent a letter to staff on Monday showing his resolve to continue. But he and the board decided he should quit later that day after Cameron and finance minister George Osborne announced the parliamentary inquiry.

MACHO Politicians and newspapers have zeroed in on the scandal - which revealed macho emails of bankers congratulating each other with offers of champagne for helping to fiddle figures - as an example of a rampant culture of wrongdoing in an industry that stayed afloat with huge taxpayer bailouts.

Diamond's resignation was "a first step towards that change of culture, that new age of responsibility we need to see", Osborne said.

Diamond will appear before the parliamentary inquiry today.

Outgoing chairman Marcus Agius will lead the search for a new CEO, despite having announced his own departure a day earlier.

Barclays has admitted it submitted falsely low estimates of its borrowing costs to calculate interbank rates from late 2007 to May 2009, a time when Diamond ran investment banking. Large

banks' estimates of the interest rates they pay each other are used to calculate the London Interbank Offered Rate, or Libor, basis for trillions of dollars in contracts around the globe.

By manipulating the figures, banks could give flattering impressions of their financial strength. Barclays says it submitted low figures because it thought rivals were doing the same and higher rates would have made it seem to be in trouble.

The Financial Times reported that Diamond is threatening to reveal potentially embarrassing details about Barclays' dealings with regulators if he comes under fire at the parliament hearing today, when his evidence will have legal immunity.

Antony Jenkins, currently chief executive of Barclays retail and business banking, is the most likely internal candidate to replace Diamond, said Oriel Securities analyst Mike Trippitt. However, the firm may choose to look outside for a new leader to turn the page on the scandal.

"Promoting an existing manager might not look like it is doing enough to tackle problems with aspects of the bank's culture which the LIBOR scandal has exposed," one top 25 Barclays investor said, asking not to be identified.

Other names in the frame include former JPMorgan investment banking co-head Bill Winters and Naguib Kheraj, the ex-Barclays finance director and former CEO of JPMorgan Cazenove.

"I struggle to see many worthy candidates to replace him," said a top 40 investor.

A branch of Barclays bank in London yesterday

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‘Vultures’ shun Greek debt as bailout talks loom Rates

By Marius Zaharia EVEN the "vulture" investors who snap up distressed debt on the cheap are staying away from Greece, as its determination to renegotiate the terms of its bailout has reignited fears it might soon leave the euro or default on its loans.

Buyers have vanished and traders say days are now going past without a single Greek bond changing hands. Few investors are brave enough to dabble in this market, even though their biggest fear - radical anti-bailout politicians coming to power – eased after the June 17 election of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Greek debt is not a market for the weak. Greek private sector bondholders already wrote off about 70 per cent of the value of their debt in March, wiping out about €100 billion of loans in the

biggest sovereign debt restructuring in history.

Since then, even that sharply discounted debt has lost nearly half its value.

Nevertheless, some vulture investors have done quite well, notably in May, when an interim Greek government decided to make a full payment to holdouts who had refused to sign up to the restructuring.

But many now say that the risk is on the downside, and Greece is unlikely to be able to meet even the deeply discounted obligations of its restructured debt.

The fair value of Greek debt is now "zero", said Ajay Jani, managing director at Gramercy, a fund which has invested in distressed countries such as Belize and is known for playing a leading role in Argentina's restructuring.

He said another Greek debt restructuring was inevitable, carrying the risk that remaining debt owed

to private investors would be written off, since most of the country's debt was now held by official lenders, first in the queue to be repaid.

Greece is reliant on a €130 billion international bailout to make payments on its debt. Investors breathed a sigh of relief last month when Greek voters rejected a radical leftist party that would have spurned the bailout.

But the centre-right government that was elected has also sought changes to the bailout terms, and will struggle to enact reforms that the International Monetary Fund, European Commission and European Central Bank demand in return for future funding. The IMF, EC and ECB, known as the troika, visit Athens this week to see how far Greece is behind its fiscal targets.

Greece will ask for more time to meet fiscal goals and some softening of the objectives. Any sign of dis-

agreement during those talks, which are expected to last for weeks, could raise doubts that Greece will get the funding it needs.

Were it to lose international funding, Greece would have little choice but to abandon the single currency and default on debts owed in euros.

"It is an illusion if people think that the risk of (Greece) leaving the euro has decreased substantially," said Athanasios Ladopoulos, partner and senior fund manager at hedge fund Swiss Investment Managers in Zurich.

"Probably the Greek administration will find out that maybe it has promised more than (it) can successfully bargain," he said, adding this was not "the right time" to buy Greek bonds.

So far, many of the funds which have experience in dealing with severely distressed debt have stayed away from Greece.

These Bank of Cyprus rates for telegraphic transfer transactions (spot deals) apply to yesterday, but provide a good guide to today’s value against the euro.

Buying Selling Pound St

0.8065 0.7985

US Dollar

1.2658 1.2532

Australian $

1.2430

Canadian Dol.

1.2955 1.2635

Swiss Fr

1.2086 1.1942

Denmark Kr

7.5275 7.3417

Japan Yen

1.2124

101.0074 99.8026

Norwegian Kr

7.6008 7.4132

Polish Zloty

4.2680

4.1626

Romanian Leu 4.5416 4.3635 Russian Ruble 41.5373 40.5117 Swedish Kr

8.8267 8.6087

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Opinion

The troika is welcome: Another victim of state’s reluctance more reforms please to take measures INDICATIONS are that Cyprus Airways will be another victim of the government’s refusal to take unpopular measures. And while the economy, which now requires very strong medicine because of government inaction, could eventually be put back on a healthy basis, for the national carrier this option might no longer exist. An economy cannot be closed down, but a loss-making airline with no real prospects of survival could be left to sink as happened in the case of Eurocypria.

With troika technocrats in Cyprus currently going through public finances, including state-owned companies the future is looking bleak for Cyprus Airways. Monday’s House finance committee meeting, which discussed the issue of new capital for the airline, was far from convinced by the company’s restructuring plan, which would still lead to a loss of €7 million this year. One deputy also questioned the bill of the redundancy plan, which would save €9.5 million but cost €17 million in compensation payments.

Workers could not be made redundant without a hefty compensation, even if the company cannot afford it. And this is not the worst of it. During mediation between management and unions, with regard to the rescue package, the labour ministry proposed pay-rises for workers with low wages.

The government is proposing pay rises at a company one step from bankruptcy, despite the fact that the planned pay cuts are not enough for its survival. This is sheer lunacy, but we have learnt not to expect anything else from a government that places votes rather than money in all its economic calculations.

Cyprus Airways’ dire financial situation had been known since last year but the problem, in keeping with the government’s general philosophy, was ignored in the hope that some miracle would take place. There was no miracle, while the half-baked rescue package prepared by management and amended by the government (to include some pay rises) offers no real hope for long term survival; it may keep the company going for a few more months, assuming the government is allowed to inject €31,330,000 as part of the increase in capital.

But even this plan was not thought through, because private shareholders, who hold 30 per cent of the shares, also had to pay for the new capital. If they did not contribute the €14 million, which is their share, there was a danger that the state’s cash injection would be seen as a subsidy by the European Commission. No private investor would buy new shares on the strength of an inadequate restructuring plan that does not ensure future viability.

A responsible and decisive government, not afraid to take action, would have tackled the problem six months ago. It would have drastically cut wages (by as much as 25 per cent), made a significant number of redundancies, with moderate compensation, and contracted out work, before issuing new capital.

Instead, it did nothing, and could now be forced to close down the national carrier.

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AVING suffered from the colonial rule of more invaders than we care to remember, we Cypriots are mildly xenophobic and allergic to others meddling in our affairs. We are very comfortable in our little island paradise where a phone call to the right person can get us a well-paid job for life with short hours, good pay and job security. We love our good life; our luxury cars, our only mode of mobility even within our neighbourhood; our extravagant feasts in which more food is wasted than eaten; and our multiple wedding gifts each week, our primary form of taxation.

And, we have been managing very well, until recently. Thank you. Goddess Fortune has been good to us: a civil war in Lebanon, a trouble in the Balkans, the fall of the Soviet Union and the arrival of wealthy Russians, the Arab Spring, and most recently the discovery of natural gas deposits offshore. We cannot complain, although someone might say: ‘Beware Greeks receiving gifts’.

We are therefore understandably apprehensive about the arrival of the troika this week to nose around in our books and tell us how to run our economy.

True, as of lately we fell a bit short of cash - not our fault, the result of the world economic crisis - and asked our European partners for help. Couldn’t they send us the money by money transfer no questions asked? Do they have to come in person? All we are asking is for a few billion to recapitalise our banks - not our fault but the result of the Greek haircut - to pay public sector salaries and close a few other holes.

The arrival of the troika makes us all nervous. They are nosy people and they ask too many questions. We are not happy with what they did to our motherland. Of course, we know that they have learned their lesson from Greece: that extreme austerity without growth is deadly.

We also know that the case of Cyprus is different and not as bad. But when you are asking for a loan more than half your gross national income you cannot blame your lenders if they impose strict terms and conditions to ensure that one day you will be able to pay them back.

So all our efforts now focused on getting the money we need with the lightest possible terms.

We are making a big mistake, and the troika would be making a big mistake if they play our game. There is something we need much more than the money. We need reforms. The deficits are nothing but symptoms. The real problem is that we have relied too much on the opportunistic economic model whose good performance in good economic times lulled us into complacency and as a result we underinvested in our productivity growth and international competitiveness.

Instead, we accumulated a pile of distortions and imbalances that raised our cost of production and lowered our productivity.

The seven recommendations of the EU for Cyprus are necessary

C Comment Theodore Panayotou but not sufficient to get us on a healthy and sustainable growth path. We need more and deeper reforms to regain our lost competitiveness.

The recommendation to reestablish the link between wage increases and productivity growth in both the public and the private sector is a sine qua non condition for both controlling public sector deficits and for regaining competitiveness. Instead of automatic cost of living adjustments and union- negotiated wage increases that bear no relation to productivity, workers should be given the means (training, technology, opportunity, incentives) to increase their productivity and to be rewarded accordingly. Neither the number of years of service nor the wages in other sectors or other countries are measures of productivity and hence they should not be used as criteria to determine wages and wage increases; otherwise, work incentives get weakened, the labour market

ferent. In general openness and competition are often on paper but not in practice; monopolistic and oligopolistic practices are widespread and account for the high cost of many services and products ranging from taxi services to pharmaceuticals and from gasoline to electricity. The Commission for the Protection of Competition has never really worked as it was supposed to, when it worked at all.

It is high time the government divests itself from state enterprises, including money-losing Cyprus Airways, inefficient Electricity Authority and moneymaking Telecommunications Authority. Likewise the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and other semi-government bodies should stop being trophies for partysharing, and become autonomous, professionally run and accountable; and those which have outlived their mission should be abolished. Such a reform would reduce public spending, generate public revenues and boost competition and competitiveness.

The recommendation to implement strict control of public spending is another indispensable condition not only for the control of budget deficit but also for the enhancement of competitiveness, provided that it is ac-

‘Understandably, we prefer to get the EFSF’s money with the lightest possible conditions, so we can keep carrying on as we have been doing in the past...the troika should not oblige us’ ‘ becomes distorted, labour cost rise, productivity is reduced and competitiveness suffers.

The recommendation to reestablish the link between the skills of the labour force and the needs of the market and especially those activities with high growth potential and large value added is a sine qua non condition for the reduction of unemployment and the eventual return to full employment. The mismatch between the demand and supply of skills along with the inflexibility of the labour market are responsible for the growing of unemployment which for the first time in the history of the Republic has reached double digits - 3-4 times the historically low level of 3-4%. Retraining is part of the solution but reforms should go deeper to re-invent our educational system and totally rethink our misguided professional career guidance.

The recommendation to open closed professions and liberalise the market of professional services is another necessary condition for reducing costs, increasing productivity and regaining competitiveness. It may be claimed that we don’t really have many, if any, closed professions but the reality is dif-

complished in part through the reduction of bureaucracy and the simplification of procedures for investment approval and for the issue of permits for starting a business or other forms of private sector investments while observing environmental and other standards. Similarly the effective control of tax evasion should be accompanied by a reduction of taxes on businesses to stimulate economic activity and job creation.

The recapitalisation and reform of the banking system and cooperative financial institutions should bring about increased liquidity and reduced interest rates but it should also be accompanied by improved assessment and management of risk, better investment appraisal and more selective project lending that has been the case in the past.

Finally, the recommendation to re-establish the link between the retirement age and life expectancy is a sine qua non condition for the solvency of the pension system. With the aging of the population - more pensioners and fewer working contributors to social security - only an increase in the retirement age and a link of benefits to con-

tributions will put the social security system into sustainable solvency. Anything less is patchwork that postpones instead of solving the problem.

While all the above will go a long way to help Cyprus regain its competitiveness by lowering cost and increasing productivity, in addition to reducing public sector deficits, there is a further need to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in sectors of high growth potential such as energy-saving and renewable energy technologies, organic farming for high value crops, medical and convention tourism among many others. Imediate action is needed to retrain unemployed university graduates, for occupations with a future and the creation of business startups and innovative products and services that utilise new technologies and create new jobs. For this we need strong and user-friendly incentives, including the creation of a venture capital fund. Rather than throwing development funds on big public projects of high financial cost and low technological content, low job creation and low social benefit it is far preferable to invest in helping young people become more innovative and entrepreneurial.

Understandably, we prefer to get the EFSF’s money with the lightest possible conditions, so we can keep carrying on as we have been doing. The troika should not oblige us because there is something we need much more than money: we need reforms, many and deep.

What we don’t need are punitive austerity measures like Greece, or an increase of our corporate tax rate. We know that effective reforms, like a potent medicine tend to be painful but every effort should be made to minimise unnecessary side effects.

Particular care must be taken not to make things worse, even temporarily, for the victims of the crisis: the unemployed, the lowest-paid workers and small businesses. They have suffered enough so the rest of us can continue enjoying our privileges and generous allowances. The bailout for the country must be, first and foremost, a bailout for them.

People’s expectations are high that the troika will preserve what is good about Cyprus and change what is not, so as to create the conditions for the new economic miracle Cypriots are capable of, if given the chance.

We finally received the wakeup call and are ready to roll our sleeves and work hard to produce real value for ourselves and our children.

Dr Theodore Panayotou, Director of the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) and Professor of Economics and the Environment at Harvard University, has served as consultant to the UN and to governments in the US, China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and Cyprus. He has published and was recognised for his contribution to the Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

Contact: theo@ciim.ac.cy

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Showbiz Career high and personal low combine in behind the scenes look at star’s life

By Zorianna Kit IT STARTED as just another concert film, but as Katy Perry’s marriage to comedian Russell Brand unravelled, her new documentary transformed into what she called a “warts on the pop and all” depiction o show star is happy to her fans. art of Katy Perry: Part s toMe, which debuts morrow in 3D, is anyard thing but standard mfare. Most performre ers wouldn’t dare at show fans what e they look like first thing in the morning without make-up, or d worse, doubled kover bawling backme. stage in costume. sted But Perry insisted e. that everyone see. howing “I’m OK with showing what’s behind the curtain,” Perry, 27, said. “I’m g that side OK with showing of me because it helps people relate (to me) better and think of me as a human being.”

On its face, the movie nger on her chronicles the singer n 2011, but first world tour in d out, Katy as the year played Perry: Part of Me chronicled the demise of her marriage to Brand, whom she wed in 2010. By December plit and in 2011, they had split ivorced.

February, they divorced.

The film shows Brand eariting Perry ly on, happily visiting icking her backstage and picking ut soon he up in his car. But disappears from the story, s to suffer and Perry begins downs and emotional breakdowns e her team fits of crying while m helpless. of handlers seem The movie humanises

Adele’s boyfriend was planning to propose anyway

Katy Perry fearless in ‘warts and all’ film Warts and all: Katy Perry launching the film and (below) in a stage outfit i a way that is rare Perry in Ho in Hollywood where the star-m star-making machinery cranks out performers who, seemin seemingly, live glamorous, carefre lifestyles of which carefree others only dream. fa In fact, Perry’s success be has been based mostly on a largerlarger-than-life, almost cartooni toonish image of herself wit ever-changing hair with co colour and over-thet top outfits featuring cupcakes and lollipops. She sings pop s songs such as California Gurls, Hot N Cold, Teenag Dream and Last Teenage Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Her third studio album, Teenag Dream, saw five Teenage singles hit No. 1 on mucha sic charts - a first for a female. She has sold 11 milalb lion albums worldwide and earned 8 Grammy nominations. s The singer, also known for inspira inspirational anthems like Firewo Firework and Part of Me, awa is aware of her influence yo on young fans, and she th with the film, she said that wanted them to see her in

all her glory - good and bad - so they could know “they don’t have to be flawless in order to get success.”

Yet Perry is quick to add

The film shows Brand early on, happily visiting Perry backstage and picking her up in his car. But soon he disappears from the story she never anticipated hitting a personal low while simultaneously reaching a professional high.

She originally wanted to document on film a period in which she felt “something big was happening”

in her career but had no idea her marriage would crumble.

“I wanted to share it with my fans, but I didn’t know in what capacity it would be,” she said.

With a few months distance, Perry said she has learned “a priceless lesson” that includes “holding your ground” when those around you want to change you and that there will always “be obstacles if you want to achieve something.”

She has kept mum about the details of her split from Brand even though the media has speculated about the cause.

“There’s no way to control that, and you have to accept that this is part of the job,” said Perry. “But I was careful every step of the way ... we’re both trying to keep (the divorce) between each other.”

She hopes fans take away from Part of Me that “if you have problems, it’s OK and you’re not alone in what you think are your unique problems.”

Jolie says raising six kids ‘easy’ Kate Beckinsale feels lucky her daughter isn’t ‘f***ed up’ THE 37-year-old actress insists she and fiance Brad Pitt never worry about missing anything in their careers due to the demands of caring for Maddox, 11, Pax, eight, Zahara, seven, Shiloh, six, and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne because they enjoy family life so much.

She said: “It’s just so easy for me to be looking after the kids even though it takes a lot of energy and you don’t have much time for yourself.

“The children are so much a part of my life and Brad’s that we don’t worry or stress ourselves about not working more often.

However, the Maleficent star admits her large brood means she often feels sleep deprived, though this is changing

now the kids are getting older.

She added to Britain’s OK! magazine: “I don’t feel as if I’m depriving myself from anything except maybe sleep. But now that the twins are older, Mommy and Daddy are getting a little more rest and time to be together.

“It’s always hectic but more manageable than when I had two very small babies who needed to be constantly with me. That was the most difficult time but even then it was also a very beautiful time in our lives.”

Meanwhile the couple are reportedly inviting Britain’s Prince William and wife Catherine to their upcoming autumn wedding in France even though it is not clear if the two couples have actually met.

THE Total Recall actress has 13-year-old Lily with former partner Michael Sheen and although she would love a child with husband Len Wiseman, Kate worries other kids wouldn’t deal so well with her complicated domestic situation.

