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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-08-16
CONTENTS
[01] LUNAR ECLIPSE
[02] PRESIDENT - FOOTBALL
[01] LUNAR ECLIPSE
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Cyprus during the late hours
of August 16 and the early hours of August 17, according to a press
release issued by the Meteorological Service.
In the capital, Nicosia, the moon will rise at 1923 local time on
August 16 and will set at 0628 on August 17.
[02] PRESIDENT - FOOTBALL
President of the Republic Demetris Christofias has sent telegrams
congratulating Cypriot football clubs for their results in games in
European event qualifying rounds.
Cypriot champions Anorthosis are just one game away from becoming the
first Cypriot team to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage
after beating Greek champions Olympiacos CFP 3-0 on Wednesday, in
Larnaca, in the first leg of the third qualifying round.
In the UEFA Cup first leg of the second qualifying round, cup winner
APOEL drew 2-2 at home with Red Star of Belgrade, while Omonia beat
Greek AEK 1-0 in Athens.
In his telegrams, President Christofias says ``these sports
achievements upgrade Cypriot football and Cypriot sports in general,
promote our country internationally and make us all proud.``
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