Cyprus news for April 2009

EU Court Back Cyprus Ruling on Orams Case
Date: 29 April 2009
The European Court of Justice on Tuesday upheld a ruling by the Cypriot Court in Nicosia, regarding a Greek Cypriots right to reclaim land in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus
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Bill Ready to Guarantee Bank Deposits up to €100,000 in Cyprus
Date: 25 April 2009
Guaranteeing bank deposits up to €100,000 in Cyprus is hoped to come into effect soon as a government bill will be put before Cyprus Parliament over the coming weeks.
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Cost Reduction Expected for Mobile Phone Texts and Internet Browsing Abroad
Date: 23 April 2009
MPs in Europe have voted to cut charges for text messages and internet browsing on mobiles abroad which will be good news for those travelling to and from Cyprus.
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Easter Weekend News Round up in Cyprus
Date: 21 April 2009
On Saturday night a man and his baby were killed in a traffic accident on the Limassol – Nicosia highway.
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Easter Celebrations in Cyprus
Date: 17 April 2009
The Greek Orthodox Easter is the greatest holiday in the Orthodox Church. It is fixed according to the moon and it is always celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon of the spring equinox. Cyprus celebrates Easter with
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Cyprus Tourist Organisation to Allocate €10 Million for Local Hotel Vouchers
Date: 15 April 2009
In a bid to boost domestic tourism the CTO Director General Phoebe Katsouri announced that the organisation will be handing out hotel vouchers to qualifying citizens with a value of €45 per person and €23 per child or dependant for an overnight stay in a hotel.
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Rise in Crime in Cyprus as Economy Struggles
Date: 13 April 2009
According to a police study, crime figures are on the increase as the credit crunch is felt within Cyprus.
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Dreambox Subscriber List Includes Cyprus Politicians
Date: 12 April 2009
Police raided an address in Ayios Athanasios, Limassol last week to find an illegal 'Dreambox distribution network', including 20 servers and 30 Dreambox decoders.
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Cyprus Easter Shopping Hours Announced
Date: 10 April 2009
Following an announcement by the Cyprus Ministry of Labour and Social Security, shops in Cyprus are able to open longer for the Easter period.
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Water Cuts in Cyprus Should be Reduced
Date: 09 April 2009
With the increased rainfall in Cyprus during the winter the Council of Ministers are expected to approve a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture to reduce water cuts during this summer.
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Tiffany Shopping Mall in Limassol to Open 30th May 2009
Date: 08 April 2009
The official date for the opening of the largest shopping mall in Cyprus has now been set for 30th May 2009.
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EU Wants Use of British Bases in Cyprus
Date: 04 April 2009
According to a report put before the EU parliament, British military bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands should be at the service of the European Union to protect shipping lanes.
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Rainfall in Cyprus During March Highest in 6 Years
Date: 03 April 2009
The month of March saw records for the coldest and wettest March in 6 years with the temperatures at least half a degree lower in Celsius at around 17.5 - 18 degrees Celsius.
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Win One Week’s Free Accommodation in a Luxury Villa in Protaras, Cyprus
Date: 01 April 2009
If you thought you couldn’t afford a week’s holiday on the beautiful island of Cyprus then think again. Win a week in a exclusive Cyprus villa in Protaras.
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