She said: “I go back and forth on [the idea of more kids]. I feel very lucky in that we navigated a pretty bumpy situation and Lily’s OK. So my resistance is along the lines of ‘Do I want to upset the apple cart?’

“Given that I feel we did get away with it, and she’s not an incredibly f***ed-up kid, despite a lot of upheaval - London to LA, different schools, a stepdad, met several girlfriends of Michael’s - part of me goes, ‘Hmm, I don’t know whether that would be more than my share of luck to make that work as well.’ “ However, the 38-year-old actress has admitted time is running out and she may soon not have a choice.

She said: “At some point the decision will be made for me, when my ovaries dry up and die. We’ll see. There’s nothing that makes me go, ‘And now I must have triplets’.”

ADELE’S boyfriend was reportedly planning to propose marriage to the singer before he learned she was pregnant.

The Rolling in the Deep performer announced on Friday that she and her boyfriend of nearly a year, Simon Konecki, are expecting their first child together.

However Adele could also be expecting a wedding as the 38-year-old divorced dad apparently had intended to pop the question.

A source told Us Weekly magazine: “He was planning to propose anyway!”

The 23-year-old Grammy winner, who is nearly four months pregnant, wrote on her website last week, “I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together.

“I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx.”

Britney’s dentist chair everywhere THE 30-year-old singer has the reclining furniture flown by private jet to the X Factor auditions so she can relax in comfort while her fellow judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato and LA Reid are forced to sit in fold-out directors’ chairs.

A source said: “She’s got a portable dental chair and she loves it. It reclines so she can relax while they make her up.

“We joke with her about it all the time. It’s a running joke amongst her whole team.

“We make sure it’s in every city she goes for the auditions - and it always travels by private jet.”

Despite her attention-grabbing chair, Simon insists Britney is very “shy”.

He said: “She’s not on the show to be Britney Spears on a TV show.

“She’s actually there to prove to the world there’s more to her, and she’s got the ability to do this job really well. She’s taken the role really seriously.”

Alec Baldwin quits twitter THE hotheaded ‘30 Rock’ actor - who married yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas on Saturday - signed off his personal account on the micro-blogging site with the words “It’s been fun” before updating the page to reflect its new function.

It will now feature tweets related to the Alec Baldwin Foundation only, which he says aims to “support the arts and artists, amateur and professional”.

Alec first quit twitter last December after he was removed from an American Airlines flight for allegedly refusing to stop using his mobile phone.

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Education Gender reading gap is ‘not biological’, according to study

By Alison Kershaw TEACHERS who pick texts that appeal to girls, a lack of books in the home and an expectation that they should be playing outside are all turning boys off reading, new research in the United Kingdom suggests.

Boys’ lack of achievement in reading is not down to “biological differences”. Instead there are key factors which lead to them lagging behind girls, according to a report by the Boys Reading Commission.

It says girls are more likely to be given books and taken to the library, while society’s expectations and peer pressure can put some boys off.

The report also warns that there is a danger that female teachers will unconsciously choose books that are more attractive to girls.

The commission, set up

by Britain’s all-party parliamentary literacy group, investigated the reasons why boys remain behind girls in reading.

Figures show that at age seven, 7 per cent more girls than boys are reading at the level expected of the age

group, the report says.

By age 11, this gap has widened to 8 per cent and by GCSE level it has increased even further, with 14 per cent more girls than boys achieving at least a C in their English exam.

At the same time, a study by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) for the commission has found that boys are much less likely to enjoy reading than girls.

The report concludes that there are three factors which are associated with boys’ under-performance.

It says that the gender gap begins in the home before children start school, with some evidence suggesting that parents encourage girls to read more.

The report cites the NLT’s survey which shows that 79.7 per cent of boys are likely to be given books as presents, compared with 85.3 per cent of girls.

It also adds children who see their parents with a book are more likely to want to read themselves.

There is some evidence, the report says, that boys who see their fathers reading, read more than those who do not.

Girls are more likely to be given books to read

British schools’ behaviour tsar urges pupil discipline focus

By Neil Lancefield TRAINEE teachers need better training in managing pupils’ discipline, according to the British government’s behaviour tsar.

Charlie Taylor has highlighted cases where trainees receive little more than a single lecture on the issue, and has called for more practical guidance.

This includes training on knowing how to vary the tone and volume of voice, and how to use posture to be an authoritative presence in the classroom.

Government research published last week showed one in four teachers do not think there is a good standard of behaviour in their school.

It revealed that many still believe that poor pupil behaviour is driving teachers out of

the classroom, and suggested that those working in secondary schools are less positive than their primary colleagues.

The study, commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), questioned more than 1,600 teachers about standards of behaviour in schools.

Taylor, headteacher at the Willows School, a special school for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties in Hillingdon, west London, published a training document on Monday which sets out the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to manage children’s behaviour.

“The greatest fear trainee teachers have is that they won’t be able to manage behaviour. It also remains one of the main reasons why teachers leave the profession,” he said.

PASCAL: standing out from the crowd School’s strengths rest on exam variety and pastoral care says PASCAL’s principal and IB coordinator Ariana Milutinovic What are the special characteristics of PASCAL English School Nicosia?

THE first main characteristic is that our graduates after six years of studying can receive both their Apolytirion (the state secondary school leaving qualification which is recognised by the ministry of education) and other qualifications such as IGCSE, GCE A levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma which are awarded by the examinations boards such as Edexcel, Cambridge International Examinations and International Baccalaureate.

Our graduates are accepted and evaluated for entry to the UK and other European and US universities based on their Apolytirion grade. A few higher education institutions in the UK may additionally request some of the above mentioned external qualifications for some courses. Some 67 per cent of our graduates who, last year, applied to the UK universities for September 2011 received their offers based on the Apolytirion only while 33 per cent received theirs based on the combination of Apolytirion and their GCE A levels or IB diploma.

PASCAL’s second distinguishing factor is that the school fosters a competitive environment. Our motto is “Aim High” which means we want our students to achieve their full potential and not to settle for mediocre results. Throughout the school life our pupils take part in various school competitions, PASCAL education competitions, numerous national competitions such as Mathematics/Physics/Accounting Olympiad and other subject Olympiads, Pancyprian Essay Writing Competition, MERA (Ministry of Education, Cyprus University and the Research Promotion Foundation) competitions, University of Nicosia competitions and in various European and international competitions, conferences, debates and events such as MEDIMUN. It is important to give the children a chance to develop their skills and inclinations outside the academic arena.

Therefore the school runs comprehensive mandatory extracurricular activi-

Ariana Milutinovic ties through its club, house, sport programmes and the IB CAS (Creativity Action Service) core component.

And last but not least the third significant characteristic would be our pastoral care programme which ensures that it reaches out to every single child in our school. In addition to form teachers, the school pastoral care system is divided into care per year group headed by a head of year. Senior teachers and the head teacher oversee the functioning of the system and provide additional support. The examples of established practice of the pastoral care programme in our school are effective studying, systematic supporting and monitoring of individual pupils, form period time, whole school and year group assemblies, prefectorial system, PSHE (Personal, Social Health Education) sessions and close and regular contact with parents.

What are the methods you use to run the school as far as the students and the educational staff are concerned?

IT is the people belonging to the school community that are the heart and soul of a school. Good organisation, communication and timely planning as well as a structured staff development programme are of extreme importance but so are: the shared purpose, clarity and unity of aims of the stakeholders who

in our case are students, parents/guardians and teachers. The school itself has a clear organisational hierarchy with clear accountability in relation to different tasks.

Every member of staff is given an opportunity to have a voice in shaping policies and decision making. Parents/ guardians are given a chance to have their voice heard and presence felt through the Parents/guardians’ association of our school which works closely with the school management team and which also cooperates with the central pupils’ council as well as the alumni association of our school. This interplay of stakeholders in a systematic and well organised way ensures the smooth running of the school.

In what way does PASCAL English School Nicosia maintain a different kind of dynamic as a private education institute?

WHAT differentiates our school from other schools is the six-year English medium secondary education, plus the way we offer the Apolytirion, IGCSEs and A levels and the IB diploma, all of which dramatically broaden the opportunities of our students. In the US, IB graduates are 21.4 per cent more likely to be admitted into ten of the country’s most prestigious universities including Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Stanford.

Our school is successful in providing the right framework and environment with plenty of encouragement, incentive and educational as well as extracurricular opportunity for our students to grow, develop and broaden their horizons. Consequently, our students have impressed with their dedication, resourcefulness and creativity time and again with 73 per cent of our graduates who applied to the UK universities, last year, meeting the conditions of their first choice university. Their university placement was at nine out of 20 leading UK universities belonging to the Russell Group (www.russellgroup.ac.uk).

Rich, bright students ‘still ahead’ by two academic years BRIGHT children from poor homes are more than two years behind their clever classmates from rich families, according to a new study.

It found that the gap in achievement between the very richest and the very poorest high performers is twice as big

in England and Scotland than in other nations, such as Iceland, Finland and Germany.

The findings show that more must be done to help boost the results of the brightest children from disadvantaged backgrounds, report author Dr John

Jerrim, of the Institute of Education, said.

He analysed the reading results of 9,548 English 15-year-olds and 2,631 Scottish students of the same age who took part in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study.

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What’s on

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NICOSIA The Five-Year Engagement (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 4) at 5.25, 8 and 10.30pm, weekends also at 11.30am and 3pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Rock of Ages (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.25pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Piranha 3DD (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) at 8 and 10.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 10.30pm.

Tel: 7777-8383 What to Expect When You’re Expecting (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of yp ((Screen 1)) at 5.35,, 8 Cyprus and 10.30pm, weekends also at 11.10am, 1.15pm and 3.20pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Snow White and the Huntsman (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 7.50 and 10.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) at 7.50 and 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Cars (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2, in Greek), Friday to Sunday at 5.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2, in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11.10am, 1.15pm and 3.20pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Top Cat (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3, in Greek), Friday to Sunday only at 5.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3, in Greek) at 5.25pm, weekends also at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Tel: 7777-8383 Mirror Mirror (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 6), Friday to Sunday only at 5.35pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 5.35pm, week weekends also at 11.15am, 1.20pm and 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Prometheus (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7.55 and 10.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 7.55pm. Tel: 7777-8383

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

LIMASSOL The Five-Year Engagement (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Rock of Ages (12) Rio 1 at 7.45 and 10pm, weekends also at 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

We Bought a Zoo (K) Rio 5 at 7.45 and 10pm, weekends also at 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410 Dark Shadows (15) Rio 6 at 7.45 and 10pm, weekends also at 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410 Top Cat (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3, in Greek), Friday to Sunday only at 5.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Piranha 3DD (18) Rio 2 at 7.45 and 10pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Cars (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2, in Greek), Friday to Sunday only at 5.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (K) Rio 3 at 7.45pm, weekends also at 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Mirror Mirror (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5), Friday to Sunday only at 5.35pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Prometheus (15) p Tel: 25-871410; Rio 3 at 10pm.

K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7.55pm. Tel: 77777777-8383 Snow White and th the Huntsman (12) Rio 4 at 7.45 and 110.10pm, weekends also at 55.20pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex K-Cine (Screen 2) at 7.50 and 10.2 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (K) Rio 2 (in Greek), weekends only at 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410

LARNACA The Five-Year Engagement (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Rock of Ages (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.25pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.20pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Piranha 3DD (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) at 8 and 10.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 What to Expect When You’re Expecting (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 8 and 10.30pm, Friday to Sunday also at 5.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Prometheus (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7.55 and 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Snow White and the Huntsman (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 7.50 and 10.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Cars (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2, in Greek), Friday to Sunday at 5.30pm.

Tel: 7777-8383 Top Cat (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3, in Greek), Friday to Sunday only at 5.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Mirror Mirror (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 6), Friday to Sunday only at 5.35pm. Tel: 7777-8383

PAPHOS Rock of Ages (12) Rio 5 at 6, 8.10 and 10.20pm, weekends at 5, 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662

Piranha 3DD (18) Rio 1 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662 What to Expect When You’re Expecting (K) Rio 3 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 5.20, 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662 Prometheus (15) Rio 7 at 6, 8.10 and 10.20pm, weekends at 7.30 and 9.45pm.

Tel: 7777-2662 Snow White and the Huntsman (12) Rio 4 at 6, 8.15 and 10.30pm, weekends at 5, 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662 We Bought a Zoo (K) Rio 1, weekends only at 5pm.

Tel: 7777-2662 Men In Black 3 (12) Rio 6 at 6, 8 and 10pm, weekends at 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662 Cars (K) Rio 7 (in Greek), weekends only at 5pm. Tel: 7777-2662 Dark Shadows (15) Rio 2 at 10pm, weekends at 9.45pm. Tel: 7777-2662

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listings Today Exhibition Terra Mediterranea – In Crisis Contemporary art exhibition scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, from both a political and a poetic stance. Opens July 4, until December 30. Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 19, Palaias Ilektrikis, Nicosia. Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-3pm and 5pm-11pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. Tel: 22-797400. info@ nimac.org.cy. www.nimac.org.cy Includes a second contemporary art exhibition curated by Re Aphrodite team. The exhibition deals with the unwritten feminine histories of Cyprus and their private and public structure.

Opens July 4, until December 30.

Ethological Museum – The House of Hagjigeorgakis Kornesios, 20, Patriarxou Grigoriou, Nicosia. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8.30am-3.30pm.

Wednesday: 8.30am-5pm. Saturday: 9.30am-3.30pm. Tel: 22-305316

Music Seventh Ethnic Music Festival A festival with an ethnic and Mediterranean flavour organised by the Rialto Theatre. July 4-29. Heroes Square, Limassol. 8.30pm. Free. Tel: 77-777745. www.rialto.com.cy The performances will also be held in Nicosia within the framework of Summer Nights

Orthodox Chants from Cyprus Chants by Cypriot composers from the 14th century onwards. July 4.

Cultural Centre of the University of Cyprus, Manor House on Axiotheas Street, old Nicosia. 8.30pm. €10/5.

Tel: 22-434801/22-894531 Alkistis Protopsalti and Evanthia Rempoutsika Charity concert by popular singers in support of the Cyprus Red Cross.

July 4. Makarios III Amphitheatre (School for Blind), 28th October Street, Nicosia. 9pm. Tel: 77-772717

Theatre 16th International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama With performances by a variety of theatre groups. July 4-31. Makarios III Amphitheatre Nicosia, Municipal Amphitheatre Deryneia, Patticheon Municipal Amphitheatre Larnaka, Paphos Ancient Odeon and Curium Ancient Theatre Limassol. The performances will be staged with Greek and English surtitles and commence at 9pm each evening. €17/10. Tel: 99-542165/99-388160. www. tickethour.com.cy www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org

Other Events The Ultimate Tribute Show & Dance Four top tribute acts in Cyprus combine with one amazing performance to celebrate American Independence Day. July 4. Pentaras Hall, Coral Bay Road, Paphos. Matinee: doors 2pm, show 3pm - 5.30pm then disco.

Evening: doors 7pm, show 8pm then disco. €10. Show reservations essential - Tel: 99832538. Book online - www.xcitepromo.com.

Meals available in the restaurant Tel: 26271130 25th Festival of EDON Three major concerts, one for each day, along with performances by student bands, Cypriot music and traditional dances, Bi-communal events, playground for children and a lot more activities. July 4-6.

Famagusta Gate Moat, Nicosia.

8pm. €15/25 for all 3 days. Presale tickets available from all Zorpas bakeries. Tel: 22-766459

Tomorrow Other Events Oriental World Cup With plenty of entertainment including belly dance competitions, shows and parties. July 5 and 6. Carob Mill Area, Limassol. Starts 7pm. Tel: +7 343 383 74 77. www.abc-live.com

Cypriot Perceptions of Turkey The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) Foreign Policy Programme, Friedrich-EbertStiftung Cyprus and Friedrich-EbertStiftung Turkey will launch Rebecca Bryant and Christalla Yakinthou’s new study followed by an open roundtable meeting. July 5. Goethe Institut, Nicosia. 2pm-4.30pm.

Tel: 99-658807. FESFAustmann@ gmail.com Public Debate – Everyday Nicosia: Past and Present Open discussion on the exhibition Topographies of Memory by Anita Bakshi. July 5. Home for Cooperation, 28 Markou Drakou, UN Buffer Zone, Nicosia. 6pm. Tel: +90 542 8506681/22-445740 www.home4cooperation.info/www. ahdr.info

Ongoing Other Events The Nicosia Chess Open 2012 The tournament will be 7 rounds, Swiss system. July 2-12. Nicosia Chess Club, located in the PASYDY building 4th floor, 3 Demosthenis Severis Avenue. Nicosia. www.cypruschessfed.com

Theatre Miss Pepsi Anemona Theatre presents classic comedy by French author Pierrette Bruno. Until July 29. Anemona Theatre, 7 Archagelou Street, Latsia, Nicosia. Every Friday through Sunday at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-573031

Exhibitions 5:1 Solo art exhibition by Ina Vai. Until July 4. Academy 32, Constantinou Paleologou 32, Bastion old Nicosia.

Open daily: 7pm-2am. Tel: 22760073. www.academy32.com Nicosia through the Eyes of Four Designers Mixed-media exhibition for European Capital of Culture 2017 candidate.

Until July 6. Be the Change – Ho (o) ropoios, 62 Ay. Omoloyites Avenue (opposite the Ay. Omoloyites church), Nicosia. Opening hours: Monday- Friday: 5pm–9pm. Tel: 22-445455 Document Solo art exhibition by Eleni Nicodemou in memory of the 13 dead and the injured at Mari. Until July 12. Gallery Gloria, 3 Zinonos Sozou Street, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10.30pm12.45pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10.30pm-12.45pm. Tel: 22-760286

Jane Webster Solo art exhibition with10 per cent of sales will be donated to the Sirius Dog Sanctuary. Until July 11. Antithesis Coffee Shop, 203 St Andrews, Limassol. Tel: 25-369479. www. antithesiscoffeeshop.blogspot.com Michalis Mozoras Solo sculpture exhibition. Until July 14. Apocalypse Gallery, 30 Chytron Street, Nicosia. Monday- Friday: 10.30am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10.30am-1pm. Tel: 22-766655 Golden Roots Solo painting exhibition by Andreas C. Chrysafis. Until July 20. Gallery Technis Dromena, 53 Arch.

Kyprianou, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 5pm-8pm. Tel: 22-496398 Maniera Cypria: Lemesos, Fabula, Historia, Memoria Exhibition dedicated to ancient findings. Until August 12. Evagoras Lanitis Centre, Lanitis Carob Mill, Limassol. 5pm-9pm daily except Mondays. Tel: 25-342123 Twice a Stranger Multimedia exhibition bout forced migration and population exchange.

Until September 2. The Leventis Municipal Museum, Temporary Exhibitions Hall, 15-17 Hippocrates Street, Laiki Yitonia, Nicosia. Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-4 .30pm. Tel: 22-661475/ 22-671997

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The cradle that rocks the world BETWEEN now and December the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) will be hosting a project within the framework of Cyprus taking over the EU Presidency, which explores the universal landscape of the Mediterranean.

