The explosion was caused by a makeshift explosive devise made of utane canisters, which was positioned underneath the back side of Mrs. Dora Kalatzis' car.

A message of reconciliation will be sent by the liturgy to be held at the church of St. George Exorinos in the Turkish occupied town of Famagusta, on Good Friday, after 58 years, Mayor of Famagusta Alexis Galanos said on Wednesday, noting that exaltation and a high turnout were expected.

Cyprus may be letting plans slip for an onshore LNG plant, according to the Cyprus Mail. The Cyprus newspaper quotes Charles Ellinas, former head of the national oil and gas corporation Kretyk who notes that a confluence of developments leads one to conclude the liquid natural gas project is becoming increasingly unlikely.

“Welcome to Hell,” is the way English Metro newspaper headlines yesterday's second leg of the Greek Cup semi-final between PAOK and Olympiakos.