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PRINCESS ANNE Princess Anne has conducted a whistle-
ON WHISTLE-STOP stop visit to British Forces Cyprus
and the United Nations where she
spent time with British troops serving
on the island.

VISIT TO CYPRUS The Princess then spoke with troops serving with the
Battalion.

Private Daryl Campbell, 19, from Hamilton in South
Lanarkshire was honoured to meet his Royal Colonel,
he said ‘The Jocks and Rangers really appreciate that
someone so important took the time to visit us, it’s great
for morale.’

Speaking at the UN, the Princess told the assembled
troops ‘I’m confident that you do this as well as you do
everything else, as you approach all the roles that you
do, with a consummate professionalism. Thank you for
another job well done’.

During her Cyprus visit, The Princess also took the
opportunity to meet British Forces personnel based in RAF
Akrotiri, who are working tirelessly supporting operations
over Iraq and Syria.

She was also able to spend time with members of The Royal
Logistics Corp, who are instrumental in providing specialist
support functions on the air base.

The Princess was also able to meet members of other Corps
and Regiments of which she is Colonel in Chief.

The Princess Royal is the Royal Colonel of The Royal Scots The Princess inspected a Guard of Honour before Before leaving, The Princess was welcomed by 903
Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland Expeditionary Air Wing RAF, who have been conducting the
(1 SCOTS) who are the British peace-keeping force undertaking a tour of the well-known ‘Green Line’ which air campaigns over Iraq and most recently Syria.
serving at the UNs Nicosia base.
divides the city of Nicosia. During this brief visit Her Royal Highness was able to get a
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Cyprus plans to privatise UNDP: Trust between
Greek Cypriots and
airport security
Turkish Cypriots
increases

The Government plans to privatise airport
security as soon as possible, Minister of
Transport Marios Demetriades said on
Wednesday, confirming reports in the
press about a proposal prepared jointly
by the Ministries of Transport and Justice
which recommends that airport security
should pass to private hands.

The proposal has been forwarded already Surveys indicate that 53% of Greek Cypriots
to the Cabinet, “Politis” newspaper revealed and 29% of Turkish Cypriots trust one
on Wednesday, saying the privatisation another, compared with 19% and 4%
would result in a security fee hike that the respectively in 2006, a press release by the
passengers would have to pay. UN Development Programme (UNDP) says.

Invited by the CNA to comment the report, UNDP notes that it has ended a ten year,
Transport Minister Marios Demetriades said multi-million dollar initiative that has
that the aim is to upgrade airport security. bridged differences and helped create a
dialogue among communities on the long-
“This is in the interest of the Republic, and Demetriades rejected suggestions that the it saves money from this proposed change” divided island.
for the purpose of upgrading the security additional cost will be paid by departing he noted, adding that it has not been
of airports, some of these control services passengers through an increased security fee. decided yet who will assume this cost. Funded by USAID to the tune of over $60
to be assigned to private companies,” million USD, the Action for Cooperation
he said, adding that the Government “Nobody said that this cost will be paid by He noted that the Ministry wants to keep and Trust (ACT) programme helped
will start negotiations with Hermes, travellers. The state could bear the cost, if airport taxes as low as possible. create an intricate set of relationships
the private company that manages and across ethnic lines, spanning civil society,
controls Larnaka and Pafos International business and politics.
Airports since 2006, under a 25 year BOT
concession agreement with the Republic The programme has also contributed to
of Cyprus. restoring the island’s historic buildings in
a major boost for the island`s memory and
However, he said, “the ultimate responsibility identity, it adds.
for the airport security will remain with the
Government via the Department of Civil The press release notes that since 2005, the
Aviation”. programme’s pioneering maps and surveys
have given an indication of the island`s level
Cyprus and Spain sign agreement of confidence in unity and diversity.
for mutual protection of classified
information “The surveys now indicate that 53 percent
of Greek Cypriots and 29 percent of Turkish
Cyprus and Spain signed an agreement Cypriots trust one another, as compared
for the mutual protection of classified with 19 and 4 percent respectively in 2006.
information, in Madrid. Broken down to the local level, the indicators
have helped policy-makers map and target
According to an official announcement, interventions for a decade”, it is pointed out.
the agreement was signed by the
Ambassador of Cyprus Antonis Toumazis ACT Programme Manager, Christopher
and Félix Sanz Roldán, Deputy Defence Louise, said that “as the programming draws
Minister and the Director of Spain’s to a close, we are seeing great optimism
National Center of Intelligence. with regard to the peace process. The two
leaders have committed to a shared goal
Toumazis underlined the importance of of reaching a comprehensive settlement as
the agreement, and expressed hope that swiftly as possible, while influential civic and
more agreements will follow. Roldán political leaders from all communities are
noted from his part the excellent now working together to design a societal
cooperation between the two countries road map for a solution. These efforts are
while negotiating the agreement. succeeding because of ACT’s work over the
last decade.”

According to the press release, the UN’s
work in Cyprus over the decades has
resulted in monumental shifts in how the
island’s communities deal with each other.

“The peace negotiations show clear signs
of progress. But the true legacy of UNDP-
ACT has been its ability to create a space
for civic dialogue that feeds into the
Cyprus peace process, lending it additional
legitimacy and credibility”, it concludes.

Cyprus, an EU member state since May
2004, has been divided since the Turkish
invasion in the summer of 1974. The
Turkish military still occupies 37% of
the EU Mediterranean island`s territory.
UN-led talks are underway in a bid to
reunify the island under a federal roof.

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New officers join bases police in Cyprus

SEVENTEEN new Sovereign Base Area sure they are all going to become great and to start my career as an SBA Police got the right people. I learnt so much
Police officers were sworn by its Chief SBA Police officers and will serve the officer. It was a very tough process and there during the recruitment process, as a
Constable Mick Matthews in Dhekelia last community well in the future.” was so much happening but it has really woman, I had never fired a weapon before
month. prepared us well for the training ahead. We so that was a new experience for me, one
When the positions were first advertised in have been given a lot of guidance along the that I enjoyed.”
A further 14 will join their colleagues on January last year, the SBA Police received way from the instructors and we could not
March 28. 2150 applications for only 31 postions. have asked for more.” Turkish Cypriot, Behic Mustafa, 36, who
lives in northern Nicosia, echoed his new
The new officers, a mixture of Greek and And according to a group of new recruits, Maria Charalambous, 27, who is one of 11 colleagues words and said: “I feel very
Turkish Cypriots, took the SBA Police oath despite the gruelling nature of the recruitment women who will be joining the SBA Police, honoured, excited and happy to be an SBA
before beginning the first phase of their process, they feel well-prepared and confident said: “I am very excited and extremely Police officer. It was a hard process and
training. to undertake their new responsibilities. proud to be an SBA Police officer now. there was a lot of anxious waiting to find
out if I had made it but now that I have,
Taking the oath marked the end of what has Savvas Pitsillos, a 25 year old from Aradippou The procedure was tough but it was the I am looking forward to my training and
been one of the most rigorous and detailed in Larnaca, said: “I feel very lucky to be here right thing to do to ensure that the police getting to the level where i can get out and
recruitment processes ever undertaken by start policing the streets.”
the force and according to Chief Constable
Matthews, it has assured him that the new The three new recruits were also in
officers are “the best of the best”. agreement on one of the major parts of
being an SBA Police officer, working side-
When the final batch of recruits take the by-side with Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
oath in March, it will mean 24 new Greek
Cypriot officers and seven Turkish Cypriot Maria Charalambous said: “We are all good
officers will have joined the SBA Police. friends and we see ourselves as one team.
We have been together from day one and
Speaking to the new recruits, the chief although we are a mixture of Greek and
constable explained: “This has been a long,
challenging and fair process and by doing Turkish Cypriots, we are one police force
that we have assured ourselves that we have and we are very happy together.”
now recruited the very best people available.
The new recruits now begin 16 weeks of
“Make no mistake, we had some excellent classroom-based training where they will
candidates that did not make it but I am be able to study every aspect of policing
absolutely delighted with those that we before joining individual units across the
were able to offer positions to and I am SBAs.

Rare bird returns to Cyprus Tourist arrivals in
summer 2015 the
A rare black flamingo thought to be the Centre where we have a special area designed of telling how long the black flamingo best ever
only one of its kind in the world returned with incredible views of the salt lake.” will stay for. My advice would be to take
to the Akrotiri Salt Lake last month, just the opportunity to see it now, because we Tourist arrivals in the summer period of
under a year after its last visit. But Pantelis warned: “If people walk onto cannot be sure it will be back again next 2015 (April to October) were the best ever
the salt lake itself it could disrupt the birds year.” on record with 2,282,792 arrivals to Cyprus.
Last March, the flamingo, which is habitat and we absolutely do not want
believed to suffer from a condition known that.” The SBA Administration remains In statements to the press after a meeting
as ‘melanism’, a genetic irregularity which dedicated to safeguarding environmentally of the Cabinet at the Presidential Palace,
causes it to generate more melanin than Every year the Flamingos flock to the salt significant areas and on December 30 last Tourism Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis
usual, turning them a dark brown, or black, lake to feed off of brine shrimps, with year, it designated five sites as Special Areas expressed his satisfaction over the new data.
caused a media storm with its whereabouts many of them staying all year round if the of Conservation, which covers more than
being published in news all over the world. conditions remain perfect, which according 12,000 hectares across Akrotiri, Episkopi, It was a very satisfactory year, with a recorded
to Pantelis, they currently are: “We have had Dhekelia, Cavo Pyla and Ayios Nikolaos. increase of 8.9% compared to 2014, he said,
Its return is another coup for the Akrotiri a lot of rainfall recently and flamingos are adding that this is reflected with approximately
Environmental and Education Centre and opportunistic and will stay as long as there The Bases are exceptionally attractive for 220,000 more arrivals in our island.
the Sovereign Base Areas environmental is food and water. birds with more than three hundred bird
team, which has invested an enormous species recorded to date and the cliff faces The three months July – September (1,167,698
amount of time and resources to ensure “At the last count we had 6,500 flamingos in Episkopi are home to the only nesting arrivals) were the best compared to any other
the Ramsar protected salt lake remains in Akrotiri and they usually stay between pairs of Griffin vultures found on the three months of any year a Cyprus Tourism
a safe and healthy environment for November and April but there is no way island. Organisation press release says.
migrating birds and other species.
September (360,899 arrivals), August
Pantelis Charilaou, the SBAA Environmental (392,272 arrivals) and July (414,527 arrivals)
Officer, said he was thrilled to see the of 2015 saw record arrivals, while historically
flamingo return again this year: “Very few July is the best month ever.
people had ever been fortunate enough to
lay eyes on it prior to last year so for it to Compared with 2014, arrivals from the UK
return again is wonderful. were up by 19.5%, from Greece by 38.2%,
from Germany 29.9%, from Israel 43.3%,
“Of course we are all very excited because from Poland 49.3%, from the Ukraine
we believe it could be the only Flamingo 23.2%, from Austria 35.3%, from France
of its kind in the world and very little is 25.0% and from Holland 32.0%.
known about it.
The Russian market which had started with
“We are expecting a lot of visitors once very bad omens, due to the political and
again over the next few days and I would economic environment recorded a drop
urge people to be very sensible about which was however limited to 17.6%.
coming to see it.
CTO calls on the hotel industry to be more
“The best possible viewpoint will be from flexible and adaptable and to best use all the
the Akrotiri Environmental and Education opportunities ahead by keeping their hotels
open during the winter period as well as by
offering rooms for the summer period to new
tour operators who wish to be active in Cyprus.

It further assures that the hard work will
continue for 2016 in order to achieve
better results.

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The Turkish Cypriots will pay for the
electricity provided to them by EAC

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus made and no privileges will be granted to
continues to supply with electricity the the Turkish Cypriots.
northern Turkish occupied areas of the
Republic of Cyprus, Christos Christodoulides, “They will be charged with the sum of
the Director of Transmission System fixed and variable costs, such as the cost of
Operator of Cyprus, has said, assuring that fuel, just like all the EAC customers. The
the Turkish Cypriots will pay in full the cost EAC will be paid, and charges will be made
of the electricity supplied to them. in consultation with the Turkish Cypriots
and with the consent of the Cyprus
Christodoulides recalled that electricity Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)” she
to and from the occupied areas was concluded.
transferred again in 2006 and in 2011 after
the destruction of the island’s main power The “chairman” of the so-called electricity
plant in Vasiliko. Christodoulides said authority in the occupied areas Ismet Akim
that at 5 pm on January 1st the so-called said that the details about the payment of
electricity authority of the Turkish Cypriots the electricity have not yet been discussed,
contacted the Transmission System but there will definitely be a payment.
Operator asking for help due to damage in
a production unit. Efforts stepped up in view of Pafos2017

“Given that such cases are included in the Efforts are being stepped up in 2016, as the central squares and archaeological Koutsolampros said that the programme
Confidence Building Measures between Pafos prepares to be the European Capital sites, the upgrading of the old cinema of the events for 2017 is ready. The official
the two communities and because we could of Culture for 2017, Yiannis Koutsolampros, “Othellos”, the reconstruction of the launch event will take place in late January
afford to provide the extra 30 megawatt a member of the board of the organisation shopping centre and the restoration of and will be followed by 300 other artistic
that the Turkish Cypriots had asked for, at Pafos 2017. The countdown for the big Ibrahim Khan. events
18:30 we connected the electricity to their cultural event has started in Pafos, chosen
network,” he explained. to be Europe’s Capital of Culture next year,
Koutsolampros said, noting that 2016 is a
Replying to a question, Christodoulides very important year.
said that the Turkish Cypriots will pay for
the electricity. This event, he continued, is as important
as the EU Presidency and Pafos, as well
The Spokesperson of Electricity Authority as Cyprus as a whole, will be benefited
of Cyprus Christina Papadopoulou tremendously.
Theophanidou assured that the Turkish
Cypriots will pay for the electricity which it The projects that will be ready by
is provided to them. 2017, he said, are the integration of

In statements to CNA, Papadopoulou said
that all the necessary calculations will be