It is perhaps a cliché to describe the Mediterranean as the “cradle of European civilisation”, but like so many clichés, it carries a fundamental truth.

An almost geographically closed sea, the Mediterranean is a diverse and relatively volatile region, with 22 sovereign states surrounding 46,000km of coastline. Should anyone choose to closely examine the thorny issue of the current geopolitical scenario in the Mediterranean to lay the foundations for a more prosperous future, they must inevitably consider if and how the people in the region may possibly integrate and restore cultural heritage.

The euro crisis has been front and centre for nearly two years, during which time the economic and financial fundamentals have continued to deteriorate. It would seem that the cradle of civilisation has entered a new phase of uncertainty.

From Algiers to Athens, Barcelona to Beirut, Tangiers to Tel Aviv, the exhibition entitled Terra Mediterranea – In Crisis will open up a conversation between contemporary artists and the public, attempting to discuss the evolving definition of this contested area.

The exhibit curated by Yiannis Toumazis brings together a dynamic group of artists from Cyprus, the surrounding area and beyond to reflect on today’s universal economic, political, religious and social landscape while also addressing a deeply existential crisis of identity. Each artist will be scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, especially as viewed through ‘Mediterranean’ eyes, from both a political and a poetic stance. As a part of the multi-faceted project, some of the participating artists will collaborate with the Research and Restoration Centre of the Museums of France housed at the Louvre Palace, aiming to produce new works inspired by their research in the Louvre Museum.

Running alongside this exhibit will be a second contemporary art exhibition named At Maroudia’s housed within the Ethnological Museum - House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios. Curated by the Re Aphrodite team, the group focuses on issues of art and difference. With 28 participating artists, the event deals with the unwritten feminine histories

Works by artists top left: Tom Dale, centre: Constantinos Taliotis. From top right down: Alana Kakoyianis, Joseph Dadoune and Maria Papacharalambous. Inset: Nicos Philippou

of Cyprus and their private and public structure.

It touches upon social, educational and ethical concerns around sexuality, gender issues and conflicts. The works deal with the effects of tourism on tradition, heritage and nationhood; concerns about the body: its portrayal, beauty, mortality, and sexuality; the trivial and the kitsch, as well as issues of difference in more general terms.

A number of performances and critical workshops will be held within the museum space.

Aside from the exhibition catalogue, a special issue of the intellectual journal The Cyprus Dossier will be released.

The theme is that of crisis, and includes texts by eminent academics and researchers from Cyprus and abroad.

Another appealing dimension will be added to Terra Mediterranea – In Crisis exhibition called Social Ride, created by the 242 art group. On the second Tuesday of every month the Old Powerhouse Restaurant will be transformed into a meeting point of sorts. The space will accommodate 24 people from marginal social groups, such as financial immigrants, prisoners and people with addictions.

The process will initially involve a guided tour to the Nicosia Municipal

Arts Centre, and will conclude with a dinner in the specially converted space. Dinner will be designed and prepared especially by the 242 art group and the collaborators of the Social Ride project.

Each month the dinner preparation and generally the whole process will differ accordingly.

Keep an eye out for the public urban installations scattered across town (Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Salaminos Avenue & Aigeos Street and the Old GSP Stadium). Artist Phanos Kyriacou explains that his aim is to create “places of sociopolitical commentary and reaction in our space and time proposing a – historically and aesthetically – detached landmark, capable of operating as a core of probability, encounter and communication.”

In addition, from September through December parallel events include: Curators’ Tours, Educational and Academic Workshops for Students and Professionals, Ottoman Memory – Tour and Presentation, Theatre Collective Performance, Presentation and

Performance and In Crisis Conference. Make sure to check the nimac website and listings as the exact dates will be announced at a later stage.

Terra Mediterranea – In Crisis Group contemporary art exhibition curated by Yiannis Toumazis scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, from both a political and a poetic stance. Opens July 4, until December 30. Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 19, Palaias Ilektrikis, Nicosia.

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-3pm and 5pm11pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. Tel: 22-797400. info@nimac.org.cy. www.nimac.org.cy The project includes a second contemporary art exhibition curated by Re Aphrodite team. The exhibition deals with the unwritten feminine histories of Cyprus and their private and public structure. Opens July 4, until December 30. Ethological Museum – The House of Hagjigeorgakis Kornesios, 20, Patriarxou Grigoriou, Nicosia. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8.30am-3.30pm. Wednesday: 8.30am-5pm. Saturday: 9.30am-3 .30pm. Tel: 22-305316

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Reportage Can ‘Chavismo’ outlast Supporters say the president is recovering from his cancer battle, but insist Chavismo - the unruly movement of hardline leftists would continue even beyond his departure

Nearly two-thirds of the country agree Chavez (centre) will make it to the October 7 presidential elections, according to polls that also show him handily beating opposition challenger Henrique Capriles (below) to win a third term. Most surveys give him a double-digit lead (AFP)

Chavez’s constitutional successor is Vice President Elias Jaua (left), but Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro (right) is increasingly perceived by bankers, diplomats and journalists as Chavez’s secretly anointed successor (EPA)

By Enrique Andres Pretel and Marianna Parraga

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wenty years ago, Hugo Chavez launched the most powerful movement in Venezuela’s history with an improvised speech of just 90 seconds.

Bound for prison after a failed February 4, 1992, coup that was the culmination of years of conspiring within the military, the then-lieutenant colonel was allowed by his captors to address the nation to exhort fellow dissident soldiers to surrender.

Wearing what would become his trademark costume of red beret and green military fatigues, Chavez took advantage of their mistake.

“Unfortunately, for now, the objectives we had planned were not obtained,” said Chavez, electrifying Venezuelans with his hint of an unfulfilled radical agenda to eradicate poverty and corruption in the South American OPEC member.

Now, a battle with cancer has weakened him and is posing an existential threat to “Chavismo”: the unruly movement of hardline leftists, conservative military men, political pragmatists and opportunistic entrepreneurs who came together to fulfill the words from 1992.

Nearly a year after Chavez

announced his diagnosis, only his closest confidants and an inner circle of doctors know the exact nature of his condition, beyond its location “in the pelvic region”.

That has turned the once theoretical debate over “Chavismo without Chavez” into a very real enigma with major political and economic repercussions.

The future of Chavismo is closely watched by oil companies outside Venezuela seeking improved access to the world’s largest crude reserves, investors excited

‘Chavismo could also simply metamorphose into a diluted and nostalgic philosophy like ‘Peronism’ in Argentina’

about a more free-market government, and regional allies such as Cuba, Ecuador and Nicaragua who benefit from Chavez’s politically inspired largesse.

With no way of knowing for certain what ails “el comandante,” all are asking variants of the same question: Will he survive cancer and, if not, can Chavismo continue without its founder and guiding light?

“It seems, unfortunately, the health of the president is the health of the revolutionary process,” said Nicmer Evans, a pro-government analyst who has been warning the ruling Socialist Party that over-dependence on Chavez and personalization of the state make it vulnerable in any scenario without him.

If the president’s foes have their way, Chavismo will end the same day his rule does.

Supporters say he is recovering but insist Chavismo would continue in its current form even beyond him, just with different men leading Chavez’s vision.

Chavismo could also simply metamorphose into a diluted and nostalgic philosophy like “Peronism” in Argentina.

Chavez, whose indefatigable optimism has helped him defeat challenges ranging from a military coup to an oil industry shutdown, has

insisted his recovery is a fait accompli.

He has been increasingly prominent in the last two weeks, calling into state media and appearing in public several times, emphatically asserting that he is on course for another six-year term where he will deepen socialism in Venezuela.

Nearly two-thirds of the country agree he will make it to the October 7 presidential elections, according to polls that also show him handily beating opposition challenger Henrique Capriles to win a third term. Most surveys give him a double-digit lead.

“Whatever my personal destiny is, the revolution already has its inertia. Nothing and nobody will be able to stop it,” the 57-year-old president said after his latest operation in February to treat a recurrence of cancer eight months after surgeons removed a baseball-sized tumour from his pelvis.

Nevertheless, the unusually long silences for the famously loquacious leader, his months of flying back and forth to Havana for treatment, and even a tearful plea that God spare his life, have shed doubt on the future of his movement.

Failure to consolidate “Chavismo without Chavez” could bring prolonged instability - a power struggle be-

tween factions, civil unrest - and potentially unsettle the oil industry.

For millions of poor Venezuelans, the combination of Chavez’s insurrectionist past, humble roots and fiery discourse demanding social justice give him a quasi-religious status.

“The role of strongmen in certain historical eras is to move the masses: to be a representative of the masses without any formal legitimisation,” Chavez told historian Agustin Blanco in 1995 when discussing his evolution from failed coup leader to virtual pop icon.

Presenting himself as an inheritor of the ideals of South American liberation hero Simon Bolivar, Chavez has portrayed his movement as an extension of the 19th century struggle to end Spain’s colonial rule.

Chavez has enjoyed a series of successes at the ballot box and stayed in power for 13 years, helped by the largest wave of oil revenue in the country’s history that has

bankrolled an unprecedented social spending crusade.

He cemented his status as a provocateur of Washington early on through an alliance with Cuba, undermining the US embargo there by providing favourably priced oil.

Chavez drew on a mixed bag of ideological influences, from 19th century Venezuelan land crusader Ezequiel Zamora to Argentine radical Norberto Ceresole whose denial of the Holocaust made him perennially controversial.

The Argentine’s vision for a union of “the strongman, the people and the armed forces” helped shape Chavez’s fusion of military authoritarianism with grassroots citizens’ networks that use state resources to fix local problems.

Those ideas helped him create direct economic and political links to citizens, sidestepping clumsy state bureaucracy through social programmes known as “missions” and community councils that solve local problems with state funds.

It also gave the military an

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The vision of Argentine radical Norberto Ceresole (above) for a union of ‘the strongman, the people and the armed forces’ helped shape Chavez’s fusion of military authoritarianism with grassroots citizens’ networks that use state resources to fix local problems

‘Failure to consolidate ‘Chavismo without Chavez’ could bring prolonged instability - a power struggle between factions, civil unrest - and potentially unsettle the oil industry’ unprecedented role in governance during Venezuela’s post-dictatorship modern history, from 1958, putting soldiers and officers at the helm of everything from social development projects to state-backed agricultural schemes.

“Chavez believes in obedience more than anything else, which is why he depends so much on the military world,” said Raul Salazar, a former defence minister under Chavez now in the opposition. “The armed forces are fractured because they fulfill a strange mix of administrative functions.”

For leftist activists, Chavismo politics are the apex of how to reinvent the state as the driver of social change.

For critics, they are a thinly veiled excuse to put state institutions and the country’s purse strings in the hands of one man.

“Chavismo has become much more than a party or a movement,” Diosdado Cabello, National Assembly president and one of Chavez’s closest allies, said.

“The relationship between Chavez and the people goes much beyond the merely political, it goes straight to the spiritual.”

His links to the country’s downtrodden echo a century-long history of Latin American populism, perhaps most famously embodied by Argentina’s Juan Peron. But his intense involvement in government decisions large and small is unprecedented since the end of Venezuela’s last dictatorship.

For this reason his cancer, more than the illness of one man, is a monumental threat to a system built around him.

Two simple campaign posters hung along a Caracas highway were enough to fill newspapers for almost a week.

The signs featured Chavis-

mo’s signature red backdrop, a crowd of supporters in the background, and a picture of his ally Cabello with the words “Diosdado Presidente” beneath.

Government supporters quickly pulled them down, the assembly president denounced it as a desperate opposition plot, and a state TV talk-show host even accused an anti-Chavez newspaper editor of staging the incident.

The furious reaction highlighted Chavismo’s sensitivity to even the slightest discussion of succession, which has been expunged from all official discourse.

“Plan A, B, C, D, all the way to Z is Chavez,” Cabello said.

Yet potential replacements are quietly waiting in the wings.

Chavez’s constitutional successor is Vice President Elias Jaua, who emerged as a leftist student leader in Caracas during the late 1980s and early 1990s and gained prominence via his participation in frequent rock-throw-

ing protests.

Considered very smart with a longstanding belief in radical socialism, he is, according to the polls, the most popular of Chavez’s protégés. But the 42-year-old Jaua does not have the confidence of the top military brass and has little personal charisma.

Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro, a former bus driver who in less than a decade rose from union organiser to cabinet minister, is increasingly perceived by bankers, diplomats and journalists as Chavez’s secretly anointed successor.

Though well-liked because of his working-class roots, Maduro, 49, is often seen as less of a decision-maker than reverend preaching the gospel of Chavismo from Bogota to Beijing.

Cabello, whose participation in the failed 1992 putsch puts him in an elite circle of Chavez allies, has excellent links with both the military and business circles. But many within Chavismo have more fear than respect for the 49-year-old former soldier.

No matter which one Chavez might tap, none would be a successor as much as a standard-bearer for the fallen president. Chavismo’s undisputed leader will continue to be Chavez, dead or alive.

Interestingly, polls show Capriles is more popular with voters than any of Chavez’s other possible successors. Analysts say that could change if the president were to appeal to voters to support a handpicked candidate.

While Chavismo would almost certainly exist in some form were Chavez to exit the political stage soon, it may have to evolve as radically as communist China’s aboutface from centrally planned economy to saviour of global capitalism.

“The day Chavez is no longer here, a much more collective leadership will have to be constructed, because none of today’s players have his stature,” said Jesse Chacon, a former minister and retired military officer who now heads polling firm GIS XXI. Chavez’s clear designation of a successor would be crucial to maintaining the movement intact, but may not be enough to overcome the rivalry. Some of the ministers who constantly jockey for his favor are rumoured to despise one another, and Chavez has at times had to intervene publicly in disputes between allies.

Even investors who bid up Venezuelan bonds in cautious anticipation of Chavez’s illness worry that a disorderly transition could be worse than a continuation of predictably interventionist socialism.

“There’s very little transparency within Chavismo to identify groups and positions,” said Jose Antonio Gil, a partner at prominent Venezuelan pollster Datanalisis.

“The biggest doubt is whether they can stay united.”

Though plenty of Venezuelans fear unrest of some sort, the possibility of civil war remains remote. Unlike neighbouring Colombia, which has been mired in civil war for nearly fifty years, Venezuela has historically negotiated solutions to conflict via liberal distribution of oil revenue.

Since his cancer diagnosis last year, Chavez has never publicly contemplated what his abrupt exit from the political scene would mean, beyond saying it would spell “chaos.”

He did once question the wisdom of a system that rests on a single individual.

In 1995, three years before he took power, he reflected: “Could this be a curse, to leave a political movement dependent on a single man?”

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MISCELLANEOUS ***************************** CASTLE AUCTIONS – Auction & Sale Rooms in Kolossi, Limassol. Next auction: SAT 14TH JULY at 5pm and includes; New furniture, power tools & wood laithe, beds, sofas, fridges, washing machines, gym equipment, collectables and much more. Tel: 7000 78 89, find us on Facebook or www.castle-auctions. com ***************************** MR. MARIOS HADJIANDREOU from Zodia and Ms Crispina Inico Llales from Philippines are pleased to announce their engagement. ***************************** 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

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. *****************************

Ayia Napa Monday 97798043 Larnaca Tuesday (Polish spk) 96616589 Thursday 24645523 / 99259264

please call on 99520511 between 10-2pm **************************** A LITTER OF 5 KITTENS were dumped outside a shop in Nicosia and we are in desperate need of people to adopt any one of them.

Please call on 96328080 after 9am ( except between 1.30-4pm) *****************************

HEALTH & FITNESS ***************************** 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

FULL BODY Relaxation and Therapeutic massage in Nicosia. Please Call: 99518613 ***************************** 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 *****************************

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.

Nicosia - tel: 22 818583 fax: 22 676385

BEAUTIFUL MALE, Labrador mix, 10-11 months old puppy. He is very intelligent and easily trainable and needs to be rehomed asap. Please call 99520511 between 102pm if you can give him a forever home! **************************** FOR SALE 2 male English cocker spaniel puppies, born 18th March, golden colour, with an excellent pedigree, vaccinated, microchip with registration number, lovely natured, DNA tested parents.

For information look at www. costopa.net or call 99884578 Anna ( Nicosia) ****************************

LESSONS **************************** GREEK LESSONS for children and adults: reading; writing; speaking. Information: 99905862 (Larnaca) **************************** 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. ****************************

SERVICES LOLA is a lovely natured small size beige female young terrier . She is an ideal indoor pet and gets on great with everyone ! If you can give her the forever home she deserves

**************************** UPHOLSTERY, RUG, BLINDS + CURTAIN CLEANING Rugs from 20€ - Carpets from 38€ - Fabric Suites form 85€ - Leather Suites from 95€

Limassol - tel: 25 761117 fax: 25 761141

- Mattresses from 25€. Curtains, Roman blinds, Vertical Blinds need to be surveyed.

Collection Service available.

For a free quotation call Mark on 70006766 All areas DO YOU WANT A SHINY LOOKING FLOOR? Full repair & restoration of chipped, scratched, dull and stained, Marble, Terrazzo, Stone & Ceramic tiled floors and surfaces. Professional cleaning, repair & sealing of internal/ external ceramic tiles & grout lines. For a free professional consultation & demonstration contact Mark at Premier on 70006766 or 96333961 All areas SWIFT SERVICE AND REPAIRS air-cons, commercial and domestic fridges and freezers, ice machines, cool rooms, supply and fit air-cons VRV S. Call Nik on 99579602 Limassol 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 DOG AND CAT sitting service available by English lady.

Planning a vacation? I can look after your pets in my home or yours. Be free to travel with peace of mind.

Reasonable rates. References available. Call Janet 99025925 KEEP YOUR HOME COOLER THIS SUMMER by having Windowfilm professionaly 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 aircon. Also keeps your home warmer in winter. Call Ian on 99979671 PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY CLEANING, also carpets, rugs and mattresses.

Special offers now available.

For a quote call Rickys Cleaning Services on 99131044 (all areas) rickyscleaningservices@gmail.com ***************************** 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 ***************************** WE UNDERTAKE REFURBISHING of houses or holiday homes, construction of pergolas, undertaking of plumbing, house painting, garden work.

For information call JIMMYS:

Paphos - tel: 26 911383 fax: 26221049

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) *****************************

FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS ***************************** OWNER RETURNING TO UK. Washing machine still under guarantee €250. Floor standing water cooler nearly new €85, under counter fridge nearly new €100, solid oak light dining table and 6 rattan chairs €250. Contact 99176231

FOR SALE 2.4 metre Satellite Dish for sale. Good condition. reasonable offer accepted. Buyer Collects. Tel 24632691 or 96512257.

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 2 BEDROOM ATLAS MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Granite kitchen surfaces tiled floors in W.C., Shower room and kitchen €9,900.

