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EAC’s Mari levy scrapped early LATEST OIL AND GAS DEAL SIGNED

Consumers and businesses can say goodbye to 5.75pct charge

By George Psyllides

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HE CRIPPLING 5.75 per cent surcharge imposed on electricity bills in the wake of the Mari tragedy in 2011, is being scrapped two months early, the island’s energy regulator CERA announced yesterday.

The surcharge on electricity bills imposed after the Mari naval-base munitions explosion incapacitated Cyprus’ largest power station, was introduced in September 2011 to help the electricity authority (EAC) cope with the destruction of its Vassilikos plant. Initially it was 6.96 per cent on all electricity bills but it was cut to 5.75 per cent midway through 2012. It had been scheduled to stay in effect until May this year.

“The surcharge will be in effect until February 28, 2013 for monthly bills and March 31, 2013 for consumers on twomonth bills,” CERA said yesterday. The power utility began levying the 6.96 per cent surcharge in order to help cover the costs incurred to lease generators after the explosion. The loss led to rolling power cuts across the island for around a month.

The move was welcomed yesterday by consumer groups and employer organisations. ‘This is one of the few times that consumers have been able to rejoice since 2008 when the economic crisis began,” said a statement from The Union of Consumer and Quality of Life.

“As a serious organisation

we felt it necessary to express our gratitude for the understanding shown by CERA to our demands for the abolition of this extra charge and their intervention with the Electricity Authority,” the statement said. Employers’ federation OEV also issued a statement welcoming the decision, which it said would help businesses and consumers.

Jumping on the bandwagon, the presidential camps of both DISY leader Nicos Anastasiades, and AKEL-backed Stavros Malas claimed credit for helping to ensure electricity prices were reduced.

Anastasiades’ spokesman Tasos Mitsopoulos said the DISY leader had sent a letter to CERA last week asking for the immediate scrapping of the levy. He said this was part of a move “to support households and small and mediumsized businesses tested by the effects of the economic crisis and the catastrophic explosion at Mari”.

“Nicos Anastasiades’ programme of governance is committed to reassessing the pricing policy of the EAC to reduce the cost of electricity for households and businesses,” said Mitsopoulos.

A similar statement was made by an AKEL spokesman, commenting on how Malas “had asked CERA to intervene to ensure this positive development.”

It was the second time CERA stepped in recently to help lower the cost of electricity for consumers who were

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Pakistan plans park where bin Laden killed

By Jibran Ahmad PAKISTAN plans to build a $30 million amusement park and outdoor activity centre on the edge of the northwestern town of Abbottabad, where US special forces killed Osama bin Laden, an official said.

The private venture in the foothills of the Himalayas will include a zoo, water sports, a mini-golf course, rock climbing and paragliding, said Jamaluddin Khan, the provincial secretary of tourism.

“The project will take five

years to complete,” he told Reuters.

US Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaeda leader in 2011 in a secret raid that humiliated Pakistan’s military - which has an academy nearby - and heavily strained ties between strategic allies Washington and Islamabad.

SHELTERED Some US officials suspected that Pakistan’s intelligence agencies had sheltered bin Laden. Pakistan dismissed the idea.

Authorities have demolished the large white villa where

bin Laden lived, and senior regional official Khalid Omarzai said he had advised the government to build houses for local officials on the site.

“The government officers in Abbottabad have been facing residential problems and we have enough space now where bin Laden’s compound was demolished,” he said.

Omarzai added that some people suggested the government should build a public park on the land but he had rejected the idea because some might call it ‘Osama Park’.

US Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaeda leader in the town of Abottabad in 2011

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ON THIS DAY FEBRUARY 7

WHAT THE MAIL SAID

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25 years ago, Sunday February 7, 1988

In France, Emile Zola stands trial for libel for publishing ‘J’Accuse’.

The voting card for the presidential elections next Sunday will contain names of five candidates after all. The chief returning officer has found that the objections to the candidature of the fifth candidate Thrassos A Georghiades of Limassol cannot stand.

1964 British group ‘The Beatles’ are mobbed as they arrive at the start of their first American tour.

1987 In South Korea, thousands of people take to the streets of Seoul to protest against the death in custody of student Park Chong-Choi, who had been accused of procommunist activities.

1990 The Central Committee of the Soviet Union’s Communist Party agrees to endorse President Mikhail Gorbachev’s recommendation that the party give up its 70-year long monopoly of political power.

1992 European Union established. On this day the nations of Western Europe united in the spirit of economic cooperation with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty.

35 years ago, Tuesday February 7, 1978 President Kyprianou has said Cyprus would not allow its case to be removed from the United Nations framework and made a strong appeal for international support for a fair and viable settlement for the Cyprus problem. In a statement to Soviet television Kyprianou said Cyprus wanted a solution that would safeguard the unity of the state and the people so that, united, they would march forward and build a happy future for all.

45 years ago, Wednesday February 7, 1968 The Republic’s second five-year development plan will be announced early next month, Finance Minister Renos Solomides told reporters yesterday. Solomides said there had been some delay in the preparation of the plan for two main reasons: shortage of planners and specialists in the field and because the views of the private sector have been taken into account.

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Volunteers needed to help cope

By Bejay Browne THE number of Paphos families in urgent need of help is growing daily, according to organisers of a local drive to help them.

Local businesswomen Pavlina Patsalou who heads up the group with Paphos councillor George Sofokleous told the Cyprus Mail that the number of needy families has now grown to around 350. Just one week ago, they were helping 250 families.

These families and individuals are victims of the economic crisis. They live outside the boundaries of Paphos municipality and therefore don’t qualify for help from social welfare, or they are receiving a small amount in benefits, which isn’t enough to cover basic needs, yet disqualifies them from municipal help.

Sofokleous said that the community had responded well to the appeal which was recently highlighted in the Cyprus Mail.

“Both Pavlina and I are accepting food and clothes at our shops as usual and there are now a number of other col-

lection points around Paphos.

As a community, we have to come together... it could so easily happen to any one of us.”

The volunteers are asking for food donations, which include dried goods, such as rice, pasta, pulses and tinned goods. They also need clothes and blankets. Patsalou said at least 50 new families asking for help had young children or babies.

“We urgently need all things associated with young children such as nappies, baby food, powdered milk, blankets and clothes,” she said.

The volunteers started the programme around 18 months ago, helping around 20 families. Most are without work, some have large families with five children or more, some are without homes and others without electricity.

Although the volunteers are asking for non-perishable items, when large amounts of fresh bread, dairy products or fruit comes in, it is given to the families almost immediately.

A farmer in Argaka recently donated a truck full of fruit, and a bakery has given bread.

Alison Fudge joined the group of volunteers before

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Some of the goods that have been donated for the 250 - now 350 families Christmas with the aim of raising awareness of the problem to the English-speaking community. She has since set up a Facebook page – ‘ Aphrodite’s Angels Paphos ‘ which lists goods most needed at any given time. The page also contains information on all of the fundraising events which are taking place.

She has also arranged additional drop-off points as volunteers in various areas and villages have come forward. A number of events in support of the drive have been organised for February.

Patsalou said: “We need volunteers to help sell vouchers outside Papantoniou’s supermarkets and Carrefour supermarket this coming Saturday - February 9. They will be used to purchase goods for the needy.” Would-be volunteers for this event should contact Patsalou directly.

In addition, Paphos resident Paul Clarke aka Cycling Cyprus is organising a static bike ride to raise awareness of needy families and to get people to donate cash and food.

‘Pedalling against poverty’ will see Clarke cycle outside

Phillipos supermarket in Peyia on Saturday from 9am-4pm.

Tommy Tuckers Restaurant in Chlorakas is holding a coffee morning/afternoon event on Saturday February 16. Due to the growing numbers of people desperate for help, and the amounts of money which the group needs to raise, they are in the process of opening a dedicated bank account. Contact Patsalou at 99-22-01-52 or Sofokleous at 99-54-23-43.

Drop off points and directions at: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Aphrodites-AngelsPaphos/224744160995277

The final frontier: Cypriots looking to outer space

By Poly Pantelides CYPRIOTS have made their home across the globe, in the UK, Australia and the US, but outer space remains as yet unexplored territory, though a newly launched company hopes to change that and has entered a competition to land a robot on the Moon by the end of 2015.

The Cyprus Space Office is the newest member of Synergy Moon, a private space company competing in the Google Lunar X Prize.

Synergy Moon is among 25 teams competing for a $20 million (€14.82 million) prize for being the first to safely land a robot on the surface of the Moon, having it travel 500 metres over the lunar surface

and sending audiovisual data back to earth. The Cyprus Space Office is working on the education front with head Sotira Trifourki working on projects such as Science Hack Day, to encourage people to collaborate on designing apps, robotics and gadgets.

The event is due to take place between April 6 and 7 this year at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia. It will include a schools science fair to create art and design that may see its way to the moon on a lunar art capsule, a news release said.

“With the rise of Citizen Science projects and private companies developing the capabilities for space travel, the time has come for Cyprus to develop its plans to join the international community in exploring space,” the statement said. The Cyprus Space Office wants to go beyond helping Cypriots access

space, it aims to create manned and unmanned orbital launch vehicles, train teachers, and use space industry developments to drive the economy and support job creation.

“The benefits (of space travel) include monitoring our environment, research into improving our health and transport systems, and developing technology which can fuel innovation and create jobs to boost our economy. The possibilities are endless,” Trifourki said.

Teams must be at least 90 per cent privately funded but may have governments among their clients, Google Lunar X Prize said on its website. If none makes it by 2015, the competition expires.

More at http://universechallenge.org/cyprus-spaceoffice/ or http://www.googlelunarxprize.org/

A 64-YEAR-OLD man was yesterday remanded in custody for eight days on suspicion of the statutory rape of a 16-year-old girl.

Police said the girl, who was the man’s neighbour, had been threatened by the suspect “to succumb to his sick desires”.

He was arrested after the teenager spoke to her parents about it. Police said the suspect and the girl were involved between April and December last year.

Recently however, the suspect allegedly threatened the girl that if she did not give in, he would spread the word of what had happened between them.

The man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon. He denied the accusations. The hearing was held behind closed doors. The age of consent in Cyprus is 17.

Jailed drugs priest defrocked THE Holy Synod yesterday defrocked a priest who was found guilty of drug trafficking last year.

The decision to defrock Panayiotis Triantafyllou, 37, was unanimous, an announcement said.

The former priest is currently doing a five-year stint in prison after he was caught in possession of some three kilos of cannabis.

The drugs were found in his suitcase upon his return from Athens in April 2012. Triantafyllou, a Greek national, had told the police that he had accepted €1,000 and a return plane ticket in return for carrying the suitcase because his wife was ill. He later said his actions had been a mistake. Triantafyllou joined the Church of Cyprus around 10 years ago.

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Home EAC’s Mari levy scrapped earlier than expected (continued from front page) facing a 4.0 per cent hike at the beginning of the year in addition to a rise in VAT to 18 per cent in January. Earlier last month, CERA decided to cancel the price increase imposed on energy bills by the EAC on January 1 based on a recalculation of the fuel cost formula.

Each month, the EAC adjusts its fuel cost formula - the major component of electricity bills. The electricity rate - kilowatt hour (kWh) - is the sum of the fuel cost plus the price of carbon credits.

Following the resumed operation of Units 4 and 5 at Vassilikos, the EAC bought greater quantities of diesel in November to power the combined cycle units, requiring more money and most likely more carbon credits.

The authority passed on the extra cost to the consumer by punching the numbers into the existing fuel cost formula, resulting in a price adjustment.

Following a meeting with the EAC, CERA released an announcement saying it has instructed the EAC to suspend the fuel adjustment and refund the charges in a future bill.

BONDHOLDERS PROTEST OUTSIDE POPULAR BANK HQ

Angry bondholders protested yesterday outside Popular Bank’s Head Office in Nicosia, demanding a meeting with the CEO, Christos Stylianides. When their demands were not met they attempted to storm the building but were stopped by members of the police.

They later marched to police headquarters where they met Police Chief Michalis Papageorgiou to demand

criminal charges be brought against those responsible within the banks for losses incurred on their investments. Papageorgiou gave them assurances that the case would be examined by the Attorney-general. Last week the protesters stormed the Bank of Cyprus headquarters, pushing their way inside and damaging furni(Christos Theodorides) ture

Industrial unrest spreads

By Peter Stevenson PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias has ordered a full investigation into the violent scuffles on Tuesday at a Paphos building site between striking builders and police, Justice Minister Loucas Louca said yesterday.

Trouble erupted in Paphos on Tuesday when police confronted striking builders who tried to stop strike-breakers who were brought in to take over the work at a hotel construction site.

Three people were arrested during the trouble on Posidonos Avenue. Police intervened in a bid to restore order, arresting two striking workers and a female union official in the process as both police and builders pushed and shoved each other.

Reports from Ayia Napa said striking builders visited sites with unionists, armed with bats Unions accused police of using excessive force, and Christofias later criticised the police for their actions.

“The President’s instructions are clear, and I am awaiting the report of the incident to uncover what really went on so we can act accordingly with the police,” Louca said yesterday. Asked what information he had received so far the minister replied that he did not want to rely on rumours but on the facts, and once he had the report in his hands he would be able to comment further.

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of dealing with an increase in incidents from protesters.

“I have been informed by the chief of police that orders have been given for necessary action to be taken,” he replied.

“We have discussed the subject so that we will not see a repeat of Tuesday’s incident,” he added.

Louca was also asked to comment on several small incidents that were reported in Ayia Napa yesterday of striking builders who had visited several sites with trade unionists, armed with bats, in attempts to bully strike-breakers and contractors who were continuing work.

“I am not aware of any incidents in the Ayia Napa area,” he said. “As far as I am aware the Chief of Police has given orders to members of the force on how to act appropriately in these cases,” he added.

Head of Cyprus’ Association for Tourist Enterprises Akis Vavlitis and the Federation of Construction Contractors’

(OSEOK) representative Nicos Kelepeshis both claimed to state broadcast radio that striking workers and trade unionists ransacked and vandalised hotel construction sites in the Ayia Napa area yesterday.

“Members of both trade unions, PEO and SEK, armed with bats, stormed into hotels looking for strike-breakers,” Vavlitis said. “We are sending out a message abroad, that the strikes are adversely affecting the tourism industry, instead of trying to overcome the crisis,” he added.

Kelepeshis claimed police had received many complaints from hotel owners that striking workers had harassed them yesterday morning.

PEO representative, Michalis Papanicolaou questioned the accusations, stating that the striking workers would continue their strike until they get what they deserved. “How did they know these people that ransacked the sites were

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from PEO?” he asked. “Did they ask them for identification?” he continued. “For the moment these workers have an uncertain future and they will continue striking until they receive assurances that their jobs are safe,” he concluded.

Yiannakis Ioannou, the head of SEK’s construction branch, claimed yesterday that both SEK and PEO had acted accordingly and had not committed any crimes. Ioannou said builders had already agreed to cuts of around 8.0 per cent but contractors also wanted to reduce provident fund contributions by 3.0 per cent, cut Christmas bonuses by 50 per cent, and take away one day from the Easter holidays.

“All they [the workers] want is for the collective agreements to be met,” Ioannou said. The ministry of labour would continue to actively search for a solution to the problem, it said yesterday. Minister Sotiroulla Charalambous said that during the attempt at reconciliation both sides had introduced new demands which had not been discussed before, making matters even more complicated.

Church believes DISY leader will win in first round ARCHBISHOP Chrysostomos II believes Nicos Anastasiades will only need one round to win the upcoming presidential elections.

After speaking with candidate Praxoulla AntoniadouKyriacou about the economy, the Cyprus problem and natural gas, the Primate wished her good luck. “I hope she reaches the second round,” he said. “Although I fear there will be no need for one, as Anastasiades will only need one round,” he added.

Speaking at a dinner in Paphos, Anastasiades said he would attempt to rebuild the shattered remains, left by the current administration.

“The current President has less than two weeks left and so I don’t really want to talk about him,” he said. “I’m hoping he isn’t hiding any more surprises up his sleeve like he did with the appointment of a deputy Central Bank governor,” he added.

Anastasiades said he would keep his word by cooperating with all of the parties towards a solution for the Cyprus problem and hoped to give Cypriots their identity back.

Speaking about the labour dispute with the builders Anastasiades queried why the current government had not carried out checks to find illegal workers on building sites.

Meanwhile DISY spokesman Charis Georgiades said of EDEK candidate Giorgos Lillikas: “He is an incorrigible populist.” This was after Lillikas claimed Cyprus would be committing ‘National Suicide’ by agreeing to send natural gas via a pipeline through Turkey. “By seeing through this course of action, Cyprus would then become a hostage of Turkey and economically dependant on them,” Lillikas said. “We should ally ourselves with other nations like France, Russia and Israel.”

AKEL - backed Stavros Malas, speaking after a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the discovery and exploitation of natural gas would give Cyprus the economic push needed to move away from the crisis.

Speaking about the elections, he said he was confident of winning in the second round, using a sporting analogy. “I will warmup on the first Sunday (of elections), to help me win on the second Sunday,” he said.

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‘PIMCO tangle reeks of political scheming’ Opposition says figure was The Central Bank said yesterday it had its own views on the methodology and assumptions used by PIMCO allowed to become high Cyprus

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THE opposition yesterday accused the government of amateurism and political expediency over a due diligence on bank portfolios, which could render the island’s debt unsustainable, leading to additional austerity measures.

Investment managers PIMCO who were hired to carry out the due diligence to determine the banks’ needs ahead of a bailout sought by Cyprus last year, have reportedly come up with a worst-case scenario of €10.1 billion.

The opposition suggested the government and the Central Bank deliberately allowed the figure to become so high in a bid to confirm the administration’s position that the bank’s were to blame for the mess the economy is in.

Even before hiring PIMCO, daily Phileleftheros reported that the banks’ recapitalisation needs would be as high as €10 billion – the same figure provisionally included in a draft deal with international lenders before the due diligence was completed.

DISAGREEMENT In a confidential letter to parliament, which was leaked to the media, Central Bank Governor Panicos Demetriades said the macroeconomic scenarios were given to PIMCO by the steering committee, made up of representatives from the Central Bank, the finance ministry, the cooperative bank supervisory service, the IMF, European Commission, the European Stability Mechanism, European Banking Authority, and the European Central Bank.

Demetriades said the committee had no right to intervene in the model used

by PIMCO, which had given some information on the parameters it use, without however disclosing exactly how much weight it placed on them. The governor said no instructions could be given to PIMCO if there was disagreement among members of the steering committee.

“The company must act based on the terms of reference it was given, exercising its professional judgment,”

Demetriades said. “This also applies to the discussion at the final stage of the results where disagreements still exist between the Cypriot members of the steering committee and those representing international organisations.”

In a statement yesterday, the Central Bank said it had its own views on the methodology and assumptions used

by PIMCO, which had been repeatedly expressed in the steering committee and to the company.

AMATEURISH The opposition has also censured the firm’s selection and supervision throughout the process.

“The procedure of selecting, appointing, and supervising PIMCO raises a major issue for the government and the Central Bank,” main opposition DISY spokesman Haris Georgiades said yesterday.

“The amateurism and, apparently, the political expediency of those who gave the specific company a blank cheque, have put our country in an unbelievable situation.”

Unlike Ireland and Spain, which also had to bailout their banking sectors, Cyprus had left PIMCO unchecked.

It was also reported that PIMCO had no direct communication with the banks.

It was only after it transpired that the results were highly unfavourable that the Central Bank brought in BlackRock, which had carried out a due diligence on Greece’s banks, to help convince PIMCO to ease its adverse scenario.

For the government, the existence of a disagreement between Cyprus and PIMCO proved that DISY was wrong.

“Of course we will not try to convince the DISY leadership … of the contrary,” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said.

“They have already decided to adopt the PIMCO report, in the same way they had adopted the troika memorandum, demanding an agreement before the negotiations were finished.”

Stefanou said DISY was trying to provide cover for the bank administrations that are responsible for the “economic crime against Cyprus.”

EUROZONE finance ministers will discuss on Monday a Cypriot proposal to order an independent report on whether the country is fully complying with laws against money laundering, a senior EU official said.

The report would, be a response to German, and others’, concerns that Cyprus, which asked the eurozone for financial help last June, has been a tax haven for rich Russians.

Eurozone finance ministers, called the Eurogroup, will meet on Monday in Brussels to review progress on the €17.5 billion bailout negotiations for Cyprus, whose banks have been hit

by Greece’s debt restructuring.

The senior EU official said yesterday that Cyprus made the recommendation in the Eurogroup Working Group, a body that prepares eurozone finance ministers’ meetings.

The official explained that Cyprus already had a positive report on its laws from the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering committee MONEYVAL. The new report could focus more on the actual application of the legal framework in place in Cyprus than was positively verified by MONEYVAL, the official said.

Choosing a private auditor for the job, rather than an international institution, would mainly be guided by the need for speed, the official said.

Eurozone ministers want to take a final decision on the Cyprus bailout in the second half of March, possibly in a special teleconference, the official said, and commissioning a report from an institution would take longer than that.

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The ability to write concise reports in English are necessary. As a self motivated and highly organised individual, the Superintendent will be able to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative, excellent problem solving, communication and management skills.

The appointment is immediately available and based in Cyprus and will require regular international travel.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience including, performance bonus, travel allowance, life and medical insurance and other benefits.

Preferred candidates will have the right to live and work in the European Economic Area (EAA).

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Home MTN Group acquires 50pct of MTN Cyprus MTN Group announced yesterday it had agreed to acquire the 50 per cent share in MTN Cyprus held by its local partner, Amaracos Holdings, a company representing the interests of the Shacolas Group and the Panos Germanos Group.

At the conclusion of this transaction, MTN Group will own 100 per cent of MTN Cyprus.

The move is part of MTN Group’s broader strategy to make Cyprus an innovation hub for the development of new products and services for the Group.

“MTN Cyprus is an important part of MTN Group, as it represents one of our most developed markets. We see MTN Cyprus as a springboard for the development and introduction of innovative products and services that may be applicable to other MTN Group markets in future” said MTN Group President and

CEO Sifiso Dabengwa said.

Both Shacolas and Germanos confirmed they will continue to provide their support to MTN Cyprus.

MTN Cyprus is an integral part of MTN Group, a multinational telecommunications operator with more than 185 million customers in 22 countries, 25,000 employees and annual revenues of €13,5 billion.

MTN Group acquired its initial investment in MTN Cyprus in 2006 as part of a larger transaction where 100 per cent of Investcom LLC, a holding company of operations in 10 countries in Africa and the Middle East, was acquired.

Since 2008, MTN Cyprus has increased its market share from 14 per cent to 32.8 per cent – 316,000 subscribers on September 30, 2012.

The acquisition is subject to approval by the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of Cyprus.

‘A book that will make you think and talk’ THE NOTIONS of a creative society, the state, the environment, the Cyprus problem, among others, are the subject matter of a recentlypublished book by academic Stavros Zenios, the former rector of the University of Cyprus.

Translating as “Creative Cyprus,” the leaner version of the book is available at http://www.fbrh.eu/zenios/ (Greek only) and exalts hope and the ability of people to take control of their fate.

“Our desires often reflect fears, fantasies, purely subjective desires. Our real needs express essential needs, objective realities, realistic hopes,” Zenios says in his book.

The version available at bookstores and presented to journalists yesterday has been interlaced with interventions and comments from players in Cyprus’ cultural and political life. Cyprus’ own Nobel laureate Christophoros Pissarides calls the book a challenge.