Sefcovic wishes for 2016 Cyprus reinforces
to be a positive year for measures against ISIL,
Cyprus solution says top Foreign Ministry
official
He spoke of the peace process, noting that
The European Commission will do its hard work has been accomplished so far Cyprus has reinforced its control capabilities Addressing an extraordinary meeting
utmost to help find a political settlement and pointed out that enormous efforts are at ports and airports, in cooperation with of the Global Counter-terrorism Forum
in Cyprus, European Commission Vice being made so that the problem is solved. Europol and Interpol, and is cooperating (GCTF) and of the Global Coalition to
President Maros Sefcovic has pledged, effectively in the exchange of information Counter ISIL, in The Hague, he said the
saying that Cypriots can count on EU Sefcovic also praised the role of the Embassy with many countries in the region, said recruitment of foreign fighters by ISIL
assistance in this respect. of Slovakia, his home country, in facilitating Alexandros Zenon, the Permanent poses a number of dangers and threats to
the bicommunal dialogue in Cyprus. Secretary of the Foreign Ministry. the security of the countries, from which
“I hope that 2016 can start with a positive Slovakia, whose Ambassador was present they originate.
story on Cyprus solution, which will have at the discussion tonight, has been hosting According to an official announcement,
positive repercussions for the island and meetings between the political parties in Zenon noted that this resulted in the He added that more ways of cooperation
the region,” Sefcovic said here tonight at the two communities for the past years. apprehension of a number of potential and coordination between the countries
an open discussion at the University of foreign fighters, who were returned to involved were necessary.
Cyprus titled “A resilient Energy Union Cyprus has been divided since the 1974 their countries of origin.
with a forward looking climate change Turkish invasion. UN backed negotiations Zenon highlighted the importance of
policy and the future of Europe.” are under way with the aim to reunite the creating an international protection
island under a federal roof. framework for antiquities from the Middle
“You Cypriots can tell us what you need and East, which are frequently subjected to
we can do our utmost and the same goes EC Vice President spoke of the energy illicit trafficking.
for UN. You can count on our assistance union and the future plans of the EU and
and I hope 2016 can start with a positive also of the geopolitical developments in The meeting in The Netherlands is
story on Cyprus solution”, he added. the region. He expressed the wish to see attended by countries and organisations
‘dynamic progress’ in the near future. that are part of the global anti-ISIL and
anti-terrorism coalition.
Sefcovic said that Cyprus is doing very well
as regards renewable energy sources and Cyprus was invited to participate, due to
has set targets about its energy efficiency. its contribution and the role it plays in the
Easter Mediterranean region.
The Commissioner recalled that the EU was
formed as a steel and coal community and
now is more than feasible to turn it into sun
and wind sources and noted “we must look
into new solutions and innovations.”

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FULL PAGE - 247 mm x 354 mm A team of local underwater
archaeologists are continuing their
EXCAVATION CONTINUES excavation of an ancient ship that
ON AMAZINGLY sank off the shores of Larnaca
PRESERVED SHIPWRECK over 2,000 years-ago.

The wreck is located on a historic research project to be exclusively run by Since 2010 the Department of Antiquities
trade route off Mazotos – not too Cypriot institutions. undertook the conservation of the finds
far from the airport - and cargo of the wreck, a vital aspect of the project
onboard dates as far back 4BC. The vessel was carrying wine amphorae which requires specialised personnel.
from the Chios island in Greece and other
The important discovery was made back islands of the northern Aegean. The finds are gradually being desalinated
in 2007 and the project of excavation with the method of immersion and their
was undertaken by the Research Unit of The high degree of preservation of the surface is being cleaned mechanically.
Archaeology of the University of Cyprus amphorae on the seabed: in the centre of
in agreement with the Department of the site at least four layers of amphorae Following their drying, stabilization may
Antiquities. were found preserved their initial stowage be required. The methods applied each
position. time depend on the nature of the materials
The wreck – which is 45 metres under the and the state of their preservation.
sea - may provide valuable information The amphorae are two-handled pots with
about the nautical and economic history of a neck that is considerably narrower than So far there are no ‘immediate plans’ to
the region and is the first ever underwater the body. They were was used for the raise the wreck, but the possibility has not
storage and transport of liquids and solids been ruled out.
such as grain.
In 1965, the famed “Kyrenia ship” was
The excavation sheds light on important discovered off the shores of Cyprus.
issues, such as the naval activities in Cyprus
during antiquity, the trade between the It is the wreck of a 4th-century BC Greek
Aegean Sea and Cyprus and the types and merchant ship and was discovered by
sizes of commercial ships of the period. Greek-Cypriot diving instructor Andreas
Cariolou during a storm.
The findings are of great archaeological
significance and as research on the The ship was considered to be very well
shipwreck continues more finds are preserved with approximately 75% of it in
expected. good condition. It found a new home at
the Ancient Shipwreck Museum in Kyrenia
Castle, where it remains on exhibit.

Call for British bases to quit Cyprus

Hundreds of Greek and Turkish Cypriot Britain has retained two military bases on It also operates a small listening facility well as other military facilities on the
youths gathered for a protest last month the island, in Dhekelia and Akrotiri, since in the Troodos Mountains, where the island.
against the British military presence in it granted Cyprus its independence in youths gathered and demanded the
Cyprus. 1960. end of the presence of British bases, as They chanted slogans against the global
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Cyprus has been ranked among the More crossing
top 10 countries in the world with points should open,
the highest level of militarisation says Greek Cypriot
representative to
Technical Committee

Cyprus has been ranked among the top military apparatus in relation to its society strongly compared to other sectors of The Greek Cypriot side has called for
10 countries in the world with the highest as a whole. society. discussions on the opening of more
level of militarisation, according to a 2015 crossing points to be expedited, following
study by the German Bonn International Israel has been listed as the world’s most Within Europe Cyprus is ranked as the the awarding of the tender for the road
Centre for Conversion research institute. militarised country, followed by Singapore, third most militarised nation behind work needed that will allow the opening of
Armenia, Jordan, South Korea, Russia, Armenia and Russia. Greece is ranked fifth, Lefka and Dherynia checkpoints.
The Global Militarisation Index (GMI) Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Kuwait and Greece. with Azerbaijan one place above in fourth
presents on an annual basis the relative in the GMI. In statements to the Cyprus News Agency,
weight and importance of a country’s According to the GMI, the armed forces in the Representative of the Greek Cypriot
these countries are resourced particularly side to the Technical Committee for
Checkpoints, Sotos Zackheos said that
Eide: Cypriots should ‘sell the story’ based on the communiqué agreed by the
of a united Cyprus as an attractive two leaders in May 2015, the committee
investment destination has been instructed to proceed with the
opening of more checkpoints, starting
Very significant international investors are As Eide stated, it was a “long, constructive who in their New Year`s statement, as well with Lefka/Aplici on the northwest and
now looking to Cyprus, said Espen Barth and comprehensive meeting” which as in Davos, expressed the same hope, Dherynia in Famagusta district, on the
Eide, the UN Secretary-General`s Special focused on the practical work ahead. He optimism and a shared vision. east.
Adviser on Cyprus, urging both the people explained that together with President
and the leaders of Cyprus to “sell the story” Anastasiades, they took stock of various On the financing of the solution, Eide He said that the contract has already been
of a future united Cyprus as an attractive developments that have taken place referred to serious work that is going awarded for Lefka and Dherynia and now
destination for public and private funds. recently abroad, both in the Security on, both by the relevant technical the process should be intensified to reach
Council in New York, as well as in Davos. committees, as well as the World Bank, an agreement for the opening of the old
He also spoke of a strong international the IMF and the EU. Aglantza (Nicosia)-Athienou road as well
support, displayed in the Security Council “The international support for the process as the Pyrgos-Pahiamos road.
resolution extending the mandate of the that is taking place here is in my view Eide said that private sector investors are
UN peacekeeping force, that was adopted stronger than ever before” said Eide. This, also being engaged. No customs or passport control is necessary
unanimously earlier today, but said that he noted, was confirmed this evening by the for these crossings, he said, making them
there is still a lot of work to be done. Security Council, which issued a unanimous “Do we have the funds ready and all the an economic solution for the communities
resolution on UNFICYP “underlining the money in the bank? Of course not” he said, because they will serve a number of people.
On Thursday evening, Eide had an hour unanimous support for the work that is but added that good work is being done on At the same time, these crossings, he said,
and a half long tête-à-tête with President being done by the two leaders” in Cyprus. that. “Davos was helpful in that respect” he will help lift the isolation of the people in
of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, at the noted, adding that it has mobilized an even Tilliria area.
Presidential Palace, in Nicosia, ahead of He reiterated that the process is Cypriot- higher degree of interest.
a meeting on Friday morning between owned and said that they agreed that in He also said that the Committee should
the Cyprus leaders, in the framework of tomorrow`s meeting they would organize He said that there is a lot of private capital look into opening more checkpoints and
UN-led settlement talks. “the sequencing of the coming months”. in the world, with investors looking for crossings as proposed by the mayors of
“We still have some political issues that new opportunities. Nicosia.
The task for tomorrow`s meeting, he have to be agreed upon”, he pointed out,
said, is to organize the sequencing of the adding that there is a lot of work that “What all Cypriots should now do It is important, said Zackheos, that
coming months. relates “to the preparations for a potential together with the leaders is to sell the the Committee should send a message
implementation.” “We have to work on the story that a future united Cyprus - if it through its work that a solution to the
legal aspects and so on”, he added. happens - is a very attractive place to Cyprus problem is feasible and that there
come with some of that money. There is is political will to take the necessary steps
Leaders are expected to provide their an economic opportunity and you have towards this direction.
guidance on Friday and “it is up to them to to mobilize international support, public
decide how to organize this”. and private,” he concluded. The Republic of Cyprus was divided in 1974
when Turkey invaded and still occupies
Asked if he is optimistic about a Cyprus UN-led peace talks are currently 37% of this Mediterranean EU island`s
solution in the coming months, he said that underway to find a negotiated settlement territory. UN backed talks resumed in
this is not up to him, but up to the leaders, that would reunite Cyprus, divided since May between President Anastasiades and
the 1974 Turkish invasion. Turkish Cypriot leader Akinci aiming to
reunify the island under a federal political
system.

In the past several years, many crossing
points have opened to facilitate the
movement of people to and from the
island’s northern Turkish occupied areas.

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EU Commissioner briefs CYPRUS NEWS
Cyprus House President on
refugee crisis Better results
expected in the
tourist industry
in 2016

The migrant and refugee crisis affecting “ England, Germany, Austria have
the EU and the Cyprus problem were a dynamic presence in terms of
on the agenda of a meeting the President of
the Cyprus House of Representatives had in tourism here and that is expected ”
Brussels with European Commissioner for
Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship to be boosted in 2016
Demetris Avramopoulos.
only an international problem, but a Avramopoulos expressed hope for a lasting Dinos Kakkouras
Omirou got an in depth briefing on the European one as well, and therefore the and stable solution to the Cyprus problem.
unprecedented crisis the EU is faced with EU must play a key role in order for Turkey, The President of the Association of
as a result of the huge flow of refugees and a country that aspires to join the Union, to “Cyprus has been in European orbit for a Travel Agents (ACTA)
stressed the need to address the causes of realise that it has to come to terms with the long time and always the aim is to find what
the problem. idea of a just and democratic solution of is desired by all Cypriots, a stable, viable The President of the Association of Travel
the Cyprus problem. solution to reunite the island, to be able to Agents (ACTA) Dinos Kakkouras expects
“The EU must respond to this challenge with play an important strategic role in the region increased arrivals in tourism this year and
solidarity and of course with equal burden The European Commissioner Demetris and Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots better results in the tourist industry.
sharing,” he pointed out in statements after Avramopoulos said that EU member states can live in harmony in a single democratic
the meeting, noting that “everyone must must now implement EU policies on the state within the European Union” he said. Speaking to CNA, Kakkouras said
assume their responsibilities”. basis of the key principles of solidarity and prospects for 2016 seem to be quite
responsibility, which, as he noted, “are Cyprus has been divided since the 1974 good for several reasons, noting at the
“We have to solve the problems that clearly expressed in the founding texts of Turkish invasion. UN-led peace talks are same time that 2015 was a very good
create refugee flows” he stressed, adding the Union”. currently underway to find a negotiated year for the island`s main industry.
that addressing the results and the settlement to reunite the country.
consequences of these problems is not Firstly, he explained, there is an upward
enough. The great powers and the EU, trend in tourism which is expected to
have a role to play in dealing with the root continue.
causes of the problem, Omirou noted.
“England, Germany, Austria have a
The President of the Cyprus Parliament dynamic presence in terms of tourism
and the European Commissioner agreed here and that is expected to be boosted
that the Cyprus problem is at a critical in 2016 “, he added.
phase. The EU, he said, must put pressure
on Turkey, as the Cyprus problem is not He noted that several airlines are
planning to increase their flights to
Thousands of Cypriots participated and from Cyprus, something which will
in Erasmus+ in 2014 undoubtedly have a positive impact on
incoming tourism.
More than 3,500 people from Cyprus
studied, were trained, or volunteered The first license has already been
abroad in 2014, in the framework of the approved for a Cypriot company, TUS,
EU Erasmus+ programme, which aims to and there are other companies that
boost skills and employability, as well as may get approval to operate as Cypriot
modernising Education, Training, and companies, he added.
Youth work.
Generally, he said, there is a worldwide
The year 2014 was the first of Erasmus+ trend showing, according to statistics, a
programme, that brings together several steady increase in tourism globally that
EU funding schemes for education and affects Europe, the Mediterranean and
training, youth and sport. Cyprus.

