Cyprus news for January 2009

EU Cash For Cyprus Broadband Infrastructure
Date: 31 January 2009
Cyprus and Malta will be allocated €20 million each in order to implement local energy projects and participate in the EU funding for higher internet speeds if the European Commission's proposal goes ahead.
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City of London Lord Mayor Visits Cyprus
Date: 29 January 2009
The Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Rt Honourable Alderman Ian Luder, visited Cyprus from 26th to 28th January 2009.
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British Pair Must Serve Jail Time in Cyprus
Date: 27 January 2009
A British judge has ruled that the two men convicted in their absence over the killing of a youth in Protaras in 2006 should be extradited to serve their jail sentences in Cyprus.
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Engomi Municipality Tackles Dog Mess
Date: 23 January 2009
The authorities in the Nicosia municipality of Engomi have recently placed 65 dog litter bins throughout the municipality in an attempt to make dog owners responsible for their pets.
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EU President On Cyprus Issue
Date: 21 January 2009
Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission President said that a solution to the Cyprus issue would constitute a “Historic, important step”
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Cyprus Employment Boost
Date: 20 January 2009
The Cyprus Government has announced that this year will see the construction of 30 new schools and other schools renovated in an attempt to boost the building industry.
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Blue Monday - Cyprus Samaritans Prepare Themselves
Date: 19 January 2009
Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. The Samaritans here in Cyprus prepare for a busy day today and will be manning the phone lines for an extended period.
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Cyprus Winter in Troodos
Date: 17 January 2009
Most people come to Cyprus to escape the cold weather for the milder climates offered at this time of year.
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Cyprus Airports Hit New Record For Passenger Traffic
Date: 14 January 2009
Hermes Airports Ltd reported yesterday that a new record for passenger traffic to Cyprus was achieved in 2008.
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Disneyland Coming to Cyprus?
Date: 13 January 2009
Russian investors are reportedly looking into constructing the world's biggest disneyland type project in the mixed Cyprus village of Pyla.
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Time to Renew Your Cyprus Road Tax
Date: 12 January 2009
Cyprus vehicle owners have until the end of January to renew their road tax.
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Cyprus Petrol Prices Fall Again
Date: 09 January 2009
Vehicle owners in Cyprus will see petrol prices reduced at the pumps over the next few days.
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Cyprus Has Its Share Of Forged Euro Bank Notes
Date: 06 January 2009
Since the introduction of the Euro on 1st January 2007, Cyprus has seen almost €60,000 worth of forged bank notes accepted in retail outlets.
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Cyprus Sales Start Officially On Wednesday
Date: 05 January 2009
Wednesday will see the start of the sales throughout Cyprus as the island prepares for a recession.
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An End To Cyprus Pound Comparison Against Euro
Date: 03 January 2009
2009 sees the end to comparing the Cyprus pound against the Euro.
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Cyprus Airline Eurocypria Seeks Loans To Stay Afloat
Date: 02 January 2009
The Cyprus Minister of Finance, Charilaos Stavrakis has said that state owned airline Eurocypria is seeking loans to help keep it afloat through the current global financial crisis after a meeting was held between him and the airline's board.
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