“You might agree with (Zenios), you might disagree, you might even get angry. You will likely do all that but (the book) will make you think and talk,” Pissarides said.

“Only in this way can we mature on this island and join the 21st century,” Pissarides said.

There was an 8.0 per cent decrease in card usage in Cyprus last month compared to January 2012

Less for luxury and more for necessities Credit card usage down in January over previous year

By Poly Pantelides

Stavros Zenios “The publication comes at a critical time for Cyprus. A deep recession ails our country and has awoken strong social movements,” a news release said.

“As a people we have huge deposits of mental strength and high education levels so that we can design a path ahead, find the courage to dare, devise ways to succeed,” the statement said.

Zenios has also launched a movement called freedom or “Eleftheria” in Greek to promote political dialogue.

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JANUARY’S card usage shows that people are cutting back on luxury spending and using credit more to pay their bills.

According to the stats, Cyprus’ residents used their cards more abroad and less in Cyprus this January compared to January 2012, the island’s main clearing agency JCC transactions said yesterday.

There was an 8.0 per cent decrease in card usage in Cyprus, partly because fewer people had renewed their vehicle’s annual road tax in time, compared to January 2012, JCC said.

Without the state sector transactions, the decrease in local card use in Cyprus comes to 5.0 per cent, the clearing agency said.

January to January, there was a 15 per

cent decrease in payments to the government sector; an 18 per cent decrease in clothes’ purchases; a 16 per cent decrease in card usage for restaurants, bars and catering services; a 13 per cent decrease in DIY purchases; and a 41 per cent decrease in travel usage, JCC said.

The biggest increase in card payments was in relation to utility bills with transactions going up by 42 per cent, although amounting to just 4.3 per cent of total payments.

The majority of card use in January last year – 27.47 per cent – was in supermarkets, followed by clothing, shoes and accessories at 12.45 per cent. Payments to the government came to 11.19 per cent, and payments at petrol stations came 10.37 per cent of total card transactions.

In total, local card transactions in Cy-

prus came to almost €212 million this January compared to €229 million in January 2012.

The average local card transaction

by Cypriot residents was valued at €75 compared with €83 in January 2012.

There was a 5.0 per cent increase in local cards used abroad for sales and cash withdrawals, JCC said.

Cypriot residents collectively spent over €121 million abroad coming to an average €138 per transaction, a slight decrease from January last year when the average transaction was €141.

Visitors to Cyprus spent €23 million, an increase of 9.0 per cent January to January but spent on average €97 per transaction compared with €104 per transaction in January 2012. JCC did not break down figures to credit card and debit card transactions.

Health ministry says it’s checking into horse meat burger reports

By Poly Panteldies BURGERS containing horse DNA may have made their way to Cyprus through an Irish manufacturer of frozen beef burgers, the health services said yesterday.

“We got in touch with the Irish authorities (on Tuesday) and we are waiting to hear back on whether any batches of burgers containing horse meat have been distributed to Cyprus,” acting head of health services Christos Christou said.

A Polish meat ingredient at Ireland’s Rangeland Foods contained 75 per cent horse DNA, the Irish agriculture ministry said in an announcement on Tuesday.

The Irish authorities said in the same statement that Rangeland Foods had suspended production pending

the outcome of an investigation in to “the full supply chain,” but added that the company had indicated that none of the products had entered the food chain.

Christou said that Rangeland Foods products enter the Cyprus market through a local distributor, but said the health services were not yet in a position to identify the distributor.

“The supplier (in this case Rangeland Foods) is obliged by law to have a distribution list stating who sells their products in Cyprus and the Irish authorities will be able to tell us whether any products containing horse DNA have been distributed (to the Cyprus market),” he said.

Although the health services do hold periods of sample testing on food products, they are not at this stage investigating whether any meat

products in Cyprus contain horse DNA. “There are no inherent health risks,” Christou said, although he did concede that the issue was one of misleading consumers.

“If and when any products are discovered, we will discuss the matter with the veterinary services and decide how to proceed,” Christou said.

“We have so far received no official word from the European Commission.” Major supermarket chains in Britain were recently found to have sold beef products containing horse meat.

Rangeland Foods says on its website that it has a growing customer base in the UK, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Greece and Cyprus. “All our products are manufactured using only top quality Irish beef and best manufacturing practice with full traceability from farm to plate,” it says.

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Total: looking forward to a bright future The deal, for blocks 10 and 11, should bring in €24 million in signature bonuses

By George Psyllides CYPRUS yesterday signed a deal with French energy giant Total to search for oil and gas in two offshore blocks as part of a second licensing round initiated last year.

The deal, for blocks 10 and 11, follows agreement with a consortium of Italy’s Eni and South Korea’s KoreaGas Corp (Kogas) for blocks two, three and nine, concluded last month.

“With today’s act we conclude one of the most critical targets set by the government in its energy policy,” Commerce Minister Neoclis Sylikiotis said. Reports said Cyprus would receive €24

million in signature bonuses as part of the deal. Sylikiotis said some 10 exploratory drills were expected to take place within the island’s exclusive economic zone in the next three years while infrastructure projects should also get underway.

“All these mean growth and thousands of jobs in the energy and other sectors,” the minister said. Cyprus hopes for a windfall from hydrocarbons beneath the seabed in a largely untapped area of the east Mediterranean although any finds were not expected to come ashore until 2018 at the very earliest for domestic consumption, and in 2019 for export.

Sylikiotis said they would

bring relief to Cyprus, which is in line for an international bailout with the accompanying tough conditions placed on its economy.

“Cyprus will finally and irrevocably turn its back on sterile policies of austerity imposed on countries of the south by a neo-liberal international and European establishment,” Sylikiotis said during a signing ceremony.

The minister also emphasised the strategic alliances forged through the quest for hydrocarbons. “Alliances that are important both for securing our country’s sovereign rights and the unobstructed commercial exploitation of our hydrocarbons in a way that will turn Cyprus into an

Commerce Minister Sylikiotis and Total’s Breuillac shake on it energy hub,” Sylikiotis said.

Cyprus first struck natural gas offshore in late 2011, when US based Noble reported an estimated seven trillion cubic feet (tcf) natural gas find in Cyprus’ block 12, which is close to a major gas discovery by neighbouring Israel.

Arnaud Breuillac, president of Total’s Middle East exploration and production appeared upbeat about the

company’s prospects. “We can say that it is the first day of Total’s presence in Cyprus and we look forward to a bright future,” Breuillac said.

The executive said his company will carry out two-dimensional surveys in block 10 and three-dimensional in block 11 but could not yet say whether it will search for oil first.

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had two different plans for the two blocks “so basically we might proceed with drilling for oil and gas. It is very early to say but the possibility for the presence of oil has been examined.”

According to Sylikiotis, the government has extended the second licensing round deadline by 180 days. Cyprus has bids for five more of its 13 blocks.

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Cameron apologises for ‘dreadful’ hospital neglect PRIME Minister David Cameron yesterday announced the creation of a Chief Inspector of Hospitals and apologised for Mid-Staffordshire NHS Trust’s “truly dreadful” mistreatment and neglect.

His move followed the publication of the Francis report into events at the trust between 2005 and 2009, which called for a “zero tolerance” approach to poor standards in the health system.

Speaking in the Commons after the 1,782-page report was released, Cameron announced a raft of changes designed to ensure that any future failures in NHS organisations are detected

PM announces raft of changes to the NHS including post of hospitals inspection chief and dealt with quickly and effectively.

Robert Francis QC, chairman of the public inquiry, refused to point the finger at any organisation or individual connected to the shocking failure at the trust, instead blaming an “insidious negative culture”, but families of those who suffered in the care failings at Stafford Hospital called for senior NHS figures to resign.

Julie Bailey, who set up

campaign group Cure The NHS after her mother, Bella Bailey, 86, died at the scandal-hit hospital in 2007, said the report gave patients “power” but called for the resignation of NHS chief Sir David Nicholson, as well as Royal College of Nursing chief executive Peter Carter.

She said: “We want resignations, we are going nowhere. We have lost hundreds of lives within the

NHS, we want accountability.”

Responding to the report, the Prime Minister announced a raft of changes to the NHS, telling the Commons he had ordered the creation of the post of Chief Inspector of Hospitals, who will have responsibility for a regime of inspections which are an investigation into “whether a hospital is clean, safe and caring, rather than just an exercise in bureau-

cratic box-ticking”. An immediate investigation will be carried out by Sir Bruce Keogh into the standards of care at hospitals which currently have the highest mortality rates, he said.

Patients and their relatives will be invited to say whether they would recommend treatment at their hospital to their friends and families, and the results will be published.

Changes will also be made to the failure regime for NHS trusts, to ensure that the suspension of a board can be triggered by failures in care, and not just financial failings as at present, said Cameron.

Justice ministry slammed for ‘shambolic’ commissioning BRITISH government plans to contract out billions of pounds worth of public services to private companies have been called into question in a parliamentary committee report published yesterday.

The ministry of justice (MOJ) plans, which have been criticised by the opposition Labour party, include allowing firms to run criminal probation services, and are part of a wider drive across government to cut spending by outsourcing.

The chair of the justice select committee said that the MOJ’s handling of a 90 million contract to run court translation services was “shambolic” after translators failed to turn up at court and others mistranslated hearings to defendants.

The report also said that weaknesses in the MOJ’s due diligence and risk mitigation procedures were a “cause for concern” ahead of its ambitious plans to contract out more public services, and repeated a call made in a previous report for an independent review into the department’s ability to commission services.

It added that the MOJ did not have a sufficient understanding of the complexities of the work it was contracting out when it started the procurement process.

The committee said that services firm Capita, which inherited a five-year translation services contract when it bought Applied Language Solutions for £7.5 million in late 2011, had improved the service markedly but it had taken a long time, even with Capita’s “considerable” resources. The service is also still largely boycotted by qualified interpreters who previously worked in the public sector.

Capita acknowledged there had been issues regarding the delivery of the contract but said it had invested in improving its performance.

BRITAIN TODAY Flybe deal AIRLINE Flybe boosted Ryanair’s hopes of a takeover of Aer Lingus yesterday by agreeing a plan to fly 43 of the Irish carrier’s short-haul routes.

The proposal is part of Ryanair’s attempt to persuade the European Commission that its planned €694 million takeover of Aer Lingus will not harm competition for Irish passengers.

Under the agreement, Flybe will receive a minimum of nine Airbus A320 aircraft and a cash injection of €100 million from Ryanair.

The newly created Flybe Ireland will operate from bases in Dublin and Cork, with many of the 34 European destinations served by the 43 routes already used by Flybe’s UK business.

Ryanair will give Flybe the right to use the Aer Lingus brand for three years and will develop a business plan that should provide €20 million in pre-tax profits in the 12 months following the transfer. The deal comes a month before the European Commission is due to give a decision on Ryanair’s bid for Aer Lingus.

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The Duchess of Cornwall got up close and personal with a New Zealander yesterday by performing the famous Maori greeting known as a hongi. Camilla pressed noses with Kiwi artist Rosanna Raymond as she and the Prince of Wales hosted a reception for leading Antipodeans liv-

ing in the UK. The heir to the throne was not left out and also greeted Ms Raymond with a hongi during the reception that fell on Waitangi Day, a national holiday in New Zealand celebrating the signing of the nation’s founding document on February 6, 1840 (AFP)

Malone will avoid UK rights war with Murdoch JOHN Malone’s Liberty Global will avoid a battle with Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB over expensive content like English Premier League soccer, the US company said after agreeing to buy BSkyB’s biggest rival.

Liberty is buying Virgin Media for about $15.75 billion in stock and cash, pitting Malone against his old rival Murdoch in British pay-television and broadband.

Both Virgin Media and Liberty Global said the deal, worth more than $23 billion including debt, was more about expanding the US group’s presence in Europe than shaking up British pay-TV. Virgin Media had a strong commitment to share content with Sky, Liberty Global Chief Executive Mike Fries said yesterday, and he wanted to make sure Virgin Media had access to premium programming.

“We do not see any reason why that would change or any reason why Virgin Media needs to compete with Sky for that premium content,” he told reporters. Liberty will serve 25 million customers in 14 countries after the deal, overtaking ComCast as the world’s number-one cable TV operator by subscriptions, Fries said.

Virgin Media, which has 4.9 million customers compared to BSkyB’s 10.7 million, was formed when cable groups Telewest and NTL and mobile telecom operator Virgin Mobile merged

in 2006. That deal was led by Virgin Group’s Richard Branson, who still owns around 3 per cent, and who will make about $316 million from the Liberty takeover.

Virgin Media’s first few years were marked by lengthy and costly legal fights with BSkyB over access to channels and content. More recently, however, Virgin Media boss Neil Berkett has stabilised the group, taking it into the black two years ago after years of losses racked up in a costly network expansion.

In a peace deal in 2010, it sold BSkyB a package of channels and offered some Sky high-definition channels to its own customers. Since then, Virgin Media has focused increasingly on selling high-speed broadband and technological innovations such as digital TV service Tivo.

Last year, BSkyB and telecoms operator BT signed a threeyear deal worth £3 billion to show English Premier League matches, cementing the league’s position as the most valuable domestic soccer competition in the world.

Virgin Media said it added 42,700 new cable households and 62,700 cable broadband connections in the fourth quarter, its best customer additions in four years according to analysts.

Analysts said there was little chance of a rival bidder and that was reflected in Liberty’s offer. (see John Malone: Newsmaker page 13)

A DNA sample from a girl in New Zealand has been sent to British police to quash the suggestion that she could be Madeleine McCann. Scotland Yard said the girl was not a line of inquiry and it requested the sample to confirm statements made by New Zealand police that the girl was not Madeleine.

It was reported in New Zealand media that the girl has been mistaken for Madeleine more than once, because she has a similar mark in one of her eyes. Madeleine was nearly four when she vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3 2007 as her parents dined at a tapas restaurant with friends nearby.

DIY not dinner BRITISH women want men with practical skills more than any other attribute, according to new research in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. Women are turning away from roses and romantic meals and want to get jobs done around the house instead, the survey of 1,000 females suggested. Of the women surveyed by Spaceslide. co.uk, an online store for made-to-measure wardrobe storage, 38% said they found men who were practical around the home sexy, rating DIY skills above sporting prowess, creativity and even lovemaking ability.

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Spaniards show little faith in politics or economic recovery

By Clare Kane

Spain’s unemployment rate hit 26 per cent in the last quarter of 2012

RECESSION-HIT Spaniards are losing faith in politicians and support is dropping for the ruling People’s Party (PP), which has slashed public spending and is embroiled in a corruption scandal, a poll indicated yesterday.

Over 40 per cent of Spaniards believe the country’s political situation is worse than a year ago, and a third think it will not improve in the next year, according to the survey by Spain’s state-owned Social Investigations Centre (CIS).

The poll of around 2,500 adults

across Spain was carried out between January 4 and 14, before a newspaper sparked public anger by reporting that Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and other PP leaders had received payments from a slush fund.

CIS estimated that Rajoy’s PP would win 35 per cent of votes if a parliamentary election were held at once, compared to 43 per cent in the CIS poll a year ago, while the opposition Socialists would creep up to 30 per cent from 28 per cent in January 2012.

The kickback scandal engulfing the PP is unlikely to trigger a general election, as the PP has an absolute ma-

jority in parliament. Rajoy denies any wrongdoing and Spain’s slow justice system means time is on his side.

Spaniards are also pessimistic on the outlook for the economy, which has been shrinking since the end of 2011. Over half of those surveyed said the economic situation was “very bad” and four out of 10 thought things would be worse in a year’s time.

Spain’s unemployment rate hit 26 per cent in the last quarter of 2012.

More than 80 per cent of respondents cited it as Spain’s biggest problem, followed by the state of the economy and politicians. Corruption ranked as the fourth-biggest concern.

Putin trying to scare off protesters, claims tycoon

Merkel proposes September 22 as an Khodorkovsky languishing in prison near the Arctic Circle election date

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PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin is increasingly trying to intimidate ordinary Russians into abandoning protests against him to keep his grip on power, jailed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky said.

In replies to written questions by Reuters, dictated to lawyers during prison visits, Khodorkovsky, once Russia’s richest man, accused Putin of resorting to political repression to try to reassert his authority after 14 months of protests.

He said such efforts were destined to fail and Putin was pushing Russia into an era of economic and political stagnation comparable to the rule of late Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.

“Opposition to the current regime is growing and will continue to grow ... The risks for the regime are constantly increasing,” said Khodorkovsky, who was convicted of multimillion dollar tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

He has always denied the charges, which he says were politically motivated.

“A certain ‘tightening of the screws’ is undoubtedly going on. We see an expansion of old repressive practices, the

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia’s richest man, accused President Vladimir Putin (above) of resorting to political repression to try to reassert his authority after 14 months of protests creation of new ones and the preparation of a legal base in case there is a need to sharply curb civil rights and freedoms.”

What was new in Putin’s third term as president, he said, was the tactic of trying to scare people into not pro-

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The rallies have lost steam since Putin won a presidential election last March, after spending four years as prime minister, but his approval ratings have sunk.

The Kremlin denies clamping down on Putin’s critics

and has dismissed Khodorkovsky’s criticisms in the past.

But Western governments and human rights groups share some of his concerns.

Khodorkovsky, 49, has for years been one of the sharpest critics of Putin, who last year faced the biggest pro-

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He is serving his sentence in the Karelia region near the Arctic circle. He was arrested in 2003 during Putin’s first presidency and his oil firm Yukos was broken up and sold off, mainly into state hands.

CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel’s government has asked the German president to set September 22 as the date of the next federal election, when she hopes to secure a third term in power.

“It will come as no surprise that the German government is proposing to the president that Sunday, Sept.

22, 2013 should be the day of the 18th German (federal) election,” Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert told a regular news conference.

Merkel is seeking re-election as chancellor of Europe’s biggest economy and most opinion polls put her conservative bloc at least 10 points ahead of the biggest opposition party, the Social Democrats (SPD).

However, it is unclear whether she will be able to form another government with her current coalition partner, the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), who in most polls are scoring below the 5 per cent threshold needed to enter parliament.

Merkel, popular among voters for her tough stance in the eurozone debt crisis, may end up in a ‘grand coalition’ with the SPD in what would be a repeat of the 2005-2009 government.

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CIA operating secret drone airbase in Saudi Arabia Base used to launch attacks against al-Qaeda THE US Central Intelligence Agency has been operating a secret airbase for unmanned drones in Saudi Arabia for the past two years.

The facility was established to hunt for members of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which is based in Yemen.

A drone flown from there was used in September 2011 to kill Anwar al-Awlaki, a USborn cleric who was alleged to be AQAP’s external operations chief.

US media have known of its existence since then, but have not reported it.

Senior government officials had said they were concerned that disclosure would undermine operations against AQAP, as well as potentially damage counterterrorism collaboration with Saudi Arabia.

The US military pulled out virtually all of its troops from Saudi Arabia in 2003, having stationed between 5,000 and 10,000 troops in the Gulf kingdom after the 1991 Gulf war. Only personnel from the United States Military Training Mission (USMTM) officially remain.

The location of the secret drone base was not revealed in the US reports.

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Drones reportedly carry out strikes against members of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which is based in Yemen However, construction was ordered after a December 2009 cruise missile strike in Yemen, according to the New York Times.

It was the first strike ordered by the Obama administration, and ended in disaster, with dozens of civilians, including women and children, killed.

US officials told the newspaper that the first time the CIA used the secret facility was to kill Awlaki.

Since then, the CIA has been “given the mission of hunting and killing ‘high-value targets’ in Yemen” - the leaders of AQAP who gov-

ernment lawyers had determined posed a direct threat to the US - the officials added.

Three other Americans, including Awlaki’s 16-year-old son, have also been killed in US strikes in Yemen, which can reportedly be carried out without the permission of the country’s government.

Kristian Coates-Ulrichsen, an expert on Gulf politics at the London School of Economics, told the BBC that Saudi anxieties about the growing threat of AQAP would have been behind the government’s decision to allow the US to fly drones from

inside the kingdom.

“The Saudis see AQAP as a very real threat to their domestic security,” he said.

“They are worried about attacks on their energy infrastructure and on the royal family, so it fit their strategy to allow the drone attacks.”

The existence of the base was likely a “sensitive issue” for both Washington and Riyadh, Coates-Ulrichsen added.

A source close to the Saudi Interior Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, declined to comment when contacted by the BBC. The Washington Post re-

ported that President Barack Obama’s counter-terrorism adviser, John Brennan, a former CIA station chief in Saudi Arabia, played a key role in negotiations with the government in Riyadh over building the drone base.

Saudi Arabia is home to some of Islam’s holiest sites and the deployment of US forces there was seen as a historic betrayal by many Islamists, notably the late leader of al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden.

It was one of the main reasons given by the Saudi-born militant to justify violence against the US and its allies.

Islamic summit calls for Syrian dialogue

By Shaimaa Fayed and Paul Taylor

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi (right), seen greeting Turkish President Abdullah Gul, called on ‘the ruling regime’ in Damascus to learn the lessons of history

LEADERS of Islamic nations called for a negotiated end to Syria’s civil war at a summit in Cairo that began yesterday, thrusting Egypt’s new Islamist president to centre stage amid turbulence at home.

The summit of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation opened on a day when the assassination of a leading Tunisian opposition politician highlighted the fragility of ‘Arab Spring’ democratic revolutions in North Africa.

With Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad making an ice-breaking visit to Egypt after 34 years of estrangement, the two-day meeting was focusing on how to stop the bloodshed in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad counts Tehran as one of his last allies.

In a keynote address, Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi called on “the ruling regime” in Damascus to learn

the lessons of history and not put its interests above those of the nation, saying that rulers who did so were inevitably finished.

Mursi urged all OIC members to support the Syrian opposition’s efforts to unite and bring about change.

Heavy fighting erupted in Damascus yesterday as rebels launched an offensive against Assad’s forces, breaking a lull in the conflict, opposition activists said.

Ahmadinejad earlier told Egyptian journalists there could be no military solution and he was encouraged that the Syrian government and opposition were moving towards negotiations to end a conflict in which at least 60,000 people have died.

“Fortunately in Syria at the moment matters between the two parties - the opposition and the government - are heading towards establishing the idea of dialogue and talking together,” al-Ahram daily quoted him as saying.

Opposition Syrian National Coalition leader Moaz

Alkhatib offered on Sunday to meet Assad’s ceremonial deputy, Farouq al-Shara, for peace talks if the authorities released thousands of prisoners. There has been no response from Damascus so far.

The leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Iran met on the sidelines of the summit to support the peace initiative, an Egyptian presidential spokesman said, adding that Mursi had brought together the most influenial players in the conflict.

Saudi Arabia, a key supporter of the Syrian rebels and a member of an ‘Islamic Quartet’ formed by Mursi last August to try to broker a solution, did not attend, diplomats said.

Saudi Crown Prince Salman told the summit the Syrian regime was “committing ugly crimes” against its people. He said the UN Security Council, which has so far been paralysed by Russian and Chinese opposition to sanctions, should act to “finalise the transition of power”.

A FIERCE critic of the Tunisian government’s dealings with radical Islamists was shot dead yesterday, sending protesters onto the streets two years after their Jasmine Revolution sparked revolt across the Arab world.

The headquarters of the moderate Islamist Ennahda party, which rules in a fractious coalition with secularists, was set ablaze after Chokri Belaid, an outspoken, secular leader, was gunned down outside his home in the capital.