According to figures by the European combating match-fixing, doping, violence incoming students were 803. In addition, “Tourist arrivals will increase in 2016. The
Commission, 3,598 Cypriots studied, trained, and racism. outgoing staff were 139 and incoming staff rate of increase depends on many things.
or volunteered abroad in 2014, while, in reached 355. We are not alone in the game of tourism,
addition, there have been 14 strategic Erasmus+ brings together seven existing there are competitive countries such as
partnerships and 65 Cypriot organisations EU programmes in the fields of Education, The top five sending institutions in Cyprus Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt,” he noted.
participate as partners in projects which Training, and Youth; for the first time were the University of Cyprus, the European Cyprus, he pointed out, is considered a
have been approved by other countries. it provides support for Sport. As an University Cyprus, the Frederick University, safe destination and this is a key factor for
integrated programme, Erasmus+ offers the Technology University Cyprus and the peopole in choosing a destination.
The seven year programme has a budget of more opportunities for cooperation across University of Nicosia. The top five receiving
€14.7 billion. the Education, Training, Youth and Sport institutions were the University of Cyprus, Answering a question, he said that it
sectors and is easier to access than its the University of Nicosia, the European appears that “things will be better with
Erasmus+ provides opportunities for over 4 predecessors, with simplified funding rules. University Cyprus, the Frederick University the Russian market this year because the
million Europeans to study, train, gain work and the American College. problems between Turkey and Russia will
experience and volunteer abroad. Erasmus+ Meanwhile, the Commission gave figures have a positive fallout on Cyprus. A lot of
supports transnational partnerships among on the Erasmus higher education statistics The top five sending countries were Poland, Russian tour operators are interested in
Education, Training, and Youth institutions for 2013-2014 during the last year of the Germany, France, Lithuania and Greece, the Cypriot market, he said.
and organisations to foster cooperation and previous programme (Lifelong learning). while the top five receiving countries
bridge the worlds of Education and work in were Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, Asked what else remains to be done in
order to tackle the skills gaps we are facing According to the figures, the outgoing Belgium and Italy. the tourist industry, Kakkouras replied:
in Europe. students from Cyprus reached 395, while “we believe that a lot has be done,
although we must do more. We must
It also supports national efforts to modernise rely on our own strength”.
Education, Training, and Youth systems. In the
field of Sport, there is support for grassroots
projects and cross-border challenges such as

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EU SENIOR OFFICIAL: FINANCIAL NEWS

Cyprus’ economy performing well

Cyprus’ economy is performing well “Cyprus’ 8th program expires at the end reform of the banking sector is ongoing, The senior official then explained that
and the remaining milestones are to be of the 1st quarter and the Eurogroup but we are not quite there yet when it there are no pressing needs on liquidity
finalized soon, a senior EU official has told will send the same message as usual: the comes to the completion of the review as to get those disbursements. “They have
CNA. economy is performing satisfactorily, the there are 3 prior actions which we hope to reserves but it is an important signal that
see finalized soon”, he explains. you exit in a clean way from the program.
It is important that you exit like this”, he
Asked to specify the 3 milestones, he said: stressed.
“the 1st would be legislation to sell non
performing loans to 3rd parties, the 2nd On the ongoing UN-led peace talks to
concerns preparations for privatization of the reunite Cyprus which has been divided
telecom corporation, and the 3rd relates to the since the 1974 Turkish invasion, the senior
unbundling of the energy company, which is official stated that “there is political will for
good established EU legislative framework.” reunification, which is strong, but financing
issues are not part under the current
This review will unlock a sum of 300 program and have not been discussed.”
million from the ESM and 125 from IMF.

Less bounced cheques issued in 2015, Central Bank says

A total of 1542 bounced cheques worth cheques totaling € 131.763 in November of
€1.97 million were issued in 2015, showing 2015.
an annual decline of 31,4% in the number
of cheques and 41,26% in their value, The number of legal and natural persons
according to data released on Thursday by in the list of those who issued bounced
the Central Bank of Cyprus. cheques fell to 342 (legal persons) and 488
(natural persons), compared to 495 and
In particular, bounced cheques issued in 660 respectively in 2014.
2015 reached 1542 compared to 2250 in
2014, while the value of cheques issued in In relation to the value of bounced
2015 amounted to €1.97 million compared cheques, 2015 was the third consecutive
to € 3.36 million in 2014. year of decline, while the highest number
was recorded in 2012 with the issuance
In December, 118 bounced cheques were of bounced cheques amounting to € 7.76
issued totaling €108.003 compared to 129
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Expat pensioners losing billions to

currency market movements

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Index of Production in Construction Less counterfeit euro
records positive growth on an annual banknotes in Eurozone,
basis for the first time in seven years more in Cyprus

The Index of Production in Construction Applications for registration of new companies The total number of counterfeit euro bank­
has recorded for the first time in the last increase in January on yearly basis notes withdrawn from circulation in the
seven years a positive rate of growth on an Eurozone fell by 2% in the second half of 2015
annual basis. Applications for the registration of new compared to the first six months of the year, a
companies in Cyprus increased by 15,5% European Central Bank press release says.
According to the Statistical Service, the in January 2016 compared to January 2015.
Index of Production in Construction for At the same time, in Cyprus a total number
the third quarter of 2015 reached 39,4 According to figures obtained by CNA by the of 414 of counterfeit euro banknotes
units (base year 2010=100,0), recording an were withdrawn, recording an increase
increase of 6,8% over the third quarter of Department of the Registrar of Companies compared to the first half of 2015.
2014.
and Official Receiver of the Republic of In total 445,000 counterfeit euro banknotes
By type of project, an increase of 20,9% were withdrawn from circulation in the
is observed for buildings and a decrease Cyprus, the number of applications for the second half of 2015 compared to 454,000 in
of 25,6% for civil engineering projects in the first half of the year and 507,000 in the
the third quarter of 2015 compared to the registration of a new company was in January second half of 2014.
corresponding quarter of 2014.
926, compared to 788 in January 2015. It The €50 was the banknote of preference
The Output Prices Index in Construction is noted that this is the fifth consecutive In addition, the number of application for counterfeiters since the ones withdrawn
for the third quarter of 2015 reached 98,3 month where the number of applications for the approval of business names was in from circulation represent 40.6% of total
units (base year 2010=100,0), recording a records an increase, following the decrease January 2016 2.064, compared to 1.663 euro banknotes. Together with the €20 they
decrease of 2,3% over the second quarter in January last year, thus recording an accounted for 83.3% of the counterfeits
of 2015. Compared to the same quarter recorded in July and August 2015. withdrawn from circulation in the Eurozone.
of the previous year, the index recorded a On a monthly basis, the number of increase of 24%. Compared with the real euro banknotes
decrease of 1,9%. (over 18 billion in the second half of 2015)
applications in January 2016 dropped by According to the data, registered companies counterfeit ones in circulation are very few
According to the Statistical Service, by type in numbers.
of project, a decrease of 0,6% is observed 28%, compHareAdLtoFDPeAceGmEbeHr 2O01R5I. ZONTAbyLth-e 2en4d7omf Jamnuaxry1270516mstomod at 228.637.
for buildings and of 4,6% for civil The Central Bank of Cyprus urges the public
engineering projects in the third quarter to carefully check euro banknotes they receive
of 2015 compared to the corresponding during cash transactions using the “feel, look
quarter of 2014. and tilt” method described on its website and
the euro pages of the ECB’s website.

2015 Market Commentary and 2016 Outlook

COMMENTARY AND OUTLOOK i) cutting spending (also known as Felicitas Group’s investment methodology timescale you are investing, and then
“austerity”) is built on allocating capital to the asset drawing on in-house and third party
Two themes dominated a difficult 2015; classes that we consider are most likely research to advise on the best funds and
what China was or wasn’t doing, and ii) defaults and debt restructuring to meet your return objective over the strategies within each category.
when the US Federal Reserve would
raise interest rates. As we roller-coast into iii) distribution of wealth from the INVESTMENT INVOLVES RISK AND PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A
2016, there is elevated concern over the “haves” to the “have nots” GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RETURNS.
risks of China exporting deflation and
stock market volatility to more developed iv) printing money Market data1 Asset class returns: 12 months
markets. In December, the Federal
Reserve raised interest rates for the first Printing money (or quantitative easing, 5.00% 0.60%
time since 2007, yet talk of this being a commonly referred to as QE) is the only one 0.00%
return to interest rate “normalisation” of these four methods that is inflationary. QE -0.30% -0.80% -0.60% -0.60%
is misleading. UK and US central bank is used to buy financial assets which causes the
rates have been falling since 1980 and prices of these assets to rise. We see evidence -5.00% Global Equities
we appear entrenched in “a lower for of QE through rises in sovereign bond prices UK Equities
longer” interest rate environment, with and stock market indices in the nations that -10.00% Private Equity
some two-year sovereign debt now priced undertake QE. Despite successive rounds -15.00%
to give negative returns. While stock of QE, UK and European inflation remains -20.00% Emerging Equities
markets in the developed world are muted and deflationary forces remain the Global Bonds
struggling to gain momentum, emerging bigger risk over the short term. Policy makers
market equities and commodities offer are trying to ensure that the deflationary ways Emerging Bonds
appealing valuations for contrarian and of managing a deleveraging do not overpower Global Real Estate
longer-term investors. With much of the the inflationary effects of QE. In a healthy
focus on China’s slowing growth (GDP) economy, the rate of income growth needs to Commodities
figures, it is reassuring that the world outpace the rate of debt growth. For example, Hedge Funds
economy is predicted to grow in 2016. if the national debt of a country is equivalent Managed Futures
to its total income, i.e. debt to GBP is 1:1, but -2.70% -0.90%
This is especially important in the current debt costs are running at 2% and GDP growth
deleveraging environment where debt is 1%, we have a problem. We need income -2.00% -16.10%
burdens are high and economic activity growth to exceed the rate of debt growth but
is sluggish. The four historic methods to without the inflationary excesses which QE -25.00% -27.30%
handle a deleveraging are; can cause. Policy makers have set up a tight- -30.00%
rope for investors to walk.
Private Client Investment Indices2 % change

1 month 3 months 1 year 5years

FTSE WMA conservative -1.46% -0.93% -1.94% 13.12%

FTSE WMA balanced -2.56% -1.80% -2.54% 14.92%

FTSE WMA growth -3.01% -2.09% -2.78% 14.74%

FTSE WMA income -2.12% -1.77% -2.65% 12.81%

FTSE WMA global growth -3.48% -0.76% -3.40% 13.56%

Darryl Brock - Chartered MCSI, Head of Investment Advice, Felicitas Group – January 2016

1Figures to 31st December 2015 provided courtesy of Gottex Asset Management Limited.
2Figures for the 12 months ended 7th January 2016 provided courtesy of FTSE International.

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We still have a long way to go Industrial Turnover
to improve our ‘doing business’ Index falls by 0.6%
record, Government says in October

Cyprus may have improved its “doing have windfall gains,” he said, stressing that On his part, CIPA President Christodoulos Industrial Turnover Index recorded
business” performance but still has a long “we need to improve our doing business Angastiniotis said Cyprus should be a decrease of 0.6% in October 2015
way to go, Undersecretary to the President record.” compared with the EU countries. compared to October 2014.
Constantinos Petrides said on Friday,
describing some of the secondary indices As Cyprus is close to exit a three-year €10 “What is important is to compare ourselves with According to data released by the Statistical
in the World Bank`s Doing Business 2016 Service, the Industrial Turnover Index for
report as “shocking.” billion financial assistance prgramme, the rest of EU member-states and our record October 2015 reached 80,6 units (base
2010=100), recording a decrease of 0,6%
He noted that Cyprus has climbed 13 the government is aiming at improving is not that good,” he said, adding that CIPA is compared to October 2014.
places to 47th place among 189 countries,
but various secondary indices place the the business conditions with a view to pleased with the close cooperation it has with For the period January – October 2015, the
country in the last spots, such as registering index showed a decrease of 2.9% compared to
property, executing contracts and building supporting growth and economic activity. the Presidency`s Administrative Reform Unit the corresponding period of the previous year.
permits.
“A lot of significant actions have been taken and the Undersecretary to the President. For Manufacturing, the index for October
“Many of the indices are shocking. We may 2015 reached 79,9 units, recording an
have climbed 13 places but I believe that in the public finances and the banking “We have coordination, we inform the increase of 6.1% compared to October 2014.
it is not that hard to improve the situation
as long as there is ownership of the task sector, we are standing on our own two feet competent departments and Ministries and
of improving our standing. Each Ministry
and each department should study these but the future is sustainable growth and we are taking the necessary actions in a bid
indices and set out an action plan with a
view to improving,” Petrides, head of the sustainable gHroAwthLFdePpAenGdsEoHn OthRe IdZoOingNTAtoLm-ak2e4t7hemnmecexssa1r7y 5chmanmges to improve
Presidency Administrative Reform unit told business record,” he said. our position even more,” he concluded.
a meeting with all stakeholders organised
by the Cyprus Investment Agency.

Speaking to the press afterwards, Petrides
said Cyprus indeed has improved
considerably compared to previous years.