Contact <sandymathie@ hotmail.com> or mobile 99416918 *****************************

FOR SALE BUSINESS/ PROPERTY/LAND ***************************** PLOT IN GEROSKIPOU, just 5 minutes from the Paphos centre, with magnificent sea views of the whole of Paphos, 640 square metres, attached to a green area, premium piece of land, €210.000, Tel 99403261 (owners) ***************************** LIMASSOL LAND FOR SALE Residential piece of land of 985sqm in the village of Pareklisia. Partial sea views, near to electricity and water supplies. €135.000 D.C. (Cyprus) Real Estate Tel: 99 330 908 *****************************

Larnaca - tel: 24 652243 fax: 24 659982

classified contents Employment Opportunities pg 18 Employment Miscellaneous 18 Pets 18 Lessons 18 Health & Fitness 18 Personal 18 Services 18 For Sale Miscellaneous 18 For Sale Land/ Property Business 18 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 -To Let Athens -Land For Sale Bulgaria -For Sale Limassol 24 For Sale Nicosia 24 For Sale Larnaca -For Sale Paphos 24 For Sale Ayia Napa -For Sale Famagusta Protaras -For Sale Athens -Property& Home Services display ads 25

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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PLOT IN LEFKARA, LARNACA FOR SALE For Sale Plot in the centre of Lefkara Village 670sqm, high build factor, near all shops, and amenities €210.000 negotiable Tel: 99 330 908 ***************************** LAND TERSTEFANOU LARNACA Terstefanou, Larnaca.

7.5 skales/donums on road, with electricity and water, near residential area, 1 km from where the new golf courses are being built. Perfect for residential or commercial use. €900.000 tel: 99 330 908 **************************** 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: 99493579

2.8D 1992. A/C, power steering, full service history, MOT upto 02/2014. €2500 O.N.O Tel: 99315170 ****************************

MAZDA RX8 2004 Black,(high power 247) electric locks, a/c ,fog lights, MD player, CD changer, TV/DVD, navigator, factory adjustable suspension soft/hard-up/down. 6+1 speed, body kit, MOT. The condition of the car is excellent. CALL 96871551 ****************************

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

FOR SALE MOTOR VEHICLES

good general condition. €3000 O.N.O tel: 99315170 ****************************

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR SALE BMW 320i CONVERTIBLE, 2008, colour platinum bronze, 18’’ alloys, being leather, cruise control, front and rear parking sesonrs, lights-rain sensors, wind deflector, 45000 km, excellent condition, €30,900. For information call 99405122. **************************** TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L 1996.

A/C, power steering, Bluetooth stereo, full service history, MOT upto 05/2013, SECRETARY WANTED FULL/PART TIME JOB CityCell Communications ltd. Internet service Language: English Russian Greek preferable

FOR SALE MOTOR VEHICLES ***************************** TOYOTA DOUBLE CABIN

Expert in Microsoft office & computers.

Single, hard working, responsible, long term. email your cv with personal photo & contact www.citycellwifi.com info@citycellhotspot.com

English-Painter & Decorator Fully Qualified 30 years’ Experience

The business-to-business and customer-facing network www.iconnect-cyprus.com Become part of the trusted iConnect-Cyprus Business Networking community, offering you: Professional, structured network meetings

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

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Innovative events that create new business opportunities Customer-facing quality website on which to showcase your goods and services Education workshops and materials Affordable hot-desks and meeting rooms with member discounts

FOR SALE MOTOR VEHICLES

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

For information call 99781943

KOSHER ACCOMMODATION IN CYPRUS. Ring Bibi on 99036312

PROPERTY TO LET NICOSIA ***************************** TO LET, SELL OR DEVELOP a beautiful house; entirely independent, of yellow stone 365 sq m surrounded by gardens, at 7 Damonos Str., corner with Leondiou Str, - Nicosia (nr: Kaimakli) of 4 bedrooms,

TO LET NICOSIA sitting, dining, reception hall, 2 conservatories, service room, 2 w/c’s, pathroom and kitchen, 3 verandas, laundry, garage and inside parking; an extra site is also available. Rent: €1000 p/m. Sale €690,000. TEl: 99-334728, 22-336108, 99-464600, 22338837, 99-660643 CORNER HOUSE, view, 2 years, Strovolos, Kosta Theodorou, 3 bed, 3 wc double basin, vintage character, stones (saloon & wc), full granites, fire place, provision (electrical blinds & extra room with kitchen and wc), air-conditions, storage address Nafsika 5, for sale or rent 1.350eur tel:99423083 TO LET large down stairs house 300sq. m at Platy Aglanzia (Pik area) with reception area, open plan kitchen with dinning room and TV room.

Pressure pump system, fitted kitchen and covered parking,

TO LET NICOSIA Price €780 tel 99606482 LUXURY 3 bedroom flat for rent, situated in a quiet but very central area of Ayios Andreas and Russian Embassies. For information and viewing please call 99585695, 99557393 FOR RENT NICOSIA, Universal Gardens Strovolos, double storey house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest WC. A/C & C/H in all rooms.

Covered parking. For more information call 99487504 FOR RENT 1 bedr apartment, separate kitchen, bathroom, very clean in good condition.

Near the centre of Nicosia.

Suitable for I person. Call Michael tel 22377141 ***************************** TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT IN ENGOMI near Cyprus college and Intercollege. Separate kitchen, one and a half bathrooms and airconditions. Equip with stove, fridge and washing machine.

ATPEX 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. ATPEX fencing 99176557

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Available immediately. For more information please contact Anthi at 99-537463 ***************************** 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 bedroom flat completely renovated in Strovolos.

135sqm, quiet family owned building recently painted. c/h, a/c, storage room. Stainless steel appliances, washing machine. Sky satellite TV. €650/month Call 99 330 908. ****************************** TO LET 3 bdrm flat Kaimakli area near Frederic. Tel. 99606665. ****************************** NICOSIA FLAT FOR RENT 3 bedroom flat completely renovated in Strovolos. 135sqm, quiet family owned building recently painted. c/h, a/c, storage room. Stainless steel appliances, washing machine. Sky satellite TV. €650/month Call 99 330 908. ****************************** FOR RENT: 1bdrm Ag. Antonios 390, Acropolis furnished new 590, Makarios Av. 500 2bdrm acropolis new Furnished 750, Archangelos furnish 600, Kennedy furnish 630 3bdrm Ag. Dometios 550, independent house Archangelos en-suite, garden 830 4bdrm new Ko-

sta Theodorou 1,400, Acropolis g/f 800. Posporides Estates 99474839 99646822 Reg.338 ****************************** 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 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 neighborhood close to the Embassies –Engomi €1000 (H3ENG0002-R), (photos in the website) 3. 3 bedrs luxury terracedhouse, 210sq.m, central heating, full a/c, marble floor in the sitting areas and solid parquet floor the stairs and bedrooms,4wc,3 bathrooms the 2 en suite ,big verandas, electrical appliances in the kitchen,3 covered parking, roof garden access, in a quiet neighborhood on Mon Parnas Hill.

TO LET NICOSIA Engomi €1000 (H3ENG0004-R), (photos in the website).

4. 1 bedr + office space which can be used as a bedroom fully renovated listed house with character 2 storey with central heating independent, a/c, cooker and oven in the kitchen, fire place, 2wc, small garden, in the old town - Nicosia Centre €1300 (H2NIC0001-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. Available end of July – Makedonitissa €1200 (H4MAK0016-R), (photos in the website) 7. 4 bedrs and sitting room upstairs luxury detached house, 380sq.m,room for the maid, central heating, full a/c, marble and parquet floor, big sitting and dining areas, office space, big verandas around the house, covered parking,3 bathrooms,4wc in a quiet area off Eleonon street, near Pizza Hut. AVAILABLE middle of July – Strovolos €1700 (H4ST10041-R), (photos in the website).

8. 4 bedr luxury detached house, 350sq.m, central heating, full a/c, office space, sep-

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arate 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. 4 bedr detached house with central heating, a/c units, separate big kitchen with el. appliances, small garden at the back, covered parking, 3wc,2 bathrooms, near the French ambassador residence – Strovolos €1000 (H4ST10038-R), (Photos on 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. 3 bedr + big attic room with shower and wc luxury new house,210sq.m, central heating, full a/c, 4wc, blinds on all windows, cooker and oven in the kitchen, small garden, covered parking near Alpha Mega supermarket - Strovolos €1400 (H4ST1007-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 neighborhood close to CYBC station.

Can be rented furnished or not. – Platy Aglantzias €3000 (H5PAG0001-R), (Photos on the website).

13. 4 bedr+ separate maid’s room luxury finished semi detached house with central heating, full a/c, big sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with family room, full expensive electrical appliances in the kitchen(Miele), 4wc, blinds on windows, big back yard with tiled and bbq area, covered parking in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the French school – Aglantzia €1400 (H4AGZ0008-R), (photos in the website).

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. 4 bedr house built in 2 plots,3 bedrs upstairs and one down, big garden with grass, bbq area with kiosk, Central Heating ,full AC,240sq.m,parquet floor,2 showers,3wc,electrical appliances in the kitchen, in a very quiet neighbourhood.

Available in aprox. one month from signing contracts. CAN BE RENTED ALSO FURNISHED OR PARTIALLY FURNISHED – Agios Andreas €2000 (H4AAD0006-R), (photos in the website).

TO LET NICOSIA 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 neighborhood in the centre of Makedonitissa opposite a playground.

AVAILABLE MID JULY - €1400 (H4MAK0003-R), (photos in the website).

17. 3 bedr+ attic room which can be used for bedroom or office, luxury semi detached house, with central heating, full a/c, big separate kitchen with cooker and oven, blinds, big patio with tiles and trees on the back and covered veranda on thr front, parking, in a quiet area off 28th October street in the centre of Makedonitissa €1200 (H4MAK0026-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).

19. 3 bedr new modern luxury detached house,180sq.m,central heating, full a/c, 3wc, 2 bathrooms, cooker and oven in the kitchen, blinds on all windows, off Tseriou Avenue. THE house is unfurnished. Lakatamia €775 (H3LAK0001-R), (photos in

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.

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20. 3 bedr+ separate maid’s room semi detached house, 250sq.m, central heating, full a/c, big sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with family room, 4wc, 2 bathrooms, 1 shower, 2 covered parking, big verandas and big covered patio with bbq, big covered veranda for the winter on the back, fully furnished and equipped, in a quiet neighborhood very close to all amenities and Apha Mega supermarket - Acropolis €1100 (H4ACS0001-R), (photos in the website).

21. 3 bedr detached house partially renovated 240sq.m with central heating, full a/c, separate tv room with fire place, big sitting and dining room, separate kitchen with small family room, 3wc, big verandas and patio with deck and bbq area, covered parking in a quiet neighborhood behind Areteion hospital close to Falcon school - Dasoupoli €1950 (H3DAS0006-R), (photos in the website).

22. 4 bedrs new luxury detached house, 330sq.m, central heating, full a/c, 2 covered parking’s, big kitchen with sitting room and all the electrical appliances, blinds on the windows, 2 bedrs with en suite shower, bathroom with jacuzzi, swimming pool with patio and nice covered bbq area, opposite a green area in a very quiet area - Available end of JUNE – Strovolos €3000 (photos in the web-

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23. 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).

24. 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:

TO LET NICOSIA 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 €800 (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 neighborhood – Agios Dometios €470 (A1ADO0004-R), (photos in the website).

4. 3 bedr big luxury modern fully furnished and equipped apartment with expensive brand furniture, 150sq.m +big covered veranda with electronic tent, solid parquet floor all the flat, storage heaters, full a/c, 2wc,covered parking, behind Hilton off Makarios Avenue near the centre €1000 (A3NIC0001-R),

TO LET NICOSIA (photos in the website).

6. 3 bedr luxury ground floor apartment, with separate guest room, 225sq.m, big kitchen with all the electrical appliances and breakfast area, 4 bathrooms, floor heating independent, full a/c, blinds on all the windows, marble and parquet floor, big veranda with bbq, small garden, covered parking with remote control, close to Junior school and 50 meters from the park – Agioi Omolog-

TO LET NICOSIA ites €1200 (A3AOM0007R),(Photos on 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

TO LET NICOSIA room, near the centre and near traffic lights of Honda showroom. – Agioi Omologites €700 (A2AOM0007-R) 8. 3 bedr new luxury spacious apartment, 150sq.m+big covered veranda, big sitting and dining room, nicely furnished big separate kitchen with cooker and oven, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, big bedrooms, a/c for hot and cold in all the rooms, electrical heating if needed, covered parking and big room on the ground floor

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with window which can be used for a maid or office, in a very quite neighbourhood in a small building – Agios Dometios €750 (A3ADO0006-R), (photos in the website)

furnished, covered veranda, covered parking, in a quiet neighborhood, off Prodromou street near Eleon swimming pool. €580 (A2ENG0005-R), (Photos on the website)

parking and colour intercom.

Price includes cable net service with 10mb and TV satellite channels – Acropolis €700 (A2ACS0004-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. AVAILABLE 1st of August – Acropolis €850(A3ACS0039-R), (photos on 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 neighborhood park – Dasoupolis €600 (A2DAS0001-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)

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 neighborhood – Aglantzia €650 (A2AGZ0022-R), (photos in the website) 11. 1 bedr apartment, 55sq.m, separate kitchen, fully furnished and equipped with television in good condition,2 AC for hot and cold on Makarios Avenue near Debenhams.

Available for short and long term – Nicosia Centre €450 (A1NIC0002-R), (photos in the website).

12. 2 bedr big luxury apartment with nice view, storage heaters, full a/c, big sitting room, big separate kitchen fully equipped, nicely modern

14. New luxury modern 3 bedr apartment,145sq.m big covered veranda with nice view, a/c in all the rooms, electrical heating, cooker and oven in the kitchen, big sitting and dining room,2 bathrooms, laundry room, covered parking and storage room off Kennedy Avenue behind KPMG offices – Acropolis €900(A3ACS0038-R), (photos on the website).

15. 2 bedr brand new luxury finished apartment in a modern luxury building with independent central heating, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, 2 wc, aluminum shutters in the bedrooms, cooker, oven, fridge and washing machine in the kitchen, big veranda, electric parking entrance, covered

17. Fully renovated luxury 1 bed apartment,60 sq.m, fully furnished and equipped with internet, LCD 32 ‘ TV, in the centre of Nicosia near Debenhams, with 2 a/c for hot and cold. – Nicosia Centre €550 (A1NIC0003-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. 2 bedr luxury apartment, 95sq.m, 4 AC for hot and cold, fully newly furnished and equipped, covered verandah, 2 wc, covered park-

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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).

ing off Makarios Avenue between Hilton and Debenhams – Nicosia Centre €700. Can be rented also for 6 months for €1100 per month - (A2NIC0024-R), (photos in the website) 20. 2 bedrs ground floor big apartment.130 sq.m, CH independent, 3 A/C, very big bedrooms with parquet floor, big sitting and dining area, big separate kitchen, fully nicely furnished, on a small 2 storey building off Makarios Avenue behind Hilton hotel walking distance to the centre - Nicosia Centre €550 (A2NIC0002-R), (Photos on the website).

21. 3 bedr spacious apartment, 150sq.m, central heating independent, 3a/c, big sitting room,2 bathrooms,2wc,covered veranda, in a small building with 2 flats only, covered parking, near Hilton Park hotel – Engomi €750 (A3ENG0022-R), (photos in the website).

22. 3 bedr luxury spacious 2 storey Penthouse apartment 220sq.m+ big covered veranda, SEPARATE MULTI USE ROOM 60SQ.M WITH BATHROOM on the top of the flat with 80sq.m veranda, central heating independent, full a/c, 4wc, big bathroom with jacuzzi, big sitting and dining areas with solid parquet floor, separate kitchen with new silver, electrical appliances, 2 covered parking, big storage room, off Makarios Avenue near Hilton and Debenhams – Nicosia Centre €1500 (A3NIC0010-R), (Photos on 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 parkings, storage room, security entrance, close to Honda traffic lights walking distance to the centre – Agioi Omologites €850 (A3AOM0009-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 ****************************

LIMASSOL **************************** GROUND FLOOR 3 bedroom house, fully furnished, 2 bathrooms, renovated, electrical equipment, fitted kitchen, laundry small room, a/c, rolex windows, big veranda, good price, Apostolos Andreas-Haraki, 99-497576, 99-886775, 99-924444

23. 3 bedr ground floor apartment,140sq.m,with separate kitchen, very big yard with trees and flowers and patio 120sq.m, independent central heating, 3 a/c, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, parquet floor, in a small quiet building near Agios Pavlos church – Agios Dometios €750 (A3ADO0002-R), (photos in the website)

LIMASSOL, RENT: Office of around 110 m2, with partitions, split units, kitchenette and parking in a peaceful, green yet central area at Helladion House(off. 201), 5 Andrea Kalvou Str. For viewing, please knock on off. 202(2nd flloor). For further details, please call 25521873 or 25-731163 after 8:00pm.

24. 3 bedr luxury apartment, 135sq.m,, parquet floor, big sitting and dining area, 2 bathrooms, electrical appliances in the kitchen, big covered veranda, shutters on all windows, covered parking, storage room in a dead end, off Kyriakou Matsi street close to Ministry of Foreing Affairs and Junior School – Agioi Omologites €650 (A3AOM0008-R), (Photos on the website)

LIMASSOL. Spacious modern 2 bedroom flat, tranquil block, central residential area, sea and mountains views. Full a/c. Solar water heater, power shower. Covered parking. Real wood flooring. Italian kitchen.

New Sony TV DVD. Fully equipped. 99409829 info@ idclimassol.org

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,

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BEDROOM DETACHED UPPER HOUSE at Apostolos Andreas area, in Limassol. Rent . Tel. 99497576, 99924444, 99886775

FOR RENT IN CENTRE OF LANIA village a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom modernised old village house. Unfurnished, 425 euro pcm Tel 99305491. **************************** OFFICE FOR RENT OPPO-

Salamis Sport Bar & Restaurant Every Monday & Tuesday Live International Music A tribute to Elvis 60s 70s 80s and much more KARAOKE

(All Irish channels) Wimbledon 2012

Mackenzie Beach Larnaca (behind Flamingo Hotel) Everyone is welcome for food or drink (no extra charge)

For information call 24623761

SITE 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 4

BEDROOM RECENTLY RENOVATED whole floor apartment of 200sqm..

Fully Furnished. Opposite sea, swimming pool, tennis court, and security gate. 3 new bathrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 Covered parkings.

Price € 1500/month. Call 99 330 908

LIMASSOL OFFICE FOR RENT Brand new Office For Rent On Limassol’s most popular high street. Open Plan layout, 190sqm, raised flooring, structured cabling, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette.

Price €3600/month negotiable tel. 99 330 908 http:// www.cyprusre.com/listinglim-0155

LARNACA **************************** ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY FOR FREE. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS. www.wowpropertymanagement.com or contact us: 24668303 / 97620336. 3 Bed unfurnished – Oroklini.