His party and others in the opposition parties said they would quit the assembly that is writing a new constitution and called a general strike for today when Belaid will be buried.

Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali, who said the identity of the attacker was not known, condemned his killing as a political assassination and a strike against the ‘Arab Spring’ revolution.

Ennahda denied any involvement.

As Belaid’s body was taken by ambulance through Tunis from the hospital where he died, police fired teargas towards about 20,000 protesters at the Interior Ministry chanting for the fall of the government.

“This is a black day in the history of modern Tunisia ...

Today we say to the Islamists, ‘get out’ ... enough is enough,” said Souad, a 40year-old teacher outside the ministry.

“Tunisia will sink in blood if you stay in power.”

Despite calls for calm from the president, who is not an Islamist, thousands also demonstrated in cities including Mahdia, Sousse, Monastir and Sidi Bouzid, the cradle of the revolution, where police fired teargas and warning shots at protesters who set cars and a police station on fire.

While Belaid’s nine-party Popular Front bloc has only three seats in the constituent assembly, the opposition jointly agreed to pull its 90 or so members out of the body, which is acting as parliament and writing the new post-revolution charter. Ennahda and its fellow ruling parties have some 120 seats.

The small North African state was the first Arab country to oust its leader and hold free elections as uprisings spread around the region in 2011, leading to the ousting of the rulers of Egypt, Yemen and Libya and to the civil war in Syria.

But as in Egypt, many who campaigned for freedom from repression under autocratic rulers and better prospects for their future now feel their revolution has been hijacked by Islamists they accuse of clamping down on personal liberties, with no sign of new jobs or improvements in infrastructure.

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Japanese Prime Minister calls for Chinese restraint after radar lock-on

By Kiyoshi Takenaka

Traffic jams clogged roads as people evacuated following the 8.0 magnitude quake

Tsunami kills five in Solomons after big quake Evacuations across the South Pacific

By James Grubel A POWERFUL 8.0 magnitude earthquake set off a tsunami that killed at least five people in a remote part of the Solomon Islands yesterday and triggered evacuations across the South Pacific as island nations issued tsunami alerts.

The quake struck 340 km (211 miles) east of Kira Kira in the Solomons, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said as it issued warnings for the Solomons and other South Pacific nations including Australia and New Zealand. It later cancelled the warnings for the outlying regions.

A tsunami measuring 0.9 metres (three feet) hit near the town of Lata on the remote Santa Cruz island, swamping some villages and the town’s main airport as people fled to safety on higher ground.

More than three dozen aftershocks up to magnitude 6.6 rocked the region in the hours after the quake, the US Geological Survey said.

Lata hospital’s director of nursing, Augustine Pilve, told New Zealand television that five people had been killed, including a boy about 10 years old, adding that more casualties were possible as officials made their

way to at least three villages that may have been hit.

“It’s more likely that other villages along the coast of Santa Cruz may be affected,” he said.

Disaster officials in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara told the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corp. that they believed six people were dead and that five villages had suffered damage.

Solomon Islands Police Commissioner John Lansley said it was too early to fully assess the damage or casualty numbers, and said authorities hoped to send aircraft to the region on Thursday to help determine the extent of the damage.

WATCHED Luke Taula, a fisheries officer in Lata, said he watched the tsunami as it came in small tidal surges rather than as one large wave.

“We have small waves come in, then go out again, then come back in. The waves have reached the airport terminal,” he told Reuters by telephone.

The worst damage was to villages on the western side of a point that protects the main township, he said.

“There are reports that some communities have

been badly hit, their houses have been damaged by the waves.”

About 5,000 people lived in and around the town, but the area was deserted as people fled to higher ground, Taula said.

The Solomons, perched on the geologically active ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’, were hit by a devastating tsunami following an 8.1 magnitude quake in 2007. At least 50 people were killed then and dozens left missing and more than 13 villages destroyed.

“It’s an area that is very prone to earthquakes,” said Jonathan Bathgate, seismologist at Geoscience Australia. “We’ve had seven six-plus magnitude earthquakes in this region since January 31, so it has been very active in the past week.”

Initial signs were that the tremor was a thrust quake, in which vertical movement in the continental plates generates higher risk of tsunami, Bathgate added.

Authorities in the Solomons, Fiji, Guam and elsewhere had urged residents to higher ground before the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre cancelled its alerts.

“The earthquake would have to be quite a bit bigger to make a much more sizeable tsunami,” said Brian Shiro, geophysicist for the centre in Hawaii.

JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged China yesterday not to stoke tension over disputed East China Sea isles, a day after Japan said a Chinese vessel directed radar, normally used to aim weapons at a target, at a Japanese navy ship.

A Chinese government spokeswoman said she was not aware of the details of the incident, and focused instead on China’s stance that Japan should stop sending its ships into what China considers its territorial waters around the islands.

“The incident is dangerous conduct that could have led to an unforeseeable situation.

It is extremely regrettable that China carried out such a one-sided, provocative act when signs are emerging for dialogue,” Abe told parliament.

“I ask the Chinese side to return to the spirit of mutually beneficial, strategic relations and prevent the recurrence of an incident like this. I strongly ask them for restraints so that the situation will not escalate further.”

Fire control radar is used to pinpoint the location of a

Watch it: Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has urged China not to do anything rash target for missiles or shells.

Directing the radar at a target can be considered a step away from actual firing.

The radar incident, which Japan said took place in the East China Sea on January 30, came days after Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping told Abe’s envoy that he was committed to developing bilateral ties.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters: “In recent days, Japan has on many occasions

deployed aircraft and ships and illegally entered Chinese waters around the Diaoyu Islands. China has made representations on many occasions and requested Japan stop its illegal activities.”

Relations between Asia’s two biggest economies deteriorated sharply when the Japanese government bought the islets, called the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China, from a private Japanese owner, in September, igniting protests across China.

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Business Panasonic sells buildings to raise about $100m JAPAN’S Panasonic Corp (6752.T) has sold two of its office buildings in central Tokyo to raise around $100 million as the company tries to improve its balance sheet by selling non-core assets, sources with direct knowledge of the transactions have told Reuters.

The sale is part of efforts by Panasonic to raise 130 billion yen from asset sales in a bid to underpin cash flow. Rival Sony Corp (6758.T) is in the process of selling one of its main buildings in central Tokyo in a deal that could raise up to 100 billion yen.

RBS fined for rate rigging BRITAIN’S Royal Bank of Scotland will pay US and British authorities $615 million and plead guilty to wire fraud in Japan to settle allegations it manipulated global benchmark interest rates.

“The RBS board acknowledges that there were serious shortcomings in our systems and controls and also in the integrity of a small group of our employees,” Chairman Philip Hampton said yesterday.

“This is a sad day for RBS, but also an important one in continuing to put right the mistakes of the past.”

More than a dozen traders at RBS offices in Lon-

Bank will pay US and British authorities $615 million and plead guilty to wire fraud don, Singapore and Tokyo manipulated the London interbank offered rate (Libor), which is used to price trillions of dollars worth of loans, from at least 2006 until 2010.

The rigging continued even after traders learned that Libor submissions were being probed.

In a bid to avoid a political firestorm, the part stateowned bank will cut into its staff bonuses to pay the fines, the second-largest so

far in an international investigation that has already implicated Switzerland’s UBS and Britain’s Barclays.

Some £87.5 million ($137.1 million) will be paid to Britain’s Financial Services Authority, $150 million to the US Department of Justice and $325 million to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Like UBS, RBS did not have to admit criminal liability in the United States, meaning it can retain its

banking licence there and avoid a fire sale of its US business Citizens.

The bank said John Hourican, head of RBS’s investment bank, had agreed to leave following the misconduct of staff in that business.

Hourican had no involvement in or knowledge of the misconduct, RBS said.

Critics say the scandal over manipulation of Libor shows banks’ riskier activities should be separated from basic lending functions.

China bans ads for pricey gifts in anticorruption push

NOT PUBLIC Panasonic sold a fivestorey building in Tokyo’s Minato ward to Mitsubishi Estate Co (8802.T) and another eight-storey property in the same neighbourhood to Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc (3231.T), said the sources, who asked not to be identified because the transactions are not public.

The Osaka-based Panasonic is also considering selling its much larger office building in Tokyo’s Shiodome district, which houses about 2,000 workers and serves as its Tokyo headquarters, sources have told Reuters.

These buildings have become available for sale at a time investors are becoming more willing to buy properties in Tokyo on expectations property prices will rise in the near future.

Baristas work behind the counter at the newly-inaugurated Starbucks outlet in New Delhi yesterday. Starbucks, the world’s biggest coffee chain, launched its first outlet in New Delhi yesterday with the aim of expanding its reach to customers across India (AFP)

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HSBC’s global spread left it open to crime HSBC was forced into its biggest restructuring in almost 150 years because the bank’s complex structure and wide geographical spread had made it attractive to criminals, its chief executive said.

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UBS agreed in December to pay fines of $1.5 billion to regulators in the United States, Britain and Switzerland over Libor rigging. Its unit in Japan, where much of the wrongdoing occurred, pleaded guilty to criminal fraud. US prosecutors also filed criminal conspiracy charges against two former UBS traders allegedly at the heart of the scheme.

Barclays got a non-prosecution agreement and paid $453 million in penalties.

Barclays’ three most senior executives, including then chief executive Bob Diamond, were also forced to leave the bank in the wake of the Libor debacle.

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lawmakers on a British banking inquiry yesterday “Our geographic footprint became very attractive to trans-national criminal organisations, whether they are terrorist in origin or criminal in origin.”

HSBC, whose former slogan “The world’s local bank” reflects its presence in more than 80 countries, was in December given a $1.9 billion fine, the largest ever imposed on a bank, following a US investigation into its Mexican and US operations.

The probe made scathing criticism of HSBC’s antimoney-laundering systems and found its lax controls allowed two drug cartels to move $881 million through the bank.

“We’ve crushed our reputation with the Mexico events,” Gulliver said. “The behavioural stuff of what went on in Mexico is absolutely

shocking to us.”

After taking the bank’s helm at the start of 2011, Gulliver centralised control and created global business operations, taking much of the control out of the hands of country managers.

“It’s the biggest organisational change in this firm since 1865 and we did it to deal with the weaknesses,” the CEO said.

HSBC’s problems in Mexico stemmed from its purchase of Grupo Financiero Bital in 2002, and Gulliver and his chairman, Douglas Flint, said the bank was too slow to improve its systems and controls.

Gulliver said some senior people had been removed from the bank for “values breaches” in the last two years, but he said there were rewards on offer as well as penalties.

The bank’s chief risk officer is likely to be the fifth-highest paid person at the bank in 2012, whereas he wouldn’t have been in the top 50 in 2006, he said.

The CEO has sold or exited from 45 businesses deemed non-core in the last two years, in an attempt to not only reduce complexity, but also cut costs and boost profitability.

Last week it set up a Financial System Vulnerabilities Committee to help further simplify business activities and spot risks in areas such as preventing terrorist financing or illegal drugs activities.

“We’re not saying the job is done ... the people we’re dealing with are highly sophisticated and will continue to change their ways of trying to penetrate the banking system,” Gulliver said.

CHINESE radio and television stations are to ban advertisements for expensive gifts such as watches, rare stamps and gold coins, the Xinhua state news agency said yesterday, as part of a push by the government to crack down on extravagance and waste.

Such advertisements had “publicised incorrect values and helped create a bad social ethos”, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) said in a release, Xinhua said.

The ban comes after repeated calls from Xi Jinping, China’s presidentin-waiting, for a renewed fight against graft. But it could take a toll on luxury product manufacturers who advertise on Chinese television and radio.

Makers of expensive Chinese liquors including Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd and Wuliangye Yibin Co Ltd routinely dominate the annual ad auction at China’s official television network, CCTV. Producers of the fiery Chinese liquor known as baijiu, which once flowed freely at government banquets, were hit in December by an official ban on alcohol at military events.

High-end bottles of the grain-based liquor can cost thousands of yuan.

The crackdown on corruption has also hit jewellery retailers hard, especially after high-end watches became a symbol of graft.

Hengdeli and Emperor Watch and Jewellery are among the biggest watch retailers in China and both of their shares were down yesterday. Hengdeli had lost 2.2 per cent by the early afternoon in Hong Kong while Emperor was down 1 per cent.

“Watches and liquor have been influenced by government policies and have been pulled down by a change in leadership,” Rupert Hoogewerf, the founder of Hurun Report, told Reuters last month.

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Opinion

Reprimanding the police for doing their job is a joke THE MOST frequently used response by the government spokesman and AKEL deputies to criticisms of President Christofias was that his detractors were undermining the institution of the presidency. They urged opposition politicians to show respect for the institution, even if they disagreed with the president, because personal attacks against the state’s top official were harmful to the Republic.

It was a nonsensical argument which could now be directed at Christofias after his astonishing, public attack on the police for trying to enforce law and order in Paphos on Tuesday.

A President of the Republic censuring the police for doing their job not only undermines but demolishes the foundations on which a state is built – respect for the law. This also undermines the institution of the presidency, because when the president publicly reprimands the police for enforcing the law, the top post cannot command the respect of any law-abiding citizen.

Police had arrived at the scene of the strike, because striking construction workers were preventing non-striking workers from going to their jobs on a hotel building site. Scuffles broke out when police arrived to restore order and three strikers were arrested for attacking a policeman, causing actual bodily harm, resisting arrest and preventing police performing their duties. Predictably, union representatives accused the police of using ‘excessive force’.

Christofias made the following statement about the police: “We do not accept such behaviour. I want to express my solidarity with the people who were beaten and suffered injuries and call on the chief of police to put an end to this behaviour.”

Apart from urging the chief of police not to enforce the law, the head of state sided with the law-breakers and ordered an investigation into the police behaviour.

But what behaviour did Christofias want the police to stop? Did he not want police to protect the workers going to their jobs because they were strike breakers? Did he not want the police to prevent strikers from blocking the traffic?

Perhaps he wanted the police to politely ask strikers to behave themselves and then leave the scene, or maybe he wanted the police to arrest the strikebreakers who were undermining the strike.

This is the type of gross irresponsibility we have come to expect from this populist president who has done more than anyone to undermine the institution of the presidency by turning it into a joke. It can only be described as a joke when the head of state publicly reprimands the police for enforcing the law and expresses sympathy for the law-breakers.

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John Malone set to be European cable king F

OR MORE than three decades, John Malone has been known as America’s King of Cable.

Now, he is gaining that title in Europe as well.

Malone, through his Liberty Global Inc unit, has made his most audacious bet yet on the burgeoning European cable market, striking a deal for about $15.75 billion to acquire Virgin Media Inc, the cable group in which fellow billionaire Sir Richard Branson holds a 3 per cent stake. The deal is Malone’s biggest ever in Europe and puts him in direct competition with Rupert Murdoch, the News Corp chairman who controls Britain’s BSkyB. Liberty Global, which Malone controls with a roughly 40 per cent voting stake despite only owning 4 per cent of its equity, already ranks as the largest cable operator in Europe with 18.4 million subscribers. It also has 1.2 million subscribers in Chile and Puerto Rico for a total of 19.6 million.

The company’s position is the result of a decade-long acquisition spree spanning 11 countries from Germany and the Netherlands to Switzerland and Belgium that helped grow Liberty Global into a company with $7.6 billion in revenue and $3.6 billion in operating cash flow from continuing operations in the nine months ended Sept. 30.

Virgin Media was created by the merger of cable operators NTL, Telewest and Virgin Mobile in 2006. It will be not only Malone’s largest European acquisition to date, but also one he has been trying to seal for more than a decade. Malone began buying up stock in Telewest and tried several times to acquire NTL at the turn of the century when they were still separate companies. His plan even back then was to merge them.

Virgin Media’s 4.9 million subscribers significantly trails BSkyB, the UK market leader,

Newsmaker Liana B Baker and Leila Abboud of private equity firms that have rolled up smaller regional cable operators in Britain and Germany in recent years.

For example, Liberty Global in 2011 bought Kabel BW, the third-biggest cable operator in Germany, from private equity firm EQT for €3.16 billion ($4.30 billion). A few years earlier, Liberty Global acquired Germany’s second-largest cable operator, Unitymedia GmbH, from private equity firms BC Capital Partners and Apollo for $5.2 billion, including assumed debt.

In Belgium, Liberty in September made a tender offer for the 49.6 per cent of Telenet Group Holding NV it didn’t already own. The bid failed after the group’s management deemed it too low. Liberty currently owns 58.3 per cent of Telenet.

Liberty Global also reportedly looked at buying Dutch cable operator Ziggo in 2011, but private equity firms Cinven and Warburg Pincus eventually pursued an initial public offering instead.

Liberty Global CEO Michael Fries recently told a Citigroup Inc investment conference that the group would be looking for acquisitions in Europe to both bolster existing markets and enter new ones.

“He sees the importance of scale in the business,” said Evercore Partners analyst Bryan Kraft of the rationale behind Malone’s European acquisitions. “He’s been trying to build scale within these markets and also leverage the scale that they bring as a company across all these markets.”

The Kabel BW and Unitymedia deals marked Malone’s return to the German market,

‘Malone timed his European buying spree to the exit plans of private equity firms that have rolled up smaller regional cable operators in Britain and Germany in recent years’ which has 10.7 million subscribers. Indeed, battles with BSkyB over access to channels and content, coupled with heavy losses from a network upgrade, forced Virgin Media into a precarious financial situation that prompted a debt restructuring to help it stabilize. The company posted its first annual profit in 2011.

Malone timed his European buying spree to the exit plans

which ranks as the second-largest cable market in the world behind the United States. In 2001, he tried to acquire cable assets from Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Bank, but the deals were eventually blocked

by German regulators, forcing Malone into a temporary retreat.

Malone’s M&A activity suggests that he is trying to make Liberty Global a Western Eu-

Reclusive American billionaire John Malone ropean cable play. Prior to his buying in Germany and the UK, he sold out of Scandinavia, France, Japan and Australia.

ISI analyst Vijay Jayant said expanding in Western Europe gives Malone a more focused strategy in a market with high disposable income.

The strategy Malone is pursuing in Europe is essentially the same strategy he used in the United States; take a patchwork of disparate and technologically outdated cable systems, stitch them together and upgrade their networks to leverage their combined power to reduce internal costs and reduced external costs such as programming. That is the model he used to found TeleCommunications Inc, or TCI, which Malone grew into the largest cable operator in the United States before selling it to AT&T Inc. Malone is using that blueprint in Germany, which ranks as Liberty Global’s largest and fastest-growing market.

There, Malone is offering TV, phone and Internet bundles with faster speeds and cheaper rates in a bid to steal market share from incumbent Deutsche Telekom.

The rationale for the Virgin Media deal appears to be grounded in the TCI model as well. Cable only passes through about half the homes in Britain, so more investment in infrastructure to provide faster Internet speeds could help grow adoption rates.

The aggressive tactics Malone used to build TCI prompted former US Vice

President Al Gore to label him the cable industry’s “Darth Vader,” a reference to the popular head of the Evil Empire in the “Star Wars” film saga. The nickname referenced Malone’s power at TCI, which he used to demand equity stakes in cable networks, particularly start-ups, in return for distribution.

Malone also fought vigorously against must-carry laws that require cable operators to carry free-to-air broadcast networks like NBC and ABC and, as a matter of course, structures deals to help him pay very low taxes and has a rather well documented loathing of big government.

Indeed, Jayant said Malone is likely to leverage Liberty Global to get stakes in channels in Europe in return for carrying them. The company already has programming partnerships with CBS and MGM overseas.

Liberty Global also owns Chellomedia, a European producer and distributor of 66 TV channels, including movies, sports, lifestyle and entertainment programming.

Malone, the largest private landowner in the United States with about 2.2 million acres to his name, is no stranger to battles with media titans.

The reclusive billionaire has faced off with Murdoch numerous times on US soil, at one point acquiring a big slice of Murdoch’s voting position in News Corp that came onto the market unbeknownst to the newspaper baron. Malone eventually leveraged that stake to pry satellite TV company DirecTV from Murdoch.

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Year of the Snake may smile on Psy, health woes could bite Gangnam Stlye singer likely to make even more money

By Christine Lu THE coming lunar Year of the Snake is likely to smile on South Korean rapper Psy with increased prosperity, but he will need to leave Korea to make money and could risk exhaustion.

As Chinese communities around the globe prepare for the lunar New Year on February 10, which ushers in the Year of the Snake, a Taiwanese fortune teller predicted a mixed bag of luck for famous ‘snake’ people around the world.

Psy, who shot to global fame last year with Gangnam Style and was born in 1977, is likely to make even more money this year if he continues to travel around the world, though he also faces a few challenges, said fortune teller Chan Wei-chung.

“First, he must take care of his health. Second, he must make good judgments. Third, his career will be helped by people of prominence - but most importantly, he will need to leave Korea and run around the world,” Chan told Reuters.

“He will work and receive rewards, but he must be careful not to exhaust himself and become ill, because it could bring disaster to his

South Korean pop star Psy shot to global fame last year with the mega-hit Gangnam Style year of the snake.”

Sarah Jessica Parker, who was born in 1965 and is widely known for her role as Carrie in the Sex and the City television series, will also reap financial rewards, but only if she works for this with her husband, actor Matthew Broderick.

“A star shines in her marriage palace, which means by working together with

her husband, there are good chances of making a fortune,” Chan said.

Love may also shine for singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, born in 1989 - but it awaits her in foreign lands.

“Leaving the US to another country to film a movie, host concerts or conduct other entertainment businesses will bring her good fortune for love,” Chan said.

But television host Oprah Winfrey, who was born in 1954 but qualifies as a ‘tail of the Snake’ because her January birthday still falls within the lunar Year of the Snake, may face difficulties.

“Two of the biggest problems this year are money disputes and troubles when travelling, like traffic problems or quarrels with people,” said Chan of Oprah,

who recently drew global attention with her interview of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.

“Her fortune gets better as she ages, but the Year of the Snake may be challenging,” Chan said.

The lunar New Year is celebrated on February 10. People born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001 are all snakes.

Beyonce kicks off world Michael J. Fox filming TV show tour in Belgrade in April HOT on the heels of her Super Bowl half-time performance, US singer Beyonce has announced a world tour kicking off in Belgrade on April 15 and wrapping up in New York on August 3.

The tour, which so far includes 19 European cities and more than 20 in North America, is part of the 31-year-old’s carefully crafted comeback since giving birth to her first child with rapper and husband Jay-Z in January, 2012.

Some online media reports said a second wave of performances would be announced for Latin America and Asia, but there were no such details on her official website.

The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour will stop in Paris for two performances on April 24 and 25 and in London for a fourdate ‘mini-residency’ at the O2 Arena on April 29 and 30 and May 1 and 3.

The European leg ends in Stockholm on May 29 and the tour travels to North America where it kicks off in Los Angeles on June 28.

Beyonce was watched by a television audience of more than 100 million people on Sunday in New Orleans for the Super Bowl.

Her comeback was temporarily derailed when she admitted that she sang along with a pre-recorded track of the national anthem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January.

But reviews of her appearance on Sunday, which included a reunion with former Destiny’s Child bandmates, were largely positive. It will be followed by the premiere of her self-directed documentary, Life is But a Dream, on HBO on February 16.

The actor on the set of his new comedy The Henrys

MICHAEL J. Fox has begun filming his new TV show.