“We are not satisfied. Growth will not
come with a magic wand, and we will not

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Foreign Ministry condemns CYPRUS NEWS
the acts of terrorism in
northern Cameroon Larnaka primary
school a pioneer
in recycling

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Drosia Primary School in Larnaka district
Republic of Cyprus issued a written has become a leading pioneer in recycling
statement, in which it strongly condemns of PMD and paper, plastic lids and in the
the new abominable acts of terrorism reuse of toys, clothing and used cooking oil.
perpetrated at a market in northern
Cameroon on Monday 25 January, The School Headmaster Andreas
resulting in the death and injury of many Theodorou has told CNA that the
innocent civilians. recycling campaign began five years
ago with the recycle of plastic and
“The Republic of Cyprus stands in full paper. Special bins were placed in the
solidarity with the Government and the classrooms and slowly the school started
people of Cameroon in the fight against to promote the idea of recycling and of
terrorism, expresses its deepest condolences raising awareness about the environment
to the families of the victims and reaffirms and sustainable development.
its commitment and determination to
collaborate closely with the international According to Theodorou, the program
community to combat terrorism in all its was a major success and the school
forms”, says the announcement. decided to launch a campaign for used
toys. Students started bringing in old
No mosquitoes that transmit Sale of Cyprus school games and toys, gifts and books
Zika virus found in Cyprus, Airways jetliner nets that no longer used. “These were used at
Health Services say just 2.5 million euros a flea market at a very cheap price, ie one
or two euro and the money we collected
The species of mosquitoes which act as island did not find any of the species which THE last remaining aircraft belonging to funded various projects for the school;
hosts for the tropical virus Zika have not act as hosts to the particular virus. the former flag carrier Cyprus Airways has we bought wooden benches, we repaired
been found in Cyprus, according to Public been sold for just 2.5 million euros. the yard, we bought audio and video aid
Health Services official Pambos Harilaou. Asked whether such studies take place etc”, the Headmaster told CNA.
often, he notes, they do all the time. Finance Minister Harris Georgiades
In statements to Cyprus News Agency, confirmed the aircraft was the only plane He said that later on the school decided
Harilaou also says that in cooperation with He also pointed out that the ministry has owned outright by the now-defunct airline. to start the collection of batteries and so
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a travel 130 employees who are working to spray it got in touch with AFIS, a non profit
advice will be issued containing guidelines mosquitoes, adding that municipalities Last month Cyprus launched an invitation organization that deals with the recycle
for people intending to travel to affected conduct their own mosquito control. for an expression of interest in the of batteries, which placed special bins to
countries. exclusive license to use/exploit the logos collect old batteries.
Harilaou said that in cooperation with the and trademarks of Cyprus Airways.
At the same time, replying to a question Ministry of Foreign Affairs a travel advice The Headmaster said that as an incentive,
over incidents of swine flu (H1N1), he will be issued for those intending to travel Cyprus Airways was born in 1947 as a joint the school rewards the classes which
points out that there is a number of to countries affected by the virus. venture between the Colonial Government collect the most batteries every week.
incidents but stressed that there is no of Cyprus, British European Airways
reason to worry. The number of cases falls Asked which countries have been affected (BEA), and private interests. He said that students were informed about
within the expected for the season, he says. so far, he says that so far 27 countries in the risks to the environment when batteries
Central and South America have been The last few years proved a painful time for are disposed in the open, so in just three
On virus Zika, he says that it is a tropical affected, adding that there have also the carrier, which was gradually stripped it months they managed to collect 623 kilos
disease which has appeared in the western been cases reported in Sweden, Germany, of its assets. of used batteries. “AFIS has rewarded the
hemisphere for the first time following a Holland and Portugal. However, as he school because this amount was the biggest
bite from an infected mosquito. explains, these cases were `imported` by In 2012, due to poor financial results, the ever collected”, he told CNA.
other countries.. government announced it would increase
Although 80% of cases do not present the airline’s capital and authorized Drosia Primary School also collects
symptoms, those who do may experience The travel advice will include negotiations for the sale of an unspecified plastic lids and the money is used for
fever, headache, red eyes and muscle pain. recommendations for citizens to visit stake of the carrier. the purchase of medical tools and
Incubation is between 2 to 7 days, while their doctor before they travel especially devices for people with disabilities. “Our
the actual disease is of a duration between if the travel includes young children, The European Commission announced school has been praised by a particular
4 and 7 days, he points out. elderly people, pregnant women, people in March 2013 that it had opened an company for the great effort made by
with serious diseases or people with investigation into whether the government’s the children in the collection of as many
Replying to questions, he says that immuno-suppression. €73 million rescue loan in December 2012 lids as possible”, the Headmaster said.
although the virus may prove to be and €31.3 million contribution to a capital
deadly, it is usually mild. Travelers should wear loose, light clothing, increase in January 2013 are in breach of EU The School also participates in the
with long sleeves and long trousers, high rules on state aid. program titled “Tiganokinisis”, launched
A connection of virus Zika with microcephaly socks and when outside, closed shoes and by the Education Ministry, for the recycle
cases in Brazil or central nervous system a hat. On 13 March 2014 the airline confirmed the of cooking oil which is later converted
anomalies to do with the Guillain-Barré sale of its second slot at London Heathrow into biodiesel.
syndrome in French Polynesia is still under They should use insect repellent on their Airport to the Lebanese company Middle
investigation, he explains. uncovered skin and insecticide in the areas East Airlines for €6.3 million. “Cooking oil can become a very useful
they will sleep. If possible they should use a material with an economic benefit for
Until now no vaccine, nor any specific anti- mosquito net, which they should also spray Cyprus Airways then entered into a voluntary the school. The students participated
viral treatment have been developed, he with insecticide. liquidation in January 2015 as the European in workshops and were taught how oil is
says. Commission considered a subsidy granted converted into diesel”, Theodorou told
Upon their return pregnant women should by the government to the carrier illegal. CNA.
Regarding Cyprus, Harilaou points out that notify their doctor and others should visit
a study carried out by the health services in the doctor if they have any symptoms and Drosia`s students also participate in a
2013 on mosquito species present on the inform them of their travels. program for the reuse of old clothing
which is collected and given to people
in need.

16  Issue 33  •  12th February to 10th March, 2016

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48 Ways to Lose Weight

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48 Science-Backed Ways
to Lose Weight

TIPS FOR EATING really is, not eating until the afternoon Healthy habits can go out the window when we’ve got no time for the gym and few
may lead to binge-eating later (think: a options besides Seamless. Losing weight isn’t easy—and doing it in a healthy,
massive dinner because you’re starving). sustainable way can make the task feel even harder.
Stick to a reasonably-sized breakfast with
plenty of protein, so you’re not tempted to Making small changes each day is one way to get started, but it’s important to remember
eat unhealthy snacks mid-morning. that just because a weight-loss strategy works for someone else, it may not work for you.
From drinking more water to turning up the music, here are our favorite weight-loss tips.

1. Get colorful 4. Prioritize your pantry brain to get the message that dinner’s been 10. Fill up on fiber
served, it’s best to go for a walk or get up
Yes, there’s a reason restaurants use the Take time to toss the junk. If you’ve got from the table before dishing up seconds Eating more vegetables and other high-
plates they do: They want the food to look favorite not-so-great items you’d like to or moving on to dessert. fiber items like legumes can help keep us
amazing. And when the food looks better— save as a treat, tuck them in the back of fuller, longer. Look for at least five grams
you guessed it—you eat more. Research says the pantry with healthier items, like whole 7. Chew slowly or more of the stuff per serving. Snack on
to avoid plates that matchthe food served on grain pasta, rice, beans, and nuts up some of our favorite high-fiber picks like
them (think: a deep red plate with a greasy front. We know that just because the bag Eating slowly may not fit into a busy stuffed baked apples or jazzed-up oats.
slice of pizza), because there is less of a of lentils are right in front doesn’t mean workday, but it pays to pace your chewing:
contrast, which may prompt us to eat more. you’ll forget about the brownie mix, but it The quicker you eat, the less time your 11. Make room for healthy
can help. Just seeing or smelling food can body has to register fullness. So slow down, fats
2. Eat more snacks stimulate cravings, and increase hunger and take a second to savor.
(especially for junk food). Cutting butter and oil can slash calories,
Skipping snacktime won’t necessarily lead 8. Sneak in your veggies and it’s easy to swap in foods like
to weight loss: Low calorie consumption 5. Use smaller plates applesauce, avocado, banana, or flax for
can actually slow metabolism. Eating Bumping up vegetable consumption has baking. But, it’s important to remember
less than three times a day may benefit Plate sizes have increased over the past long been recognized as a way to protect that we still need fat in our diets as a source
those who are obese, but research shows millennium. When it’s time to sit down for against obesity. Add veggies to omlets, baked of energy and to absorb the fat-soluble
skipping meals throughout the day and dinner, choose a size-appropriate plate or goods, and of course, pasta dishes (Bonus: vitamins A, D, E, and K. Plus it helps us
eating one large meal at night can lead to bowl. Using a smaller plate (eight to 10 Try zucchini ribbons, orspaghetti squash feel full. Get healthy monounsaturated
some undesirable outcomes (like delayed inches) instead of a tray-like plate (12 inches instead or traditional grain pastas). Pump and polyunsaturated fats from olive oil,
insulin response) which may increase or more) can make us feel fuller with the pureed veggies, like pumpkin, into oatmeal nuts, coconuts, seeds, and fish. Pro tip:
the risk of diabetes.Instead of forgoing same amount of food. How does that work? or casseroles. Adding a little vegetable action Combining fat with fiber has been shown
breakfast or lunch, stick to a few meals a The brain may associate any white spaceon into a meal or snack will increase fiber levels, to increase fat’s power to make us feel full.
day with healthy snacks between them. your plate with less food. Plus, smaller plates which helps make us fuller, faster.
generally lead to smaller portions. 12. Steer clear of simple
9. Bring on the protein carbohydrates

3. Eat in the A.M. 6. Wait before grabbing Protein can help promote a healthy weight Simple carbs are the white stuff—white
second helpings because high protein diets are associated bread, most pastries, refined sugars (the
Skipping breakfast in order to “save your with greater satiety. Plus, protein is important kind in soda and candy). What makes them
appetite” for dinner probably isn’t a safety simple? These foods provide energy, but
shield for late-night noshing. While there’s for healthy muscle growth. Animal sources lack the same nutrients(vitamins, minerals,
still debate on how important breakfast The quicker we shovel down a meal, the aren’t the only option—try alternatives like and fiber) as complex carbohydrates.
The body also breaks down simple carbs
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Motivating yourself to workout several times a week doesn’t come easy. While strength personality and working out with other people is FUN! Plus, with the variety of
training and cardio should be part of every fitness plan, it gets all too tempting to hit classes, you will never get bored. From Combat and Zumba to Yoga classes, your
the snooze button when it’s all work and no play in your fitness regime. fitness instructor will challenge and improve your body.

Group exercise classes not only offer physical benefits, but also the social factor in Here’s a short summary of some of our fantastic classes on offer.
interacting with other participants. You get the support and motivation from the instructor
and the other participants in the class help you along the way too. Many group exercise Other classes available at Spa Tonic: Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Technique
participants have been through the same fitness and weight struggles as you and are Session, Tennis Coaching, Dancercise, Gym Circuits, Absolute Abs, Tai Chi and
always willing to offer advice and knowledge about how they achieved their results. Qigong, Legs, Bums and Tums, Relaxation and Meditation, Bootcamp Express,
Trx and Resistance Band Training. All of our instructors are fully qualified and
You’re also more likely to stick to your exercise routine and achieve your goals experienced.
if you work out in a group environment. Great music, an instructors with a great

Zumba Gold: Body Shape: Aqua Bootcamp: Combat: H.I.I.T Training:

An a Zumba Gold class Body Shape classes involve Splash your way to an Combat is an empowering High-intensity interval
you will burn around 600 various types of aerobic intense full body workout cardio workout, which is training describes any
calories, and the best part exercise with a group of that emphasize on agility, fiercely energetic and is workout that alternates
is that you won’t even people, incorporated with strenght, and speed. Fast, inspired by martial arts. It between intense bursts of
notice all that effort it music. It is a medium- powerful movements to draws from a wide array of activity and fixed periods of
actually requires. Zumba intensity exercise class; improve muscle tone and disciplines such as karate, less-intense activity or even
Gold is perfect for active a combination of low- and cardio. The Aqua Bootcamp boxing, taekwondo, tai chi complete rest. Not only
older adults or beginners, high- impact exercises and is ideal for people with and muay thai. Supported do you burn more calories
who are looking for a provide a wide range of back pain, elderly people or by music, you strike, punch, during a HIIT workout, but
modified Zumba class that motions. This can be a good people with delicate bone and kick your way through the effect of all that intense
recreates the original moves transition for someone who structures and those who calories in an enjoyable exertion kicks your body’s
you love at a lower-intensity. wants to go from low to would like to lose weight cardio fitness workout. The repair cycle into hyperdrive.
The design of the class high-impact. without putting too much benefits of this program That means you burn more
introduces easy-to-follow strain on their bodies. is, that it improves heart fat and calories in the 24
choreography that focuses and lung function and hours after a HIIT workout
on balance, range of motion reduces the risk of heart than you do after, say, a
and coordination. Come disease, tones and shapes steady-pace run.
ready to sweat, and prepare key muscle groups, burns
to leave empowered and calories for a leaner body
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➥ Continued from page 19 15. Eat fruit, instead of some on scrambled eggs, or spice up a 19. Save some for later
drinking fruit juice stir-fr y.
quickly—meaning your blood sugar will Like we’ve already mentioned, restaurant
spike, and your tummy might be rumbling Juices (which are often not 100 percent 18. Give in to your meal portions are usually heftier than
sooner than you imagined. Choose whole fruit) provide some vitamins, but without cravings—occasionally what we cook at home. Make a conscious
grains instead, which may reduce potentially the same fiber and phytonutrients as a real decision to bag up half of the meal before
dangerous excess abdominal fat buildup piece of fruit. Take an apple for instance: We love this tip. Cravings are OK! taking the first bite. The added benefit?
(which can lead to diabetes). Switch to The average apple juice box has nearly Acknowledge those cravings instead of You’ve got lunch for tomorrow.
whole-wheat pasta, whole grain bread, or double the sugar and seven times less fiber pushing them away completely (which may
try grains like brown rice, quinoa, or millet. than theapple itself. lead to binge-eating later). Forbidding TIPS FOR
a food may only make it more attractive. DRINKING
13. Ditch the added sugar 16. Chew minty gum Still want more of that chocolate cake
after a couple of bites? Try thinking of 20. Sip before you eat
Adding sugar to food may increase the risk Popping a piece of sugar-free gum won’t your favorite activity—dancing in the rain,
for cardiovascular disease and obesity. Stick to necessarily curb your appetite. But, stick getting a massage, playing with a puppy. Pregaming a meal with a glass of water has
sugar that comes in its natural form (think: can keep your mouth busy when cooking Research shows that engaging in imagery been linked with more weight loss than
fruits, veggies, and whole grains) and scrap a meal, or socializing among a sea of can reduce the intensity of food cravings. cutting calories alone. You can also take
that spoonful on your cereal or in your coffee. party hor d’ouevres. While the long term You can also try smelling something some mid-meal breaks and guzzle a little
effects of gum chewing on weight loss non-food related. One study found that water to give the brain time to register
14. Make simple substitutions are minimal, studies show it can lower smelling jasmine (still pretty pleasant!) fullness.
cravings for sweet and salty snacks, and helped to reduce cravings.
Simple swaps—like Greek yogurt for sour decrease hunger between meals. Plus, ➥ Continued to page 23
cream, prunes for butter, or an Americano some studies have shown that minty gum
for a latte—can cut calories and sugar. has the ability to wake you up and lower
Even agrilled cheese can get a healthy anxiety.
revamp by making a few smart subs.

