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    Government concedes there are problems- Snags hit Cyprus talks Disagreements over the nature and process of the March 21 accord, as well as reported glitches in the panels of experts have put a damper on the initial excitement over prospects for new reunification talks.

    Persistent reports that a number of the working groups and technical committees had hit a snag in this, their third week forced the government to concede there were problems
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    The European house price boom 'is over' The great European house price boom ended in 2007 according to a new report predicting storm clouds on the horizon for the Continent’s property markets.

    Only Cyprus and Iceland saw house prices outstrip the previous year’s performance, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report, which called the end of the property goldrush.
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    Cyprus a haven as Lebanese flee violence- Re-opening of airport eases concerns of mass exodus Around 400 people fleeing the violence in Lebanon, including the Saudi ambassador in Beirut, arrived on Cyprus this week.

    But with the re-opening of Beirut international airport yesterday, fears of a mass exodus to the island were eased.

    Since Saturday, 34 private yachts or speed boats have docked at Larnaca marina bringing people seeking a way out of strife-s
    Workers
    20% of Cypriot workers are low paid LOW-paid employees make up 20% of the workforce and are primarily concentrated in the business sector, while pay inequalities between men and women are the second highest in the European Union.

    These are two of the conclusions to emerge from a study on employees’ pay in Cyprus carried out by the Peo-affiliated Labour Institute (INEK).

    The study, presen
    Life & Health
    SOAPBOX: General malaise IF there is one common denominator that links all human beings then it must be the traits of selfishness, greed and jealousy. I don’t have a problem with any of these afflictions because in small doses they are fairly harmless and make life less matter-of-fact.

    Life without passion would turn everyone into an insurance salesman. But if greed and selfishness is allowed to
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    "Kataklysmos" - Flood Festival in Agia Napa A Greek Orthodox festival with strong pagan roots focusing primarily on water, Kataklysmos or Festival of the Flood marks the day of the Holy Spirit.

     Coastal cities seize the opportunity to stage concerts and games near the waterfront, but even inhabitants of inland towns and particularly children – their water guns a necessary accessory, enjoy a good â€
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      THE CYPRUS WEEKLY NEWSPAPER THE CYPRUS WEEKLY was founded in September 1979 by a team of local journalists, and soon grew into the island’s top-selling English-language publication, with a circulation exceeding 17,000, holding second place out of all Cyprus print media.

      It offers a variety of news and features, with an emphasis on political developments, human rights, the environment, tourism and f
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