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George Michaelides tours the UK with Strictly stars

George Michaelides has just completed a tour with Strictly Come Dancing legends Janette Manrara and Alijaž Škorjanec.

The UK Cypriot was part of the cast of Dancing In A Winter Wonderland, a hugely entertaining festive extravaganza which toured all over …

Neck tie

Evidence of the earliest known knotted neckcloth lies in the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shih-huang-di (259 – 221 BC). In an elaborate underground mausoleum, 7,500 sculptured terracotta soldiers each sport knotted neckerchiefs.

Two Cambridge University mathematicians, Thomas Fink …

St Andrew the Apostle School Christmas Church Service visits

St Andrew the Apostle School students attended St Katherine’s Christmas Church Services throughout last week. Y7 and Y8 attended on Monday, Y9 and Y11 on Wednesday, while Y10, Y12 and Y13 attended on Thursday. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and …

Greek Cypriot Brotherhood 2024 Vasilopita

The Greek Cypriot Brotherhood year is delighted to start the year with its annual Vasilopitta cutting, officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas and attended by Parliamentarians and Local Councillors.
Over the course of the year, the Brotherhood has continued to …

National Federation of Cypriots in the UK Christmas message

 

As the holidays come upon us and the year draws to its close, we would like to send you and your loved ones our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024.

In a year …

Partasides attends press briefing at Downing Street

As a member of the Foreign Press Association, photo reporter Doros Partasides

was invited to attend a briefing at Downing Street led by the Prime Minister’s Deputy Official Spokesperson and the Deputy Head of Foreign News.

After a brief statement …

KOPA League KLN legend Neoclis Georgiou has sadly passed away

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of beloved father and grandfather Neoclis Georgiou who passed away on 15th December 2023, aged 84.
Ηe leaves behind his children Marios, Christina and Sophia, grandchildren Elsie & Stanley, Ava-Louise …

Prague shooting: At least 15 dead in Prague shooting, including gunman, emergency services say

At least 15 people have been killed in a shooting in central Prague, according to Czech emergency services.

Another 30 people are injured, including nine seriously wounded, according to the Czech rescue service.

Police previously said the gunman – a …

Come along to the New Year Street Fairs at both Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross this year!

Come along to the New Year Street Fairs at both Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross this year!
Waltham Cross from Saturday 30 December to Tuesday 2 January
Hoddesdon from Friday 29 December to Tuesday 2 January

Royal Navy ship loaded with aid for Gaza waiting for green light off Cyprus

A UK Royal Navy auxiliary landing ship has been loaded with humanitarian aid for Gaza and awaits final approvals for delivery off Cyprus, Foreign Office officials have confirmed.

During a debate in the House of Commons, Foreign Minister Andrew Mitchell