17. Add spice with cayenne
pepper

Cayenne pepper can not only boost
metabolism, but it can also cut cravings
for fatty, sweet, or salty foods. Some
studies even suggest the hot stuff can
increase fat oxidation, meaning the

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➥ Continued from page 21 And you’ve likely heard the phrase “drink Instead, positive messages like “I can phrase on a sticky note at work. Bonus:
in moderation.” The point is, alcohol control my eating” or “I’m proud that I ate Mantras don’t cost a thing!
21. Sip some green tea houses a lot of sneaky caloriesand has the responsibly today” can reframe our
ability to inhibit healthy eating decisions relationship with food. Research shows 31. Add, don’t subtract
Drinking green tea is one of the most (midnight pizza delivery, anyone?). Even that positive expectations are also
common tips for shedding a few pounds, after you’ve sobered up, alcohol can have associated with weight loss. Instead of fixating on cutting cookies,
and for good reason—green tea is known negative impacts on strength and may leave cake, and pizza, focus on adding healthy
for its ability to metabolize fat. And in you lagging in the weight room days later. 28. Keep portions in foods. Ditching all the “bad” stuff can feel
combination with resistance training, check daunting. Instead, focus on sticking to one
green tea increases the potential for fat 25. Choose tall and thin good habit at a time (science says it takes
loss. Add a squeeze oflemon for a little glasses anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a
flavor and to amp up antioxidant affects. habit). Add in as many healthy habits as
When you’ve got a hankering you can’t you’d like—drink more water, eat more
22. Cut back on liquid ignore for juice or a cocktail, ask for a fruits and veggies—and reassure yourself
calories tall, thin glass, not a short, squatty one. that in a few months, your brain may
Research shows that people pour less actually start to crave healthier foods.
Milk and cookies, orange juice and French liquid into tall narrow glasses than into
toast, wine and cheese—some foods their vertically challenged counterparts,
seemingly require a liquid counterpart. meaning you’ll (probably) drink less in
But, it’s easy to pour on the pounds by one sitting. This is especially helpful when
chugging soda, juice, alcohol, and even it comes to boozing.
milk on the regular. Sugar sweetened
beverages are associated with increased TIPS FOR BEING
body fat and blood pressure. MINDFUL

23. Water down your drinks

When you simply must have a swig of juice, Practicing portion control is one of the 32. De-stress
try watering it down. While it may sound most reliable ways to lose weight—even if
unappealing, gradually adding more water it’s not an easy task. Portion distortion is Stress can trigger increased eating and
to less juice will keep some of the flavor common, but it may help to use portion cravings, especially forsugary carbohydrates.
without all the sugar and calories. Added visuals. For instance, a serving of chicken If pressure at work or a family burden has
incentive: Increasing water intake in place (three ounces) is roughly the size of a deck got you feeling overwhelmed, try out one
of sugar-sweetened beverages or fruit of cards; or holding about a two-inch circle of these ways to reduce stress before pawing
juices is associated with lower long-term of uncooked pasta, will yield about one at a doughnut.
weight gain. cup cooked.
33. Change one habit at a
24. Banish the booze 29. Think on it time

We probably don’t have to tell you that 26. Brush your pearly How satiated we feel a few hours after There’s an idea that focusing on less helps
heavy boozing will pack on the pounds. whites we eat depends not on how much we us achieve more. Changing a habit is
actually scarfed down, but how much we tough, but trying to tackle a handful may
After dinner, brush your teeth. Getting think we ate. Pay attention to what you seem impossible. Instead, concentrate on
minty fresh breath not only has obvious eat, and know that it’s okay to eat with changing one behavior at a time. Start
oral health benefits, but it can also keep your eyes. small and make clear guidelines. For
you from mindlessly snacking while example, if you’d like to increase your
watching a pre-bed TV show. Oh, and it’s 30. Repeat motivating veggie intake, decide to eat three different
not a bad idea to hit up the floss, too. mantras vegetables each day, or one cup with each
meal. And remember,small changes can
27. Stay positive Sometimes we just need a little fire to lead to gradual weight loss.
get motivated. Try out some motivational
➥ Continued to page 31
mantras: “You’ve got this!” “Yes, you will!”

Many of us demonize certain foods, and “Every day you’re gettting stronger!” Hang

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Aphrodite Hills is a luxurious Aphrodite Hills offers a multitude of 24 hour cash point and bars - all Square, the bars and restaurants
golf and leisure resort set in the activities to keep you and your friends within a stunning, peaceful, yet offer many different styles of food
hills overlooking the beautiful and family occupied. These include traditional Cypriot setting. and provide excellent services and
Mediterranean Sea. In this an 18 hole championship standard facilities, so you will certainly be
exquisite setting, the resort offers golf course with coaching and practice In the heart of Aphrodite Hills Resort spoilt for choice.
you recreation and relaxation facilities, award winning health Spa you will find the ‘Village Square’,
beyond compare. Aphrodite Hills is with gym, championship standard home to all the facilities, activities The facilities do not stop at the
the first and only golf, leisure and tennis courts (clay and hard courts) and venues on the resort. Regular Resort; it also has its own private
real estate complex on the island, with coaching facilities, horse riding events take place here during peak beach, located a short drive away.
which impressively stretches across stables & equestrian centre, shops, season, including markets, dancing, The beach club offers a sandy, child
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plateaus, east and west. playground, 24 Hour Medical Centre, for children. Within the Village showers and restaurant.

Junior Villa Oniro (IZ01), Zephyros Village,
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Villa Theo (HG27) Hestiades Greens,
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For more information, please contact: Email- sandra@purplehomes.com.cy or Call- 00357 95115172.
Visit www.purplehomes.com.cy for more information about these properties.

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How to find a rental property in
Cyprus hassle free

Have you ever tried searching for a rental property in Cyprus? Many of the websites are So who represents you, as you make probably one of the most important decisions of
not up to date. You find the perfect property only to find out that the property is no where you want to live? That’s where we come in. We care only about the Renter. We try
longer available and your back to the drawing board. You might make an enquiry via to get you the best property for you and your family.
the website and the business is no longer in operation and you’re waiting days for a
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will find many sites are not mobile friendly and you just end up giving up. price! And then we make sure every aspect of the deal is catered to you, to make it
simple, clean and understandable.
This month the Cyprus Reporter interviewed Sandra Scott from Purple Homes which is
a property portal that works alongside reputable property agents. Sandra is well aware Purple Homes is totally independent of any property agents and works on behalf of the
of the frustrations clients have searching for properties in Cyprus. client. Sandra said in essence we are providing a “property concierge service”

Sandra Scott, Portal Manager at Purple Homes said “Purple Homes was set-up to provide For clients who are not yet located in Cyprus, Purple Homes will arrange for you to be
potential renters with a one stop shop for finding property in Cyprus. We give clients the picked up at the airport if you desire, even book you a hotel.
VIP service obtaining the clients requirements and then we speak to our agents to obtain
an up to date list of available properties to present to the client. The service is totally free Sandra said: “We will coordinate everything to help you in your search for your dream
of charge to the client as Purple Homes is paid by the agent. Once we find some suitable property. We offer a VIP Concierge Property Search to make your discovery of Cyprus
properties we arrange times and dates that suit the client and set-up the appointments. property for Rent as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Purple Homes was founded after careful consideration of the complex realities of the If you are currently looking to move to Cyprus and rent a property or currently located
Cyprus Property Market. Steve Dutton, Marketing Manager for Purple Homes said “I was in Cyprus but looking to move then Purple Homes are the people you need to speak to
first a renter, and I found some agents saying plainly: ”Sorry, I don’t represent you, I for a hassle free VIP property search experience.
represent the landlord.” Because that’s the honest truth. Property Agents care about the
Landlord, which is naturally expected. You can contact Sandra directly on 26030101 or email sandra@purplehomes.com.cy.

Smarter Property Search

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➥ Continued from page 23 37. Use an app to track your 39. Turn up the music exercise) by encouraging the body to use
progress fat for fuel first.
34. Think big picture Pack your playlist with upbeat tunes.
A recent study found that using a mobile Research shows music that has 180 beats 44. Don’t rely on the monitor
So you’ve “banned” chocolate cake, but device was more effective in helping per minute—like “Hey Ya,” by OutKast—
decide to have a small taste. Instead, people lose weight than tracking diets will naturally prompt a quicker pace. Gym machine monitors (often seen on
you polished off two slices. It’s easy to on paper. Appslike MyFitnessPal, Plus, music serves as a distraction, which cardio equipment, like treadmills or
go overboard on an old habit. Instead of Sworkit, or FitStar help users track daily can help take attention off a grueling ellipticals) may not be reliable. They
beating yourself up if you fell short, think activity and food intake. Tracking with gym sesh. sometimes display higher calorie burns
of the big picture. Focus on the change the help of apps may help you regulate meaning (sorry!) you didn’t work as hard
rather than what’s being eliminated behavior and be mindful of health and 40. Choose free weights as it’s telling you.
(think: it’s not about the chocolate cake, fitness choices.
it’s about not overdoing unhealthy sweets). Strength training on its own is a great 45. Start strength training
Live in the moment to successfully make 38. Find a wearable that idea— but it gets even better when you
new healthy habits. works for you set yourself free. And by that, we mean Pumping iron not only gives us muscles,
squatting with a pair of dumbbells instead but it can boost resting metabolism
35. Sleep smarter Writing stuff down may be helpful, but of using the leg press. Working out with (meaning you burn more calories outside
it’s tough to accurately gauge how much free weights can activate muscles more the gym) plus improve mood and
Sleep not only reduces stress, helps us heal you move every day (and not just on the effectively, and adding muscle can help confidence. Lifting a little weight can also
faster, and prevents depression, it can also treadmill). Invest in a wearable like a torch calories. help you sleep, another factor in effective
help shave off pounds. That’s because FitBit, Jawbone, or splurge on an Apple weight loss. If we haven’t convinced you to
sleep loss is linked to changes in appetite Watch to monitor energy burn. You can 41. Get functional with your take to dumbbells quite yet, there’s also
and the metabolism of glucose(sugar in also track your daily steps with a simple fitness this:Strength training takes just a few weeks
the blood). Moral of the story: Sleep is pedometer. Studies show that individuals to see results.
associated with less weight gain. Take a who walk more tend to be thinner than Functional exercise has been shown
look at our guide to sleep positions to those who walk less, and pedometer-based to increase strength and balance and 46. Heat up the bedroom
optimize those hours spent under the walking programs result in weight loss. reduce the risk of injury all while working
sheets. And try other solutions for extra multiple muscle groups at the same time. Working up a sweat in bed can burn around
Zzzs like turning off electronics in the TIPS FOR All that movement promotes muscle gain, 60 calories in just a half hour. Having sex
bedroom and avoiding large meals late at EXERCISING which can increase metabolism, which can also reduces blood pressure and overall
night. help shed fat. Added bonus: Functional stress levels (and stress can lead to weight
exercises can make real-life tasks—like gain). Need we say more?
TIPS TO TRACK hauling groceries up stairs—easier.
47. Stand up—a lot
36. Get a social network 42. Let go of your
limitations It may sound ludacris to peel your tush
from a desk chair at work, but sitting
Getting in a good workout isn’t limited to all day has been linked to obesity, poor
a gym or track. Use yourbodyweight, a posture, and chromic pain. Try a sit-stand
single set of dumbbells, or even a nearby workstation to switch things up and burn
playgroundto work up a sweat. more calories.

Check out online communities (on 48. Get moving
Facebook, Twitter, or other forums) that
provide support and encouragement. 43. Swig a little caffeine A simple phrase for losing weight is:
One study showed that overweight adults Move more and eat less. The secret is that
who listened to weight-loss podcasts and Getting a morning jolt from java may be moving doesn’t just mean hitting the track
used Twitter in tandem with a diet and a part of your daily routine, but sipping or going to the gym. Make the conscious
physical activity monitoring app lost more some coffee before a workout can boost decision to get more steps into the day by
weight than those who did not go social. enduranceduring exercise. How’s it work? taking the stairs, having a walking meeting,
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FULL PAGE - 247 mm x 354 mm Could exercise
improve survival
SCIENCE chances for
prostate cancer?
Could climate change pose
a threat to our ability to
produce electricity?

Power plants across the globe could Climate change could cause a shortage in electricity, it has been warned Exercise training is being examined as a
have their electricity production possible treatment for prostate cancer in
significantly affected by the impacts a pioneering new study.
of climate change, according to a new
study. A group of men with the illness are
being put through their paces with
By the middle of the century, factors such as Similarly, of the 24,515 hydropower plants Rising temperatures could threaten weekly aerobic sessions by researchers to
rising water temperatures might diminish examined in the research, it is estimated access to water resources explore the possible health benefits.
water supplies vital to the production of 61% to 74% of them could also see their
power, research published in the journal usable capacity reduced. On a monthly basis, the study says as Previous evidence has suggested that
Nature Climate Change suggests. many as 22% of hydropower plants could exercise can improve survival chances
The report said: “Power-generating experience “strong” reductions – more for those diagnosed with the disease.
Coupled with an increasing global demand technologies both strongly depend on than 30% – in their capacity.
for electricity, this could impact the ability water availability, and water temperature Backed by Cancer Research UK, it is
of power plants to produce enough for cooling also plays a critical role for For the majority of thermoelectric stations hoped the year-long study will lead to
electricity. thermoelectric power generation. – 66% to 70% – there could also be a a full trial, thought to be the first of its
strong monthly reduction. kind, to determine if exercise should be
Hydroelectric and thermoelectric power “Climate change and resulting changes in used as an NHS treatment.
– which includes nuclear and fossil fuel – water resources will therefore affect power But a number of changes to the way
currently account for 98% of the world’s generation while energy demands continue plants operate could address this looming Prostate cancer is the most common
electricity supply and “strongly depend” to increase with economic development problem, the authors added. form of cancer among men, with 43,400
on water resources. and a growing world population.” cases diagnosed each year, claiming
These include improving the efficiency of around 10,800 lives.
A rise in droughts and heatwaves prompted The drop in power-generating capacities hydropower plants by 10%, which could help
by the anticipated effects of climate change is partly due to the affected plants being head off the annual reduction in capacity. Volunteer David Curtis, 68, was
could threaten access to water resources, in areas likely to witness a pronounced diagnosed with the illness last March
the authors warn. annual decline in streamflow, which is the and is counting increased exercise as
amount of water in rivers and streams. one of his New Year’s resolutions.
The study estimates that between 2040
and 2069, 81% to 86% of the 1,427 It estimated that the global annual He said: “I was never someone to go to
thermoelectric plants studied could see capacities of hydropower stations could the gym, even though I’ve always been
their usable capacity – the amount of drop by up to 3.6% and by up to 12% for active, but now I go to the gym twice a
electricity they can produce – plunge. thermoelectric plants by the 2050s. week and do lots of walking.