The Back to the Future actor - who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating condition which affects the nervous system - was spotted in New York City filming the pilot episode of The Henrys, braving the freezing temperatures in a light jacket on the third day of shooting.

However, despite the chilly conditions, Michael was unconcerned, with crew members describing him as a “doll” to work with.

The outdoor scenes were the first away from those shot already on location in an apartment in the city, though a source said the property will be recreated on a stage when shooting resumes in May. The Henrys sees 51-year-old Michael - who has children Sam, 23, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 17, and Esme, 11, with wife Tracy Pollan play a local newscaster who is married with three children.

A source said: “The show is really based on his life.”

Oscar night to have something for everyone WITH a high five from 9-year-old actress Quvenzhane Wallis, and a pledge that Oscar night will have something for everyone, the Academy Awards kicked into high gear yesterday at a luncheon for more than 160 nominees.

Jennifer Lawrence, Steven Spielberg, Jessica Chastain, Naomi Watts, Joaquin Phoenix, Kathryn Bigleow, Anne Hathaway and Denzel Washington were among the Oscar-nominated actors, directors and producers who mingled over cocktails and lunch at a Beverly Hills hotel before gathering for the traditional group photo of the Academy Award class of 2012.

Beasts of the Southern Wild newcomer Wallis, the youngest actress ever to be nominated in the lead actress category, slapped hands with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Hawk Koch as her name was called to join her peers for the annual photo ahead of the February 24 ceremony.

Argo producer-director Ben Affleck, riding high after his Iran hostage thriller took its third major award at the weekend, shrugged off being overlooked in the Best Director Oscar shortlist.

“I feel honored to be here.

It’s a big party,” Affleck told reporters, adding, “I’ve had many, many nights watching (the Oscars) from home.”

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron - who will be producing the three-hour Academy Award telecast for the first time - said performances by Barbra Streisand, Adele and Norah Jones, along with special tributes to Hollywood musicals and 50 years of James Bond movies, should give the ceremony wide appeal.

The popularity of many of the nine Best Picture nominees should also help bring in big audiences at home and abroad, they said.

“It has been a great year for movies. The movies are very competitive and they have done great box office. So we feel there is more interest this year than perhaps previous years, “ Zadan said.

Life of Pi, Lincoln, Argo, and Django Unchained have made more than $150 million each so far at the North American box office alone, while Silver Linings Playbook and Zero Dark Thirty have grossed more than $70 million each.

Last year’s Best Film winner, black and white silent movie The Artist, took just $44.7 million at the box office in the United States and Canada, even after the boost from its five Oscars.

Zadan and Meron reminded the nominees that the Oscar telecast was seen by an estimated one billion people in more than 200 countries, and urged them to keep their acceptance speeches short and sweet.

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Chabad hosts yearly event for Israeli friends of Cyprus EVERY year, the Cyprus Jewish Community Centre – Chabad hosts an event for the Friends of Cyprus in Israel.

This year the Centre celebrated over nine years of activity with Israeli business professionals, tourists and investors that come to the beautiful island, the jewel of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus’s chief Rabbi, Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin, greeted over 500 guests and invited them to taste some of the many fruits that were presented in honour of Tu Bishvat, the Jewish arbour day.

"A tree is praised when it bears fruit,” noted Rabbi Raskin, in reference to the many that reconnected with their Jewish heritage at the Jewish Community Centre in Larnaca.

The event this year was sponsored by local business, P. Constantinou & Co Ltd, Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors and Allilegies cooperative credit society.

A night of fine dining and song for charity ON Friday, March 1, at PizzaExpress in the Kato Paphos tourist area, local business man Michael Antoniou (Managing Director of Universal Decking & Aquatherm Cyprus) and Melanie Ballard (Owner of 4 Front Entertainment) will be holding a Swinging Music night in aid of the Cancer Patients Support Group.

A three-course hot buffet will be served from 7.30pm, and entertainment will commence around 8.45pm, consisting of some of the greatest songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennet, sung by Michael. Hits of the same era and up to the present day will also be performed

by Melanie.

In addition, there will also be a raffle and an auction to help raise more funds.

Tickets are €20 each, of which €5 goes to the charity. Please call Michael on 99-854375 or 26-273717 for

PREMIER Guarantee, a leading warranty provider, has been appointed by Galatariotis Group to provide insurance cover for the L’Union Residences development, located adjacent to Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort.

The development will be covered by a Latent Defects insurance scheme, which provides cover for the cost of remedying and rectifying damage arising out of latent or inherent defects, whether it be in commercial, residential or mixed use developments.

A key benefit of the policy is that it is taken out at the start of a project and does not need to be renewed, meaning it is unaffected by the future solvency of contractors involved in the build phase. The policy can also be assigned to future owners during the policy period.

Areas covered by the policy include faults in the design,

workmanship, materials, supervision and construction of a new building, caused by structural or waterproofing defects that remain undiscovered at the date of practical completion, and discovered during the policy period.

The partnership follows the announcement that Akathiotis Developers Ltd had appointed Premier Guarantee as the insurer for its new luxury Blue Waves Beachfront Residences development. All properties within the development are now covered by Premier Guarantee’s 10-year Latent Defects insurance scheme.

Christos Hadjisotiris, General Manager of Premier Guarantee Cyprus, said: “Galatariotis Group is well-known for great designs and emphasising the quality of its construction, so we are absolutely delighted they have asked us to provide latent defects insurance for this development."

For the 10th consecutive year, the Cyprus Federation of Classic Vehicles (OKAK) recently donated the proceeds of the 48-

hour Cyprus charity rally, which is organised in cooperation with the Bank of Cyprus, to the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

MTN, PrimeTel network cooperation is reached New deal will pool network services offered A NETWORK cooperation between MTN and PrimeTel, signalling the beginning of a new era in Cypriot telecommunications was recently announced by the two companies.

At a joint press conference, Pieter Verkade, CEO of MTN and Hermes Stephanou, CEO of PrimeTel specified the content of the collaboration: PrimeTel will use MTN’s mobile network for its own mobile services offering to its subscribers, while MTN will use PrimeTel’s high performance international network.

As a result, the two telecoms’ subscribers enjoy the following value-added, high-quality services: • PrimeTel’s subscribers can now utilise the most modern mobile network in Cyprus. Implementing a €20-million investment,

in broadband services and higher internet speeds.

As a result of MTN's and PrimeTel's new network collaboration, subscribers of both companies now enjoy a fresh range of value-added, high-quality services MTN recently upgraded its entire telecommunications network to offer reliability, speed and excellent coverage throughout the island. At the same time,

PrimeTel’s subscribers can use the sophisticated data technology MTNHSPA+ which provides high speeds up to 21,6 Mbps with uninterrupted internet connec-

tivity.

• MTN’s subscribers can use PrimeTel’s advanced international network which provides enhanced quality

MTN CEO, Mr. Verkade noted: “In early 2012 we asked for equal opportunities and fair competition and promised to change the landscape of telecommunications. We noted that the first beneficiary will, eventually, be the consumer. Today, we keep this promise. MTN is getting another vote of confidence from the market because it is always offering more.

The PrimeTel–MTN deal proves that modern companies can function in an efficient and competitive way without compromising quality”.

PrimeTel’s CEO, Mr. Stephanou, also hailed the collaboration, saying: “By entering the market as a mobile provider, PrimeTel has embarked upon a journey to offer a complete package of telecommunication services to its subscribers. Having also access to MTN’s leading mobile network, PrimeTel today can offer the most innovative telecommunication packages in the market at competitive prices”.

The collaboration between the two companies is already in effect.

MTN Pay: The first mobile payments platform MTN Cyprus introduces another innovation: MTN Pay - the first platform allowing users to make mobile payments directly from their phone without charge.

MTN subscribers can now complete their transactions with the company from their smartphones, tablets or laptops, their desktops or smart televisions in real time, anytime, anywhere, using a credit, debit or prepaid card.

Specifically, the service MTN Pay the subscriber can: • Pay the monthly bill of MTN (MTN Pay-

Monthly, Up2U MTN and MTN Mobile Broadband) • Extend the talk time and data volume or PayAsYouGo MTN MTN Up2U line.

All transactions are made with the safety and confidentiality of JCC. Access to MTN Pay involves creating an MyMTN account and filling in the necessary personal and credit card data.

Commenting on the new service, MTN Chief Marketing Officer Thanos Chronopoulos noted: "With MTN Pay, MTN ... integrates its mobile subscribers with the digital era. "

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ESISTANCE is useless. Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables has already scooped three Golden Globes and the number one spot in the album charts in the UK at least - the first film cast recording to do so since Evita in 1997 – and seems set fair for Bafta and Oscar glory over the coming days and weeks.

But the success of this British screen adaptation of Cameron Mackintosh’s stage musical was by no means assured, as producer Debra Hayward explains. “We had great film actors who had never sung before, singers who had never been on film, Tom who had never directed a musical,” says Hayward, 48.

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e amazingly, screen. Even more ward’s first it marked Hayward’s solo venture, afterr more than 20 years working for the film’s rking Title. co-producers, Working day responSo the day-to-day ging to the sibility for bringing screen this vast, all-singing d on the behemoth rested shoulders of a Liverpoolour. “It was born mother of four. ,” Hayward 24 hours a day,” agrees. “And it was a gruelally, you are ling shoot. Normally, ehearsal pelucky to have a rehearsal riod of one or two weeks: here ks, the same we had eight weeks, d everybody as the shoot, and had to sign up for that. There ugh money was never enough y ginormous and an absolutely cast populated by top West o were all in End singers, who s a logistical shows, which was

Heaven knows we were Les M Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer, were all alive “which is not always easy”.

Mackintosh, the movie’s coproducer and guardian of the musical’s honour, is “tough as old boots”, and millions of fans worldwide were ready to explode on the blogosphere at each casting decision. “Les Mis is like a family,” says Hayward. “Or a cult.”

A film had been mooted ever since the RSC first staged Les Mis in 1985, but once it was finally green-lit last year, it happened extraordinarily quickly, taking just over a year to reach the

Anne Hathaway as Fantine, for which she had her hair cut off live

nightmare. After the rehearsals, we all said, ‘Thank God it’s over’. Then we had to do the film.”

Hooper, riding high on the success of The King’s Speech, insisted that even the biggest stars in the cast went through full auditions - “no one was kissed into this film” - and conformed to his strict working practices. “He is no more of a taskmaster than any other great director,” says Hayward, “but he was very exacting in terms of what he wanted, because he has a strong commitment to realism.”

Hugh Jackman, who plays

the nobly downtrodden Jean Valjean, and Russell Crowe, who plays his nemesis Javert, both had a background in musical theatre, but this was different. “The demands of film are that you can do 20 or more takes, and the singers were not exempt,” says Hayward. “That is a lot more wearing than delivering dialogue. Usually you record the songs first then mime to them on-screen. I remember Amanda Seyfried [who plays Cosette] saying that on Mamma Mia! they sang for two days, then never again.

What we did, effectively, was put on a different live show

It might be set for Oscar and Bafta glory b was often more agony than ecstasy. Prod about making everyone - incl every day.

“There are all sorts of rules for protecting the singer’s voice and we broke them all on the first day. We were shooting Valjean’s odyssey, on a mini-Alp in France, with a reduced crew, and we all had to muck in and lug the equip-

Samantha Barks as Eponine

ment halfway up the mountain. It was the first time we recorded any live singing, outside, up an Alp: it was absolutely freezing, and Hugh’s there in just this monk’s robe and clogs. The first time he sang we thought, ‘F***, we’ve done it’.”

Both Jackman and Anne Hathaway, as Valjean’s doomed employee Fantine, made visible commitments to the project, losing dramatic amounts of weight Hathaway’s diet apparently involved porridge. “I don’t know her exact regime but it was very strictly managed, as was Hugh’s. Hugh had to be absolutely emaciated.

Valjean has been in prison for 20 years, has been absolutely starved but has also been doing hard labour. Hugh didn’t want to bulk up like he probably does for Wolverine so he worked on his body to make it look malnourished but also incredibly strong. Just prior to shooting, he went through a dehydration process, which is very dangerous and not to be advised. But it gave him that sallow look.”

Hayward says she felt privileged to be on set when Jackman later made the transition from Valjean the wiry

convict to Valjean the sleek, successful mayor of Montreuil: “Literally he had to do that overnight.”

Hathaway had all her hair hacked off live for Hooper’s camera, as Fantine sells off bits of her body and soul to support her child, Cosette.

Hayward says the mood on set was “sombre and quiet” that day. “When I heard she was getting married [after the film] I thought, as a woman, oh, are you sure you want

Both Jackma Hathaway, as Va employee Fantin commitments to t dramatic amo to do this?” Hayward continues.

“But she had made up her mind that was something that was important to her.

It was very moving: she was very moved, and I think traumatised by it.”

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Barricades erected by revolutionaries were filmed in real time films in progr progress as executive produc u er. producer.

Last year, sh she decided she’d rather go in independent and sin focus on a single movie, seeing it through from beginning s to end, but she still hesitated to take o on Les Mis. She also has fou four children with husband screenwriterher husband, turned-noveli Will Osborne turned-novelist

- Connie, 16, Dulcie, 13, Eddie, 11, and Frank, eight – and wanted to shepherd Connie through her GCSEs. “Control is important if you are a mother,” she says. “When you are your own boss you can have your children visit. Connie was even in the film as a middle-class revolutionary.”

Hayward hasn’t complete-

ly cut the cord with her ex-employer. She retains a “first-look” deal and her next project with Working Title will be a version of The Taming of the Shrew, adapted

by Abi Morgan and starring Anne Hathaway. It may not have “blockbuster” written all over it - but hey, neither necessarily did Les Mis.

Misérables making this movie

but bringing the musical to the big screen ducer Debra Hayward tells NICK CURTIS uding her cast and crew – cry There were the hitches and arduous moments common to any film, but magnified by the sheer scale of Les Misérables. Hooper was determined to shoot in a Victorian reservoir in London’s Finsbury Park and when that proved impossible, had a version rebuilt on set: Jackman spent the last day of shooting dragging Eddie Redmayne’s Marius through this mock-sewer, caked in mud and peat. Hooper also decided he wanted the

an and Anne aljean’s doomed ne, made visible the project, losing unts of weight barricades erected by Marius and his fellow student revolutionaries to be built live, in real time, by the cast and crew for his cameras.

“It took five or 10 minutes to build this barricade: antique furniture, carts, car-

riages, chickens and God knows what,” says Hayward.

“Everyone was exhausted afterwards. Then overnight, the art department had to make it secure. We had a few hairy moments. But I can count the times in my career when I have stood on set and said, ‘Oh God, this is why I am here, this is why we do this godforsaken job’. One was when Joe Wright shot the Dunkirk sequence in Atone-

Sallow Hugh Jackman went on a dangerous dehydration plan for his role

ment. This was the other.”

The daughter of a taxi driver and a nurse who were both obsessed with film, Hayward always wanted to work in the industry. After a degree in film studies at North London Polytechnic, she joined Working Title in 1989. Hayward “grew with the company”, and was until last year head of production and development, instigating new projects and working across a number of

Even though he has a background in musical theatre Les Mis was a different prospect for Russell Crowe

Bright lights: New Year fireworks in Beijing

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What’s on

films

(K) All Audiences (12/15/18) No admittance to Under-12s/ 15s/ 18s (N/A) Not Available

NICOSIA

11.15am, 1.15pm and 3.30pm

Flight (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 7.30 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 1) at 7.30 and 10.15pm

Les Miserables (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 10.05pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 7pm

Gambit (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.30, 8 and 10.10pm, weekends also at 3.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 4) at 5.30, 8 and 10.10pm, weekends also at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 3.20pm Sammy’s Great Escape (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 1) (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11.20am, 1.15pm and 3.20pm This is 40 (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) at 7.40 and 10.15pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) at 7.40 and 10.15pm

Times are subject to change, so check first with cinemas before you head out

Django Unchained (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 10.05pm

Telephone nos:

Texas Chainsaw 3D (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.05pm

Finding Nemo 3D (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at Rio Limassol: 25-871410 3.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) (in Greek) Rio Paphos: 26-207000 at 5.35pm, weekends also at K-Cineplex: 7777-8383

Jack Reacher (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.45pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 10.15pm An… (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) (in Greek) at 10.15pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) (in Greek) at 7.55pm Life of Pi (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 5.25 and 7.45pm, weekends also at 3pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 5.25pm, weekends also at 11.30am and 3pm Hotel Transylvania (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 3.20pm Sister (mostly in French, with Greek subtitles) Cine Studio, tonight at 9pm, presented by the Friends of the Cinema Society. Tel: 96-420491, www.ofk.org.cy

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

25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 7.30 and 10.15pm Gambit (K) Rio 4 at 7.45 and 10pm, weekends also at 3.30 and 5.30pm.

Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.30, 8 and 10.10pm, weekends at 3.20pm Sammy’s Great Escape (K) Rio 1 (in Greek) at 5.45pm, weekends also at 2.20 and 4pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 1) (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.20pm This is 40 (18) Rio 3 at 7.35pm. Tel: 25871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) at 7.40 and 10.15pm Django Unchained (15) Rio 2 at 7.30pm; Rio 3 at 10.10pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 3) at 7pm Texas Chainsaw 3D (18) Rio 2 at 10.30pm Finding Nemo 3D (K) Rio 2 (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.30pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 3.30pm

LIMASSOL

Les Miserables (K) Rio 6 at 7.30pm, weekends also at 4.15pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 5) at 10.05pm

Flight (18) Rio 1 at 7.40 and 10.10pm. Tel:

Hotel Transylvania (K) Rio 3 (in Greek, in 3D),

weekends only at 2.30, 4.15 and 5.45pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.20pm Jack Reacher (15) Rio 5 at 10.05pm. Tel: 25871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.15pm House at the End of the Street (15) Rio 6 at 10.25pm An… (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) (in Greek) at 7.55pm Life of Pi (K) Rio 5 at 7.45pm, weekends also at 3 and 5.20pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 5.25pm, weekends also at 3pm

LARNACA Flight (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 7.30 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3.30pm Gambit (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.30, 8 and 10.10pm, weekends at 3.20pm Sammy’s Great Escape (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends at 3.20pm This is 40 (18) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) at 7.40 and 10.15pm

Django Unchained (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7pm Finding Nemo 3D (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 3.30pm Les Miserables (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 10.05pm Jack Reacher (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.15pm An… (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) (in Greek) at 7.55 and 10.15pm Life of Pi (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 5.25 and 7.45pm, weekends also at 3pm Hotel Transylvania (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.20pm Vincere (in Italian, with Greek subtitles) Larnaca Municipal Theatre, Thursday at 8.30pm, presented by the Larnaca Cinema Society.

Tel: 99-658831, 99-462903. www.lfcinema.org

PAPHOS Flight (18) Rio 1 at 7.30 and 10pm Gambit (K) Rio 7 at 7.45 and 9.45pm

weekends also at 3.30pm This is 40 (18) Rio 4 at 7.30 and 10pm, weekends also at 5pm Django Unchained (15) Rio 6 at 7.30pm Texas Chainsaw 3D (18) Rio 6 at 10.30pm Finding Nemo 3D (K) Rio 7 (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.30pm Les Miserables (K) Rio 2 at 7.30pm, weekends also at 4pm Jack Reacher (15) Rio 5 at 7.30 and 9.45pm An… (12) Rio 2 (in Greek) at 10.30pm Life of Pi (K) Rio 3 at 5, 7.30 and 10pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12) Rio 6, weekends only at 4.30pm Hotel Transylvania (K) Rio 6 (in Greek, in 3D), weekdays only at 5.40pm, weekends only at 3pm Rise of the Guardians (K) Rio 5 (in English, in 2D) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.30pm

Sammy’s Great Escape (K) Rio 1 (in Greek) at 5.30pm,

listings Today Theatre The In-laws from Tirana Comical play by Satiriko Theatro.

February 7-8. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. 8.30pm. €15/10. In Greek.

Tel: 26-932571/22-312940 Katsarida Pocket musical combining physical theatre with stand-up comedy.

February 7. ARTos Cultural and Research Foundation, 64, Ay. Omoloyites Ave, Nicosia. 9pm. In Greek. €15. Tel: 99-201959

Dance Wet A solo performance choreographed and performed by Petros Konnaris.

February 7-8. Casteliotissa Hall, Agiou Marona, Paphos Gate, old Nicosia. 8.30pm. €5. The performance contains nudity. Entrance is not allowed to people under 17 without adult supervision. Tel: 99-439088

entis at the New University Campus.

7pm. Simultaneous interpretation from English to Greek and vice versa.

RSVP: 22-894335/22-894305 Vagina Monologues Eight artists will each perform a monologue through their own art form, based on the renowned, award-winning play by Eve Ensler.

February 7-10. Myloi Cultural Centre, 4 Constantinoupoleos Street, Kaimakli, Nicosia. Friday: 7pm. SaturdaySunday: 11am-1pm and 4pm-7pm.

Theatre piece in Greek. Admission is free. Any possible incomes will be donated to charity: the Cyprus Family Planning Association (CFPA). Tel: 99-743055/99-695669 The Life and Work of Stelios Votsis The Visual Artists Association of Cyprus’ on-going monthly series of lectures. today commemorating the late local artist. February 7. To Phytorio, 2 Nehrou, Nicosia Municipal Gardens. 7pm. In Greek.

Tel: 22-681088

Tomorrow

Other Events

Exhibition

Fostering Innovation with an Impact: The MIT Experience in Creating Entrepreneurial Success Lawrence B. Evans, will discuss the success factors and how others can benefit from the lessons learned.

February 7. Lecture Hall B108 in the University House Anastasios G. Lev-

To Fashion with Love Fashion Illustrations by Eka. February 8, 7pm. ArtHouse 59, Kitiou Kyprianou St., (near Catholic church), Limassol. Tel: 99-785024. E-mail: paparazzi82@gmail.com www.paparazziart.com

Music

Other Events

Theatre

Flute & Piano Recital The Pharos Arts Foundation presents a recital with one of Australia’s most talented young flutists, Ana de la Vega, who will be joined by Romanian pianist Irina Botan. February 8. The Shoe Factory, 304 Ermou Street, Nicosia. 8.30pm. €20/15.

Tel. 22-663871/ 70-00-9304. info@ pharosartsfoundation.org

German Film Days Screenings of current German scene.

February 8-28. Cine Studio cinema of the University of Nicosia (Intercollege). 9pm, except on Sundays, when they start at 8pm. Barbara and Faust have Greek subtitles, all other films are with English subtitles. Tel: 96420491/22-674607. www.ofk.org.cy

The Elephant Man Theatro Ena presents a play by Bernard Pomerance, translated and directed by Andreas Christodoulides.

February 6-8. B Municipal Market (Theatro Ena). 8.30pm. In Greek. €15/12. Tel: 22-348203

Theatre Fevgousa Kori A rare performance, drawn from the tradition, honoured in Greek and foreign festivals. February 8. Rialto Theatre, Limassol. 8.30pm. €15/10.

