TAXI DRIVERS are calling for an islandwide four-hour work stoppage on Monday, dangling the prospect of closing access to Larnaca airport in protest at the authorities’ apparent lack of interest in their plight. 

A SHIP, whose hull doubles as a dove, with colourful sails/plumes, ‘heading to the heart of Europe’ was the logo unveiled yesterday for Cyprus’ EU Presidency.

“Today a ship hoists the sails and steers towards a new journey having as destination the heart of Europe,” said Deputy Minister for EU Affairs Andreas Mavroyiannis.

President Demetris Christofias yesterday became the first president in the history of the republic to not to seek a second term when he formally announced he would not stand in the presidential elections next February.