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Cyprus replaces defence, health, justice, farm ministers in reshuffle

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides axed his health, justice, defence and agriculture ministers on Monday in a widely expected reshuffle almost a year into his term.

The key posts of foreign affairs, finance, energy and interior were unchanged.

Christodoulides, who came …

Blessing of the seas in Margate

On Sunday, 7th January 2024, the 59th annual Blessing of the Seas took place in Margate.

The V. Rev. Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, celebrated the Liturgy.

Following the Service, a procession of clergy, laity, civil officials, and marching bands processed to …

Blessing of the seas in Bristol

Blessing of the seas in Bristol on Sunday 7th January 2024 from the Greek Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul in Bristol.

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Eleni Pitrakou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Eleni Pitrakou
(From Rizokapaso, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mum, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eleni Pitrakou, on Wednesday 27 December 2023, aged 90.

Eleni leaves behind her sons: …

The Cyprus problem is in its longest stalemate ever

The Cyprus problem is in its longest stalemate ever as of 2017 to date, the General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou said on Monday, adding that it is obvious that the passage of time without a solution favours and suits …

The Cyprus government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment

Statements by the General Secretary of AKEL St. Stefanou:
The government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment
8 January 2024, Cyprus News Agency
The Cyprus problem is in the longest stalemate it has ever been in, from 2017 until …

AKEL on the appointment of the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus

The appointment of María Angela Holguín Cuéllaras as the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus problem is a positive development.
However, the critical issue is to pave the way for the resumption of negotiations from where they were suspended …

AKEL denounces attack on the KISA offices in Nicosia with an explosive device

We condemn the arson attack on the offices of the Equality, Support and Antiracism Movement (KISA) in Old Nicosia.
Such actions are not only directed against the targets but also against the rule of law and legitimacy in our country.…

AKEL will focus on the Cyprus problem, ending wars, labour issues and the 2024 elections

AKEL is focusing on the Cyprus problem, the termination of wars around the world, with special reference to the Gaza Strip, labour issues and the 2024 elections for local authorities and the European Parliament, according to what the Party’s General …

Cypriot Lia Boyiatzi participates in Salon d’Automne art exhibition in Paris

Acclaimed Cypriot painter Lia Boyiatzi has been selected from among a multitude of artists from around the world to participate in the famous «Salon d’Automne» art exhibition organised every year in the French capital since 1903, the Embassy of the …