Tel: 77-777745 Spring Awakening THOC presents work by Frank Wedekind, about the sexual and spiritual awakening of teenagers. February 8-9. THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou, Nicosia. On specific days at 8.30pm. With Greek and English surtitles. €12/6. Tel: 77-772717/22-864300 One Day More An original musical production featuring scenes and songs from some of the popular musicals organised by Premiere Group and PATH (Performing Arts at The Heritage). February 8-10. Pano Polemidia Cultural Centre. Friday at 8pm. Saturday 3.30pm & 8pm. Sunday 3.30pm. €12/8 (children under 12 years old). Tel: 70-007175. www.onedaymore.net

Cyprus Critical History Archive Launch Public presentation of digital archive on inter-communal relations and conflict-related violence during the 1955-1964. February 8. Home for Cooperation. 7pm. 22-445740 /+90 5488345740 www.home4cooperation.info and www.ahdr.info or e-mail ahdr.mide@gmail.com Stories on Screen A series of video work presentations.

February 8 until March 15. Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Solonos 10, Paphos Monday- Friday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. Saturday: 10am-1.30pm. Tel: 99-311225

Ongoing Other Events Screenings at the Shoe Factory An extraordinary selection of rare eclectic films. Until March 29. The Shoe Factory, 304 Ermou Str, Nicosia. 8pm.

Free. Films shown in original language with English subtitles where applicable

Misery Stephen King’s psychological thriller staged by Satiriko Theatre. Every Friday and Saturday. Until February 13. Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Street, Aglantzia, Nicosia. Every Wednesday and Friday at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-312940/22-421609 Antigone THOC presents Sophoclean tragedy directed by Despina Gatziou. Until February 23. THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou, Nicosia. Wednesday through Saturday at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-864300 God of Carnage Dionysos Theatre presents multiaward winning comedy by Yasmina Reza directed by George Mouaimis.

Until March 17. Dionysos Theatre, 29 Diagorou Street, Nicosia. Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday 6.30pm. In Greek. €20/15. Tel: 99-621845 The Switch Theatro Ena presents play by Argiro Toumazou. Until March 28. Theatro Ena, 4 Athinas Avenue, Nicosia.

Every Wednesday and Thursday

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

at 8.30pm. In Greek. €15/12. Tel: 22-348203 Shakespeare in an Hour Pirasmos Productions presents a theatrical comedy directed by popular Cypriot actor and director Loris Loizides. Until March 29. Pantheon Art Cinema, 29 Diagorou Street, Nicosia. Thursday and Friday at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 70-001910

Exhibition ...For Another Space and Another Time...

Solo art exhibition by Athina Antoniadou. Until February 9. During the exhibition there will be a series of lecturers and presentations. Argo Gallery, 64E D. Akrita Avenue, Nicosia.

Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tel: 22-754009. www.argogallery.org Paraskeva Pappagelli Solo sculpture exhibition. Until February 15. Gallery Gloria, 3 Zinonos Sozou Street, Nicosia. MondayFriday: 10.30pm-12.45pm and 5pm8pm. Saturday: 10.30pm-12.45pm.

Tel: 22-760286 Mindscapes Solo painting exhibition by Thekla Papadopoulou. Until February 28.

Gallery Kypriaki Gonia, 45 Stadiou Street, Larnaca. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm & 4.30pm-8pm. Sunday: 11am-2pm & 4pm-7pm. Tel: 24621109

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Tomorrow Other Events A week of stories on screen From tomorrow Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery will present a series of video work presentations entitled Stories in Screen over the course of three separate weeks.

Each artist will present their works for one week. This week, Lia Lapithi presents her video work, whereby through a symbolic act she tries to erase a beautiful memory of her childhood. In this video, the artist is holding a piece

Coming Up Music Gateway to the classics Highgate Private School will be hosting a concert with The Cyprus Wind Quintet on Sunday at the Skali Cultural Centre, in Nicosia. h is The recital, which he a fundraiser for the school, features he musicians from the ny Cyprus Symphony ave Orchestra who have ted generously donated their time for thiss event to present local 1 short, audiences with 11 classical works.

Entrance for the concert will be €5 e for chilper adult and free dren. Not only is the concert a perfect introduction to clas-

of lemon and trying to erase the photograph of the postage stamp from a newspaper which represents the Ship of Kerynia.

Meanwhile Nikos Kouroussis presents his video installation Untitled which shows a ceremonial act placed within the cycle of his latest conceptual works with the general title The Protagonists.

The Protagonists are composed of an encounter of art with history and people, which form or influence the contemporary Cypriot reality.

Stories in Screen A series of video work presentations. February 8 until March 15. Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Solonos 10, Paphos MondayFriday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. Saturday: 10am-1.30pm. Tel: 99-311225

sical music for children, but kids can also try their hand at the varied programme of art activities provided at a cost of €2 per child.

Refreshments of tea, coffee, wine, juices and homemade cakes will also be on sale.

Doors open at 3pm and the concert will begin at 3.30pm. Tickets can be bought at Highgate School or on the door before the event.

Show your support for the school and join Highgate and friends for an enjoyable and relaxed afternoon of culture and fu fun for all the fa family.

Cyprus Wind Cy Qui Quintet Highg Private Highgate fu School fundraiser, presenting concert featuring musicians from the Cyprus SymFe phony Orchestra. February 10. Skali Aglan Cultural Centre, Aglantzia, Nicosia. pe adult and free 3pm. concert €5 per for children. Additio Additionally, there will be a programme for children at €2 www.aglan per child. www.aglantzia.org.cy

History goes digital If you thought history was best left to dusty old books, here’s your chance to think again. The digital age has transformed how we access information, conduct business and interact with each other.

For many institutions, putting collections online, for both preservation and accessibility, is a priority. While cautious at first, historians now understand that the public demand is for quick, easy, and accessible information. Modern technology means that history projects can be delivered to our fingertips.

One such ambitious and far reaching project is The Cyprus Critical History Archive (CCHA) a joint initiative between the Association for Historical Dialogue & Research (AHDR) and PRIO Cyprus Centre (PCC) which provides a unique digital resource on the troubled history of Cyprus during the 1955-1964 period.

Tomorrow evening the AHDR and the PCC are hosting a public presentation of the CCHA at the Home for Cooperation. The archive contains digitised newspaper articles on intercommunal relations and conflict-related violence in Cyprus which have been uploaded to an online database, which will be made public on the day of the launch.

This endeavour is a pioneering contribution to historical enquiry, with the island remaining divided; up until this point, there has been no single source to which researchers from both sides of the island may turn for multi-lingual information about the history of the conflict. This lack of solid, comprehensive information about violations that occurred during the course of these troubled times allows each side to make claims that support discordant histories.

The archive and database will provide an independent source of information in all languages and facilitate the quest for knowledge and understanding while its placement in the Home for Cooperation in the buffer zone will make it easily

accessible to researchers of all nationalities.

By providing English translations of Greek and Turkish sources, this resource makes readily available otherwise inaccessible material to anyone interested in Cypriot history. In this way, the archive aims to aid in building an accurate historical record that will serve as the foundation for reconciliation.

Emphasising access to primary material means that the CCHA encourages users to enquire into historical issues themselves, rather than accepting ready-made answers that favour particular interpretations of Cypriot history.

This initiative has been underway for the past two years and during the initial phase of the project, that lasted about 15 months, researchers have been identifying, digitising and cataloguing material from libraries and archives all over Cyprus.

Having collected tens of thousands of images, the second phase of the project concerned the uploading, summarising, and translation of articles pertinent to selected themes and topics. This selection was based on specific criteria, the main consideration of which was going beyond conventional wisdom and established knowledge by highlighting marginalised facets of the 1955-64 period.

Eventually, it is hoped that the project will broaden its scope and extend its resources up to 1974, while the typology of sources will include private and public archival documentation, photographic archives, audio-visual material and oral accounts from Cyprus and abroad.

Cyprus Critical History Archive Launch Public presentation of digital archive on inter-communal relations and conflict-related violence during the 1955-1964.

February 8. Home for Cooperation. 7pm. Tel: 22-445740 /+90 5488345740 www.home4cooperation.info and www.ahdr.info or e-mail ahdr.mide@gmail.com

By Ledha Socratous

NIGHTLIFE Time for some close encounters of the Minus One kind If you haven’t seen Minus One play live yet, then what are you waiting for? The five-piece local band are possibly one of the best live bands on the circuit, playing everything from pop and rock classics, to today’s latest hits.

Following a very successful run at the BackRoom Club located inside STOA Nicosia, the band changed location and approach to their shows for their new season. In September Minus One started off fresh in a new venue DownTown (ex Berdema) and there you’ll find them every Saturday rocking out the best tunes until the end of June.

The band doesn’t just play covers but rear-

ranges and refreshes songs bringing them closer to the bands own sound. They also add new songs weekly, keeping their playlist fresh. The band are constantly looking to make their performances more interesting and explosive, often trying new things in a bid to be ahead of the pack and deliver better shows each week.

In their previous show at the BackRoom, many people rightfully complained about the start time, so the band decided to adjust accordingly for the start of the new season.

Now the band goes on stage at 11pm and will keep to that schedule, so make sure to

be there early or they will start without you.

This brings the whole live show forward by more than an hour which means it will end earlier, but worry not the fun doesn’t end here. After the live show is done, the music will continue with DJ’s, or even band members playing your requests until the wee hours.

Minus One – Close Encounters Live music from popular local five-piece band playing pop, classic and latest hits. Every Saturday until June 29.

DownTown (ex Berdema), 30 Nikiforou Foka, Nicosia.

11pm. €10. Tel: 99-810011

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Television CYBC 1 06.45 08.15

Proti Enimerosi Kali Sas Mera Local variety show, with entertainment options, cookery tips and more.

11.00 11.30

Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

12.00

CYBC 2 07.00 08.00 16.30 17.00 18.00 18.50 19.00 19.10

Apo Mera Se Mera Entehnos Local cultrual show.

16.00

Mazi Sto CyBC Local talk-show.

18.00 18.15

News Kaftes Piperies

18.45

Paizoume Kypriaka

Live cookery show.

New season of local game show, asking questions having to do with Cypriot dialect.

19.20

20.00 21.00

Moiraia Fengaria

News Patates 8 Local satirical show, using comedy sketches and embarrassing TV clips to skewer local politicians.

22.00

Presidential Elections 2013 Ten days to go! no details supplied but presumably a studio debate or discussion.

00.00 00.15

News Repeats

06.30 06.50 07.00 07.50 08.40

NRG Zone A Touch Of Frost: Near Death Experience (rpt)

22.30 23.00

09.30 10.25 11.15 12.10 13.00 13.20 14.00 14.50 15.45 16.40 17.30

The naked bodies of three men are found placed in the shape of a triangle, leading Jack to suspect the work of a satanic cult.

Meanwhile, press baron James Callum’s plans to make his mark on the local area are hindered by an investigation into his lover’s death in a houseboat fire - and the suspicious demise of his former girlfriend may be the key. Drama starring David Jason.

2008.

Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

20.00 21.15

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Euromaxx Kati Psinetai (rpt) Biz/Emeis News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt) Fifth season. ‘The Lodger’. The Time Lord must pass himself off as a human so he can investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in which people go up the stairs of a particular house on Aickman Street, but never come down. To do so, he decides to share a flat with a man called Craig.

Current affairs show.

15.30

ANTENNA

18.40 19.30 20.15 21.15 22.10 23.00 00.00 00.05 00.20 01.40

MEGA

Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Idiaitera Yia Klamata (rpt) Englimata (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Einai Stigmes (rpt) Pansellinos (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Elftheros Kai Oraios (rpt) Aiyia Fuxia (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt)

06.00

19.20 20.15 21.15

Greek Series TBA News Klemmena Oneira

With News at 18.00.

22.10

FILM: The Da Vinci Code

06.15 07.00 10.00 12.45 14.00 15.00

Local investigative show.

16.00

Yia Sena Local talk-show.

18.00 18.20

News Master Chef Greek reality competition show where amatuer chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges.

Greek drama series.

Tin Patisa (rpt) Niose Me News Vals Me 12 Theous Ekeino To Kalokairi Presidential Elections 2013 News Sports News Ola Bahalo Fetos Repeats

A respected academic is forced to go on the run when he is framed for the murder of a French historian. His efforts to uncover the real culprits lead to a sinister conspiracy determined to preserve a 2,000-year-old secret at any cost. Thriller based on Dan Brown’s novel, starring Tom Hanks. 2006.

00.00 00.10 01.00 03.00 04.20

Motor Sports Repeats

Ta Epta Kaka Tis Moiras Mou Emeis Ki Emeis (rpt) Nea Mera Proino Mou Enimerosi Tora Irthe Ki Edese Eheis Meson

News Series TBA Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

SIGMA 07.00 08.20 10.00 11.10 12.00 14.20 15.00 16.00 18.15 18.20 19.00 19.30 20.20 21.15

PLUS TV

Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Siga Min To’ Xeres (rpt) Efialtis Stin Kouzina (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama Siga Min To’ Xeres Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites News Pame Paketo Talk-show that deals with human interest stories.

23.20

Las Vegas First season. ‘Sons and Lovers’. Thieves snatch a guest’s wallet before he can spend his winnings; the security team assesses a suspicious machine with an unusually high payout pattern; Ed discovers Jillian has been hanging out with singer Mark McGrath.

00.00 00.05 01.20 02.10 03.00 03.10 04.30

News Istories Tou Astinomou Beka (rpt) Alithinoi Erotes (rpt) Mila Mou (rpt) Se Fonto Kokkino Ta Hrisopsara (rpt) Eleni (rpt)

07.20 08.35 09.05 10.15 10.35

Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) Cooking show, with helpful tips on eating well and nutrition.

12.30 13.00 15.30 16.15 17.00

Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Classic Cartoons More Kid’s TV To Kleidi Greek comedy series.

17.50 19.40 21.15 22.00

Fotis Maria Live Mila Exelixeis Stin Showbiz Fringe FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, a scientist, Walter Bishop, and his son Peter investigate unexplained events with paranormal or terrorist connections.

22.45

08.20 08.50 09.25 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.30 13.20 14.15 15.20 16.05 16.45 17.35 18.15

LTV Sports News Kostakis Ki Yioi Star News Repeats

Magikos Kosmos S’Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron Ston Asterismos Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Epi Topou (rpt) Milagros Kids’ TV Telemarketing Top Models S’Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue With News at 18.30.

19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

News Sports Time O Anthropos Tis Thalassas FILM: Six Days, Seven Nights A bickering journalist and pilot are stranded on a desert island, and face a series of dangers as they struggle to survive.

Romantic adventure, with Harrison Ford and Anne Heche. 1998.

FILM: 17 Again A average middle-aged man whose life didn’t quite turn out as he planned, wishes he could go back to re-live his high school days and wakes up to discover he is seventeen again. Comedy, starring Zac Efron. 2009.

23.30 00.30 01.10 03.00

CAPITAL

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FILM: Paradise Found Story of artist Paul Gauguin, focusing on his growing interest in post-Impressionism in the late 1880s.

Biopic, starring Kiefer Sutherland. 2002.

00.40

FILM: The Spartan Thriller, starring Val Kilmer and Derek Luke.

2004.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (LTV, 17.30.00)

01:35 Taking the Flak 02:05 The Weakest Link 02:50 EastEnders 03:20 Doctors 03:50 Casualty 04:45 My Family 05:15 Getting On 05:45 One Foot In The Grave 06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 Little Prairie Dogs 07:10 Nina and the Neurons 07:25 Gigglebiz 07:40 The Roly Mo Show 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 Nina and the Neurons 08:30 Gigglebiz 08:45 The Roly Mo Show 09:00 Me Too! 09:20 My Family 09:50 One Foot In The Grave 10:20 The Weakest Link 11:05 EastEnders 11:35 Doctors 12:05 Casualty 12:55 Bleak House 13:55 My Family 14:25 One Foot In The Grave 14:55 The Weakest Link 15:40 EastEnders 16:10 Doctors 16:40 Casualty 17:30 Bleak House 18:30 The Weakest Link 19:15 EastEnders 19:45 Doctors 20:15 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 21:00 Keeping Up Appearances 21:30 Gavin & Stacey 22:00 Waking The Dead 22:50 Blackadder Goes Forth 23:20 Taking the Flak 23:50 Friday Night Dinner 00:15 Last Man Standing

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Wheeler Dealers 08:15 American Chopper 09:10 Dirty Jobs 10:05 Deadli-

est Catch 10:55 Ultimate Survival 11:50 How Do They Do It? 12:15 How It’s Made 12:40 Extreme Engineering 13:35 Rides 14:30 Wheeler Dealers 15:25 American Chopper 16:20 Mythbusters 17:15 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Deadliest Catch 19:05 Ultimate Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Extreme Fishing 22:00 River Monsters 23:00 Off The Hook 00:00 Trouble In Paradise 01:00 Kidnap And Rescue 01:55 Extreme Fishing 02:50 River Monsters 03:50 Off The Hook 04:50 Trouble In Paradise 05:45 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Overhaulin’

09:30 2014 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers Friendly Match 12:00 2014 World Cup World Tour 12:45 Football: Brazilmania 13:00 Winter Sports: Ski Pass 13:15 Alpine

Skiing: World Championship Austria 14:30 Cycling: Tour Of Qatar 15:30 2014 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers 18:00 Football: Brazilmania 18:15 Biathlon: World Championship Czech Republic 20:00 Winter Sports: Ski Pass 20:15 All Sports: Watts 21:00 Fight Sport: Fight Club 00:00 Poker: European Poker Tour 01:00 2014 World Cup World Tour 02:00 Football: Brazilmania 02:15 All Sports: Watts

emy 13:15 Weakness 15:00 Action Zone 15:30 Deception (2008) 17:30 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 20:00 Ltv Sports News 21:00 Mumford 23:00 Watchmen 01:45 Hustler Tv 03:15 Groupie 04:35 Skyline 06:30 Ltv Sports News

05:40 Desperate Housewives 06:25 Bones 07:10 Modern Family 07:35 Last Man Standing 08:00 The Listener 08:50 Masterchef 09:40 Desperate Housewives 10:25 Bones 11:10 Modern Family 11:35 Last Man Standing 12:00 Scandal 12:50 Castle 13:40 The Listener 14:30 Who Do You Think You Are 15:20 Desperate Housewives 16:05 Bones 16:50 Modern Family 17:15 Last Man Standing 17:40 The Listener 18:30 Who Do You Think You Are 19:20 Desperate Housewives 20:10 Bones 21:00 Scandal 21:50 Castle 5 22:40 Modern Family 23:05 Last Man Standing 23:30 Scandal 00:20 Castle 5 01:10 Bones 02:00 Desperate Housewives 02:45 Modern Family 03:10 Last Man Standing 03:35 Cougar Town 04:00 The Listener 04:50 Who Do You Think You Are

07:30 Greenberg 09:30 Flirting With Flamenco 11:30 Police Acad-

07:00 Kids TV 16:35 Young Justice 17:00 A’ Division Cyprus Soccer Championship 2012-13 19:00 Barclays Premier League Review 20:00 Planet Speed 20:30 La Liga World 21:00 Barclays Premier League World 21:30 La Liga Show 201213 22:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 00:00 Best Premier League Games 00:30 Planet Speed 01:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 03:00 Barclays

Premier League 2012-13

07:15 According To Jim 08:00 2 Broke Girls 08:30 Hawai Five 10:00 Friends 10:30 Gossip Girl 11:15 Fringe 12:50 Supernatural 13:40 According To Jim 14:30 Hawai Five 16:05 2 Broke Girls 16:30 Chuck 17:15 Bones 19:00 Supernatural 19:45 Two And A Half Men 20:30 Friends 21:00 Closer, The 22:00 Harry’s Law 22:45 Five Days 2 23:50 Strike Back 00:40 Stand By Me 02:10 Another 48 Hrs 03:50 2 Broke Girls 04:15 Chuck 05:00 Bones 06:30 Supernatural

22:00 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Iowa At Wisconsin 24:00 Ringside Boxing Ik Yang V Mario Padilla 08:00 Underbelly Files - Tell Them Lucifer Was Here 10:00 Indecent Proposal 12:00 Incendiary 14:00 Takers 16:15 Stand And Deliver 18:00 Immortals 20:00 Secret Pact, The 22:00 Uninvited, The 23:30 Action Zone 00:05 Daring!

Tv 04:20 White Wall 06:00 Case

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05:55 Bloodworth 07:35 Stolen Lives 09:10 Monte Carlo 11:00 Action Zone 11:30 Man On A Ledge 13:15 The Artist 15:00 Against All Odds 17:15 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 18:55 Mad On Novacinema 22:00 Fish N’ Chips 23:50 The Kane Files: Life Of Trial 01:30 Cine News 02:00 The Way Back 04:15 Paradisos

Paul 07:20 Guess Who Cine News 09:50 The Vow Manhattan Murder Mystery Abduction 15:20 My Week With Marilyn 17:05 Hollywood 1on1 17:40 Larisa Empisteftiko 19:20 Hemingway & Gellhorn 22:00 The Vanishing 23:55 The Debt 01:50 The Game 04:05 Cine News 05:35 09:10 11:40 13:30

21:00 The Hit List 22:35 Cine News 23:00 The Following - 23:50 C.S.I. 00:40 Cine News 01:00 Adult Zone

18:40 Barney’s Version 21:00 The Conquest 22:55 Killing Bono 00:55 Alfie

01:00 Golf Central International 01:30 Courtside Jones 02:00 Big

Ten Men’s Basketball Minnesota At Michigan State 04:00 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Iowa At Wisconsin 06:00 Courtside Jones 06:30 Wake The Line 07:00 Academy 07:30 Golf With Style – Mission Hills, China 08:00 Morning Drive 09:00 Golf Central International 09:30 The Golf Fix 10:00 Sports Unlimited 11:00 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Minnesota At Michigan State 13:00 Pass Time 13:30 101 Cars You Must Drive Keeping It In The Family 14:00 Pinks All Out Cleveland 15:00 Sea Master 15:30 Courtside Jones 16:00 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Minnesota At Michigan State 18:00 Pre Game(E) 18:45 Championship 2012-13: Aep Vs Alkh 20:45 Post Game (E) 21:30 Stigmiotipa Kypriakou Podosferou

06:00 Only Hits 08:00 MTV Disaster Date 09:00 MTV When I was 17 10:00 Only Hits 11:00 Pure Local 12:00 MTV VHI Pop up Video 13:00 MTV Made 14:00 MTV Big Time Rush 14:30 MTV Victorious 15:00 MTV Daria 106:00 MTV Pranked 17:00 MTV Pimp My Ride 108:00 Only Hits 109:00 McCafé Music Project 19:30 MTV VHI Pop up Video 20:00 MTV Plain Jane (Commissioned Version) 21:00 MTV Teen Mom 4 22:00 MTV Peak Season 23:00 MTV Ridiculousness 0:00 MTV Jersey Shore 1:00 Only Hits 5:00 Pure Local

07:00 Elvis: That’s the Way It Is 08:50 The Prize11:00 The Barretts Of Wimpole Street 12:45 Destination Tokyo 15:00 Robin And The Seven Hoods 17:05 Please Don’t Eat The Daisies 18:55 Hot Millions 20:40 The King’s Thief22:00 Pink Floyd - The Wall 23:35 Bachelor In Paradise 01:20 Shaft 03:05 Village Of The Damned 04:25 Edge of the City 05:50 San Quentin

By Preston Wilder

Mumford (LTV, 21.00) What happens to people as they grow older? Once upon a time Lawrence Kasdan wrote Raiders of the Lost Ark, Body Heat, The Big Chill and The Empire Strikes Back; then he grew older and wrote (and directed) Mumford, a film so aggressively ordinary you forget it even as you’re watching it. Admittedly he’s unlucky with his leading man, the blankly handsome Loren Dean who’s never more than a good-looking cipher (“Are you always this sunny?” someone asks, and you see their point) - but the script is also uninspired, its one feeble insight being that “psychotherapy is all about listening to people”. Mumford is a psychotherapist, though ‘Mumford’ isn’t really his name; he’s a

newcomer in the small town of Mumford, taking the town’s name as his own - and the townspeople are delighted by his sage advice, at least till jealous rivals expose the young man’s chequered past. Some vaguely pleasant moments, a good cast (including 19-year-old Zooey Deschanel in a small role) and a coincidental resemblance to rock band Mumford & Sons - but still: Lawrence Kasdan, what happened? Made in 1999.

