


French Open order of play on Thursday
June 1 (Reuters) – Order of play on the main show courts on the 12th day of the French Open on Thursday (play times in GMT, prefix number denotes seeding):
COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER (1000)
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Messi’s Argentina outclass Italy to win ‘Finalissima’
Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the ‘Finalissima’ at ...

Police officers face disciplinary action in Metaxas case
Fifteen police officers are facing disciplinary procedures over their alleged failings in investigating the reports of missing women who were later discovered to have been murdered by Nicos Metaxas.
They ...

Queen Elizabeth offers thanks as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Queen Elizabeth thanked all those involved in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations ahead of four days of pomp, parties, parades and public holidays to herald her record-breaking 70 years on the British ...

War in Ukraine, cooperation initiatives in east Med the focus of minister’s talks at Pentagon
The impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, initiatives for cooperation in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region, as well as transatlantic EU-US cooperation were the main topics of discussion during ...

13th annual exhibition of cacti and other succulents
A Sunday dedicated to fascinating prickly and colourful plants is coming up o0n Sunday as the 13th Annual Exhibition of Cacti and other Succulents arrives. Held at the same ...

Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has stated that the number of people that have used the national health system, GESY, is indicative of its success. In other ...

Weather forecast: Mainly fine with some dust, temperatures 35C inland
Thursday will be mainly fine, with light dust which is expected to start clearing gradually from Friday. Temperatures will rise to 35C inland, around 28C on the southeast and east ...

Covid restrictions nearly halved airport revenues in 2020
Air travel restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic almost halved airport revenues in 2020, according to the annual Airport Economics Report and key performance indicators (KPIs) by Airports Council International (ACI) ...

Mass shootings continue in USA as gunman kills four in Oklahoma medical center
A man armed with a rifle and a handgun killed four people inside a medical building in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself, police said, in the latest ...

Ruud stops teenage sensation Rune to reach French Open last four
Eighth seed Casper Ruud battled past teenager Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semi-finals and become the first Norwegian to reach this stage ...

Cypriot economy growth rate improves from Q4-21
The growth rate of the Cypriot economy grew by 5.9 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022 according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) released on Wednesday.
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Unemployment rate falls in Q1
The unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, a fall of 2 per cent year-on-year, with total employment increasing by 28,659 people, according to a report by the ...

Cyprus Business Now
The Producer Price Index in Industry for the month of April 2022 reached 123.8 points (base 2015 = 100), recording an increase of 19.5 year-on-year, according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) released ...

New study shows primary school classrooms too hot
Classroom temperatures in the island’s primary schools exceed the recommended maximum limit on most days, a survey on air quality in them showed on Wednesday.
The survey, by the ...

Our View: Can there ever be mitigating factors in a rape case?
Two people have received jail sentences in the past week for rape, one of them was aged 24 and the other 70. The pensioner got ten years in jail and the younger ...

Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals, beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion ...

Asylum seekers in Cyprus being recognised by Europeans overseas as their children
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris confirmed reports on Wednesday that a resident of Germany has acknowledged as his own four children from three different women, all who happen to be asylum ...

Ukrainians shelter under chemical plant from Russian shelling
A number of civilians are sheltering from Russian shelling under a chemical plant in the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk and authorities fear it may still have stocks of dangerous materials, ...

Cilic downs Rublev in super tiebreak to reach French Open semis
Marin Cilic’s renaissance continued as the Croatian reached his first Grand Slam semi-final in four years by beating Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev 5-7 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6 (10-2) ...

Passenger traffic in May reaches 78% of record 2019 levels
Increased passenger arrivals continued in May, airports operator Hermes said on Wednesday as flights from Larnaca and Paphos June are expected to increase further in June.
There are currently 645 flights ...

US jury rules Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp
A Virginia jury on Wednesday ruled that actor Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp in a widely watched six-week trial that featured explicit and graphic evidence and testimony detailing the ...

Row over GP pay continues as new system implemented
Changes in the way GPs are paid prompted a new row between personal doctors and the health insurance organisation on Wednesday as the new form of payment was implemented.
Abuses ...