Could this vitamin help lessen the symptoms “Since starting on the study, I’ve started
of multiple sclerosis? to lose weight and my PSA level has
come down which is a really positive
For the new study, 40 patients with indicator.
relapsing-remitting MS – a form of the
disorder characterised by active and “I feel privileged to be on the study and
passive periods – received either 10,400 or pleased to be part of any research which
800 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 might be useful to others.”
supplements every day for six months.
High levels of PSA, a protein produced
The first dose was significantly higher than by prostate cells, in the bloodstream can
the recommended daily allowance for be a sign of cancer.
vitamin D of 600 IU.
Current forms of treatment for prostate
Patients taking the high dose experienced cancer include surgery and radiotherapy,
a reduction in the percentage of specific both of which carry risks and side-effects.
immune system T-cells related to MS
activity. Study leader Dr Liam Bourk said:
“Evidence suggests that men who are
High doses of vitamin D can dampen the body’s own immune system damaging Above a certain threshold, every five physically active after a prostate cancer
down the hyperactive immune response nerve fibres. nanograms per millilitre increase in diagnosis have better cancer survival
linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), a study vitamin D blood levels led to a 1% than men who aren’t active.
has found. Low levels of vitamin D in the blood are reduction of the T-cells, the researchers
known to be associated with an increased risk reported in the journal Neurology. “It’s not clear yet how this works, but it
The US discovery could point the way of developing MS. Patients with the disease might be that exercise affects the way
towards a simple and cheap treatment for are also likely to have a more active condition No such change was seen in those patients some genes regulate cancer cell growth
people with the disease, which is caused by and greater disability if they lack the vitamin. taking the lower dose supplements. and DNA repair.”

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Scientists are given the go-ahead to
genetically modify human embryos

HFEA regulator has approved a licence to use gene editing

Scientists have been given permission to extremely common, but they’re not very very specific alterations to be made to the Scientists want to study the genes that
genetically modify human embryos for well understood.” genome. are needed for embryos to develop
the first time in the UK. into healthy babies
Dr Niakan has said that, in the long term, CRISPR/Cas9 is an immensely powerful
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology the research could mean the embryo with technique invented three years ago which They fear misuse of such technology could
Authority (HFEA) regulator has approved the greatest chance of developing could be allows DNA to be “cut and pasted” using lead to potentially dangerous treatments
a licence to use gene editing in research. implanted or genetics could be “tweaked” molecular “scissors”. and “designer babies”.
to maximise an embryo’s chance of survival.
Scientists, who are searching for clues It could lead to huge leaps forward in One major concern is that making
to what happens in the first seven days Scientists propose to use new methods science and medicine, but critics have changes to embryonic DNA could have
after fertilisation and want to investigate based on CRISPR/Cas9, which allows warned the pace of change is too fast. unknown harmful effects throughout an
miscarriage, will not be able to implant the individual’s body. There is also the risk
embryos into women. of passing genetic “mistakes” on to future
generations.
An HFEA statement said: “Our licence
committee has approved an application Q & A Everything you need to know about the
from Dr Kathy Niakan of the Francis Crick controversial human embryo gene-editing method
Institute to renew her laboratory’s research
licence to include gene editing of embryos. Fertility regulators have given scientists called CRISPR-Cas9 to make precise No. Last year a group of Chinese scientists
the go-ahead to alter the DNA of human changes to the DNA in early-stage embryos. became the first to announce that they
“The committee has added a condition to embryos using a controversial gene- had genetically manipulated human IVF
the licence that no research using gene editing technique. Why is the research being embryos for research.
editing may take place until the research carried out?
has received research ethics approval. Here’s everything you need to know about What is CRISPR-Cas9?
the plan to genetically modify human Scientists want to understand more about
“As with all embryos used in research, it embryos. the causes of miscarriage – which remain An incredibly powerful new technology
is illegal to transfer them to a woman for largely unknown that makes it possible to “cut and paste”
treatment.” What has been announced? DNA with high precision.
It is part of a far-reaching investigation into
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute The Human Fertilisation and what happens to an embryo in the first seven Using the system, scientists can target
want to employ an advanced “gene editing” Embryology Authority (HFEA), which days after fertilisation, and the causes of specific sections of DNA, delete them, and
method of making precise changes to DNA regulates fertility clinics and research, has miscarriage which remain largely unknown. if necessary, insert new genetic sequences.
to alter the activity of genes in early-stage granted a team of scientists investigating
embryos. the causes of miscarriage permission to Will the changed embryos How does CRISPR-Cas9 work?
“edit” the genes of human embryos. develop into babies?
The scientists also plan to use “transfection” In its most basic form, the CRISPR-Cas9
techniques which involve inserting genetic Why is this move so No, there are strict boundaries to the research. “tool kit” consists of a small piece of RNA –
material into cells. controversial? a genetic molecule closely related to DNA
The embryos, donated by couples – and an enzyme protein called Cas9.
Human embryos could be genetically Until now, scientists in the UK have not been undergoing IVF treatment who no longer
modified for the first time in Britain allowed to manipulate inherited “germ need them, cannot under any circumstances The RNA component is programmed
line” DNA in eggs, sperm and embryos. be implanted into a womb. to latch onto a specific DNA sequence.
The embryos – consisting of just a small Then Cas9 slices through the strands of
number of cells – would be donated by The new licence granted to scientists at They can only be used for basic scientific DNA, like a pair of molecular scissors.
couples undergoing IVF treatment who do the Francis Crick Institute in London research and have to be destroyed after
not need them. marks a significant turning point. two weeks. When DNA is cut in cells, repair systems
kick in to try to fix the damage.
Under the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Critics say it is the start of a “slippery Is it the first time in the world
Embryology Act, they can only be used slope” that could eventually lead to the that this has been allowed? This is exploited in more advanced CRISPR
for basic research, must be destroyed after creation of “designer babies”. systems which include additional DNA the
two weeks and cannot be implanted in the The donated embryos cannot be implanted cell can use to mend the break, thereby
wombs of women. into a womb making it possible to re-write the genetic code

But the new approval from the HFEA
means the new work could begin in the
next few months.

Earlier this year, Dr Niakan said: “We
would really like to understand the genes
needed for a human embryo to develop
successfully into a healthy baby.

“The reason why it is so important is
because miscarriages and infertility are

What will the work entail?

Critics fear misuse of this technology The team, led by Dr Kathy Niakan, will use Researchers have been given the go-ahead The new technology makes it possible
could lead to ‘designer babies’ a powerful new gene-editing technique to ‘edit’ the genes of human embryos to ‘cut and paste’ DNA with precision

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Coxless Crew row their way into history
books as they become the first all-female
team to cross the Pacific Ocean

REAL LIFE STORIES

After nine gruelling months at sea a group
of female adventurers have completed one
of the toughest expeditions on the planet
– rowing more than 9,200 miles across the
Pacific Ocean.

The Coxless Crew set out on their journey
from San Francisco in April, when they
sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge
and pointed Doris, their pink 29ft boat,
towards Australia.

Shortly before 1am on Monday, after Isabel Burnham, 31, from Saffron Walden system forced them back to California, The Coxless Crew in Samoa
enduring 257 days of storms, enormous near Cambridge, completed the crew for costing 16 days.
waves, sea sickness and the odd attack of the first leg; Lizanne van Vuuren, 27, a The crew travelled a whopping
flying fish, the four women nosed Doris’s South African who grew up in Newbury, Back on the ocean they rowed continuously 9,206 miles
faded bow into the Marlin Marina at Cairns took over for the second stage, while Meg as pairs in two-hour shifts, sleeping 90
to be greeted by their proud families and Dyos, 25, from London, manned the oars minutes at a time. Each consumed 5,000
friends. for the final section. calories a day, devouring freeze-dried meals
with a side of protein bars, chocolate, fruit
There was jubilation as Laura Penhaul, The expedition got off to a bad start when or nuts, washed down with desalinated sea
Natalia Cohen, Emma Mitchell and Meg water damage to Doris’s battery charging water.
Dyos hugged each other before joining
hands and taking their first unsteady steps
onto solid ground for more than three
months.

Sitting down for a well-earned beer in
front of scores of people who cheered
them ashore, the women were all grins as
they described their expedition and arrival
as “an overwhelming experience”.

But there were conflicting emotions as
they said goodbye to Doris, whose cramped
cabins and salty deck have been their home
for three quarters of a year.

Their final few days on the waves were The Coxless Crew started their journey from San Francisco in April last year The journey was split into three legs with
spent negotiating the Great Barrier Reef Each member of the crew consumed 5,000 calories a day resupply stops in Hawaii and Samoa
and dodging dive-bombing booby birds,
and with conditions conspiring against The rowers had to contend with a battering
them and supplies dwindling fast they had from a tropical storm, waves the size of
to dig deep to finish the last few miles. houses and the heart-stopping approach of a
humpback whale that surfaced just yards away.
Writing on their blog on Sunday they said:
“It has been an exhausting and emotional Drenched by rain and seawater they
few days as we make our approach to land. endured painful sores, but also faced
temperatures so hot they cooked a pancake
“The last 8,500 nautical miles don’t matter on the deck just from the sun’s rays.
anymore, it is all about these last 20. It’s fair
to say that with physical exhaustion, sleep Setbacks from El Nino and a notorious
deprivation and a lack of savoury food we stretch of ocean where the winds died
are being tested to our limits. However this away left them weeks behind schedule, and
is where we draw on our spirit, row hard, when they reached Samoa they were just
row strong, row together.” days from running out of food, but emails
and the occasional call from home helped
Despite taking three months longer than them through the dark times.
planned, the expedition has set two world
records, making the women the first all- With their expedition – filmed for a
female team and the first team of four to documentary, Losing Sight Of Shore – now
row the Pacific. over, the Coxless Crew will concentrate on
raising funds for the two charities they are
The journey, split into three legs with supporting, Walking With The Wounded
resupply stops in Hawaii and Samoa, was and Breast Cancer Care.
completed in its entirety by three of the
crew – Laura, 31, Natalia, 40, both from Here are the key stats that show how they
London, and Emma, 30, from Marlow in survived their epic journey:
Buckinghamshire.

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A British flyer has just completed a 13,000-mile
solo flight from the UK to Australia

REAL LIFE STORIES

ABritish flyer said she was “euphoric” Tracey has followed in the slipstream
at completing her “huge adventure” of Amy Johnson, the pioneering British
after touching down in Sydney at the end aviatrix who became the first woman to fly
of a 13,000-mile solo flight from Britain to solo from Britain to Australia in 1930.
Australia in a vintage open cockpit biplane.
Speaking to the Press Association, she
Self-styled “Bird in a Biplane” Tracey said: “I’m tired, it’s been a pretty intense
Curtis-Taylor, 53, set off in her 1942 week with all the build-up to the final
Boeing Stearman Spirit of Artemis arrival, I’m relieved, euphoric, it’s great
aircraft from Farnborough, Hampshire, to be here.”
in October.
She said Johnson had been a great
She flew across 23 countries, making 50 inspiration to her throughout the journey:
refuelling stops over the course of three “You can’t do this without a great sense of
months, and has now arrived at Sydney empathy and sympathy for what she went
Airport. through, what she achieved is so brilliant.

“I just take my hat off to what she pushed
herself to, right on the limits of endurance.
She was on the verge of nervous exhaustion
when she finished, it’s an astonishing
survival story, all done by a slip of a girl at
the age of 26 with little flying experience.

“This generation needs to know what the
pioneers achieved and how they resolved
to break the records.”

Tracey, originally from Stamford, Lincolnshire ➥ continued on next page
– but who grew up in Cumbria and now lives
in London, said the highlights of her journey
included flying over the Dead Sea, the deserts

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She said: “It blew me away, I feel I have been She said she would travel to New Zealand
privileged to have experienced this but I to celebrate her mother’s 80th birthday
haven’t had the time to process it yet. I would before joining the Artemis in Seattle, USA,
like to sit down with a large drink and rest and for an expedition from coast to coast of
reflect on what I have gone through. It’s been America.
an astonishing experience – heaven and hell.”
Tracey said: “Why not keep going, life
She said the low point of the journey was should be about big projects.”
battling against poor weather in eastern
Europe. Her 13,000-mile route took her across
Europe and the Mediterranean to Jordan,
She said: “We got stuck in Bucharest with over the Arabian desert, across the Gulf of
pouring rain, huge winds, the airplane got Oman to Pakistan, India and across Asia.
filthy dirty, it was awful, terrifying. You just have
to turn back, you have to weather down, there She recreated the essence of Johnson’s era
is no point pushing it, it’s pretty frightening.” of flying with an open cockpit, stick and
rudder flying with basic period instruments
She added: “I just wanted to miss the and a short range between landing points.
English winter, that was the point of the In 2013, she flew 8,000 miles solo from
whole trip.” Cape Town, South Africa, to Goodwood,
West Sussex, to recreate the 1928 flight of
Tracey said that despite having just Lady Mary Heath.
completed the exhausting trip, she still had
the drive to make further expeditions. Maureen Dougherty, president of Boeing
Australia and South Pacific – which
She said: “What I would really like to do is get sponsored the adventure, said: “Tracey’s
back in the airplane and fly up the east coast flight is a wonderful reminder of how far
of Australia. I wish I could keep going, I never aviation has advanced and the role women
want to land as the experience is so profound, have played since those early days of flight.
it’s addictive. I am still in expedition mode Congratulations to Tracey and her support
but I need to relax and decompress.” team on this remarkable achievement.”