Fish N’ Chips (Novacinema1, 22.00) A Cypriot film! I’ll repeat that: a Cypriot film! Once more, just to make it clear: a Cypriot film! Not entirely Cypriot, of course (some of it is set in London), but

Fish N’ Chips

director Elias Demetriou is a Cypriot - albeit based in Athens - and our hero is a so-called ‘London Cypriot’: he’s Andy (Marios Ioannou), a hard-working immigrant who braves Paki-bashers and back-breaking hours in a fish-and-chip shop. He finally decides to return to his homeland and open his own shop - but locals are confused by the name (‘The Codfather’), fish and chips is a dubious proposition, and Andy finds himself as much of a foreigner in Cyprus as he was in London. Rather slow-moving, by the looks of it, but Ioannou (who also starred in Kalabush some years ago) is a lively actor and the subject sounds quite interesting. And of course it’s a Cypriot film! One last time, just because we say it so rarely: a Cypriot film! Made in 2011.

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1 Delivering from a parachute when the wind is subsiding (11) 2 Some more belatedly resist authority (5) 3 & 4 Game birds (5,3,6) 5 Amy then included a fable (4) 6 Popular figure in bed had a cigar (7) 9 I’m being realistic that it won’t work (11) 12 & 14 Is this what Trappist monks are expected to do when ill? (6,2,7) 17 Made to do this in France in the water (6) 19 Unsettled? (5) 21 American tug (4)

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1 A nail ’e’d scraped away (7) 7 Does one always get the blues following this section of the band? (6) 8 C-caber ’e tossed for a lady! (7) 10 Her man endlessly went round the women’s quarters (5) 11 About 51 had taken off and enjoyed it (8) 13 Alternatively holds a paddle (3) 14 Grain not growing in the desert (4) 15 Case of clothing (4) 16 Greek letter used in stamp collecting but not lately (3) 18 Challenge many on promenade (8) 20 From Eden you start to be poverty-stricken (5) 22 Jack has first clue relating to the heart (7) 23 Special constable at one time had a candlestick (6) 24 Performed by Georgia with first lady in Ireland (7)

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CRYPTIC: Across – 1 Whitecap; 6 Dock; 8 Wigwam; 9 Tussle; 10 Signboard; 13 Liar; 14 Owl; 15 Goth; 16 Saddlebag; 19 Prague; 20 Homage; 21 Meal; 22 Furlough. Down – 2 Hail; 3 Town; 4 Commit oneself; 5 Patent leather; 6 Disgorge; 7 Celerity; 11 Disagree; 12 Prodigal; 17 Umbo; 18 Agog.

QUICK: Across – 1 Clear-cut; 6 Reed; 8 Emblem; 9 Accept; 10 Stripling; 13 Undo; 14 Net; 15 Sent; 16 Privateer; 19 Brunei; 20 Occupy; 21 Adze; 22 Greenery. Down – 2 Lamp; 3 Ally; 4 Come to nothing; 5 Toad-in-the-hole; 6 Reckless; 7 Exponent; 11 Infrared; 12 Convince; 17 Scan; 18 Spur.

ARIES March 21 - April 20

LEO July 23 - August 22

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21

There’s a mish mash of forces around you, so don’t be surprised if you feel pulled in a number of directions. Your main feeling may be to want to opt out and relax, but in practice, this may be hard to do. You could have work or business matters to attend to. On the plus side, you could get a lucky break while out enjoying yourself today.

Some of the folks you encounter could be of the emotional and excitable kind. In other words, don’t count on stability - expect the unexpected. But do pay attention to a loved one who may need your company or attention more today. As Venus aspects Jupiter, it’s a good time to take them somewhere special that you’ll both remember and enjoy.

This could be a delightful day for romance. You could be swept off your feet by a confident, upbeat person, or could enjoy a romantic evening with a mate or companion.

There can be an element of luck around you if you decide to socialize. You may be hit with the recycling bug, so finding a new use for an old item may bring satisfaction.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21

VIRGO August 23 - September 23

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20

Finances may improve on this auspicious day, when you seem to know how to get what you want, and receive the support you need. Business wise, you may get a new customer who has a lot of money to spend. The Moon in Capricorn reveals that you might need to make some decisions about a project that you and your partner could be planning.

The start of a new project at work or linked with your career may take a promising turn, as fabulous stars can bring out the best in everyone. There’s also a chance that finances might improve. Don’t waste a high-spirited vibe tonight, as with all your hard work you need some time to recharge your batteries. Your partner may be full of surprises.

You may be surprised by your creativity and inventiveness, especially when it comes to earning money. Be open to trying new things, as today’s lucky influence may bring a lucrative deal your way. Yet a conversation topic that seems innocent may end up opening the door to regrettable comments or points of view. Try to sidestep gossip if you can.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21

LIBRA September 24 - October 23

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19

It’s a lovely day for all kinds of improvements, including social affairs, romance and generally having fun. Friends may get in touch at some point, and there are lots of good times in store. The Moon in your joint financial zone suggests you may need to make a few adjustments to your current money situation. Don’t put off important decisions.

It’s a day that has potential for fortunate surprises, with the possibility of success written all over it. Make new friends, explore a budding relationship and perhaps take it further, or invite friends over for a meal and a chat. If you’re thinking of buying clothes or accessories, you may be attracted to ethnic styles or jewellery that are cheerful and fun to wear.

Be observant and keep your ear to the ground today, as what you learn could provide the key to solving a problem or dilemma. The prospects for a great evening out may put you in a good mood. As Venus, in your sign, aspects Jupiter, a budding romantic relationship may show genuine promise. However, try not to say anything you might regret later.

CANCER June 22 - July 22

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22

PISCES February 20 - March 20

Some people may be strong willed and a touch unreasonable at one juncture today. Instead of squaring up to them, it may be best to pursue more peaceful pastimes. Changes in your relationships may be the cause of some anxious feelings - but talking them over should dispel them quickly.

In general, loving feelings and artistic tendencies are to the fore.

Today may present a challenge to your way of thinking.

If you have trouble making a decision, weigh the pros and cons of taking a risk versus playing it safe. It’s time to study options and make an informed choice. Romance wise, your emotions may have the upper hand, but they could be an unreliable guide to knowing which direction to take.

A change in schedule could work out well, with a possibility that a spur of the moment decision may be promising - especially where family and home are concerned. An impromptu meal with a relative or friend could bring a slice of good fortune your way. However, be careful of someone in your social circle who may be jealous. Be vigilant to see just who.

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SERVICES ***************************** K.D.FLYSCREENS LTD. We manufacture top quality sliding screens, opening doors and roller systems. We also do repairs.

PERSONAL ***************************** THE PERSONS BELOW ARE INTERESTED IN A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP IN VIEW TO MARRIAGE OR LIVE TOGETHER Divorced male. 74 yrs British Citizen CY; Divorced lady 75 yrs CY; Divorced lady 56 yrs Athor CY; Divorced male 72 yrs British Citizesn CY; Widowed male 67 yrs Architect CY; Divorced lady 65 yrs Sweedish CY; Widowed male 68 yrs civil eng CY; Divorced male 63 yrs doctor CY; Divorced male 66yrs journalist CY; Widowed male 65 yrs Civil Engineer. With us you will not be hurt again. CALL. 99314108 EMAIL. singles@kronos2.net ***************************** GERMAN MAN, 50 years, searching for a nice women. Mobil: 00491736590562 ******************************

Nicosia - tel: 22 818583 fax: 22 676385

PETS **************************** VICO KENNEL: Dog Training Centre and Boarding Kennel.

Facebook VICO KENNEL. Tel. 97774377, Larnaca. ******************************

Limassol - tel: 25 761117 fax: 25 761141

sessment 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. ******************************

FOR SALE BUSINESS/ PROPERTY/LAND *****************************

TAG 69, young female Staffie. Approximately 1.5 years old. Great temperament. Trusting, balanced, good with people, and loves children. She is good with other dogs. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact 99520511 MonFrid 10-2pm. *****************************

RUDY is a 2-3 year old male mini pinscher. He is super smart and expressive. He will make a great, fun and loving pet. At the Nicosia Dog Shelter, many more dogs and puppies like this one are looking for forever homes ! To provide a temporary foster home or to adopt contact on 99520511 mon-frid 10-2pm. *****************************

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ***************************** FILIPINO LADY with release papers is looking for full time job, nanny, cleaning, ironing, cooking, all household chores. Not live in, Limassol district only. Tel 96617183 ******************************

HEALTH & FITNESS ****************************** MASSAGE full body relaxing Aromatherapy, my place or yours.

Call Lora 99 026488 CLINICAL PILATES. Personalised Clinical Pilates by Physiotherapists in Nicosia. Individual as-

‘PROPERTY BUSINESS FOR SALE’. ‘Unique Opportunity to purchase FREEHOLD stonebuilt village property currently operating as a Cafe, with fully equipped kitchen.Seating for 40. Potential for further expansion. Easily converted to residential dwelling.

Viewing highly recommended.

Greatly reduced to Euro 160.000.

Details ring Tel: 99864097 – Paphos Area

***************************** PRIME LAND IS AVAILABLE FOR LONG LEASE IN LIMASSOL. 40, 000 sq.m., zoning Ka7 (80% - 45% - 3 stories). Regular amphitheatrical shape overlooking Ladies Mile. Close to New Limassol Hospital with direct access to Limassol – Paphos Highway. Water supply, electricity and telephones are readily available. Suitable for immediate development. Ideal for various health facilities and resorts, holiday centres, commercial and shopping centres, entertainment enterprises etc. Information: Tel. 22 674338, 99621554 **************************** FOR SALE LAND in Anthoupoli (half plot) 288 sq.metres. for information 99621554. ****************************

FOR SALE MOTOR VEHICLES ****************************** BMW 320 CONVERTIBLE 2001 new shape, Tax/MOT, Gold Metallic with cream half leather interior and Oak Dash, Full Electric Pack, Full Service History, Low miles, Manual, Many pictures available Bargain due to relocation €7000.Tel 99219583 **************************** 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO, tiptronic, seats & carpets etc like new due to one owner, no children, 108000km, metallic gold color. New tyres. Price: 27 000.00. Got to be seen to be appreciated.Call 99494450 ****************************** NISSAN JUKE FOR SALE - owner

Paphos - tel: 26 911383 fax: 26221049

emigrating, 1 year old, metallic grey, 7 yr guarantee from Nissan.

Automatic,15.000km. 13.800 eur ono. Contact: Maria 99 371874 or 99 461625 – Paphos Area ******************************

PROPERTIES WANTED

****************************** “WWW.CYPRUS101.COM” We have many clients asking for properties up to 200,000 euros. If you have a property to sell in the Paphos area with title deeds (or AX umber) please contact us via our website www. cyprus101.com or telephone Diane on 99455068. For automatic updates on new listings and price changes use our Listings Notifier or join us on www. facebook.com/cyprus101” ******************************

PROPERTY TO LET NICOSIA ***************************** TO LET fully furnished upper house in Ayios Dometios.3 bedrooms,2 wc 2 sitting rooms, 2 verandas, a/c in rooms. €480pm. Call 99628100 **************************** ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, in small quiet building. Excellent condition, very spacious, furnished and air conditioned. Very good location between Strovolos and Engomi. Close to The European University, supermarkets and all amenities. Covered parking. Rent €485/m Please call 99695382 ****************************** MAKEDONITISSA, 12 Ay Paraskevis, Engomi with panoramic view. 3 bedroom upper house & ground floor house with garden,2 bathroom , 2 toilets , fully a/c and a/h,new w/m,d/w,hob,oven,fridge freezer, fully fitted kitchen, fully furnished ,storage, parking. Rent €750 pm.

Tel 99660115 or 99688655. Email victorkaris@cytanet.com.cy ******************************

LUXURY 6 BEDROOM HOUSE IN A QUIET AREA IN LATSIA. The house has been constructed with the most modern building materials and one can enjoy all comforts of modern life. The house has 3 storage rooms 3 kitchens, 2 covered garage, housekeeper’s room, study room, en-suite bathroom – master bedroom, walk in closet, Jacuzzi, c/h, a/c,

Larnaca - tel: 24 652243 fax: 24 659982

classified contents Employment Opportunities pg 22 Employment Miscellaneous 22 Pets 22 Lessons 22 Health & Fitness 22 Personal 22 Services 22 For Sale Miscellaneous -For Sale Land/ Property Business 22 For Sale Motor vehicles 22 Wanted -To Let Nicosia 22 To Let Limassol 25 To Let Larnaca 25 To Let Paphos 25 To Let Protaras, Ayia Napa, Paralimni -For Sale Nicosia -For Sale Limassol -For Sale Larnaca -For Sale Paphos 27 For Sale Ayia Napa -For Sale Famagusta Protaras 27 For Sale Athens -Property& Home Services display ads --

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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and fireplace. Rent €5.000pm.

Call 99609239 or 99424106. ****************************** LUXURIOUS APARTMENT FOR RENT a luxurious one floor apartment situated in central Nicosia in a area of exceptional Beauty at 3 Museum Street, is available to let. It has been recently renovated and consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big dining and sitting rooms, kitchen and a huge veranda. Approximate covered area 250 sq m. Tel: 99622370. ****************************** 2 BEDROOM flat, fully furnished.

Fully A/C, small block, 3rd floor.

Covered parking. Central heating. Near Hilton hotel off Makarios Avenue. €480pm. Tel 99444336 ****************************** STROVOLOS 4 bdrm., house, c/h, a/c from €1000 now €800, Mak/ ssa f/f house, pool, 4 bdrm., 4wc, 2 shower €1700, Kornos villa, pool, mature garden €4000 (2) penthouse luxury Acropolis 1 bdrm, f/f, centre €450. For info www.markidesestates.com Markides 22378898, 99464764, Reg. No. 487, E16 ****************************** FLATS/HOUSES FOR RENT studio Acropolis €300, 1bdrm P/ ssa €450, Aglantzia €350, Str/ los €350, Acropolis €350 2bdrm Lycavito furnished €530, Acropolis €550, Ag. Dometios €500, 3bdrm Nikis av. €550 Str/los G/F €660, Tymbos independent €800, Ag. Omologites colonial listed building swimming pool maids room €2,500. PROPERTY FINDER LTD. 99474839 99646822 A.M.627 A.A.108/E ****************************** STUDIO flat in Pallouriotissa (next to McDonald) furnished €280.

For info call 99606984. ****************************** TO LET spacious 2 bdrm apartment

in a small building in Strovolos area near ARETAIEION hospital (dead-end) with independent petrol heating, 3 a/c, water pressure system, satellite. Directly available. TEL.: 96275151 ****************************** 2 BDRM flat (almost new, 4 years old) at Lycavitos with good area near University of Cyprus with fully equipment kitchen, a/c in all rooms. For info call 96530532. ****************************** 2 ROOMS €125 each, near McDonald’s Engomi only Philippine girls. Call 99663927. ****************************** FOR RENT 3 B/R apartment fully furnished close to Central Bank.

3 W.C., fully air-conditioned extra storeroom, owned covered parking. Excellent condition. Information: Tel. 99621554 ****************************** 3 BEDROOMS flat on second floor in a block of six flats, in a nice position at Strovolos area, fully a/c, c/h, covered parking place for one car, recently painted. Rent €650pm. (furnished if required).

Tel: 97773358.

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Tel. Tony on 99176557

TO LET NICOSIA LUXURY HOUSES: 1. 4 bedr luxury detached house built in 3/4 of a plot, office space, central heating, full a/c, big sitting and dining area, separate big kitchen with family room and all the electrical appliances, blinds and curtains on all windows, aluminum shutters, big garden with grass, 3 wc, covered parking, in a quiet area – Strovolos €1000 (H4ST10051-R), (photos in the website) 2. 3 bedr luxury terraced house, 210sq.m,central heating, full a/c, marble floor in the sitting areas and solid parquet floor on stairs and bedrooms,4 wc,3 bathrooms, 2 en suite, big verandas, electrical appliances in the kitchen,3 covered parking spaces, roof garden access, in a quiet neighbourhood on Mon Parnas hill – Engomi €800 (photos in the website).

3. 2 bedr fully renovated semi detached house 120 sq. m, a/c for hot and cold, small yard, FULLY FURNSIHED or not, double glazed windows with aluminum shutters, in a quiet area off Nikis behind Burger King - ACROPOLIS €600 (H2ACS0001-R), (pho-

TO LET NICOSIA tos in the website).

4. 3 bedr luxury semi-detached house with character, 200sq.m, central heating, full ac, sitting and dining room with fireplace, big kitchen with cooker and oven, dishwasher and refrigerator, nice mature garden with flowers, trees and small garden with grass, covered parking, 3wc, 2 bathrooms in a quiet neighbourhood. Available middle of January. Agios Andreas - €1200 - H3AAD0001-R (photos on website).

5. 3 bedr luxury detached house, 200sq.m, central heating, full a/c, 3wc, blinds and curtains, open plan kitchen with cooker, oven and dishwasher, veranda with bbq, good size garden, covered parking, storage room, alarm system, in a quiet area – Archangellos €1100 (photos in the website).

6. 4 bedrs and sitting room upstairs luxury detached house,380sq.m, central heating, full a/c, marble and parquet floor, big sitting and dining areas, office space, BIG bedrooms (2 en suite) big verandas around the house, 2 covered parking,3 bathrooms,4 wc in a quiet area off Eleonon street,

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Roofing flat & tired roofing repairs and construction Tel. SELEC fencing 99176557

TO LET NICOSIA near Pizza Hut – Strovolos €1500 (H4ST10041-R), (photos in the website) 7. 3 bedr detached ground floor house with separate maid’s room, with very big garden with grass(200sq.m) and covered patio with bbq and bar, central heating, full a/c, 180sq.m, FULLY FURNISHED or NOT, 2 covered parking, storage room, in a very quiet neighborhood opposite Acropolis park - Acropolis - €1000 - H3ACS0004-R (photos on website).

8. 4 bedr very big luxury semi detached house 350sq.m, with big separate basement 80sq.m with 2 rooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Consists of big sitting and dining areas upstairs, big kitchen with big family room and breakfast area, big bedrooms, 3 showers, 1 bathroom, central heating, full a/c, black out blinds on all windows, cooker and oven

TO LET NICOSIA in the kitchen, covered parking and patio with bbq in a very quiet neighbourhood close to Makarios foorball stadium. Available END of February - Makedonitissa €1500.

9. 4 bedr new luxury detached house build in a big plot of land, central heating, full a/c, 2 bedrs with en suite shower, 4 wc, bathroom with jacuzzi, big open space sitting and dining areas, 330sq.m, big swimming pool 5x10, big garden with grass, big covered patio with bbq area, roller blinds and curtains on all the windows, electrical appliances in kitchen, covered parking, in a quiet neighbourhood off Tseriou avenue. AVAILABLE end of February –Strovolos €1800 (photos in the website).

10. 4 bedr semi detached house with central heating, 4 a/c, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, 180sq.m, electrical appliances, small yard, bbq area, off Kostantinoupoleos

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Advertiser TO LET NICOSIA street near French ambassador residence.- STROVOLOS €700 (H4ST10043-R), (photos in the website).

11. 4 bedr new luxury finished detached house with central heating independent, full a/c, 3wc, 2 bathrooms, big kitchen with cooker oven, dishwasher and big family room, aluminum shutters in all the house, separate big sitting and dining room with parquet floor, 2 covered parking, alarm system, big covered patio, SWIMMING POOL, in a newly built area near Falcon school – Strovolos €2000 (photos in the website).

12. 3 bedr +office space luxury detached house, built on a big plot, 350sq.m, big swimming pool with cover, garden with grass, big sitting and dining room, separate family room, central heating, a/c, curtains on all the windows, cooker, dishwasher and dryer, parquet floor all the house, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, 2 covered parking in a quiet area on the borders of Strovolos and Lakatamia – €1600 (H4LAK0002-R) (photos in the website)

TO LET NICOSIA 13. 3 bedr ground floor house with big separate 80sq,m room with shower and wc for multi use, central heating independent, full a/c, 2wc, 2 shower,1 bathroom, fully furnished, small garden, bbq area, parking, on a small building in a very quiet area near Agios Vasilios church. Strovolos - €900 - H4ST10028-R (photos on website).

14. 3 bedr +office space +attic room +separate big maid’s/ playroom in the basement semi detached house, recently renovated with big sitting and dining areas with marble floor, big kitchen with cooker and oven and family room, central heating, 3 bathrooms, 4 wc, 6 a/c units, covered parking, behind Hilton Park near the park – Engomi €1700 (H4ENG0003-R), (photos in the website) 15. 4 bedrs new luxury detached house, all the bedrooms very big and all with big bathroom/ shower, sitting room upstairs, attic room with shower and wc, office space/maid’s room with shower and wc, central heating, full AC,450sq.m, big sitting and dining areas, big kitchen with sitting area and fitted cooker and

TO LET NICOSIA oven, 6wc, 2 covered parking, yard with tiles and SWIMMING POOL, bbq area in a very quiet neighbourhood near CYBC ( RIK) station and near a neighborhood park – Platy Aglantzias €2500 (H4AGZ0005-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 22422225/96-422225/96422226, www.landtouristestates.com

***************************** LUXURY FLATS: 1. 3 bedr luxury finished spacious floor apartment with very big sitting and dining areas with family room with fire place, solid parquet floor all throught, central heating independent, full a/c, all the bedrooms with en suite shower/bathroom, 4wc, big kitchen with all the electrical appliances, blinds on all windows, big covered veranda, covered parking, big storage room, on a small 3 storey building in a quiet neighborhood – Agios Andreas€1300 – A3AAD0005-R (photos on website).

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2. 1 bedr spacious fully luxury renovated apartment,60sq.m, big sitting and dining room, big bedroom, fully newly modern furnished with LCD TV 32’, covered veranda, covered parking, storage heaters, full a/c, near Cyta, Laiki and Hellenic Bank headquarters – Dasoupolis €550 (photos in the website).

5. 2 bedr new modern luxury finished apartment with parquet floor, central heating independent, 2 a/c, modern kitchen with all fitted expensive electrical appliances, blinds on the windows, big covered veranda, FULLY NICELY FURNISHED, covered parking in a quiet neighborhood off Kallipoleos street – Lykavitos €650 (photos in the website).

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2 bedr penthouse apartment,100sq.m + 80sq.m veranda with flowers and bbq, big sitting and dining room with big 60” TV, storage heaters, full a/v, 2 wc, en suite bathroom/ jacuzzi, roman blinds, cooker, oven, microwave, washing machine and refrigerator in the kitchen, covered parking, near Metro supermarket – Aglantzia €600 (photos in the website).

4. 2 bedr spacious apartments with separate kitchen, a/c for hot and cold, NICELY FURNISHED, hot water all day, common swimming pool, in a quiet area off Nikis Avenue near the centre.