3 Bed furnished – Oroklini.

1 Bed furnished – Mackenzie. Management Packages Available. **************************** 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 ! ****************************

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Advertiser TO LET PAPHOS PAPHOS **************************** EPISKOPI – PAPHOS, 3 bedroom bungalow, unfurnished, a/con, fire-place, spectacular mountain views, large established garden with irrigation, swimming pool, very quiet location, euro 650 ono – long term Please call Micheal: 99655636 - no agents

LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA, 7 bedrooms with bathrooms, S/pool, garden, satellite, T.V, outdoor hot tub-spa, panoramic view, playground.

Pool/billiard/soccer table.

Table tennis. Located at coral Bay area in Pegia village, near town. Is available at a special price. Long or short stay. Tel 96351179 **************************** GREAT VALUE STUDIO FLAT FOR RENT, - Large modern studio flat in small residential block, in central Paphos, 5 minutes from town centre, 2 minutes from motorway, and 10 minutes from Kato Paphos. Separate Living area/ kitchen and bedroom. Fully furnished (washing machine etc.) Covered veranda, and undercover designated parking. Only Euro 215/month inc. communal charges.

Phone 99-310481. **************************** AYIOS DEMETRIANOS 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool, large established gar-

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TO LET PAPHOS

den, sea views, unfurnished, very quiet area. Euro 550 per month - ono. Call: 99127195 **************************** BEAUTIFUL, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, furnished and fully air-conditioned, situated close to Carrefour €330. And a 1 bed new apt, attractive and spacious, furnished with S.pool, in Chlorakas, 500 meters from the St. George hotel €290. OWNERS, TEL 99403261, 26934650 ***************************** GREAT VALUE STUDIO FLAT FOR RENT - Large modern studio flat in small residential block, in central Paphos, 5 minutes from town centre, 2 minutes from motorway, and 10 minutes from Kato Paphos. Separate Living area/ kitchen and bedroom. Fully furnished (washing machine etc.) Covered veranda, and undercover designated parking. Only €215/month inc. communal charges. Phone 99310481. ***************************** 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, Jacuzzi, private pool, fully A/C, fitted kitchen, large verandas and landscaped gardens. Long term let or sale by owner, call 99414920

***************************** RENTAL BARGAINS ANARITA: NEW 3/4 bedroom luxury extra spacious villa with A/C, en-suites, utility and swimming pool. Extensive private garden and parking.

From €600.

KATO PAPHOS – 3 bedroom fully furnished villa with A/C, swimming pool, garden and parking. €600 EMBA – 3 bedroom luxury villa with A/C, garden, parking and good views. €600.

PAPHOS AND SURROUNDING AREAS: 1-2 bedroom NEW Unfurnished/ furnished apartments From €250.

FOR SALE: please call 99 621 875 for many sale opportunities for all categories of properties. ***************************** UNIVERSAL: 1 bedroom fully furnished ground floor apartment with freezer, TV, a/c, leather sofas communal swimming pool, very quiet location, near to school and clinic, the utilities should be on tenants name. €280p/m Please call 99400697. ***************************** 1. YEROSKIPOU AREA, euro 380, beautiful 2 bed, first floor apartment, fully furnished, large bathroom, large balcony.

2. YEROSKIPOU AREA, 3 bedroom villa with pool, unfurnished, large garden and ample parking. Main bedroom en-suite, ground floor

To All Our Customers Relocation Please note that Abbeygate Offices are re-locating as from the 2nd of July 2012 New Address : Shop 1, 21 Mesogi Ave, Mesogi, Pafos 8280 Cyprus (00-357) 268 19175 or e-mail us via: cyprus@abbeygateinsure.com

TO LET PAPHOS w/c with cloakroom, separate kitchen area. Euro 500 per month 3. UNIVERSAL, 1 bedroom apartment on ground floor with garden, patio to front, well maintained complex with pool, fully furnished, euro 300 per month ono 4. MESA CHORIO, 2 bedroom apartment , modern furniture, fully equipped, one bedroom en-suite + one bathroom, panoramic views, well maintained complex with pool, euro 400 per month ono MANY MORE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE - CALL : 96753677 ***************************** 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 ***************************** PROPERTY TO RENT Chloraka: 3 bedroom u/f detached house, enclosed garden, A/C, oven hob extractor, €550 per month REF: JAP3V159 Tombs Of The Kings: 1st floor F/F apartment, 1 bedroom, st TV, A/C, sea views, communal pool €350 per month REF: JAP1A024

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TO LET PAPHOS

Peyia: 2 bedroom F/F apartment A/C, communal pool,

apartments f/f & u/f. Universal, Peyia, Tomb of the Kings, Tsada & Chloraka. Please view at our website www. cyprussands.com or call 99329357. Fully registered company in Cyprus. ***************************** 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 CONTACT OFFERING FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENT COLLECTION SERVICE

Sauna, Gym. €425 per month neg REF: JAP2A191 Emba: 3 bedroom u/f house, A/C, white goods, communal pool, €500 per month REF: JAP3V053 Peyia: 2 bedroom f/f townhouse, sat TV, A/C, flyscreens, Cyta line, communal pool, €400 per month neg REF: JAP2T140 Kato paphos: 2 bedroom furn apartment, shutters, A/C, close to bar street. €400 per month REF: JAP2A186 Peyia: 3 bedroom furnished villa, com pool, enclosed gardens, car port, Internet access, nile sat. A/C. €500 per month neg REF: JAP3V193 Trimathousa. 2 bed f/f townhouse, pets allowed, enclosed garden, quiet road, village setting.REF: JAP2T190 Holiday property management/cleans changeover service available. We urgently require properties in all areas for waiting clients.

JOHN ALICE PROPERTIES TEL: 00357 99984681 WEB: WWW.JOHNALICE-PROPERTIES.COM ***************************** FOR RENT a selection of 1,2&3 bedroom houses &

1. LOWER PEYIA €375 beautifully presented modern 2 bedroom townhouse, situated in a quiet complex with lovely communal pool. Fully furnished with modern furniture inc satelitte & internet.

Downstairs guest wc. Fly

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Advertiser TO LET PAPHOS screens & shutters. Small enclosed courtyard garden with mature shrubs and offering privacy.

2. UNIVERSAL AREA €550 spacious 3 bedroom semi detached house all with ensuite 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.

3. SECRET VALLEY (PETRA TOU ROMIOU) €600 modern detached 3 bedroom villa, master with ensuite. Downstairs guest wc. Situated in a peaceful residential area.

Large enclosed landscaped garden with private pool.

Available fully furnished with modern furniture & satelitte TV. 4. 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 includes central heating throughout plus modern gas fire for those winter months. Outdoor storage facilities, shaded patio area, fly screens & shutters.

5. TALA €675 unfurnished modern 3 bedroom detached villa offering total privacy & breathtaking sea views. Includes underfloor heating plus real fire. Master with en-

TO LET PAPHOS suite. Large storage room.

Shutters & flyscreens. Covered veranda, garden with mature plants, private pool offering sea views. Off street parking. a beautiful home.

6. EMBA €700 stunning detached 3 bedroom bungalow, master with ensuite & separate dressing room. Spacious living area (195 square meters approx) with feature fireplace & gas fire. Beautifully furnished with classic modern furniture. Top of the range kitchen with separate utility room. Private pool & enclosed garden.

Private drive & undercover garage.

7. KONIA €700 new to the market this spacious detached 3 bedroom villa, master with ensuite. 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.

8. ANARITA €1800 amazing 4 bedroom detached villa, this stunning property offers top of the range modern kitchen.

Spacious living rooms, all bedrooms with modern ensuites. Landscaped gardens with private pool offering total privacy & covered barbeque area, great for entertaining.

Available fully furnished or

OFFICE/WAREHOUSE FOR RENT 735m² of office space and 1200m² warehousing available for long term rent on Yianni Kranidioti Avenue very close to Carlsberg Brewery.

Easy access to Nicosia-Limassol highway (only 200 metres).

Loading bays for warehouses and parking space for more than 40 cars. Hidden fuel tank plus car mechanics station.

For more information please call 99218866

TO LET PAPHOS unfurnished & includes gas central heating & so much more.

Tel: 97790883 Tel: 99133422 office: 26271858 visit our website for many more properties www.mrrentpaphos.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 97641764 FOR MORE INFORMATION. LANDLORDS CALL IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY FOR RENT.!!!

1. LOWER PEYIA – 5 bed 2 bath fully furnished villa set in good area. Open plan living area. Separate kitchen with D/W.W/M etc. 2 ground floor bedrooms with bathroom.

Stairs to 3 additional bedrooms and bathroom. Doors out to large roof terrace with views. Outside parking for 3 cars, large swimming pool, BBQ and water feature. Landscaped gardens. A/C. Euros 800.00 a month 2. TRIMITHOUSA 3 bed 2. bath unfurnished apartment/ house set in quiet location with views. Open plan living area and dining area. Fully fitted kitchen with appliances . Guest WC. 3 double bedrooms. Family bathroom.

Large balcony, off-street parking. Euros 400.00 a month.

3. KATHIKAS – 3 bed,2 bath unfurnished stone bungalow with no immediate neighbours. Open plan living area with fireplace with log burner.

Fitted kitchen, utility room.

3 bedrooms, master with en-suite. Family bathroom.

Parking, Swimming pool and landscaped garden areas.

Very quiet area. Euros 600.00 a month 4. CHLORAKAS – 2 Bed, 2. bath fully furnished apartments (2 available) in good location close to amenities.

Open plan living area with dining space. Fitted kitchen,

TO LET PAPHOS 2 double bedrooms. Bathroom. Off street parking & comm. Pool. Euros 395.00 a month inclusive of municipal taxes.

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. Euros 800.00 per month.

6. UNIVERSAL AREA. 2 bed fully furnished apartment.

Living area, fitted kitchen. 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. A/C, balcony, shutters, comm. Pool and parking. Euros 400.00 a month or offers. 1 & 2 bed apartments available on Universal.

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.Euros 1500.00 per month or offers.

8. LOWER PEYIA. 3 bed, 3 bath villa. Set in pretty location. Open plan living area, fitted kitchen. Guest WC. 3 bedrooms one with en-suite.

Family bathroom. Pool, landscaped gardens and parking.

Available furnished or unfurnished. Euros 550.00 per month.

FOR FULL LISTINGS OF A PA R T M E N T S / T O W N HOUSES AND VILLA PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY URGENTLY RE-

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QUIRED FOR LONG TERM RENTAL LANDLORDS/ OWNERS PLEASE CALL PLEASE CALL 97648440 or email:- inforentals@aol. com ***************************** REFURBISHED stone-built village house located in Kili Paphos. Consists of 3 large rooms 1 small. Traditional wood burnt fireplace, fully tiled secluded yard and garage. Tel: 99210610. *****************************

more information please call: 99467596. *****************************

PROPERTY FOR SALE NICOSIA ***************************** FLAT FOR SALE/RENT: ‘ITHAKI’ is a small 3 Storey brand new building, only 5 units located in quiet neighbourhood in Strovolos, near Falcon school. ITHAKI has only 2 completed 3 bedroom apartments per floor. And on 3rd floor an independent 3 bedroom penthouse with a roof garden. Italian Kitchen, big verandas, big storeroom and convenient parking. PANICOS STAVRINOU ESTATE AGENT R.N.497 99666703 email yemo@cytanet.com.cy ***************************** FOR SALE - Strovolos - Nicosia, 2 storey 3 bedr semidet/house in a very quiet area, f/f, A/C & C/H., 3 bathrooms & large room with its own bathroom, behind the house. Large Veranda and parking for 3 cars. For Quick sale €290,000 - Owners 96560788 ***************************** FOR SALE is a building with 4 flats, each 3 bedroom. 2 on the ground floor with yards, and 2 on the first floor. 2 on first floor completely renovated. Located in quiet area.

Building recently plastered and painted. €850,000 negotiable Call: 99 330 908 ***************************** FOR SALE PENTHOUSE between Armenias Str and Hilton Hotel. 3 bedroom, main bedroom with shower, c/h, fireplace, large verandas. For

LIMASSOL *****************************

SALE LIMASSOL 2 bed flat on beach road; light, airy with balcony. New flooring, a/c units, lift 2nd floor, windows 3 sides, own car space. TITLE DEEDS. €115,000. Tel 99178141 www.homesinternational.info (Les Bois)

***************************** 2 BEDROOM FLAT LOCATED IN GERMASOYIA with partial sea views, 85sqm. less than 10 years old with title deeds Price € 135.000 tel. 99 330 908 www.cyprusre.com/ listing-lim-0361 *****************************

PAPHOS ***************************** TALA, 5 bdrm villa for sale . Title deeds. Sea and mountain view. 5 en-suite double bedrooms. Central heating, a/c, fireplace. Private L shape s/ pool and garden area, patio, with bbq, bar and pergola.

Car parking. Plot: 620 spm Covered: 285sqm, €458.000. tel. 99587757

LUXURY VILLA 550 sq.m in 1250 lot.,5 bed.6 bath. maids en suite, walk in basement, beautiful landscape, double garage, large pool, playground, well, quiet neighborhoot. Price 1.550.000 M. Phone 357-99432074,35799552585 ***************************** BARGAIN UNIVERSAL AREA, 2 bedroom apartment fully furnished to very high standards, including all white goods + linen etc in small complex with communal pool, ready to move in €100.000 o.n.o Tel: 96753677 *****************************

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Nicosia ........................22 802 020 Limassol ......................25 805 050 Larnaca .......................24 804 040 Paphos ........................26 806 060 Famagusta ..................23 803 030

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Drug Law Enforcement Unit ......................................... 1498 (Confidential Information) Rescue Co-ordination Centre ............................. 1441 (Immediate Response Service for Aeronautical or Maritime Accident & Incidents) Game Fund Service: (Wildlife and hunting) Central offices (Nicosia): 22867786, 22-867897 Nicosia: 22-664606, 99-445697 Limassol: 25-343800, 99-445728, Larnaca/Famagusta: 24-805128, 99-634325 Paphos: 26-306211, 99-445679 Forest Fires ..................... 1407

Narcotics Helpline ......... 1410 (Outside hours.............. 22-304160) AIDS Advisory Bureau ................................ 22-302826 Domestic Violence Centre .......................................... 1440 (Emergency Centre for Victims) Drug Info & Poison Control ............... 1401 Cyprus Samaritans ... 77777267 Police Duty Officer ......... 1499 (Confidential Information) Airports Larnaca ..........................77778833 Paphos ...........................77778833

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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 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.

STOP, SHOP AND GIVE TO THE ANIMALS! ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR CHARITY SHOPS!!!!!

NOW OPEN !!!

BOOKSHOP/INFORMATION CENTRE/T-SHOP IN POLIS CONTACT JUDY 99223572 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DETAILS. SEE THE WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION OR TELEPHONE 26953496 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!

SORROW IS WHAT PAPHIAKOS IS ALL ABOUT!!! UPDATE PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK FOR THE STORY OF SORROW. EVERY MEMBER OF OUR CLINIC WEPT FOR THIS POOR DOG. PAPHIAKOS ARE DETERMINED THE FUTURE WILL BE BRIGHTER AFTER THE CRUELTY AND TRAUMA. Sorrow is progressing well but will need further surgery. If you can help with donations to assist us to bring Sorrow to full health please contact the clinic on 00357 26946461. www.cyprusanimalwelfare.com 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

Sunday School (Juniors and Teens) Outreach and Evangelism Bible Studies

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

LARNAKA COMMUNITY CHURCH APHRODITE STREET, LARNAKA 10.00 AM MORNING SERVICE and SUNDAY SCHOOL For more details ring Fred 24-365152

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!!!

THE REFORMED CHURCH OF LIMASSOL

CONTACT DETAILS FOR PAPHIAKOS.

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

DEUTSCHE GOTTESDIENSTE IN ZYPERN

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

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 3rd 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

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Television CYBC 2

ANTENNA

08.00 Kids’ TV Mostly cartoons, repeated in the afternoon.

16.40 My Wife And Kids (rpt) 17.00 Reload (rpt) 18.00 Kypros Ena Taxidi (rpt) 18.50 News In English 19.00 News In Turkish 19.10 Biz/Emeis 20.00 NRG Music Channel 21.00 Desperate Housewives (rpt) Fifth season. Two episodes ‘The Story of Lucy and Jessie’. Susan’s efforts to impress a colleague fall spectacularly flat and Carlos is reunited with an old acquaintance when he hires Lynette. Edie digs further into Dave’s past. Followed by ‘A Spark. To Pierce the Dark’. Bree considers selling the business to save her marriage and Lynette is threatened by her new boss.

Meanwhile, Katherine is caught in an awkward situation, and Edie’s worst fears come true.

22.30 Criminal Minds (rpt) Fifth season of crime drama series.

‘Reckoner’. The BAU investigates a case in Rossi’s hometown that involves both his personal and professional lives.

23.15 Album Show 23.45 Repeats

06.30 Proini Enimerosi 07.00 Tis Ellados Ta Paidia (rpt) 07.30 Oi Men Kai Oi Den (rpt) 08.00 Fast Money (rpt) 08.50 To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) 09.50 To Evdomo Kleidi (rpt) 10.30 Inauguration Of EU Presidency 13.00 News 13.15 Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) 14.10 Aiyia Fuxia (rpt) 15.20 To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) 16.10 Vale Antenna 17.40 Tha Vreis To Daskalo Sou (rpt) With News at 18.00.

18.40 Santa Yiolanta (rpt) 19.30 Eva Luna 20.20 News 21.20 Tin Patisa (rpt) 22.10 Grey’s Anatomy Fifth season.

‘Wish You Were Here’. Miranda teams up with new paediatric surgeon to save the life of a young patient.

The admittance of a death-row inmate angers Derek and causes Meredith and Cristina’s friendship to deteriorate further.

23.00 Einai Stigmes (rpt) 23.50 News 00.10 Ekeines Ki Ego (rpt) 01.00 Kai Oi Pantremenoi Ehoun Psihi 01.50 Athoos I Enohos (rpt) 02.45 News 03.50 Skertsakia (rpt) 04.20 Fili Zois (rpt))

CYBC 1 06.45 08.00 10.30 11.00

Proti Enimerosi Kali Sas Mera Entechnos (rpt) Kypros Ena Taxidi (rpt) 11.40 Peri Kyprou 12.00 Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) 13.00 15.30 15.35 17.00

Apo Mera Se Mera Lottery Draw Syn Plyn Science of the Seven Seas (rpt) Reports on research projects into the mysteries of the deep. Part 5 of 7.

17.30 18.00 18.15 18.30

Entehnos News Candid Camera Kati Psinetai (rpt) Greek version of the show where contestants try to outdo each other by throwing the perfect dinner party, which is then judged on its merits by their rivals.

Paizoume Kypriaka (rpt) News / Weather/ Financial Report Vimata Stin Ammo (rpt) Ego Ki Esi (rpt) Comedy series about the everyday arguments and bickering of an ordinary couple.

Kato Apo Ton Idio Ourano I Skoteini Plevra Tou Fengariou (rpt) Local drama about the drugs problem, “based on real events which have happened in Cyprus”.