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Goodwood’s Lord and Lady March tied
up and attacked by thief who stole
£700,000 worth of heirlooms

THEfounder of the Goodwood “Lady March was then forced to open a safe Investigators were working with auction WORLD NEWS
Festival of Speed and his and the man helped himself to jewellery. houses, stately homes, dealers and those
wife were assaulted and tied up during a with specialist knowledge to try to trace Some of the heirlooms worth nearly
raid in which more than £700,000 worth of “The couple were bound before the robber the heirlooms. £700,000 which have been stolen in a
heirlooms were stolen. escaped with the items.” raid at Goodwood House
A 26-year-old man from Hampshire has
Treasures, including an 1820 diamond A member of staff found the couple still been arrested in connection with the Goodwood House near Chichester, Sussex
tiara worth nearly £400,000, diamond tied up when he arrived for work at the incident and released on bail until February
necklaces and several luxury watches, 17th century home, near Chichester, West while investigations continue.
including antique Rolex and Girard Sussex, at 6.30am.
Perregaux timepieces, were stolen from
Lord and Lady March’s 17th century home
near Chichester.

Police described the ordeal as “frightening”
and paid tribute to the couple’s “courage”.

Detective Inspector Till Sanderson said:
“The intruder broke in after scaling a
ladder to an upstairs window and his
activity disturbed Lady March, who went to
investigate.

“She disturbed the man, who was alone,
and he pushed her and struck Lord March
on the head, causing an injury to his ear.

Air pollution is now one of the Islamic State
world’s biggest health crises has massacred
300 people in
Air pollution in cities has reached such eastern Syria
toxic levels that the world is confronting
one of the “biggest public health issues” it Islamic State militants have killed 300
has faced, the World Health Organisation people in an “appalling massacre” in
(WHO) says. eastern Syria, according to the Syrian
government.
Dr Maria Neira, the WHO’s head of Most of those killed in day-long attacks on
public health, said the crisis would cost Deir el-Zour were elderly people, women
governments “enormous” amounts globally. and children, the state-run SANA news
agency said.
Exposure to air pollution has now been Vehicles move past the Presidential Palace as smog hovers The killings are some of the worst carried
linked to cardiovascular disease, she said, out by the extremist group, which
as well a catalogue of other illnesses. controls large parts of Syria and Iraq.
Opposition activists also confirmed
It comes after figures released last year by the killings. The Britain-based Syrian
the WHO suggested that seven million, Observatory for Human Rights, which
or one in eight, premature deaths were documents all sides of the Syria conflict
linked to air pollution. through activists on the ground, said at
least 135 people were killed.
She called on governments to take It said around 80 of them were soldiers
responsibility for tackling the deadly threat and pro-government militiamen, while
by ensuring they become more eco-friendly. the rest were civilians.
The group added that many of the
“This is one of the biggest public health Air pollution in New Delhi, India “I think it is a societal decision, but it is victims were shot dead or beheaded.
issues we have ever confronted,” she told important that, as well as the Government
the Press Association. Figures recently revealed that air pollution stepping in, citizens are also informed.”
limits for the whole of 2016 had already
“It is an enormous cost not only in terms of been breached in London. An Environment Department spokesman
mortality, but in terms of treating diseases said: “Tackling air pollution is a priority
and the costs of hospitalisation – as most of Dr Neira added that improved public for this Government. Last month we
these diseases are chronic. transport systems, a greater number of published plans that clearly set out how we
energy-efficient houses and a commitment will improve the UK’s air quality through a
“It will also lead to less working days and a to renewable energy could mitigate the new programme of Clean Air Zones, which
lower quality of life.” crippling effects of poor air quality. alongside national action and continued
investment in clean technologies will create
Her conclusions are based on data which “There is also a role to be played on an cleaner, healthier air for all.”
has been collected on 2,000 world cities, individual level, like choosing not to take
showing many populations are exposed to the car,” she added.
levels of air pollution exceeding the WHO
standards.

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WORLD NEWS
See what the famous Flying Scotsman steam
train looks like now it is back on the railways

The world’s most famous locomotive The Flying Scotsman – which has undergone The National Railway Museum wants to hear people’s memories
is returning to the tracks – and the a decade-long, £4.2m refit – recently of the famous engine ▼
National Railway Museum (NRM) thrilled hundreds of rail enthusiasts when
wants the public to share their it pulled into the East Lancashire Railway’s
memories of it. Bury Bolton Street station in January after
the final stages of the work at a nearby yard.
Rail enthusiasts were chuffed when
the newly refurbished Flying Scotsman On February 6, it ventured onto the
mainline network for the first time as
pulled into the Lancashire station it pulled the West Cumbrian Mountain
Express. But the big date in the engine’s
diary is its triumphant return to the line,
which was its home during the golden age
of steam, on February 25.

Before then, the locomotive will be
returned to its BR Green livery and have
its nameplates reattached ahead of an
inaugural run from London King’s Cross to
York (the home of its owners at the NRM.)

And to mark the Flying Scotsman’s birthday
– when it emerged from the plant
works in Doncaster on
February 7 1923 – the
museum has launched

The Flying Scotsman preparing
to leave London Paddington in 1963

The locomotive pulling into Bury Bolton Street station an appeal for anyone “I’m not surprised there’s so much interest
with connections to the in it. I have a lot of happy memories of that
engine to come forward with era, but it was bloody dirty work, though.”
their memories.
Despite being fast-tracked by British Rail,
Former fireman John Morgan said he Morgan did not qualify as a driver until
is looking forward to seeing the Flying the mid-1960s and so he did not get to
Scotsman steaming between London be a steam train driver – although he said
and York again as he recalls shovelling that, as a fireman, he did get to drive the
hundreds of tonnes of coal into its engines at times.
firebox.
Bob Gwynne, associate curator of collections
Morgan, 77, from Peterborough, started and research at the NRM, said: “So many
his career on the railway at 15 years old people feel that the locomotive is ‘My
in 1954, as an engine cleaner at the steam Scotsman’, and given that it went into public
sheds for King’s Cross station. He became ownership in 2004 thanks to a massive public
a fireman at 16 and worked on some of appeal with the help of Richard Branson and
the most famous locomotives of the age, the Heritage Lottery Fund, it really is the
including the Flying Scotsman and the case that it belongs to all of us.
Mallard, which was the world’s fastest
steam train. “As we’ve been planning our highly
anticipated Scotsman Season, many
“I have a lot of very good memories of people have already approached us with
60103 (the Flying Scotsman’s British Rail their special connections to the iconic
number),” he said. “I did a lot of trips on steam locomotive and the famous train it
the footplate and shovelled a lot of coal. was named after.
There was a lot of interest, even back
then. Whenever we’d back up into King’s “We’ve heard from crew members that
Cross there’d be a crowd of people around worked on board and their families, and
wanting to get up into the cab.” even of some babies born on the train.
We’d love to hear more, especially from
Morgan said that even in the 1950s those involved with the locomotive on its
enthusiasts would swamp the crew with international travels, in the USA in the 60s
questions about the famous engine. He and Australia in the 80s.”
said: “I always remember one driver said
to them: ‘I only drive the bloody thing, I People can share their memories of the Flying
didn’t build it’. Scotsman at the website or on social media using
the #MyScotsman hashtag.

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CELEBRITY & SHOWBIZ

SIR VAN MORRISON
‘exhilarated’ over his
knighthood

Sir Van Morrison described himself as just
a “blue-eyed soul singer” from Belfast as
he was knighted for a musical career that
has enthralled audiences and delighted
critics.

Over more than 50 years the singer has country – into a unique mix that reflects His knighthood is for services to the VAN MORRISON
gone from teenage stardom to innovator his upbringing in Northern Ireland. music industry and tourism in his native
and is now a respected veteran, whose Northern Ireland. He added: “Sales of CDs and stuff like that
classic album Astral Weeks regularly makes Sir Van’s best known songs range from the are very unreliable, it has really gone down
the list of top 100 albums of all time. 1960s tracks Baby, Please Don’t Go and Sir Van said he still remained committed a lot, I’m lucky I can still do live gigs and
Gloria, with the band Them, to solo efforts to performing for an audience: “I enjoy still pull crowds and be able to do that.”
The artist, whose full name is George like Moondance, Sweet Thing and Have I that the most – playing a small club – that’s
Ivan Morrison, was introduced as Sir Ivan Told You Lately. really what I do. “All these years of work have paid off and
Morrison as he stepped forward to be I’m still able to do that now.
dubbed a knight by the Prince of Wales in He has been a prolific recording artist “The bigger places you have to do for
Buckingham Palace’s ballroom. throughout his career and released his financial survival reasons, let me put it that The musician had a brief chat with Charles,
latest studio album Duets last year, singing way, but the bigger places enable me to who quizzed him about his plans for the future.
Afterwards he said about becoming a Sir: with a range of stars from Joss Stone to the play small clubs occasionally.”
“It’s amazing, it’s very exhilarating, the late Bobby Womack. Sir Van said: “He was just saying, ‘Was I still
whole thing. writing?’ And he said, ‘You’re not going to
retire any time soon?’ And I said, ‘No, I’m
“For 53 years I’ve been in the business – not, I’m going to keep it going while I can’.”
that’s not bad for a blue-eyed soul singer
from east Belfast.”

The 70-year-old performer has blended
his influences – R&B, blues, jazz, and

EastEnders’ June Brown hints at retirement
after three decades playing Dot

EastEnders veteran June Brown has
hinted that she might retire from the
show next year, when her contract comes
to an end.

The 88-year-old reportedly signed a
£300,000 contract in January that ties her
to the show until March 2017, but she
said she doesn’t want to die playing Dot
Branning.

“I don’t know how long I’ll stay. I don’t
think I want to end my life on a soap, but
we’ll see,” she told The Sun.

June, who has played Dot since 1985, June was originally brought in for a short storyline when son Nick – John Altman, far
revealed in May last year that her eyesight right – was accused of murder
was failing due to macular degeneration.
June joked that half the residents of Albert like to see beautiful young faces. There are June was nominated for a TV Bafta for
She continued: “I don’t want to be 100, Square would be retired now if everyone very few people about whose jobs are as a single-hander episode that saw her
or even 90. I don’t think I look nearly 90, stepped down at 65, and said she was very good, particularly in the acting profession record her life story for husband Jim
but because I can’t see these days I don’t grateful to show bosses that they had kept these days.
know. her in the soap so long.
“I would like to be in the show more than I
“I’ve been in the soap for thirty years but She said: “I’m very fortunate they still want am because a job gives me structure to my
you never know what’s going to happen, me because you hear of older actresses life and days. It also keeps my brain alive
and you really don’t want to make plans who say there is no work, because people and cheerful.”
about how long you should stay because
they could all go wrong.”

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Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis CELEBRITY & SHOWBIZ

has given his verdict after visiting Adele will join
the set of Fantastic Beasts Kendrick Lamar
to perform at
Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Long- Grammys
bottom in the Harry Potter films, has given
his blessing to new movie Fantastic Beasts Adele will be performing at the “Oscars”
and Where to Find Them after a set visit. of the music world, the Grammys, despite
The film takes place within the Harry Potter not being nominated for anything at the
universe, but is set in New York several prestigious event.
decades before the boy wizard is even born. The Hello singer is joined by other
Luckily, Matthew thinks the world of Harry performers like Grammy nominee leader
Potter is in “safe hands” after paying the Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Little
set a visit. Big Town in the newly-announced line-up.
A conversation with Eddie Redmayne, who Adele, who is a 10-time Grammy winner, did
stars as Newt Scamander, also apparently not qualify to be nominated for this year’s
left him feeling confident. ceremony as she released her new music
Fantastic Beasts will be released on November 18 after the required nomination deadline.
2016. She released her much-anticipated third
album, 25, in November last year.
Natalie Dormer: I have no regrets about my Kendrick has been nominated in 11
nude scenes categories, making him the front runner
for nominations this year.
Natalie Dormer is unrepentant He will face competition from Taylor Swift
about her many nude in the coveted best album category, as
scenes, declaring: his album To Pimp a Butterfly will go up
against her album 1989.
“SEX IS PART OF LIFE”. Bad Blood singer Swift has seven nominations,
tying with Canadian singer
The actress rose to fame as Anne Boleyn Natalie Dormer on the red carpet have a fully fleshed-out, three-dimensional The 58th Grammy awards will be hosted by
in The Tudors, before playing Cressida in female in the lead. LL Cool J and will take place on February 15.
The Hunger Games and Margaery Tyrell Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell
in Game of Thrones. “I’ve had the responsibility of carrying “Like, hello, guys? It doesn’t hurt to write Taylor Swift
projects on stage and TV, so it was the next for 50% of the population.
As Anne Boleyn opposite Jonathan Rhys thing I had my eyes on, to prove I could do Kendrick Lamar
Meyers’ Henry VIII, she frequently found it on film.” “But, you know, it’s not just the film
herself stripping off. Natalie has also been outspoken about industry. It’s a society problem — we just
the need for better roles for women – with have the platform to talk about it in our
She told ES Magazine: “When I started my The Hunger Games, starring Jennifer industr y.”
career, I was grateful to get the job. People Lawrence, leading the way.
would say, ‘The Tudors was so hyper- She said: “The money men now know that The Forest will be released in the UK on
sexualised, why on earth would you make it’s not going to damage their revenue to February 26.
that decision?’

“Well, I made the decision because I was
unemployed. I didn’t know what The
Tudors was going to be, I didn’t have all
10 scripts; I’d just got a job, for goodness
sake.”

Since then, she has also disrobed to play
manipulative queen Margaery Tyrell.