PRICE INCLUDES COMMON EXPENSES, swimming pool and hot water.– Agioi Omologites €450 (A2AOM0010-R) (photos in the website)

TO LET NICOSIA TO LET 3 bedroom house situated on a dead end street next to a small quiet park near Falcon School. Has an En-suite master room, large study room, central heating, a/c and fire place in the living room.

For enquiries tel 99660758

6. 2 bedr new luxury apartment, modern nicely furnished, storage heaters, 2 a/c, 100sq.m, big covered verandah with nice view, covered parking off Digenis Akritas street near Debenhams shop, walking distance to the centre. PRICE INCLUDES COMMON EXPENSES. – Lykavitos €450 (A1LYK0020-R) (photos in the website) 7.

1 bedr cozy luxury apartment,60sq.m,parquet floor, nicely furnished ,all fitted electrical appliances(cooker, oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge),roman blinds, provisions for home cinema, big covered verandah, storage heaters, 2 a/c ,covered parking in Dasoupolis near Alpha Mega supermarket and

TO LET NICOSIA Areteion hospital. – Dasoupoli €500 (A1DAS0009-R) (photos in the website) 8. 2 bedr spacious renovated apartment 100sq.m with separate big kitchen, air condition for hot and cold in all the rooms, covered veranda, nicely newly fully furnished , off Kyriakou Matsi street very close to the centre on foot– Agioi Omologites €550 (A2AOM0003-R) (photos in the website) 9. New top quality 2 bedr apartment, 93sq.m+20sq.m veranda, on a small modern building with 6 flats only. Central heating independent, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, 2wc, fully fitted kitchen with all the electrical appliances, water pressure system roller blinds and shutters on windows, big sitting and dining room, big bedrooms, covered parking and storage room, in a quiet neibourhood near Akropolis park.

AVAILABLE middle of February – Acropolis €800 A2ACS0002-R (photos in the website) .

10. 2 bedr luxury spacious apartment, 85sq.m, big sitting room, big fully equipped kitchen, nicely modern furnished, stor-

P.Car Basics All the services you are looking for can be found here in a comprehensive car service.

Receive and return your car to work or your home, thus saving valuable time from your daily life We undertake Service, Body & Paint, resiliently small change, counting steering MOT, battery change, cleaning & maintenance, Polish-compound wax Teflon. All our drivers are experienced with road safety. Call now on 7000 62 00

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Advertiser TO LET NICOSIA age heaters, full a/c, big bedrooms, covered veranda with nice view,covered parking, off Prodromou streeet. – Engomi €600 (A2ENG0017-R)(photos in the website) 11. 2 bedr luxury spacious apartment on a small modern building with central heating independent(with petrol), full a/c, solid parquet floor, big bedrooms, big sitting room with open plan kitchen, big covered veranda, FULLY MODERN FURNISHED, covered parking off Makarios Avenue in a quiet area near the centre - Nicosia €800 (A2NIC0030-R) (photos in the website) 12. New top quality 2 bedr apartment, 93sq.m+20sq.m veranda, on a small modern building with 6 flats only. Central heating independent, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, 2wc, fully fitted kitchen with all the electrical appliances, water pressure system roller blinds and shutters on windows, big sitting and dining room, big bedrooms, covered parking and storage room, in a quiet neighbourhood near Akropolis park.

AVAILABLE middle of February.– Acropolis €800 (A2ACS0002-R) (photos in the website) 13. 3 bedr luxury apartment with central heating independent, full a/c, 2 bathrooms, parquet floor, big sitting and dining area, big covered veranda, covered parking, storage room, blinds, shutters in the bedrooms, big kitchen with all expensive electrical appliances, off Makarios avenue near the centre – Nicosia Centre- € 800 – A3NIC0025-R (photos on website).

14. 3 bedr spacious luxury finished apartment 150sq.m+30sq.m covered veranda, central heating independent with petrol,full

TO LET NICOSIA wall a/c units, solid parquet floor, expensive electrical appliances in the kitchen, 3wc, curtains and blinds on windows, 3 COVERED PARKING,storage room, near Pizza Hut in Strovolos €1100 (photos in the website).

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3 bedrs luxury penthouse,165sq.m+80sq.m verandah with bbq, central heating ind, full AC, 3 wc, 2 bathrooms, solid parquet floor all the flat, big kitchen with dining area, fully MODERN FURNISHED, covered parking off Athalassa Avenue near Stephanis Electrinics and English school – Stovolos €800 (A3ST10013-R) (photos in the website) 16. 3 bedr new luxury ground floor apartment, with separate big TV room or guest room, 225sq.m, big kitchen with all the electrical appliances and breakfast area, 4 bathrooms, 4 wc, 2 bedrs with en suite bathroom, floor heating independent, full a/c, blinds on all the windows, marble and parquet floor, big veranda with bbq, small garden, closed 2 covered parking with remote control, in a very quiet area very close to Junior school and 50 metres from the park. FULLY NICELY FURNISHED – Agioi Omologites €1200 (photos in the website).

TO LET NICOSIA LIMASSOL ****************************** FOR RENT new big furnished studio, in Katraki building, 100 metres from the sea and Debenhams Olympia, in Neapoli area.

Price €400 (including common expenses). Tel. 99406415 Andreas, Fax: 25-582963. ****************************** FOR RENT big 3 bdrm furnished or unfurnished house, with big balcony, big garden, 3 wc, airconditioning, in Pareklisia area, 1000 metres from the sea and beach hotels. Price €800. Tel. 99406415 Andreas. ****************************** TRADITIONAL VILLAGE STONE HOUSE IN APESHIA. Very quiet village, 20mins from Limassol.

Road to heritage school/Troodos.

2 bedrooms, office available top floor with veranda great view of mountains. Small courtyard with trees. Electric solar water. A/Ctoilet in main bedroom. Semi/ full furnished. Fitted kitchen with electrical appliances, fireplace.

Toilet/shower. €550pm negotiable. Tel 96891800.

TO LET NICOSIA ****************************** GROUND FLOOR HOUSE, furnished renovated this year. Laminated parke floor, and big wardrobes in the 3 bedrooms. Rent €590.00 Tel 99497576 99886775 ******************************

LARNACA ***************************** 1. Superior Real Estate Larnaca.

Town centre, fully furnished one bedroom apartment available for immediate occupation. Ref. TLL341. Tel 24815926 2. Superior Real Estate Larnaca.

Stunning two bedroom fully furnished apartment in Oroklini. Ref. TLL1574 Please call to arrange a viewing Tel. 24815926 3. www.SuperiorRealEstateLarnaca.com – LARGE RANGE OF RENTAL PROPERTIES. From studio apartments to 5 bedroom villas for rent, all properties have detailed descriptions, professional photographs. Interactive Virtual/Video Tours. Please visit our website. www.SuperiorRealEstateLarnaca.com

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www.SuperiorRealEstateLarnaca.com. License No. 419.

LANDLORDS AVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY WITH US FOR FREE. Tel. 24815926 Email. info@superiorrealestatelarnaca.com ***************************** FLAT IN CENTRAL LARNACA, Stasinou St, f/f, a/c, one bedroom, Off street car parking.

Foinikoudes, Zenonos Kiteos shops 200 metres. Rent €350 p/m. Tel: 24 815104/9939 5954 ****************************** FOR RENT 2 bed, 2 bath, new built apartment, in a quiet scenic location In Alethriko, Larnaca 5 min. to Larnaka, 5 min. to the beach Fully furnished, A/C, communal pool, under covered parking, Long term rent, €350.00 per month For more info pls call 99639378 FULLY FURNISHED one bedroom flat near Larco hotel Larnaca.

Price €370. Tel: 99202543

PAPHOS LOW COST, long term 3 bedroom bungalow, Polis area, Gialia vil-

TO LET LARNACA lage, on 3 acres of property, large variety of fruit trees, extremely private with panoramic mountain and sea views, unfurnished, swimming pool, a/c and fireplace, fence around the property €550 per month ono – available from 1st of April For more info call : 99 442485 UNIVERSAL: 1bed ground floor apartment fully furnished, airconditioning, fridge, beds common swimming pool , leather sofas, €260 p/m. For more information phone 99400697 €380 /MONTH UNIVERSAL AREA a 2-bed house, beautiful location, in cul-de-sac, 10 years old, 90 sq. mts, furnished, open-plan lounge/kitchen, front carport, garden, 2-floors, 2 w.cs/bath and part air-conditioned. Call 99-632388.’

PEYIA, luxury villa, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully or part furnished, private pool, quiet location, paved garden area, sea and mountain views. Sky satellite, euro 650 ono, please call: 99771532 – no agents FOR LONG TERM RENT: 2 bedroom modern apartment, recently renovated-fully furnished, Chloraka- Melanos, quiet neighbour-

WE HEREBY ANNOUNCE THE ENGAGEMENT OF NEOFYTOS KYRIAKOU ID NO 1026391, TO LIZA IAKOVOU, ID NO 942621, AND THE MARRIAGE WILL BE ON THE 31ST OF AUGUST 2013.

For many more properties with photos visit our website at www.landtouristestates.com which is updated daily. LANDTOURIST ESTATES LTD 22422225 / 96-422225 / 96422226 www.landtouristestates.com

***************************** 2 BDRM flat in the centre of Nicosia. Rent €450. For information call 99453663, 99663927. *****************************

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

PROPERTIES FOR RENT IN NICOSIA

CONTACT DETAILS FOR PAPHIAKOS.

Whole floor of approx. 400m2 available for rent on corner building in prominent position (Limassol Avenue & Costa Anaxagorou, Nicosia) Rent €3.500 pm/ono depending on size of organization & duration of contract

Paphiakos & C.C.P. Animal Welfare Education/Information Centre, No. 12 Dedalos Building, 8049 Kato Paphos PO Box 61272 8132 Kato Paphos Web. www.cyprusanimalwelfare.com www.facebook/paphiakos Email info@cyprusanimalwelfare.com Larnaca Emergency Service - The contact point for animal emergencies in Larnaca is Maria at the Paphiakos Animal Welfare Charity Shop, telephone 24623494 or 99325897 STOP, SHOP AND GIVE TO THE ANIMALS! ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR CHARITY SHOPS! PAPHIAKOS & 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 Tel 26910325 Shop No.2 Ap Pavlou Avenue, Kato Paphos Tel 26942894 Shop No.3 Gr. Afxentiou Avensia Court 3 Larnaca 24623494 Shop No.4 9 Ayiou Ioanni Street 3061 Limassol 25561695 Peyia Information Centre & Shop & T Rooms 26622828 Polis Information Centre & Shop & T Rooms 99223572 Book Exchange Shop Trimithousa 99771763 Our shops are always happy to receive your unwanted goods!

NOW YOU CAN HELP BY COLLECTING YOUR ALUMINIUM CANS AND HANDING THEM IN AT ANY PAPHIAKOS CHARITY SHOP OR THE CLINIC. SAVE AN ANIMAL AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT!!

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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR PAPHIAKOS CHARITY NO. 1529 WORLD ANIMAL DAY. On Thursday October 4th Paphiakos will be micro chipping pets for only €20 including all the paperwork. For further information telephone 26953496.

To celebrate World Animal Day on Thursday October 4th Paphiakos will be offering free spaying/neutering for all feral and unwanted animals as they do throughout the year. Contact 26953496 for further details.

PAPHIAKOS SHELTER OPEN DAY The Open Day will be held on Sunday October 7th between 10am and 3pm. It will be a Family Fun Day out with a lot of different activities. There is car parking, toilets and refreshments on site so enjoy and join in the celebration of animals and what they bring to our lives.

Entrance is €2 CHARITY HAIR CUT. On Thursday 4th October 09.30-17.30 without an appointment Andri at Atlantic Bay Hotel (2nd Floor) will be charging €5 for a haircut with all proceeds going to Paphiakos. Telephone Suzanne on 99151996 or Andri on 99604783.

PAPHIAKOS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. Saturday November 24th 9am – 3pm at the Crazy Spoon Restaurant. For further details contact 99151996. Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Donkey Rides, Pirate Pat and many more.

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Hilton area (opposite BOC Head Office) with air condition.

Rent €750 pm/ono For further information please contact 22361313/22761660/22479302

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Advertiser TO LET LARNACA hood, communal pool, 2 covered parking space, security burglar bars throughout, 2 balcony. Sea view, central to shops. Communal fees included. 380.00eur/month.

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Pets allowed at owners discretion. website reference number: RTL_618 4. TALA €725 modern 3 bedroom detached villa located in a peaceful residential area between Tala & Kamaras offering sea & mountain views. Separate kitchen with top brand appliances inc dishwasher. Includes central heating, flyscreens & sky satellite. Private pool & enclosed garden with storage. Available unfurnished or furnished. website reference number: RTL_566 5. PEYIA €750 modern detached 3 bedroom villa situated on private road. Available unfurnished though includes central heating throughout, pressurised water & security alarm system. Modern fitted kitchen & bathrooms. Roof terrace with sea views & private pool. website reference number: RTL_572 6. CHLORAKA €750 modern detached 4 bedroom 3 bathroom villa with ground floor bedroom & bathroom. Beautifully furnished

TO LET PAPHOS with good quality modern furniture includes sky satellite, fly screens & feature fireplace with modern gas fire. Private pool offering views of the sea. Off street parking. Situated within walking distance of bus routes & shops. website reference number: RTL_611 7. MESOGI €1250 luxury detached 4 bedroom 5 bathroom villas.

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****************************** LONG TERM RENTALS 1. GEROSKIPOU a large 2 bed apartment with large balcony facing the sea, covered parking, a/c, communal pool. €330 pcm 2. TALA 2 bed fully furnished apartment. Stunning sea views, large balcony, well kept gardens, communal pool, and quiet area. €340 pcm 3. CHLORAKAS first floor 2 bed

TO LET PAPHOS apartment, new kitchen and bathroom, very well furnished, two parking spaces, a/c, quiet area, easy access to town centre and a communal pool. €370 pcm 4. EMBA un-furnished 3 bed 2 bathroom villa, private gated parking, a/c, large kitchen with white goods, cul-de-sac. NO POOL. €445 pcm THIS IS JUST A SMALL SELCTION OF PROPERTIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND MANY MORE PLEASE CALL EITHER 96 545 174 OR E-MAIL ON info@unique-consultancy.eu LANDLORDS; WE NEED YOUR PROPERTIES NOW. PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY FOR RENT. ****************************** KILI – PAPHOS, 3 bedroom villa, with swimming pool and garden, unfurnished, gas central heating, large verandas, lovely mountain views, very quiet and tranquil area, €500 per month o.n.o. Call: 99479006 PAPHOS / PEYIA VILLA, villa for rent in Peyia, 4 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, large sitting-dining area, fully airconditioned and heated, unfurnished, panoramic views, large parking, low rent contact: 99490953, 26815534 FOR RENT A selection of 1 to 5 bedroom houses & apartments F/F & U/F Universal, Peyia, Tomb of the Kings, Tsada, Timi, Chlorakas & Kato Paphos Landlord & Owners please call 99329357 Or please view at are website www.cyprussands.com Fully Registered Company in Cyprus

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TO LET PAPHOS WC. Pets welcome. Offered unfurnished Ref: 1204 €370 AYIA MARINOUDA a 3 bedroom villa with an additional loft room conversion with en suite. Property has a downstairs bedroom, sitting/dining area, separate utility area with granite work tops, 2 bedrooms on the top level master en suite. Central heating, AC, fly screens, private pool, enclosed and fenced garden. Ref: 1199 €900 Mesogi 4 bedroom villa with private pool, nice quality fixtures, granite work tops, separate utility room, downstairs bedroom with en suite, fireplace, ac, 3 upstairs bedroom master en suite, separate bath, nice views, pets welcome, offered unfurnished Ref 783 €700 CHLORAKA 4 bedroom large villa with quality fittings , furnished to a very high standard, downstairs bedroom, 3 upstairs, en suites, bathroom, private pool, decking, fantastic sea views, near Tombs of the Kings Ref: 806 €850 SECRET VALLEY 2 bed villas furnished or unfurnished with private pool, downstairs bedroom, kitchen , sitting/dining area, guest wc, upstairs large master bedroom with en suite bath, large veranda.

Nice location with sea views and off street parking: Ref: 1198 €450 PEGEIA 4 bed villa unfurnished, 2 downstairs bedrooms, large sitting/dining area, Italian kitchen with white goods, 2 bedrooms upstairs with outside large veranda. Property is of a high standard with central heating, full AC, off street parking, private pool, stunning views, quiet location. Ref: 765 €900 Mesogi Large 3 bedroom apartment with full AC, bathroom, kitchen, separate utility room, clean and tidy building with without communal area, walking distance to all local amenities. Offered unfurnished Ref: 818 €400 Sea Caves 2 bedroom town house, furnished with central heating, fire place, nice sea views, walking distance to Paphos the sea Ref 819 €300

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British High Commission announces the sale of a duty free diplomatic vehicle FOR SALE AT A RESERVED PRICE OF €5100 Toyota Hilux Double Cabin Pickup Truck.

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Advertiser TO LET PAPHOS

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Sport IN BRIEF Hot Rockets tie NBA record Baghdatis

Houston hit an incredible 23 three pointers THE Houston fans knew the Rockets were on the verge of history against Golden State, needing one more three-pointer to set an NBA record.

Warriors coach Mark Jackson wasn’t going to let that happen.

The Rockets settled for tying an NBA record and set a franchise mark with 23 three-pointers in a 140109 win over the Warriors.

Houston matched the single-game record for threes set by Orlando in a win over Sacramento in January 2009.

The Toyota Center crowd realised the outright record was within reach in the final three minutes, chanting ‘One more three!’. But the Warriors took away Houston’s chances of getting it by fouling at the end.

“We’re not going to lay down,” Jackson said. “If you’re going to try to get the record, we’re going to stop it.”

The Warriors should’ve employed that plan sooner.

Jeremy Lin sank five three-pointers, a career high, and Chandler Parsons and James Harden hit four apiece as the Rockets

beats Kamke in Zagreb

Linsanity: Houston’s Jeremy Lin (left), who shot to global fame with the NY Knicks last season, sank five three-pointers reached a season-high point total. They also tied an NBA record with 14 3-pointers in the first half and dished out a season-high 35 assists on 46 field goals overall.

“Thankfully, we were just able to get a bunch of open looks and knock them down,” Lin said. “That’s just the way it is sometimes.”

Lin scored 28 points, Harden added 18 and Parsons had 16 for Houston. The Rockets put on the shooting display without their best three-point shooter Carlos Delfino, who sat out with a right elbow injury.

“We just got hot tonight,” Harden said.

Jarrett Jack scored 20

points and David Lee had 18 for the Warriors. Stephen Curry, averaging 21 points per game, scored only seven points on 3-for-12 shooting.

Houston set a Toyota Center scoring record and reached 140 points for the first time since April 1995.

“Throughout the whole game, you figured they’d

cool off,” Curry said. “But we have to force them to take tougher shots. You just can’t give them open looks.”

“Obviously, the amount of threes we hit is pretty ridiculous,” Parsons said.

“We were open, and nobody is going to turn down open shots.”

NFL says no indication halftime show caused Super Bowl outage

By Julian Linden

The 35-minute disruption came moments after singer Beyonce lit up the Superdome with a spectacular halftime show

THE National Football League, the Superdome and a utility investigating the cause of a power outage at one of the world’s most watched and meticulously planned events, has exonerated the halftime show from blame in the Super Bowl mishap.

With more than 108 million Americans watching along with television viewers in 180 countries, about half the stadium lights went dark early in the second half of the game, in which the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31.

The 35-minute disruption came moments after performer Beyonce lit up the Superdome with a halftime spectacular that officials said was powered by generators and would not have sapped the stadium’s electricity.

“There’s no indication at all that this was caused by the

halftime show,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters. “I know that’s out there, that Beyonce’s halftime show had something to do with it. That is not the case from anything we have at this point.”

The Super Bowl ranks with the Olympic Games and football’s World Cup among the most planned sporting events in the world, and viewership is so intense that advertisements costing $4 million for 30 seconds on US TV are considered part of the show.

“The outage was on an epic scale for organisers across the board. They start planning Super Bowls approximately four to six years out.

It’s the same thing with Olympic committees,” said Dave Longwill, vice president for special events at TBA Global, which stages large events.

“I’m sure they’re already looking at reviewing what’s our contingency plan if this happens at the next one,” he

said.

Entergy Corp, the utility providing power to the Superdome, said its distribution and transmission feeders were serving the Superdome at all times.

A piece of equipment designed to monitor electrical load sensed an abnormality in the system where the Superdome equipment intersects with Entergy’s feed into the building, triggering an automatic cut in power, Entergy said in a joint statement with the Superdome’s management company, SMG. “The halftime show, as the commissioner said, was running on 100 percent generated power, which means it was not on our grid at all,” said Doug Thornton, senior vice president of SMG. “There were no injuries, people remained calm, we had a pre-programmed announcement that was actually played. These are things that we actually drilled for,” Thornton said.

MARCOS Baghdatis recovered from a set down to beat German Tobias Kamke 6-7 6-2 6-4 in the first round of the Zagreb Indoors yesterday.

There were no breaks of serve in the opening set and it was Kamke who kept his cool in the tiebreak.

Baghdatis bounced back immediately in the second set by breaking his opponent’s serve twice to force a decider. He then continued to build on his momentum and eventually sealed victory in just over two hours of playing time.

The 27-year-old Cypriot will now take on Slovenian Blaz Kavcic who beat compatriot Ales Bedene 6-7 6-3 6-3 in his first round encounter.

World number 36 Baghdatis beat Kavcic in straight sets in their only previous meeting so far in the first round of the 2008 Davis Cup Europa/Africa Zone Group II. Baghdatis meanwhile teamed up with Russian Mikhail Youzhny in the doubles competition and the duo upset top seeded Robert Lindstedt of Sweden and Romanian Horia Tecau 6-2, 6-1 in less than an hour on Tuesday evening. They will now face German Philipp Marx and Florin Mergea of Romania in the quarter-finals.

Lance could face charges US media are reporting that cyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a fresh federal investigation after admissions hetook performance-enhancing drugs.

Attorney Andre Birotte, who oversaw an earlier inquiry, had said a previous decision not to prosecute still stood.

However, ABC News reported that: “Agents are actively investigating Armstrong for obstruction, witness tampering and intimidation”.

It added that Birotte “does not speak for the federal government as a whole”.

Armstrong confessed to taking performanceenhancing drugs during all seven of his Tour de France wins in an interview with Oprah Winfrey last month.

Legal experts said Armstrong exposed himself to possible charges of perjury or obstruction of justice.

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Sport Hamilton crashes in first test with Mercedes

Vonn breaks leg at skiing world champs opener

By Alan Baldwin

Crash takes place in controversial conditions

By Patrick Lang THE Alpine skiing world championships got off to a bad start when top racer Lindsey Vonn was injured in a season-ending crash in controversial conditions in the opening women’s super-G. Slovenia’s Tina Maze, the runaway World Cup leader, kept her momentum to snatch her first gold medal of the competition but her feat was obscured by her rival’s crash and the decision to let the race go ahead late in the day when the light was fading.

Vonn, crowned world champion in the discipline in Val d’Isere four years ago, tumbled down the Streciher piste, breaking her shin and tearing ligaments in her right knee in a race taking place nearly four hours behind schedule.

After she had been flown to hospital, the American’s team said she would miss the rest of the season because of the injuries.