News Repeats

19.20 20.00 21.00 21.45

22.15 23.00

23.30 23.45

MEGA 06.00 Haravgi (rpt) 06.50 Nea Mera 10.00 Proino Mou 13.00 Yia Banaki New local talkshow.

15.00 Eheis Meson Current affairs programme.

16.00 Yia Sena Local talk-show.

17.40 Mia Stigmi Dio Zoes Greek drama series about mistaken identities.

18.20 News 18.30 Mousiko Kouti 19.20 Peninta Peninta (rpt) 20.10 News 21.20 Kliniki Periptosi (rpt) Greek comedy drama series, about a surgeon who is forced to retrain as a GP and takes up a post in a sleepy village where he soon finds himself at odds with the locals.

22.20 Eisai To Tairi Mou (rpt) 23.20 Singles (rpt) 00.10 News 00.10 Drop Dead Diva US comedy-drama series about a vapid model killed in a car crash who gets brought back to life as a smart but overweight lawyer.

01.00 Yia Sena (rpt) 02.00 Eheis Meson (rpt) 04.00 Proino Mou (rpt)

SIGMA

PLUS TV

07.00 Protoselido 08.00 Kalimera 10.20 Vourate Geitonoi (rpt) 11.00 I Kouzina Tis Mamas (rpt) 12.00 Mesimeri Kai Kati

07.45 Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of 09.15 Max Adventures 09.25 Franny’s Feet 09.50 Rastamouse 10.15 Bo On the Go 10.40 King 11.05 Martha Speaks 11.25 Beyblade 11.50 Diet ... Please 12.30 Star News 13.00 Kids’ TV 15.00 Mesimeriani Meleti 17.15 Fotis - Maria Live 18.45 Mila 20.15 Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) Cooking show, with helpful tips on eating well and nutrition.

21.00 Exelixeis Stin Showbiz 21.20 FILM: St. Trinian’s Comedy starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Russell Brand and Talulah Riley. 2007. See Film Picks.

23.00 Supernatural (rpt) Fourth season of fantasy drama series. ‘After School Special’.

The Winchester brothers go undercover to investigate a string of murders at their old high school.

The case causes them to have flashbacks about their time there, and recall how Sam was picked on by the school bully while Dean was Mr Popular.

00.40 LTV Sports News 01.40 Star News 02.40 Repeats

14.00 Eleni 16.40 Tolmo With News at 18.00.

18.30 Tropico 19.30 20.20 21.20 22.10

23.20

00.10 00.15 01.00

02.20 03.40 04.10 06.40

Rafaela News Irthe kai Edese 60 Lepta Local topical investigative show.

Today featuring an interview with Athanasios Orphanides, former Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus.

CSI: NY Third season. ‘Past Imperfect’. The arrest of Detective Truby (in the earlier episode Consequences) comes back to haunt the team when his conviction leads to the release of Clay Dobson, a vicious criminal from Mac’s past with a penchant for removing his victim’s eyelids.

News Beta Queen (rpt) Istories Tou Astinomou Beka (rpt) Allou Ximeromenoi (rpt) Otan Megaloso (rpt) Eleni (rpt) Tropico (rpt)

CAPITAL 08.00 10.30 11.30 13.15 15.00 15.30

17.20 18.15 19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

22.45

00.25

Kids’ TV Igeia & Zoi (rpt) Deste Tous Greek FILM: Oloi The Zisoume Beyond The Break FILM: About A Boy A layabout Lothario hits on the bright idea of posing as a father to improve his luck with the ladies - but gets more than he bargained for when a lonely youngster with a depressed mother latches onto him. Romantic comedy, starring Hugh Grant. 2002.

O Anthropos Tis Thalassas Melrose Place With News at 18.30.

News Sports Time Epi Topou FILM: Rapid Exchange A daring gang of crooks plot to commit an audacious robbery - raiding an aeroplane’s valuable cargo during a flight.

Crime drama, starring Lance Henriksen. 2003.

FILM: Wake of Death An underworld enforcer takes on a Chinese Triad gang to get revenge for his wife’s murder. Action adventure starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. 2004.

FILM: Mirror Wars Action, starring Starring Aleksandr Efimov. 2005.

Radio BBC World Service (1323 MW) 00:00 BBC News 00:06 World Briefing 00:30 BBC News Summary 00:32 World Business Report 00:50 Sports News 01:00 BBC News 01:06 World Briefing 01:30 BBC News Summary 01:32 Outlook 02:00 BBC News 02:06 World Briefing 02:30 BBC News Summary 02:32 Business Daily 02:50 Olympic Update 03:00 BBC News 03:06 HARDtalk 03:30 BBC News Summary 03:32 Click 03:50 From Our Own Correspondent 04:00 BBC News 04:06 World Briefing 04:30 BBC News Summary 04:32 World Business Report 04:50 Witness 05:00 BBC News 05:06 The World Today 05:30 BBC News Summary 05:32 Outlook 06:00 BBC News 06:06 The World Today 06:30 BBC News Summary 06:32 The World Today 07:00 BBC News 07:06 The World Today 07:30 BBC News Summary 07:32 The Strand 07:50 Witness 08:00 BBC News 08:06 The World Today 08:30 BBC News Summary 08:32 The World Today 09:00 BBC News 09:06 The World Today 09:30 BBC News Summary 09:32 The World Today 10:00 BBC News 10:06 HARDtalk 10:30 BBC News Summary 10:32 Click 10:50 From Our Own Correspondent 11:00 BBC News 11:06 Outlook 11:30 BBC News Summary 11:32 Business Daily 11:50 Sports News 12:00 BBC News 12:06 World Update 12:30 BBC News Summary 12:32 World Update 13:00 BBC News 13:06 World Have Your Say 13:30

BBC News Summary 13:32 The Strand 13:50 Witness 14:00 BBC News 14:06 Newshour 14:30 BBC News Summary 14:32 Newshour 15:00 BBC News 15:06 World Briefing 15:30 BBC News Summary 15:32 Business Daily 15:50 Sports News 16:00 BBC News 16:06 HARDtalk 16:30 BBC News Summary 16:32 Click 16:50 From Our Own Correspondent 17:00 BBC News 17:06 World Briefing 17:30 BBC News Summary 17:32 Outlook 18:00 BBC News 18:06 World Briefing 18:30 BBC News Summary 18:32 Sport Today 18:50 Witness 19:00 BBC News 19:06 World Briefing 19:30 BBC News Summary 19:32 World Business Report 20:00 BBC News 20:06 World Have Your Say 20:30 BBC News Summary 20:32 World Have Your Say 21:00 BBC News 21:06 World Briefing 21:30 BBC News Summary 21:32 The Strand 21:50 Witness 22:00 BBC News 22:06 Newshour 22:30 BBC News Summary 22:32 Newshour 23:00 BBC News 23:06 HARDtalk 23:30 BBC News Summary 23:32 Healthcheck

BFBS 1 (N’sia 91.7, WSBA 92.1, ESBA 99.6 FM) 02.00 BFBS Bass’d 04.00 BFBS Shuffle 05.00 Ops Breakfast 06.00 Cyprus Breakfast With Mark Humphries 09.00 Chris Pearson 11.00 Neil Skinner 13.00 Total Ops Connection 15.00 Wez Thompson 18.00 Charlene Guy 21.00 Jessie Aru 00.00 BFBS Rocks

BFBS 2 (Ni’sia 89.7, WSBA 89.9, ESBA 95.3 FM) 03.00 BFBS Radio News 03.03 BFBS Gold With Dave Windsor 04.00 Up All Night 07.00 Morning Reports 07.30 Wake Up To Money 08.00 Today 11.00 Simon Marlow 14.00 BFBS Gold With Dave Windsor 15.00 World At One 15.45 Simon Guettier 19.00 PM 20.00 6 O’Clock News 4 20.30 Five Live Sport 00.30 Late Night Live LiveCyBC2 (91.1, 92.4 FM) 06.00-7.30 Programmes in Turkish with News at 7.30 07.40 Good morning Cyprus 10.00-12.00 Kalimerhamba 12.00 Gunortasa 12.45 Greek Cyprus Press 13.00 Turkish Music 13.15 News in Turkish 13.30 News in English 13.45 PM Classics 16.00 Greek Radio 16.15 Our country doesn’t divide 16.50 News in Turkish 17.00-18.00 Programmes in Armenian; News at 17.15 18.0020.00 Round & About 20.00 News in English 20.10 Welcome to Cyprus in French and German 20.40 Ship of Fools with Robert Camassa 22.00 News in English 22.00 International Music 00.00-06.00 Rebroadcast of the evening’s programme

Weather and Exchange 09.05 Nathan Morley 12.00 BBC News 12.06 Lunchtime Classics 15.00 BBC News 15.06 Chris Yearley 18.00 News 18.06 Michael Godin 19.00 The Juke Box

98.5 Rock FM The Breakfast Show - Tony Newell - 07:00-10:00 2 Hours With Bejay Browne 10:00-12:00 Rock Fm’s Lunch Box - Jason Collins - 12:00-14:00 Non Stop Music 14:00-15:00 Valentina 15:0018:00 Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday Liquid Radio Show - Pavlos - 15:00-18:00 Wednesday Drive Time - Johny G. 18:0020:00 Monday - Tuesday Johny G. 18:00-20:00 Wednesday (Mix @ 6) The Cocktail Show - Antonis - 18:00-20:00 Thursday Friday Panic In The Year Zero - 20:00-22:00 Monday - Tuesday Wednesday Radioactive Metal - 20:00-22:00 - Thursday Live Dj Set- Dj Allen D 20:00-22:00 - Friday 22:00-24:00 The Gathering With Your Hosts Dj Mr Smith And Mc Svennyb – Live Wednesday & Friday Night Train 24:00-07:00 Monday To Friday Oldies Digital

(Hotbird SAT / (www.oldies-digital.com)

MONDAY-FRIDAY

Radio Napa (106.3 FM) 06.00 Morning Music 08.30 BBC World Today 09.00 News,

05:00 That Was The Year 06:00 Easy Going Gold 10:00 The Juke Box 17:00 That Was The Year 18:00 Oldies Overnights - Hear the greatest hits of all time playing non stop during the darkest hours.

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Television PICK OF THE DAY The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (LTV, 21.00) I was going to Pick the Athanasios Orphanides interview on 60 Lepta - can the former Governor of the Central Bank shed light on how we got into this mess? could he have done more, or did President Christofias undermine him? - but the Cyprus economy ultimately pales beside an even more intractable question: Why is Hollywood comedy so bad, and what can we do to help? I guess I should add that this is ‘only my opinion’, but I get the feeling that a lot of people are becoming fed up with the infantile humour that’s taken over at the multiplex. I recall the mid-90s, when fi rst Dumb and Dumber, then Nutty Professor 2, then There’s Something About Mary pushed the envelope on gross jokes. Audiences gasped, unable to believe what they were seeing. Did we really just see a man racing desperately to the toilet after being dosed with laxative? An entire family farting raucously at the dinner table? A man’s penis getting messily tangled - in close-up! - in an errant zipper?

There was a sense of liberation (I suppose) to seeing such things onscreen, in big-studio movies; I didn’t fi nd them funny, but I saw people laughing so hard they were falling off their seats. Alas, such jokes have now become de rigueur, mixed in with sex and raunch due to the success of The Hangover. Thus, for instance, if you check out the trailer

for The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard you get a caption at the end urging you to “check out the longer and dirtier trailer at livehardsellhard.com”, the obvious assumption being that smuttier = better.

Plot keywords at the Internet Movie Database for this Hollywood comedy include “Sex Talk”, “Vomit”, “Erection”, “Female Rear Nudity” and (yikes!)

“Reference to Google”.

The worst part is that it’s all so unnecessary. This is a well-loved American genre, the capitalist comedy where our hero is a fast-talking hustler (see Kurt Russell in Used Cars, Robert Preston in The Music Man, etc). Don Ready (Jeremy Piven, from Entourage) can sell anything to anyone - “I’m Don Ready. And I’ve got the goods!” - so he and his team are hired by an ailing used-car dealership to pep up sales, their mission being to sell 200 cars in three days. There’s no obvious reason why this premise needs “sexual content, nudity, pervasive language and some drug material,” to quote the US Ratings Board - and it also wastes some funny people including Ed Helms (as the leader of a “man band”), Will Ferrell (in a cameo as an angel), manic Ken Jeong from The Hangover and of course President Christofias, that skilled and subtle comedian.

No wait, let me check my notes. Made in 2009.

Preston Wilder

FILM PICKS

SATELLITE

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (LTV3, 20.00) Can you blame her? Her husband’s abusive, her kid is an annoying little smart-aleck, her life is going nowhere; it’s no wonder Alice (Ellen Burstyn, who won an Oscar) takes off - though only after the husband unexpectedly dies - taking the kid (Alfred Lutter) along as she tries to pursue her childhood dream of a singing career. Martin Scorsese directed, and the fi lm is a case of Feminism for Beginners, giving Alice a kind of empowerment while keeping her unthreatening, a little bit helpless and certainly in thrall to the nice man (Kris Kristofferson) she meets along the way; it’s also irresistible, warm and funny, “blending the road movie with the conventions of the women’s weepie,” to quote Time Out. The kid is especially hilarious, driving Mum crazy with his terrible jokes (“Shoot the dog!”) - and he’s matched by 11-year-old Jodie Foster as a tough-asnails tomboy who initiates him into drinking and shoplifting. Clarice, how could you? Made in 1974.

Killing Bono (Novacinema1, 20.00) Poor old Bono (lead singer of U2, for the uninitiated): he has such good intentions, yet he seems to rub everyone the wrong way - which is partly why this lively Irish comedy (a “true-ish story”) is so enjoyable. Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan are the McCormick brothers, leaders of a teenage rock band in mid-70s Dublin; they’re convinced - and why not? - that they’re going to be the biggest band in the world, so much so that Ben refuses to let younger brother Bob join a rival band called ‘The Hype’, fronted by their schoolmate Paul - but then The Hype change their name to U2, Paul changes his name to Bono and the rest is history. A mixed bag, going from comedy to fraternal fights and gritty rock-band detail, Bono mostly an ironic joke and constant background annoyance. Story of his life, poor man. Made in 2011.

St. Trinian’s (PlusTV, 21.20) An unholy mess - but those with a weakness for selfconscious camp might like this British-made flop, vaguely based on the St. Trinian’s fi lms of the 50s (in turn based on the Ronald Searle cartoons). St. Trinian’s is an anarchic school for the worst girls in the world, incorrigible hellions one and all (yes, even head girl Gemma Arterton) - yet they try to save the school when the bank threatens to foreclose, hatching a plan to steal a Vermeer and use the proceeds. The headmistress is played by a man (Rupert Everett) in drag - also the case in the 50s fi lms - but the plot has been much updated, with references to Hogwarts and C.S.I. and the school now full of cliques (the Posh Tottys, the Chavs) like in Mean Girls or something. Patchy, to put it kindly. Made in 2007.

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (LTV3, 20.00)

07:00 Karina: Wild On Safari 07:25 Corwin’s Quest 08:15 Dick ‘N’ Dom Go Wild 08:40 Breed All About It 09:10 Growing Up... 10:05 Wildest Arctic 11:00 Wildlife Sos 11:25 Going Ape 11:55 Animal Cops Philadelphia 12:50 Rescue Vet 13:45 Animal Precinct 14:40 Wildest Arctic 15:30 Karina: Wild On Safari 16:00 Dick ‘N’ Dom Go Wild 16:30 Natural Born Hunters 17:25 Your Pet Wants This 18:20 Cats 101 19:15 Wildlife Sos 19:40 Going Ape 20:10 Cheetah Kingdom 20:35 Predator’s Prey 21:05 Wildest Arctic 22:00 Monster Bug Wars 22:55 Wildest India 23:50 Animal Cops Miami 00:45 I’m Alive 01:40 Untamed & Uncut 02:35 Monster Bug Wars 03:30 Wildest India 04:25 Wildest Arctic 05:20 Cheetah Kingdom 05:45 Predator’s Prey 06:10 Rescue Vet

01:15 The Weakest Link 02:00 Bleak House 03:00 Eastenders 03:30 Doctors 04:00 20,000 Streets Under The Sky 04:50 The Weakest Link 05:35 After You’ve Gone 06:05 Balamory 06:25 3rd & Bird 06:35 Bobinogs 06:45 Gigglebiz 07:00 Teletubbies 07:25 Boogie Beebies 07:40 Little Robots 07:50 Balamory 08:10 3rd & Bird 08:20 Bobinogs 08:30 Gigglebiz 08:45 Teletubbies 09:10 Boogie Beebies 09:25 Little Robots 09:35 After You’ve Gone 10:05 2 Point 4 Children 10:35 The Weakest Link 11:20 Eastenders 11:50 Doctors 12:20 Bleak House 13:20 Mastermind 2006 14:20 Lead Balloon 14:50 After You’ve Gone 15:25 Eastenders 15:55 Doctors 16:25 Bleak House 17:25 Mastermind 2006 18:25 The Weakest Link 19:10 Eastenders 19:40 Doctors 20:10 Casualty 21:00 My Family 21:30 Fawlty Towers 22:00 Life On Mars 22:50 Big Top 23:20 Last Of The Summer Wine 23:50 Peckham Finishing School For Girls 00:40 Blackadder The Third

07:00 Fifth Gear 07:25 Dirty Jobs 08:15 Deadliest Catch 09:10 Extreme Fishing 10:05 Mythbusters 11:00 How Do They Do It? ; 11:30 Destroyed In Seconds 11:55 Ultimate Survival 12:50 Wheeler Dealers 13:45 Twist The Throttle 14:40 American Chopper 15:35 Dirty Jobs 16:30 Mythbusters 17:25 Deadliest Catch 18:20 Extreme Fishing 19:15 River Monsters 20:10 How It’s Made 20:40 How Do They Do It? ; 21:05 Flying Wild Alaska 22:00 Gold Rush 22:55 Extreme Fishing 23:50 River Monsters 00:45 Hillbilly Handfishin’ 01:40 Flying Wild Alaska 02:40 Extreme Fishing 03:40 River Monsters 04:35 Hillbilly Handfishin’ 05:35 How It’s Made 06:00 Overhaulin’

09:30 Cycling: Tour De France 10:30 Football: Euro 2012/Ukraine 12:30 Football: Uefa European Under-19 Championship Estonia 14:00 Cycling: Tour De France 18:45 All Sports: Watts 19:30 Olympic Games: Together To London 19:50 All Sports: Wednesday Selection 19:55 Equestrian: Fei Classics Series Germany 20:55 Equestrian: Nations Cup Series Netherlands 21:55 Equestrian Sports: Riders Club - 22:00 All Sports: Month Selection - 22:05 Golf: U.S. P.G.A. Tour-At&T National Usa 23:05 Golf: Golf Club 23:10 Sailing: Yacht Club 23:15 All Sports: Wednesday Selection 23:25 Olympic Games: Olympic

No Strings Attached (Novacinema1, 15.40)