The 33-year-old added: “There’s plenty
of male nudity in Game Of Thrones, too.
Sex is part of life, ergo it’s part of art. If
you’re representing real life, then you will
represent sex.”

She now has her first starring role in a
feature film, The Forest, a psychological
thriller. Natalie stars as Sara, who flies to
Japan to trace her missing twin but ends
up in the ancient forest of Aokigahara, a
notorious suicide hotspot, where her grip
on sanity starts to slip.

“It means the work has paid off,” she said.

“First things first, I can pay the bills doing
the job I love — my 16-year-old self would
be very content with that. But, of course,
your ambitions change.

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SELF-DRIVING CARS TECHNOLOGY
still need human help,
experts say after testing He said it remained difficult to gauge how
prototype vehicles self-driving cars compared with accident
rates among human drivers, since even the
Futuristic self-driving cars travelling best data under-reported minor collisions
along California roads have needed that authorities were never told about.
plenty of old-fashioned human
intervention to stay safe, according to While Google’s problem rate was “impressively
test reports. low”, a trained safety driver should remain
in the front seat, said Raj Rajkumar, an
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles Google’s self-driving car performed relatively well in good weather conditions engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon
released reports filed by seven companies given University who specialises in self-driving cars.
permission by the agency to test prototype reckless and several dozen instances of an Google’s rate of potential collisions was
vehicles in public which gave instances in “unwanted manoeuvre” by Google’s car. “not terribly high, but certainly not trivial”. According to data in Google’s report, a
which a driver had to take over because of driver typically took control within one
technology problems or other safety concerns. Bryant Walker Smith, a professor at the Google says while it is seeing improvements second of the car asking for help.
University of South Carolina who closely in prototype cars, it is still not ready for
The reports show wildly different levels follows self-driving car developments, said commercial production Drivers at other companies often reacted
of success since on-road testing started in quickly as well, according to their reports,
September 2014. Microsoft ends support for older though Volkswagen Group of America
versions of Internet Explorer reported that in one case, it was more than
Experts in the technology said Google, whose 12 minutes before the person took control.
cars drove the most by far, performed relatively In an announcement on its website, Microsoft
well, but also cautioned that the testing typically said: “Beginning January 12, 2016, only the John Simpson, a frequent critic of Google
happened during good weather. most current version of Internet Explorer who focuses on privacy issues for the non-
available for a supported operating system profit group Consumer Watchdog, said the
Other companies reported frequent instances will receive technical support and security company’s report “underscores the need
in which the person required to be in the updates. for a driver behind the steering wheel
front seat just in case had to grab the wheel. capable of taking control of the robot car”.
Millions of internet users could be at risk “Microsoft encourages customers to
Nissan, for example, tested just 1,485 miles from web bugs and viruses after Microsoft upgrade and stay up-to-date on the latest Google has argued to California regulators
in public, but reported 106 cases where the ended support for three versions of its browser for a faster, more secure browsing that once the company concludes the
driver had to take control. The Japanese car Internet Explorer web browser. experience.” cars are ready for the public to use, they
maker has said it plans to have “commercially should not need a steering wheel or
viable autonomous drive vehicles” by 2020. The technology giant will no longer supply Internet Explorer 11 and the new Edge pedals because human intervention would
updates or support for versions 8, 9 and 10 browser will continue to be supported by actually make them less safe.
Google said its cars needed human help 341 of its Internet Explorer program, as the the US firm as these are both compatible
times over 424,000 miles – the equivalent of company continues to migrate towards its with Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Google released its report before the agency
about 10 times a year, given the 12,000 miles new Microsoft Edge browser. operating system. posted reports from other companies in
the average US vehicle travels annually. what Google described as an effort to be
Browsers are often focal points for cyber Mark James, a security specialist at online transparent about its safety record. The
In 11 of the 341 instances, Google said its hackers, and some experts are predicting security firm ESET, warned users of the company had lobbied against having to
cars would have been involved in a crash. an increase in attacks following the need to upgrade as the cut-off date was report disengagements in the first place,
withdrawal of support and fixes that close reached. saying the data could be misinterpreted.
According to Google, its self-driving any vulnerabilities that are discovered.
cars needed human help 341 times over “No updates, no patches, no fixes, no new The other companies testing self-driving
424,000 miles Internet statistics site NetMarketShare says versions and no support options if things cars on California streets are Tesla Motors,
nearly half (49%) of all browser traffic go wrong,” he said. Mercedes-Benz and parts suppliers Bosch
Chris Urmson, head of the company’s self- is currently done using Explorer, and and Delphi.
driving car project, said while the results according to PC site Computerworld around “This basically means it’s a hot potato and
were encouraging they also showed the 340 million people globally are at risk you need to drop it as fast as you can. With 5 of the top
technology had yet to reach his goal of not because they are not yet running a modern the majority of malware being delivered via wearables to
needing someone behind the wheel. enough version of Internet Explorer. your web browser these days, it’s imperative look out for in
you keep it as up to date as possible.” 2016
“There’s none where it was like, ‘Holy cow,
we just avoided a big wreck’,” he said. Fitbit was the heroic underdog of the
wearable world in 2015, so you’d expect
“We’re seeing lots of improvement. But it’s 2016 to belong to the new Fitbit Blaze,
not quite ready yet. That’s exactly why we test right?
our vehicles with a steering wheel and pedals.”
Well the new smartwatch’s unveiling
The California Department of Motor saw a catastrophic plunge in Fitbit’s
Vehicles, which is writing new regulations stock. Stiff competition in the wearables
for the technology, said it was still reviewing market could be one of the causes.
in the reports.
We scoured the stalls of the world’s
Google also reported 272 cases in which the biggest tech show, CES, to bring you
onboard sensors and the cars’ software failed five of the big wearable contenders for
2016. Bear in mind that Apple don’t
Google reported 272 cases in which the really bother turning up to CES, so
cars’ software or onboard sensors failed. don’t expect any Apple Watches here.

Though Google did not release detailed
scenarios, the problems included issues with
the self-driving cars seeing traffic lights, yielding
to pedestrians or committing traffic offences.

There were also cases where intervention
was needed because other drivers were

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TECHNOLOGY

Google’s driverless cars ‘could be
tested on London’s roads’

London’s streets could become test cameras to detect objects One of the biggest Speaking at an event in central London
tracks for Google’s driverless cars. in all directions. They are challenges for developers is to discuss the capital’s future roads policy,
powered by electric batteries to improve how driverless cars Dedring admitted she was “personally a
It would be the first time Google’s and have an interior that is interact with other road users. bit sceptical about the technology” and
autonomous cars have been tested “designed for riding, not for driving”. noted that “if you’ve got a traffic jam full
extensively outside of the US. A report published by the California of driverless cars, that is not better than a
The project has been ongoing since Department of Motor Vehicles detailed a traffic jam full of drivers”.
Deputy mayor for transport Isabel 2009 and more than 1.4 million miles of collision which occurred after a Google
Dedring said: “It’s going to have to autonomous driving have been clocked up. test driver took control of a car “out of an Earlier this week, the Government
work in big cities so why don’t we start abundance of caution” when a pedestrian announced it will invest £20 million in
trialling it now?” Trials have been limited to Mountain began walking across the road. eight driverless car projects in the UK
View, California – where Google is based
Google’s fleet of prototype driverless – and Austin, Texas. But it was recently After the brakes were initiated, another Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
cars rely on sensors and software to announced that testing will be carried out vehicle crashed into the back of the car. said the technology would “profoundly
complete journeys. in Kirkland, Washington, to allow more The Google driver was taken to hospital change the way we travel within years” by
examination of how the vehicles perform with minor back pain. reducing accidents, helping traffic flow
Their shape is more rounded than in wet weather. and making it easier to travel by car.
normal cars to allow the lasers, radars and

Europe and the US agree new rules on data protection
to replace Safe Harbour

The EU and the US have agreed a last- Commission, said: “We have agreed on a US. We will work now to agreement- the EU-US
minute deal that allows corporations to new strong framework on data flows with put it in place as soon as Privacy Shield – and
make data transfers across the Atlantic, the US. Our people can be sure that their possible.” getting trans-Atlantic
after a previous deal had been ruled personal data is fully protected. data flows back onto a
invalid. According to the commission, secure and stable legal
“Our businesses, especially the smallest the new arrangement states footing,” he said.
The old pact, known as Safe Harbour, was ones, have the legal certainty they need that US firms who do move data
invalidated by the EU following revelations to develop their activities across the across the Atlantic will need to “commit “Businesses large and small across Europe
from whistleblower Edward Snowden Atlantic. to robust obligations” on protecting data from need reliable and affordable legal
about US authorities’ mass surveillance. Europe, as well as rule out “indiscriminate mechanisms to enable the data transfers
It was said that such snooping of personal “We have a duty to check and we will mass surveillance”. that underpin their operations and ability
data breached the commission’s policy on closely monitor the new arrangement to to serve customers.
data protection. make sure it keeps delivering. Antony Walker, from business lobby
TechUK, called the agreement “extremely “The fact that EU and US negotiators have
When the European Court of Justice “Today’s decision helps us build a digital important”. worked day and night for several months
invalidated the previous agreement, single market in the EU, a trusted and to secure this agreement reflects how
it opened up the possibility that large dynamic online environment; it further “The European Commission and US important transatlantic data flows are to
corporations such as Apple, Google and strengthens our close partnership with the Administration must now show total the global digital economy.
cloud storage services such as Dropbox commitment to implementing this
would not be able to send information
to data centres in the US – as has been
customary for more than 10 years – as they
had been deemed to not offer EU personal
data “adequate protection”.

Now a new ‘political agreement’ has been
made, called the EU-US Privacy Shield,
with the US agreeing to protect European
data more firmly, and preventing a
possible stand-off between tech giants and
the EU.

Andrus Ansip, vice president for the
digital single market on the European

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5 things we learned as England beat
Scotland in the Six Nations

England opened the Eddie Jones era with a 15-9 RBS 6 Nations victory over Scotland. 3. Pragmatism rules
Here rugby reporter Duncan Bech examines five things learned from the game.
“Pragmatic” was the word Jones used to describe England’s playing style during his reign
and there was plenty of evidence of that. Once it became clear that the expansive style
was not working, the Red Rose became more conservative in their tactics and profited
with a commanding second half.

1. More responsibility for Billy Vunipola

Billy Vunipola has been given a more prominent role by Jones and he responded with a 4. Old frailties remain
man of the match performance. Jones believes he can become the best number eight in the
world and on the evidence of his 80 minutes at Murrayfield, the Australian may well be right. Jones’ predecessors have proved unable to correct a string of recurring problems – the
breakdown, poor discipline and disjointed back play. Clearly improving in these areas
will be a long-term project.

2. Dylan Hartley could be an inspired 5. Scotland must turn promise into results
choice

Appointing Dylan Hartley as captain for the Six Nations was controversial considering a The Scots departed the World Cup at the quarter-final stage full of optimism and while
lengthy rap sheet comprising more than a year in suspensions, but he is a natural leader they were the cuter attacking force in this match, their inability to turn chances into tries
who clearly has the support of his team-mates. The hooker was strong in the set-piece – was frustrating. Coach Vern Cotter will know that with just a little more accuracy, there
just what England needed after the World Cup. could have been a different outcome.

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The 10 biggest deals of the
transfer window

The opportunity for clubs to make mid-season adjustments to their squads has now 5. Andros Townsend
passed, bringing the winter transfer window to a close.
Newcastle are understood to have spent £12million
Let’s take a look at some of the most notable deals that got made. on Townsend.

He’s another man looking to rediscover past form
– it wasn’t too long ago that the winger was earning

rave reviews for his England performances.

Tottenham to Newcastle

6. Emmanuel Adebayor

1. Giannelli Imbula Adebayor typically flourishes in his first few months
at a new club and Palace are in desperate need of a
Unattached to Crystal Palace forward to score goals. So, on paper, this deal – to the
end of the season – looks like a match made in heaven.
7. Benik Afobe
But it’s not up to Eagles boss Alan Pardew to get
the best out of a player who’s failed to find a home

for long with numerous other teams.

The Potters smashed their transfer record on Bournemouth were prepared to pay out a reported
deadline day with the £18.3million signing of £10million club record fee to add this proven
goalscorer to their battle to beat the drop.
defensive midfielder Imbula.
Afobe has already started paying it back – notching
He’s regarded as a long-overdue replacement for twice in three appearances for his new club.
Steven Nzonzi – a significant statement of the
club’s determination to keep progressing. Wolves to Bournemouth

Porto to Stoke 8. Charlie Austin

2. Oumar Niasse

It was another deadline day deal involving a In a deal that certainly looks a bargain, Saints
considerable fee – Everton paid out £13.5million landed a striker who scored 18 top-flight goals
to bring in Senegal striker Niasse. It makes him last term – for just £4million. And he delivered
the third most expensive signing in their history. immediately with the winner at Old Trafford on his

Lokomotiv Moscow to Everton debut.

3. Jordan Rhodes QPR to Southampton

9. Jonjo Shelvey

The big move outside the top flight on the final Eyebrows were raised when Newcastle splashed out
day of the window saw Boro splash out a reported a reported £12million on midfielder Shelvey – he
lost his way in his last few months in south Wales.
£9million on a frontman.
But the England international made a big impression
They hope he will ensure their push for on his bow for his new club. He reminded everyone
promotion to the Premier League ends in success. he still has plenty of quality with an exquisite raking

Blackburn to Middlesbrough Swansea to Newcastle pass which led to a Magpies goal.

4. Alexandre Pato 10. Steven Naismith

What impact can 26-year-old former AC Milan A versatile player with a recent Premier League
forward Pato – once viewed as one of the most hat-trick against defending champions Chelsea on
exciting young players in Europe – make during his resume, Naismith also swiftly made his mark on
his first run-out for his new employers. He scored
his first crack at the English big time? The
Brazilian’s loan switch to Chelsea for the rest of in Norwich’s recent 5-4 loss to Liverpool.

the season will definitely be intriguing.

Corinthians to Chelsea (loan) Everton to Norwich

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