Fog had forced the organisers to delay the race 13 times and the start of the favourites was further postponed by the crash of a race steward after eight skiers had gone down.

Snow conditions and vis-

ibility had seriously worsened by the time the American four-time World Cup winner set off, only to suffer the most serious crash in her career.

“Vonn suffered a torn ACL and MCL in her right knee and a lateral tibial plateau fracture,” the US team said in a statement.

The crash brought to an end an already troubled season for Vonn, who took a three-week break from racing over New Year to sort out personal and health problems.

Her team said she was expected to return to World Cup racing next season and to compete at next year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi.

After her crash, pre-race favourites Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany and Austrian Anna Fenninger also failed to complete the course.

In spite of the controversy, the podium was a prestigious one, with Maze winning in one minute 35.39 seconds ahead of two event specialists and former medallists.

Lara Gut, who won two silver medals in Val d’Isere in 2009, was second, 0.38 behind, a great reward for the talented Swiss after she spent the whole of 2010 off through injury.

Vonn’s compatriot Julia Mancuso was third, 0.52

adrift, for her eighth medal at either the worlds or the Olympics.

“I’m really sorry for Lindsey who took a too direct line. I regret her dreadful crash,” said Maze, who watched in horror as her rival fell.

“I think my performance was solid, I attacked well, but it wasn’t easy to manage the wait before the race.

I tried to stay focused and determined,” she added.

Scheduled for 10.00 GMT, the race finally went ahead at 13.30 GMT and ended up being the latest super-G in history. Skiers had been on the slope at 07.30 to check the course.

As dusk fell on the Planai massif, the race was stopped after 37 skiers, preventing 22 later starters from racing.

While Vonn was taken by helicopter to hospital in Salzburg, Maze was left to enjoy the second world title of her career after the giant slalom two years ago in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

“First day, first gold, I’m excited. I stayed focused the whole day. I knew that today there would be a race,” said the Slovenian, who will take part in all five disciplines in the coming fortnight and can hope for more medals.

The golden girl of skiing and defending super-G champion Lindsey Vonn of the US (centre) is airlifted to hospital

Watson ton drives Australia to win over West Indies

Shane Watson, back after injury, hit an impressive 122

SHANE Watson celebrated his return to international cricket with a sparkling innings of 122 to drive Australia to a 39-run victory over West Indies in the third one-dayer in Canberra and an unassailable 3-0 series lead.

The 31-year-old opener’s 111-ball knock yesterday helped Australia to 329 for seven in their 50 overs and West Indies flirted with reaching the big victory target before James Faulkner (4-48) polished them off for 290 with 15 balls to spare.

Darren Bravo top scored with 86 for West Indies, who will be playing only for pride in the remaining two matches in Sydney and Melbourne after a third emphatic defeat.

It was the first one-day international ever played in the nation’s capital and the Manuka Oval track certainly gave the batsmen plenty of opportunity to score runs.

Watson, who missed much of the domestic season through injury, reached his seventh ODI century in 102 balls and then conjured up two fours and two sixes in the next nine

balls before holing out to Kieron Pollard at backward square leg.

“I’ve been dreaming of that for the last four weeks,” Watson, one of whose sixes was measured at 114 metres, said in a televised interview.

“It was one of those days that you dream of when even from the first ball it feels like everything’s coming off the middle of your bat. I’m just so excited to be out here and playing.”

Phil Hughes offered able support with 86 runs before being caught behind off the bowling of Darren Sammy, while the innings of Glenn Maxwell (4) and George Bailey (44) were both ended by stunning leaping catches from Pollard on the boundary.

West Indies started their run-chase at a slow pace but soon picked up with typical flourish to match Australia’s run rate at around the 30 over mark.

Left-arm seamer Faulkner made two crucial interventions, however, the first when he bowled dangerman Chris Gayle (2) and Darren Bravo in

the space of four balls to leave West Indies at 215-5.

He returned to end the match by claiming the wickets of Sunil Narine (1) and Darren Sammy (8) in three deliveries.

All four of his victims in the match were bowled.

In other news, Hashim Amla occupies the top spot in both the Test and one-day rankings but would not call himself the best batsman even in the South African dressing room.

Amla’s 74 not out in the second innings of South Africa’s 211-run win over Pakistan on Monday elevated him above Australian Michael Clarke to the top of the Test batting rankings.

It also made him the first man since former Australia captain Ricky Ponting in December 2007 to top both the Test and one-day batting tables.

The 29-year-old, however, remained characteristically modest.

“It’s been a great year for our squad, and to be honest I still don’t think that I am the best batsman in our team,” he said.

LEWIS Hamilton crashed his Mercedes nose-first into a tyre wall after the 2008 world champion suffered brake problems on his first day of testing with the Formula One team yesterday.

The Briton’s car careered straight across the gravel runoff at the Jerez circuit’s turn six, the notorious Dry Sack corner where Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve collided in the 1997 title-deciding European Grand Prix.

The car’s wheel tracks indicated Hamilton, who stepped out unhurt after staying in the car for a few minutes, had been a mere passenger with no response from the steering as it went off the track.

“Lewis suffered a loss of rear brake pressure, the front brakes enabled him to slow the car but he couldn’t avoid the barrier,” said Mercedes.

“We have traced the problem to the hydraulic brake line connecting to the right-rear caliper,” the team added on their Twitter feed.

The front left suspension and aerodynamic parts were damaged in the impact and there was no immediate news on how long the car would take to fix.

The 28-year-old had been second fastest, with a best lap of one minute 19.519 seconds, when he brought out the red flags one hour and 48 minutes into the session.

Hamilton, who had completed 15 laps, is opening a new chapter in his Formula One career with Mercedes after six years with McLaren.

Mercedes have just one win, last year’s Chinese Grand Prix, to their credit since buying the championshipwinning Brawn team in 2009 and Hamilton has replaced retired seven-time world champion Schumacher.

The British-based team had a difficult start to the first pre-season test of 2013 on Tuesday when Germany’s Nico Rosberg completed only 14 laps.

Problems with the car’s wiring loom left Rosberg stranded on the track, with flames flaring briefly around the rear of the vehicle, before Mercedes called an early halt to proceedings.

For the second day in a row, the car was returned to the garage on Wednesday on the back of a flat bed truck for the mechanics to repair.

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Three-goal burst puts Nigeria into Nations Cup final

By Brian Homewood EUROPEAN clubs are in favour of keeping the Champions League and Europa League as separate competitions, the association which represents them said this week.

The European Clubs’ Association (ECA), whose members include around 200 clubs from across the region, said that 92 percent of those questioned in a survey said they wanted the two competitions to continue to exist in parallel.

Seventy-five percent were “satisfied” or “extremely satisfied” with the format of European club competitions according to the survey, conducted among 87 clubs from 36 countries.

The only significant change they wanted was for the Europa League winners to qualify directly for the following season’s Champions League group stage, with 61 percent in favour of the proposal.

Burkina Faso await in Sunday’s showpiece

By Mike Collett NIGERIA scored three goals in a blistering 20-minute first-half spell as they routed Mali 4-1 to reach the final of the African Nations Cup for the first time since 2000 yesterday.

After Mali settled first and threatened to take an early lead, Nigeria clicked into gear with goals from Elderson Echiejile after 25 minutes, Brown Ideye in the 30th minute and an own goal from Mali defender Momo Sissoko just before halftime.

Substitute Ahmed Musa, who replaced the outstanding Victor Moses after 53 minutes added the fourth shortly after coming on when he beat the offside trap and slipped the ball through goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa’s legs.

Mali, who famously came back from 4-0 down to draw 4-4 with Angola in the opening game of the 2010 finals, never looked like repeating that feat but did score a consolation goal when Cheick Diarra fired home in the 75th minute.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi is one victory from becoming the second man to win the tournament as player and coach but, before the goal onslaught, Mali had the better of play and created three good chances inside the first 15 minutes.

Nigeria, with John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onanzi and Moses asserting themselves in midfield, took control of the game with devastating effect.

Nigeria made the breakthrough when Moses turned and nutmegged Mali defender Adama Tamboura wide on the left and sent in a low cross which Nigerian defender Echiejile, unmarked, stooped to head home.

Five minutes later, Ideye doubled their lead from another Moses cross, bundling the ball home with Samassa powerless to prevent him scoring.

Onanzi came close to making it three when he tried to lob Samassa two minutes later and Nigeria did not have to wait long for the third goal.

Gambian referee Backary Papa Gassama awarded Ni-

geria a free kick on the edge of the box just before halftime and Emenike’s powerfully struck effort took a big deflection off Sissoko leaving Samassa watching the ball go into his net.

That effectively killed the game as a contest and although Mali coach Patrice Carteron replaced Modibo Maiga with Cheick Diarra up front, the damage was already done.

It got worse for Mali after 56 minutes when Musa stayed onside, advanced on Samassa and scored by slipping the ball through his legs.

Mahamadou Samassa, the cousin of the Mali keeper, had a good chance for a consolation goal before the team did finally score but it was too little too late.

In the day’s second semifinal, Burkina Faso reached the final for the first time with a dramatic 3-2 penalty shoutout win over Ghana after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.

They clinched the victory after Emmanuel Agyemang Badu missed Ghana’s third penalty after a weak shimmy and shot.

VERY HAPPY

The Super Eagles scored three goals in a blistering 20-minute first-half spell as they thrashed Mali 4-1

Berlusconi brothers are in hot water over Balotelli

By Philip Pullella

Mario Balotelli scored twice on his Milan debut on Sunday

SILVIO Berlusconi and his brother Paolo are getting heat over maverick Italy striker Mario Balotelli, with one accused of racism and the other of signing him for their club AC Milan only to win votes in this month’s national election.

Paolo Berlusconi, AC Milan’s vice president, was lambasted in social media after calling former Manchester City forward Balotelli “the little black boy of the family”.

A video of his comments, made on Sunday after a political event, was going viral after it was posted on various websites, including Tuttosport.

“And now let’s go and watch the little black boy of the family, the crazy head,” Paolo Berlusconi says in the video.

A spokesman for the Serie A club said yesterday there would be no comment on the video, which was recorded on the day Balotelli made his debut for AC Milan after being transferred from English Premier League club Manchester City last month.

Criticism of Paolo Berlus-

coni’s remarks took off after foreign media began writing about the video, which had received relatively little attention in the Italian press in the past few days.

“Balotelli is back in Italy for 2 minutes and already had racist comments made about him. Why do black players even play in Italy?,” one person tweeted.

Other tweets slammed the comments as “appalling”, “gross” and “idiocy”.

Balotelli, playing three days after leaving City, scored both goals in Milan’s 2-1 home victory over Udinese on Sunday.

While Paolo was taking the heat for his comments, Silvio Berlusconi was still under fire over his motivation for bringing the hot-tempered Balotelli back to Italy in the first place, having previously said Milan did not need a “rotten apple”.

For the past week, former prime minister Silvio has been the regular butt of jokes by comedians and attacks by his political rivals over the transfer, which they see as a clear attempt to woo Italian fans to vote for his centre-right coalition.

Last week L’Unita, the paper of the main centre-left party, said nationwide fans

of Milan, who won the Italian championship in 2011 but are now fourth in the Serie A standings, could influence about 1.3 percent of the vote.

L’Unita said thrusting Balotelli into the election campaign was “the devil’s touch”, a play on words because Milan’s mascot is a red-and-black devil.

Another paper said the move was so blatantly political that it called Balotelli ‘Candidate Mario,’ in an editorial.

Balotelli is no stranger to racism, real or perceived.

He was born in Sicily to Ghanaian parents and given up for adoption to an Italian family at the age of three.

He grew up in northern Italy and became an Italian citizen at 18.

Both in Italy and during the 2012 European Championship co-hosted by Poland and the Ukraine he endured monkey chants and bananas thrown on the pitch.

He seemed to anger racist fans more than other black players in Italy, precisely because he is Italian and not a foreigner.

When Balotelli played for Inter Milan, rival Juventus fans once shouted: “There are no black Italians.”

“The results clearly show that European clubs are very happy with the current competitions and do not wish to see major changes to their format,” ECA, which is meeting in Doha this week, said in a statement.

The Europe League, which has replaced the UEFA Cup, has produced mixed reactions, with many clubs fielding reserve teams in matches and critics saying it is too big and complicated.

The Champions League group stage is often criticised as being too predictable with the same teams qualifying for the last 16 year after year.

ECA said that clubs could not agree on the proposal from European football’s governing body UEFA to abolish third-party ownership of players.

“ECA will further assess the merits and the impact of third party ownership on the game and the repercussions of a possible ban,” the statement said.

Third-party ownership is when the transfer rights of players are wholly or partially owned by the footballer himself or a company, instead of just the player’s club.

The practice is banned in England, France and Poland but allowed in many other countries. It is especially prevalent in Brazil.

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United’s pampered players are humbled by Munich memories

Keeper says he’s clean amid Reds fix probe

55-year anniversary of the air disaster

By Mark Meadows

By Mark Meadows MANCHESTER United players need to remember the legacy of those affected by the Munich air disaster because the aftermath of the tragedy is part of what makes the club great, Ryan Giggs said on the 55th anniversary yesterday.

United’s current players, including new striker Robin van Persie, recently watched a DVD about the crash, in which 23 people died as the squad, supporters and journalists returned from a European Cup match in Belgrade.

Eight players and three members of the United staff were among those who died after their plane crashed as it tried to take off following a refuelling stop in Munich.

“New players, especially the foreign players, are joining a club which they think is great and offers them everything that comes from United being successful over the last 10 to 15 years,” Giggs told the club website (www.manutd.com).

“We all watched a DVD about Munich recently. It was really important for the squad to watch that and learn about what happened. Not only about the crash itself but also the success they had before it and how the team moved forward in the aftermath,

Gone but not forgotten: the famous Red Devils side of 1958 before tragedy struck

from winning the next game to winning the European Cup ten years later.

Everyone was moved.”

The Premier League leaders also listened to a talk

by Bobby Charlton, who survived the crash along with manager Matt Busby, who had to quickly rebuild a team amid the grief.

“I think it’s very important, to know how the Busby Babes played and how successful they were before the air disaster and to know how Sir Matt built another great team,” added the 39year-old Giggs, who has

been at United since 1987.

“There are so many things that are relevant to us today and we need to carry on their legacy. For example, fans want to see young players coming through and doing well which they do on a regular basis at this club, and both as individuals and as a team, we have to play in the right manner.”

Despite Giggs’ long association with the club and the many Munich memorial services he has attended, the DVD taught him new elements of the story which have inspired the midfield-

er as United, nine points clear, hone in on a 20th topflight title.

“There were things I didn’t know about the crash. I didn’t know how soon United played again afterwards, just 13 days later, and that players like Bill Foulkes and Harry Gregg who survived the crash were in the team. I thought that was unbelievable,” he said.

With a Champions League last-16 clash with Real Madrid in the next two months, United’s jet-setting squad were reminded that technology was very different in

Busby’s day.

“Now if we’re playing in a big game like a Champions League semi-final, we’ll watch videos and know everything about the opposition. Everything. Then I think Sir Matt would go on one scouting mission and that would be it,” Giggs said.

“Once Sir Matt went to watch Real Madrid and when he came back, his players asked him what they were like. He didn’t want to tell them because Real Madrid were that good.”

Hart not ready to concede title

By Andy Hampson

Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes his side are still in the title hunt despite slipping nine points behind Man United

MANCHESTER City goalkeeper Joe Hart claims it is not in the champions’ nature to accept defeat in the title race.

City suffered another setback in their quest to retain the Barclays Premier League title as they were held to a 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

That result came five days after a goalless stalemate at struggling QPR and City now find themselves trailing rivals Manchester United by nine points at the top of the table.

Just a week ago the gap had been five points but Hart insists spirits have not dropped.

The 25-year-old England number one said: “Of course we still feel we can do this. That’s who we are, and that’s what we are.

“We’ve put ourselves in a worse position than we would like to be, but that’s football sometimes.”

City memorably overturned an eight-point deficit with just six games remaining to pip United to the crown on goal difference last season.

The turning point then came after a damaging defeat at Arsenal in April.

Manager Roberto Mancini publicly wrote off

his side’s hopes but privately the squad steeled themselves for one last determined push.

Yet Hart played down any comparisons between the situation then and now.

He said: “We do that anyway. It’s not like we just float along and think, ‘Oh my God, we’re six points behind, we’re nine points behind, we had better talk to each other’.

“The same stuff goes on - there is stuff we need to address and that gets done on a regular basis.”

City still have to play United, at Old Trafford in April, but they need favours from elsewhere.

Hart said: “The only time we can have an impact on them is when we play them.

“They do what they do, and I’m sure they have realised that if they play well they have a very good chance, but we know that we will always be there.”

One bonus for City from the weekend was that Ivory Coast were knocked out of the African Nations Cup, meaning influential midfielder Yaya Toure and defender Kolo Toure should soon be back.

City face Southampton at St Mary’s in their next fixture on Saturday.

Hart said: “You’ve got to be happy - the more players the better.”

DEBRECEN goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic has denied attempting to fix his Hungarian side’s Champions League match with Liverpool in 2009, saying his performance should speak for itself.

European police said on Monday that about 680 suspicious matches including qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championships, and the Champions League for top European club sides, have been identified in a fix inquiry.

Media reports said Debrecen’s 1-0 defeat at Liverpool was under scrutiny amid allegations of a failed plan to concede more than two goals but the club have said the issue had already been looked at and Montenegrin Poleksic has hit out.

“Anyone who watched the match would know what people are saying is bull,” the 30-year-old, who made a few decent saves, told Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper yesteray.

“It was the biggest match of my career and Liverpool have always been my favourite club. I can’t believe what people have said about me.

But I don’t care because I know I am clean.”

Poleksic was given a twoyear ban in 2010 for failing to report approaches from alleged fixers ahead of another Champions League match with Italian side Fiorentina and Debrecen said on Tuesday that the Liverpool game was also probed in that case.

Debrecen said the keeper, who returned to action this season, was punished for not informing authorities of an approach from fixers but was innocent of having manipulated any matches because he rejected the bribery requests.

The case came before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2011 when Poleksic’s team-mate Norbert Meszaros, who played against both Liverpool and Fiorentina, had his own 18-month ban for the same offence overturned.

“I was just delighted to be playing at Anfield. It was a great night for me and my club and we played well,” Poleksic added.

English Premier League side Liverpool, who are not under suspicion, said they had not heard from European anti-crime body Europol or any other agency regarding the match.

Last month, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said no games in Europe’s Champions League had been fixed.

The Europol announcement about a widespread global match-fixing ring being run from Singapore shocked much of the game but others said a lot of the revelations were old news with many matches already having been investigated by football authorities.

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Nadal wins on eagerly awaited comeback

I’m back: Rafa Nadal played his first match since Wimbledon

RAFA Nadal made a successful comeback after a near eight-month injury absence with victory in the first round of the Chilean Open doubles.

The former world number one and Argentine partner Juan Monaco overpowered second-seeded Czechs Frantisek Cermak and Lukas Dlouhy 6-3 6-2 in 65 minutes at the Pacific coastal city of Vina del Mar. But after the win, he admitted he is still in pain.

“The doctors have said it’s OK. There is no risk of making it worse,” he said.

“My knee keeps hurting.

But the fact I am playing here is a thing of joy.”

‘My knee keeps hurting. But the fact that I am playing here is a thing of joy’ “I am not 100 per cent, I need some weeks,” he added. “If it hurts, it hurts and we’ll put up with it.

I am here to play tennis, with or without pain. I’m

happy to have played an official game, although it was doubles.

“It was a great feeling to play again and I’m very happy for doing it with a friend like Monaco in a great atmosphere that we had on the court.

Spanish left-hander Nadal had been out with a knee problem since losing to Czech Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon in June.

“We’ll see how the knee reacts,” Nadal told a news conference. “The moment and the surfaces were the right ones and playing for the first time in this country was a great opportunity.

“Playing doubles is less aggressive, so we’ll see how things go in the singles,” he added.

The 26-year-old’s planned return at the end of last year was delayed due to illness but he will compete on his favourite clay surface at three Latin American events this month.

In the early hours of this morning, Nadal played a second-round singles match against Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis.

After the Chile tournament he will compete at the Brazil Open in Sao Paulo next week and the Mexico Open in Acapulco from February 25.

Scolari suffers as Lampard seals England win over Brazil Three Lions down the five-time world champs at Wembley England 2 Brazil 1

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UIZ Felipe Scolari’s second coming as Brazil manager ended in defeat as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard earned England a 2-1 victory in a prestige Wembley friendly yesterday.

Veteran Ronaldinho, who donned the famous yellow shirt for the first time in a year, missed a first-half penalty for the five-time world champions and England capitalised when Rooney gave the hosts a 27thminute lead.

Substitute Fred equalised for Brazil just three minutes after coming on and struck the crossbar as Scolari’s side came alive in a fixture arranged to kick off the 150th anniversary year of the Football Association.

Lampard, one of six Chelsea players on display including Ashley Cole making his 100th appearance for England, sent the majority of the 87,000 fans home happy with a superb curled winner on the hour.

England hung on with few alarms for their first victory

It’s been a long time: Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard gave England their first victory over Brazil in nine attempts stretching back to 1990. Joe Hart (below) made a superb double stop in the first half, saving Ronaldinho’s penalty over Brazil in nine attempts stretching back to 1990.

The match began at a sedate pace with with only an early burst from Neymar briefly raisiing the decibel level, although his touch let him down badly.

Brazil keeper Julio Cesar did well to claw away a Rooney header although the whistle had already been blown.

Scolari’s side had the better of the opening 20 minutes and Ronaldinho earned a penalty when his cross was handled by Jack Wilshere.

With boos ringing round, however, the architect of much pain for England

and English clubs down the years, had his spotkick saved low down by Joe Hart who reacted superbly to deny Ronaldinho on the follow-up.

The let-off energised England and they went ahead when Wilshere, proving more useful at the other end, slid in Theo Walcott whose shot was saved by Cesar, only for

Rooney to cooly steer a shot through a crowd of players.

Neymar was struggling to live up to his pre-match hype and the Santos player somehow contrived to scoop the ball over the bar from Oscar’s teasing cross.

A raft of halftime substitutions, including Ronaldinho’s removal from the action after a disappointing 45 minutes and the introduction of former Everton player Fred, revived the visitors.

England defender Gary Cahill carelessly conceded possession after 48 minutes and was left with his head in his hands after Fred lashed Brazil’s equaliser past Hart

in front of a sizeable Brazilian contingent behind the goal.

Rattled, England almost went behind immediately when Fred curled a fierce shot onto the crossbar, but Roy Hodgson’s side quickly regained their poise and went back in front on the hour.

Rooney snatched possession from Arouca’s weak pass and he teed up Lampard who curled a precise shot from outside the area past the despairing dive of Cesar and in off the post.

Brazil thraetened sporadically after that but Scolari, who led them to victory at the 2002 World Cup, was left with much to ponder as he prepares to lead the hosts at next year’s finals.

“The lads who completed 90 minutes deserve a lot of credit because Brazil can’t half move the ball,” Lampard said after the game.

“We’ve played some very good games against lesser opposition, we had to work hard and they missed chances, but we did well and we could have scored more.”

“Jack Wilshere is a fantastic player, his technical ability, his quality on the ball, he is going to be a massive player for England and in the world,” he added.

“The important thing now is consistency in the group matches. We can’t get carried away but it’s a long time since we beat Brazil so it’s a lovely feeling.”