Magazine 23:50 Cycling: Tour De France 01:15 Snooker: Wuxi Classic China

05:30 Jesse James Is A Dead Man 06:15 Family Guy 07:05 No Ordinary Family 07:50 How I Met Your Mother 08:40 White Collar 09:25 Criminal Minds 10:10 Jesse James Is A Dead Man 10:55 Family Guy 11:45 No Ordinary Family 12:30 How I Met Your Mother 13:20 White Collar 14:05 Criminal Minds 14:50 The Chicago Code 15:35 The Killing 16:20 Jesse James Is A Dead Man 17:05 Family Guy 17:55 No Ordinary Family 18:40 How I Met Your Mother 19:30 White Collar 20:15 Criminal Minds 21:00 Lights Out 21:45 Lights Out 22:30 White Collar 23:20 Lights Out 00:05 Lights Out 00:50 Jesse James Is A Dead Man 01:40 Family Guy 02:30 No Ordinary Family 03:20 The Goode Family 03:45 How I Met Your Mother 04:35 White Collar

07:00 Pawn Stars 08:00 The Universe 09:00 Dogfights 10:00 Pawn Stars 11:00 Ax Men 12:00 American Restoration 13:00 No County For Old Men 14:00 Dogfights 15:00 The Universe 16:00 American Restoration 17:00 No County For Old Men 18:00 Dogfights 19:00 The Universe 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Ax Men 22:00 WWII: Lost Films 00:00 Pawn Stars 01:00 Ax Men 02:00 WWII: Lost Films 04:00 The Universe 05:00 Dogfights 06:00 Ax Men

07:30 World’s Greatest Dad 09:30 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore 11:00 Chloe 12:45 Mafia! 14:30 Dragonball: Evolution 16:00 Action Zone 16:30 Entourage 17:00 Dangerous Attraction 18:30 Videofashion 19:00 Friends 20:00 LTV Sports News 21:00 Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 22:30 Hollywood Buzz 23:00 Valentine’s Day 01:10 Hustler TV 03:15 Election 05:00 Bleeding 06:30 LTV Sports News

07:00 Baby Looney Tunes 07:25 Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs 08:15 Steven Spielberg Presents Tiny Toon Adventures 08:40 Loonatics Unleashed 09:05 ScoobyDoo Where Are You! 09:30 Superman: The Animated Series 09:55 Big Cartoonie Show Nickelodeon 10:20 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:45 Fanboy & Chum Chum 11:10 X’s 11:35 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 12:00 Dora The Explorer 12:25 Spongebob Squarepants 13:15 Mighty B! 13:40 My Life As A Teenage Robot 14:05 Hey Arnold! 14:30 Icarly 15:20 Legion Of Super Heroes 17:00 2012 Wimbledon

Championships 21:00 2012 Indy Car Series 23:30 2012 Wimbledon Championships 00:30 Best Soccer Games Of The Season: Barclay’s Premier League 02:30 Best Soccer Games Of The Season: Primera Division 04:30 Planet Speed 05:00 Best Soccer Games Of The Season: Bundesliga

07:15 According To Jim 08:00 The Big Bang Theory 08:25 Shameless 10:05 Two And A Half Men 10:30 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 11:15 Chuck 12:45 Fringe 13:30 According To Jim 14:20 Shameless 16:05 Friends 16:30 Brothers & Sisters 17:15 Hawaii Five 18:45 Fringe 19:30 Grey’s Anatomy 20:15 House M.D. 21:00 The Office 21:30 Boardwalk Empire 22:30 Boardwalk Empire 23:30 Desperate Housewives 00:15 Love Ranch 02:20 Jonah Hex 03:50 Friends 04:15 Brothers & Sisters 05:00 Hawaii Five 06:30 Grey’s Anatomy

08:00 Outbreak 10:15 Secret Pact 12:00 Big Fat Important Movie 13:30 Special Relationship 15:10 Action Zone 15:45 Becoming Jane 18:00 Normal Life 20:00 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore 22:00 Perfect Getaway 23:35 Action Zone 00:05 Daring! TV 04:15 Desert Son 06:00 Art Of Travel

05:50 Super 07:25 Tt: Closer To The Edge 11:05 Hollywood 1on 1 11:50 Thor 13:50 Rango 15:40 No Strings Attached 17:35 Love Crime 19:25 Spotlight On 20:00 Killing Bono 22:00 Priest 23:35 Animal Kingdom 01:30 Cine News 02:00 Room In Rome 03:55 Fright Night

05:40 A Perfect World 08:00 Cine News 09:00 Summer Kids Zone 10:40 Just Married 12:25 Cine News 13:00 Shining Through 15:15 Cine News 15:50 In Love And War 17:45 Films & Stars 18:25 28 Days 20:15 Winter’s Bone 22:00 Robinson Crusoe 23:55 Girl, Interrupted 02:05 Casino Jack 03:55 Cine News 04:30 Kiss Of Death

20:00 Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World 22:00 C.S.I. 22:50 In Gold We Trust 00:35 Cine News 01:30 Adult Zone

18:30 The Portrait Of A Lady 21:00 Conviction 22:55 Mad Dog And Glory 00:35 Worried About The Boy

21:00 The Rose Tattoo 23:05 Appointment With Death

01:30 MLB Player Poll D 02:00 MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays 05:00 Sea Master 05:30 Nationwide Tour United Leasing Championship at Victoria National Golf Club 07:00 Big Break Atlantis: Constant Bearing, Deceasing Range 08:00 Morning Dive 09:00 Golf Central International 09:30 Academy – Greg Norman: Bunker Play 10:00 MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays 13:00 Pops 7 Super Slackers 13:30 Pops 7 Brutal Crashes 14:00 Built to Shred 4 Shred Ranch 15:00 Nationwide Tour United Leasing Championship at Victoria National Golf Club 17:00 PRE GAME 17:15 CHAMPIONSHIP LAIKI POPULAR BANK 2011–12: APOLLON VS NEA SALAMINA 19:15 POST GAME 19:45 MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays 22:00 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Highlights Kentucky Speedway 23:00 Pops 7 Super Slackers 00:00 Built to Shred 4 Shred Ranch 01:00 Golf Central International

07:00 Globe Trekker 08:00 Intrepid Journeys 09:00 Essential 09:30 Travel Today 10:00 Opening Soon 11:00 Journey Into Wine 12:00 Globe Trekker 13:00 Intrepid Journeys 14:00 Planet Food 15:00 Flavours Of Greece 15:30 Flavours Of Spain 16:00 Globe Trekker 17:00 Journey Into Wine 18:00 Opening Soon 19:00 Globe Trekker 20:00 Cruise Today 20:30 Essential 21:00 4real 21:30 Essential 22:00 Third Class Traveller 23:00 Globe Trekker 00:00 Intrepid Journeys 01:00 Cruise Today 01:30 Essential 02:00 4real 02:30 Essential 03:00 Third Class Traveller 04:00 Globe Trekker 05:00 Opening Soon 06:00 Journey Into Wine

06:00 Above Suspicion 07:30 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 10:00 Honky Tonk 11:45 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo 14:00 Meet Me In St: Louis 15:50 Seven Women 17:15 Action In The North Atlantic 19:20 Manpower 21:00 Singin’ In The Rain 22:40 All Fall Down 00:30 Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid 02:25 Never Let Me Go 03:55 Little Women

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HOW TO PLAY: 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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ing (6) 17 Let it transfer right of ownership (5) 19 Topless drunk had game (5) 20 Tom sups violently (4)

CRYPTIC: Across – 6 Break one’s word; 8 Layette; 9 Brawl; 10 Ulcer; 12 Peridot; 13 Riposte; 15 Corer; 16 Groat; 17 Centavo; 19 Threequarters. Down – 1 Levy; 2 Skater; 3 Knee; 4 Isobar; 5 Colander; 6 Bolt upright; 7 Deleterious; 11 Cupboard; 12 Poe; 14 Sitter; 15 Canary; 17 Chug; 18 Aged.

QUICK: Across – 6 Cleared the air; 8 Nostrum; 9 Wheel; 10 Eight; 12 Faraway; 13 Almsman; 15 Try-on; 16 Reins; 17 Seismic; 19 Make sparks fly. Down – 1 Mess; 2 Dry-rot; 3 Edam; 4 Shower; 5 Waterway; 6 Candelabrum; 7 Rallying-cry; 11 Gimmicky; 12 Fen; 14 Misuse; 15 Tricky; 17 Swap; 18 Miff.

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1 He had gone without work as expected (5) 2 Had a man to take part of firm? (7) 3 Then part yourself from female do (3-5) 4 Bent tube in shop exchanged (6) 5 Fish from the burn? (4) 6 Make one marry (5) 7 Homeless woman Gladys in the cove (3,4) 11 Claude’s disorientated

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(6) 16 Said documents were for the hotel (4) 18 Bit of luck found in the orchard (8) 21 Eaten behind a screen?

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1 Plank (5) 4 Cancel (4,3) 8 Very funny (4-9) 9 Flying slower than sound (8) 10 Lose (anag.) (4) 12 Bray (6) 13 Lion eg (3,3) 16 Layer of paint (4) 18 Furnished with wooden sections (8) 21 Opposition leaders (6,7) 22 ___ thinking (7) 23 Stormy (5)

1 Foundation (5) 2 Able to be heard (7) 3 Soap lids (anag.) (8) 4 Sheepdog (6) 5 Strip of wood (4) 6 Bay-window (5) 7 Invented statement (7) 11 Assortment of diverse things (5,3) 12 Cutting tool (7) 14 The Greek ___, (never) (7) 15 Rogue (6) 17 Accumulate (5) 19 Song (5) 20 Close-fitting cap (4)

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ARIES March 21 - April 20

LEO July 23 - August 22

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21

Thoughts about how you can make your home and lifestyle more suitable to your needs may arise. This is a good time to clear out clutter and get things in order. Take time to clear each room in your home of excess stuff, and you will feel much more energetic. After all the hard work, you may want to get out and do something fun.

It may be time to enjoy being a natural leader and take charge of your destiny. Venus and Jupiter are currently in your social zone, so you can get the most out of your days by connecting with others, sharing tips, arranging events and generally organizing groups. You make a natural host, and love to show off your fabulous people skills.

Be the star that you are!

Time to prove to yourself that you can do it. You have a lot more power than you give yourself credit for, and can do more than you may think is currently possible. There is also a very warm and vibrant energy around you, and this can be applied to any situation that needs healing. Dive in and have confidence. Don’t worry - the force is with you.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21

VIRGO August 23 - September 23

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20

Don’t be in too much of a hurry to buy big-ticket items, and don’t get involved in get-rich-quick-schemes. Balance is the key money wise, as you may have a tendency to indulge right now. If you have a goal that has been on your mind, this is your opportunity to go for it. If it seems way too big, you can always take baby steps to success.

Your career zone continues to look hot, and you may have a strong desire to make more money, and expand your goals so that they encompass your best and brightest desires. Let your creative energy flow and you can go far.

You already understand the power of discipline and its relationship to success. This is your chance to make it!

If a problem is getting to you - ignore it. Don’t give it energy and it will soon disappear from your life for good.

Try not to get hot and bothered - simply let go. In fact, it may be because you have been trying to manipulate a situation to suit yourself that you got into a mess in the first place. Sometimes it helps to relax and see where the current takes you.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21

LIBRA September 24 - October 23

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19

Someone can give you a meaningful look or talk to you in such a way that you may feel automatically close to them.

There is a promise of something special in the air. Whether this person is with you in a physical or a virtual sense, you may feel a powerful sense of connection. You could learn a lot while enjoying every moment.

Venus and Jupiter are helping you to think about travel and to summon up ideas of fun in a tropical paradise. If you have the time and the inclination, this might be a good time to take off. It is also a great opportunity to attend workshops, courses and classes and learn or teach more on the subjects you’re most passionate about. Either way you can win.

There are many opportunities surrounding you, but they may not be obvious. If you are invited anywhere, then don’t turn down the invitation. Be sure to go and network for fun and profit. Connect with others and make yourself generally available. Something exciting maybe coming your way and could have a profound effect. You’ll love it!

CANCER June 22 - July 22

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22

PISCES February 20 - March 20

Find out what you really want, and dare to follow your bliss. Notice too what might be holding you back. It may be time to clear away some of these self-defeating patterns and de-clutter yourself from the inside out. Take time out in the day to commune with your soul. As Mars is in your home zone, some de-cluttering there might increase your energy too.

You might feel nervous about something, but when it comes down to it you’ll handle it fine. You may have more of a problem romance wise though, where you may not make headway no matter how hard you try. Perhaps the trick is to let go and give the cosmos a chance to intervene on your behalf. A lucrative deal may come your way too.

You may want to decorate, de-clutter your place and generally make it feel warm and welcoming. You might even want to get the help of a Feng Shui expert who can give you insightful advice on how you can rearrange your rooms to improve your quality of life. You’ll feel better and more creative if you make your home a fabulous place to be.

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Sport Ferrer overcomes Ruthless Williams Del Potro to set up Murray encounter sends Kvitova home DAVID Ferrer swept aside Juan Martin del Potro and booked himself a quarter-final assignment against Andy Murray with a routine win in the fourth round at Wimbledon today.

The Spanish seventh seed made light work of his Argentinian opponent under the roof on Centre Court to win 6-3 6-2 6-3 and set up his first appearance in the last eight at Wimbledon.

Ferrer held the upper hand throughout the first set as Del Potro struggled to find his range, eventually breaking the ninth seed in the fourth game.

Del Potro slipped and fell awkwardly two games later, with the trainer called on to treat a left knee problem before Ferrer easily wrapped up the first set.

The Spaniard quickly moved into a two-set lead with backto-back breaks in the fifth and seventh games as 2009 US Open champion Del Porto made several unforced errors.

The third set went on serve until the seventh game when Ferrer broke again before serving to love to take a 5-3 lead.

The French Open semi-finalist then broke Del Potro a fifth time to clinch victory, with the Argentinian’s challenge on the final point proving fruitless.

After the victory, Ferrer said: “I played a really good match.

“I am trying to improve every day and of course, against these opponents, it’s difficult to beat them.

“It’s going to be very difficult to beat Andy on this surface but I will try to do my best and play like I did today.”

The Spanish seventh seed made light work of Del Potro

Kohlschreiber defeats Baker

IN BRIEF

GERMAN Philipp Kohlschreiber yesterday halted Brian Baker’s remarkable 12-month journey which has taken the American from tennis oblivion to the second week of Wimbledon.

Kohlschreiber has taken advantage of Rafael Nadal’s absence from the bottom of the draw, making largely untroubled progress since a five-set victory over compatriot and Halle champion Tommy Haas in round one.

Malek Jaziri, Nadal’s second-round conqueror Lukas Rosol and now Baker have fallen in straight sets to the number 27 seed, who in his eighth Wimbledon has now reached his first quarter-final.

A 6-1 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 success over Baker was an impressive performance by the Switzerland-based 28-year-old, who, until this year, had not progressed beyond the third round at Wimbledon.

Defending champion falls 3-6 5-7 in quarters

By Wayne Gardiner SERENA Williams produced one of her most brilliant and brutal Wimbledon performances to send defending champion Petra Kvitova home at the quarter-final stage yesterday.

The match-up between the current and four-time champion was arguably the most eagerly anticipated of the tournament and, ever one for the big stage, Williams rose to the occasion.

Despite her ominous progress through the draw, it had been thought by many that Kvitova - eight years younger - would strike a blow for the new generation with a win under the Centre Court roof.

But the 13-time grand slam winner had other ideas, blasting the Czech off court with a series of punishing winners - 27 in total - as she won 6-3 7-5.

Kvitova did rally in the second set and started to hit the lines with more regularity, but with Williams serving in a machine-like fashion - 13 aces and an 86 per cent success rate on her first - she needed a superhuman effort to get over the line.

She was unable to summon that, and defeat had been on the cards from the off, with Williams, once she had recovered from love-30 in the opening game, assuming total control.

Taking confidence from that early escape, she was almost unplayable on serve in the subsequent games, hitting winners that were pinned to the lines when not

Brutal performance: 13-time grand slam winner Serena Williams blasted her Czech opponent Petra Kvitova off court and out of the tournament by hitting 27 winners blasting Kvitova off the court with her first shot.

The break she needed to cement her dominance duly arrived in the sixth game a wide backhand validating the second of three break points - and she held serve twice more herself to see the set out.

Such had been Williams’ dominance that her first genuine error did not arrive until the 11th game when she wildly sent a forehand volley off court when 30-15 behind.

She was finding Kvitova harder to deal with, with the Czech striking the ball a lot better, never more so than when she resisted a strong challenge to her serve in the fifth game of the second.

Although Williams could

De Villota ‘conscious’ after Siutsou is first rider forced suffering test drive accident out of 2012 Tour de France MARUSSIA test driver Maria De Villota is conscious after suffering what were initially described as “life-threatening injuries” in a test crash earlier yesterday.

The 32-year-old Spaniard was taking part in her first test for the Formula One team at Duxford Airfield when she crashed into a support truck after completing her opening installation lap.

After treatment by trackside paramedics, De Villota was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where it is understood she has been receiving treatment for head and face injuries.

BELARUSSIAN Kanstantsin Siutsou was the first rider forced out of this year’s Tour de France when he crashed 50-km from the end of the 197-km third stage yesterday.

The Team Sky rider, 29, was involved in a pile-up at the back of a bunch of riders and was unable to make it back on his bike.

Siutsou’s withdrawal is a blow for team mate and race favourite Bradley Wiggins as he bids to become the first Briton to win cycling’s showcase event.

Another pile-up on the tight country roads of northern France later also led to Movistar’s Jose Joaquin Rojas, second in the points classification in 2011’s race, pulling out.

not find a break point, she was at deuce twice and Kvitova needed to hold her nerve - particularly in the thick of a thrilling 16-shot rally - to stay in contention.

It appeared to be worth it when Kvitova earned herself a break and set point in the 10th game, but after failing to take it she fell to pieces, losing serve immediately after from 30-love.

The crucial point in the game was inexplicable too, planting a routine one-hander into the net after Williams had shanked a return.

That was all the encouragement Williams needed and she duly served out for the match, hitting three aces in the process.

Williams will now play in

the semi-final Victoria Azarenka who defeated Tamira Paszek 6-3 7-6 late last night.

Azarenka will appear in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second year in a row and stay on course to become world number one.

The second-seeded Belarussian eased through the first set in 46 minutes but Austrian Paszek, who beat former world number one Caroline Wozniacki in the first round, hung in tenaciously to force a tiebreak in the second.

Azarenka moved 6-3 ahead under the Centre Court roof and she clinched victory on her second match point after one hour 49 minutes when Paszek sent a backhand long.

Pakistan hit back following double-century stand TILLAKARATNE Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara both smashed impressive centuries for Sri Lanka before Pakistan hit back with four late wickets on the third day of the second Test in Colombo.

Dilshan hit 121 before his removal in the 70th over while Sangakkara reached stumps unbeaten on 144 as the hosts closed on 278 for five, still 273 runs behind Pakistan’s mammoth first-innings total of 551 for six declared.

Pakistan’s victory appeared to recede as Dilshan and Sangakkara took their second-wicket partnership to 225 runs before Dilshan’s dismissal triggered a collapse.

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Sport Asamoah Gyan close to Sunderland exit

Gyan’s expected departure from the Stadium of Light is not really a secret

SUNDERLAND striker Asamoah Gyan’s long-term future could become clearer later this week.

Reports in the United Arab Emirates have suggested the 26-year-old Ghana international will undergo a medical at the weekend with a view to completing a permanent move to Al-Ain, where he spent the bulk of last season on loan.

Gyan’s 22 goals made him the Pro League’s top scorer and helped to clinch the title, and he is widely expected to sign a three-year deal.

Al-Ain chief executive Carlo Nohra stopped short of confirming the move, but revealed an announcement could be imminent.

He told Sport 360: “Regarding Gyan, there’s nothing yet, but we are positive about him staying with us for a few more years. Things will become clear soon.”

Gyan’s impending departure from the Sta-

dium of Light is one of football’s worst-kept secrets.

Manager Martin O’Neill has been candid in his assessment of a situation he inherited and has hinted strongly that he does not expect to see the player in a red and white shirt again.

Sunderland banked around £6million in a loan fee when they negotiated Gyan’s temporary move to the Middle East in September last year, and are understood to be in line to receive a similar fee if and when the frontman finally severs his ties with the club.

That would see the Black Cats recoup their investment on the former Rennes player, who would have cost them in excess of £13million had he triggered a series of addons in the deal which took him to Wearside in the weeks immediately after he starred in his country’s 2010 World Cup finals campaign in South Africa.

Liverpool confident of keeping Luis Suarez Juventus reportedly interested in striker

JORDI Alba is to undergo his medical with Barcelona tomorrow as he puts the finishing touches on his 14millioneuro move from Valencia.

Barca announced last week they had agreed a deal with Valencia for the 23-year-old attacking left-back, who on Sunday helped Spain retain their European Championship title with a 4-0 final victory over Italy.

The move is now set to be completed this week, with Barca announcing on their website: “On Wednesday morning he will come to the club’s offices to have the traditional photo session in front of the Barcelona badge.

“On Thursday he will officially become a new Barca player for the next

five seasons. On the same day Jordi Alba will take his medical, sign his new contract, have the customary photo session at the Nou Camp and offer his first press conference as an azulgrana player.”

The press conference is set to take place in the early evening.

FEDERICO Balzaretti has revealed he will only leave Palermo this summer to join Paris St Germain.

The Italian left-back enjoyed another solid campaign for the islanders and has been strongly linked with a move to the French giants.

Napoli, AC Milan and Lazio are also reportedly keen to land Balzaretti.

“A week ago I spoke with (Palermo president Maurizio) Zamparini,” Balzaretti said to Corriere dello Sport. “I told him what my priorities are. Either I stay at Palermo or I go to PSG.” Palermo are willing to offer Balzaretti a contract extension with the player’s current deal ending next summer.

‘Roma switch interests Bradley’ says agent Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is adamant the Uruguay international wants to be part of his new regime at Anfield pics side.

However, the former Swansea boss will take that prospect in his stride.

“As a manager you want all your players in and together but there will be a number of players away for that (the Olympics),” he told talkSPORT. “The most important thing is to get fit. If he is in the Olympics he will be doing preseason with the Olympic squad.”

Rodgers has still to make his first signing since taking over from Kenny Dal-

glish a month ago, although the club have not given up on Hoffenheim midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson - whom he had on loan at Swansea last season - despite Tottenham appearing to have jumped to the front of the queue by reportedly agreeing to meet the 22-year-old’s wage demands.

But there are not wholesale changes within the squad, despite them finishing eighth last season.

“I’m looking forward to bringing in three or four players that can really affect

the group,” added Rodgers.

“I’ve got a wonderful group of players here at the moment.

“I read every day players that are linked with here and unfortunately, especially for the supporters, it’s a difficult time because you’ve got agents linking players with Liverpool just purely because it’s great for them to be linked with such an institution of a club.

“But the reality is there are very few players who can come and make a difference to Liverpool.”

Arsene Wenger is desperate to hang on to Robin van Persie ARSENE Wenger maintains Arsenal must keep hold of captain Robin van Persie “at all costs” as they look to resolve the Dutchman’s longterm future ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season.

The Gunners may have already moved to bring in fresh

Jordi Alba is to undergo Barca medical this week

Palermo or PSG for Balzaretti

By Carl Markham LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers is confident he can fend off any interest in Luis Suarez.

Italian champions Juventus are reportedly ready to make a move for the Uruguay international if they get any indication he is not entirely happy on Merseyside.

However, Rodgers is adamant the 25-year-old, who had a difficult time last season having been banned for eight matches after the race row with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra, wants to be part of his new regime at Anfield and the club are certainly keen to tie him down to a new deal.

“I’ve had a brilliant chat with Luis,” said the Reds manager.

“He’s really looking forward to being here and we are obviously hoping that we can get him on to another new contract.

“He’s really looking forward to the new season.”

Rodgers may be without the services of Suarez for their pre-season tour to the United States as there is a good chance the striker will be part of Uruguay’s Olym-

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faces Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski, but there is still work to be done to convince Van Persie to extend his contract past next summer.

Italian champions Juventus have made their interest clear, while Premier League winners Manchester City are said to be ready to put down

a £20million offer with more than £200,000-per-week wages for the Holland striker, who is now away on holiday following a disappointing Euro 2012.

Wenger, though, knows just how important Van Persie, 28, is to the club, having netted 37 goals in all competitions as the Gunners eventually se-

cured third place.

Writing in his blog for Eurosport, Wenger said: “We want to keep Robin van Persie at all costs, because we depend on him offensively.

“I have always supported him even in the hardest times, and I hope he will end his career at Arsenal.”

CHIEVO midfielder Michael Bradley would welcome a move to Roma this summer, according to his agent.

The USA international has attracted the attention of several clubs, including the Giallorossi, after an impressive first season in Serie A. “Michael is excited about Roma’s interest,” Bradley’s agent Alberto Faccini said to www. calciomercato.com. “It’s always nice for a player to be linked with a renowned club as Roma.”

The 24-year-old, who joined Chievo last sum-

mer from Borussia Monchengladbach and made 31 league appearances for the Verona outfit, has also been strongly linked with a move to Fiorentina.

“Fiorentina expressed an interest in the player and when I spoke to Michael he was flattered,” Faccini said. “We have never rejected Fiorentina.

“Roma are very interested in the player, but (Roma sporting director) Walter Sabatini and Chievo will have to agree something.”

Bradley has one year left in his contract with Chievo.

Forlan rejects talk of move DIEGO Forlan has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from Inter Milan.

The 33-year-old striker moved to the San Siro last summer from Atletico Madrid, but endured an injury-plagued campaign.

Brazilian side Internacional have expressed an interest in signing Forlan, provided he terminates his contract with Inter, which runs until June 2013.

“For the time being I have a contract with Inter and in the next few days I will return to Italy,” Forlan told www.fcinternews.it.

“The media reports linking me with a move to Internacional are just rumours.”

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Sport Euro trio in Spain’s provisional Olympic team

From left to right: Samir Nasri, Hatem Ben Arfa, Yann M’Vila and Jeremy Menez face punishment for a variety of Euro 2012 offences

France four face punishment FFF open disciplinary proceedings against four Euro 2012 squad members THE French Football Federation have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

Samir Nasri, Hatem Ben Arfa, Jeremy Menez and Yann M’Vila will be called before the FFF’s disciplinary committee for a variety of offences committed during the tournament in Poland and Ukraine, which France exited in the quarter-finals.

Manchester City midfielder Nasri fell foul of the FFF following his heated argument with a journalist in the wake of Les Bleus’ last-eight loss to Spain, while Newcastle forward Ben Arfa was allegedly embroiled in a dressingroom altercation following the 2-0 defeat to Sweden in France’s final Group D

outing.

Paris St Germain midfielder Menez is to be investigated after allegedly gesturing at goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, while Rennes midfielder M’Vila upset the FFF when he blanked coach Laurent Blanc following his substitution against Spain.

The unsavoury claims have brought back memories of France’s disastrous 2010 World Cup, when Les Bleus crashed out at the group stage after the players refused to train following the expulsion of Nicolas Anelka.

On that occasion, Anelka, Patrice Evra, Franck Ribery and Jeremy Toulalan were hit with bans of varying lengths by the FFF. FFF president Noel Le Graet confirmed at a press

conference yesterday that no members of the 23-man squad would receive their bonus, saying: “This money is blocked, which may be redistributed, perhaps not.”

Speaking about the prospect of handing down punishments to the quartet called before the disciplinary committee, Le Graet added: “I don’t like to punish by nature and I don’t like to deliver a hasty opinion, but our players should be punished or sanctioned.

“I don’t want them thinking they are victims. They are not.”

Meanwhile, Le Graet revealed that it could still be another week before the FFF announce their successor to former national team coach Blanc.

Blanc announced at the weekend that he had decided against renewing his contract with the FFF after presiding over a disappointing Euro 2012 campaign.

Didier Deschamps was immediately installed as favourite to succeed Blanc and appeared a certainty when it was announced yesterday he had left his post at Marseille by mutual consent.

Reports in France this morning suggested Deschamps, having met with the FFF, had decided against coaching the country he captained to World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 success.

But Le Graet is confident a deal for Deschamps remains on the table.

“I saw this morning that Deschamps had said no.

That’s a mistake. He’s a boy that I would like to work with,” he said.

“Everything is possible.

Wait patiently another week.

“I saw Didier Deschamps last night briefly. The proposal was made. He confirmed that the France team was part of his dreams.

“He asked me a reflection period of several days.

“He is part of a short-list [but] if Didier is too slow, I will take another decision.”

Alternative candidates under consideration by the FFF include Oman boss Paul Le Guen and Francis Smerecki, who has worked extensively with France youth teams.

‘I have picked best possible line-up for GB Olympic squad’ says Pearce

Pearce insisted former England captain Beckham was left out for purely football reasons

STUART Pearce has maintained he was damned if he did, damned if he didn’t, when it came to picking David Beckham for Great Britain’s Olympic squad.

The omission of Beckham from Pearce’s 18man party for the London Games has caused a storm, with the head coach having to defend his selection repeatedly on Monday after confirming the names of those who would go for gold.

Pearce insisted former England captain Beckham was left out for purely football reasons, declaring it would have been wrong simply to reward the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder for his role in helping secure the Olympics for Britain.

Pearce, who chose Ryan Giggs, Craig Bellamy and Micah Richards as his three overaged players for the under-23 tournament, said: “I realised that whatever three over-age players I picked would cause, I wouldn’t say controversy, but people would be polarised probably of certain opinions.

“People would say, ‘Why is he in? Why isn’t he in?’

“I have to make sure in my own mind that I have picked the best possible squad.

“I have done due diligence in watching the players as much as I possibly can and our scouting network have been out since the day

I was announced as manager.

“I knew full well that if I didn’t get on the plane and go to the States and see David play then people would say, ‘Why haven’t you done that?’

“I’ve got on the plane and seen him three times and also watched the majority of his games on DVD. “I still get asked the question, ‘Why have you gone out to watch him?’

“The reason I have gone out to watch him is because everyone has been treated in exactly the same way.

“I’ve tried to watch all the players, check the form of all the players accordingly and pick a squad that is going to be competitive in the Olympics.”

Team GB chef de mission Andy Hunt on Monday insisted he was not angry at Beckham’s omission, but admitted he was not happy about the way he learnt of it.

Hunt confirmed the first he had heard about it was when the 37-year-old issued a statement expressing his disappointment last week.

That was branded a diplomatic faux pas at the time and Hunt said yesterday: “In an ideal world, I would have liked to have learned earlier but, in all good partnerships, and this is a partnership, sometimes things don’t quite go to plan.”

SPAIN have included Euro 2012 winners Jordi Alba, Juan Mata and Javi Martinez in a strong provisional squad for this summer’s Olympic Games.

Alba, who is set to complete a 14million euros move from Valencia for Barcelona later this week, played every minute in Poland and Ukraine as Spain retained their European Championship title. The left-back also scored Spain’s second goal in Sunday’s 4-0 final thrashing of Italy and was included in UEFA’s team of the tournament.

Chelsea forward Mata netted Spain’s final goal against the Italians after coming off the bench for his first appearance of the competition.

Also named in Luis Milla’s 22-man squad are four members of the Athletic Bilbao side that reached the finals of the Europa League and Copa del Rey last season, with Iker Muniain, Ander Herrera and Mikel San Jose joining Martinez.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, Barcelona playmaker Thiago Alcantara and Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez - who won the Golden Boot as Spain claimed the Under21 European Championship title last summer - are also included.

Those players have been called up for the friendly matches against Senegal (July 13) and Mexico (July 18) before the squad is reduced to 18 for the London Games.

Spain squad: David De Gea (Manchester United), Diego Marino (Villarreal), Joel Robles (Atletico Madrid); Jordi Alba (Valencia/Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Marseille), Alberto Botia (Sporting Gijon), Alvaro Domínguez (Borussia Monchengladbach), Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad), Javi Martínez and Mikel San Jose (both Athletic Bilbao), Martin Montoya (Barcelona); Thiago Alcantara and Cristian Tello (both Barcelona), Ander Herrera (Athletic Bilbao), Isco (Malaga), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Juan Mata and Oriol Romeu (both Chelsea); Adrian Lopez (Atletico Madrid), Iker Muniain (Athletic Bilbao), Rodrigo (Benfica), Alvaro Vazquez (Espanyol).

Mata netted Spain’s final goal against the Italians

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Ecstatic Villas-Boas looks to take Spurs forward

AVB already foresees a bright future for Tottenham

ANDRE Villas-Boas is “privileged” to become Tottenham head coach and foresees a bright future for the north Londoners.

Weeks of speculation were ended yesterday when the Portuguese was named as successor to Harry Redknapp, who left White Hart Lane last month.

Villas-Boas has penned a deal until 2015 with Spurs, where he will be hoping to make a better impact than he did during his ill-fated spell with Chelsea.

The 34-year-old was sacked by the Blues last season just eight months into a three-year contract and is relishing the opportunity to rebuild his once burgeoning reputation at Tottenham.

“Tottenham Hotspur is a great club with a strong tradition and fantastic support, both at home and throughout the world,” Villas-Boas told the club’s official website, www.tottenhamhotspur.com.

“I feel privileged to be its coach. For me,

this is one of the most exciting coaching positions in the Premier League.

“I have had several discussions with the chairman and the board and I share their vision for the future progress of the club.

“This is a squad any coach would love to work with and together I believe we can bring success in the seasons ahead.”

Villas-Boas has been amongst the favourites throughout Spurs’ hunt for a new manager despite his torrid time at Stamford Bridge.

His spell in west London was dogged by claims of player unrest as his side struggled to reach expectations, resulting in his March departure.

Roberto Di Matteo’s subsequent success raised further questions over his managerial ability, but Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has no doubts that VillasBoas is the best man for job.

“I am delighted that Andre has agreed

to become our new head coach,” he said of Villas-Boas, who brings with him first-team fitness coach Jose Mario Rocha and head of opposition scouting Daniel Sousa.

“He has an outstanding reputation for his technical knowledge of the game and for creating well-organised teams capable of playing football in an attractive and attacking style ... (He) shares our long-term ambitions and ethos of developing players and nurturing young talent, and he will be able to do so now at a new world class training centre.”

One of Villas-Boas’ first tasks will be to try to ensure Spurs do not lose any of their star names.

While Gareth Bale has penned a fouryear contract, doubts persist over the future of Luka Modric, who was denied a move to Villas-Boas’ Chelsea last summer and is now strongly linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Murray ditches the drama, easing past Cilic to quarters British fourth seed will now face Ferrer in a repeat of their Roland Garros clash

By Martyn Herman Murray finished off his Croatian opponent Cilic 7-5 6-2 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the fifth year in a row

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t was all rather tame for a change as home favourite Andy Murray dispensed with the theatrics to ease past Marin Cilic into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon yesterday.

On the day the women’s last eight normally take centre stage at the grasscourt grand slam, Murray returned at midday to finish off Croatian Marin Cilic 7-5 6-2 6-3 in one of five men’s fourth round ties unfinished because of Monday’s rain.

The fourth seed, raising hopes of a first British male grand slam champion since 1936, was again held up by rain for a while but took advantage of a bright slot in the murky skies to dispatch Cilic with a minimum of fuss.

Murray will now face Spain’s David Ferrer in the quarterfinals in a repeat of their Roland Garros clash after the seventh seed thrashed Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 6-2 6-3.

Florian Mayer and Philipp Kohlschreiber continued Germany’s impressive showing at the tournament as they both reached the quarter-finals - matching the feat of Sabine Lisicki and Angelique Kerber in the women’s draw.

Mayer finished off Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-3 6-1 3-6 6-2, while Kohlschreiber ended the run of American qualifier Brian Baker to reach his first grand slam quarter-final.

Murray put his body and his fans through the mangle in the previous round against Marcos Baghdatis a bruising, nerve-shredding encounter that ended at gone 11pm local time.

On that occasion a manic Murray played the last few games on fast forward, as he raced to squeeze out a victory before the All England Club’s cut-off time for night play.

Against Cilic, both on Monday when he established a healthy lead, and on the resumption yesterday on Court One he was unflappable, booming down aces and stroking the ball sweetly.

His only concern were the menacing rain clouds that threatened to clutter his schedule, but even they held off to allow the fourth seed to reach the quarter-

finals at Wimbledon for the fifth year in a row.

With his Wimbledon nemesis Rafa Nadal already sunning himself in the Mallorcan sunshine after his shock exit, Murray’s path to the final is opening up, but the Scot batted away suggestions that Ferrer, the less celebrated Spaniard, would be any less formidable away from his native claycourts.

“To me he’s not a claycourt specialist,” Murray, outplayed by Ferrer on the French Open dirt, told reporters.

“He won last week on grass, so he’s won eight matches in a row on the grass.”

Ferrer produced arguably the performance of the tournament to punish Del Potro - overcoming a huge height disadvantage with a jet-heeled display of

relentless consistency that offered up only eight unforced errors.

The 30-year-old, who seems to be improving with age, has reached the quarter-finals here for the first time, becoming the sixth Spaniard to do so in the professional era.

Meanwhile, later in the same day, Frenchman JoWilfried Tsonga beat American Mardy Fish to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals for the third year running - finally prevailing after countless rain delays.

Fifth seed Tsonga lost the opening set on Monday before play was abandoned, but returned at lunchtime yesterday to gradually reel in Fish and claim a 4-6 7-6 6-4 6-4 victory.

The match hinged on the second set tiebreak when Tsonga warmed up the crowd with some inspired tennis to level on a cool and drizzly Court Two. Tsonga saved break points before serving out the third set and then forged 4-2 ahead in the fourth before rain returned to halt his progress.

When the skies eventually lightened, Tsonga knocked off the two games he needed to set up a quarter-final against Germany’s Kohlschreiber.