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NEPOMAK UK elects new National Executive Committee

On December 3rd, NEPOMAK UK held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in north London.

Following reports received from the NEPOMAK UK President Adrian Patsalos and outgoing Treasurer Alexandros Mantzalos, members ratified the 22 nominations received …

Christmas a time of Good Will

As the festive celebration gets closer, some people seem to panic, get flustered as they run around to shop for all they require. However, when I recently encountered a very selfish act, along with some ego, it soon reminded me …

Films for Christmas and the New Year

FERRARI

Adam Driver, fresh from his success in HOUSE OF GUCCI, plays with conviction another Italian celebrity in Michael Mann’s stylish biopic. The time is the summer of 1957 and Enzo Ferrari is on the brink of financial crisis. The …

Best Family Christmas Movies

Best Family Christmas Movies

1: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Who’s in it: Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor

This musical is about four sisters learning about life and love before the 1904 World’s Fair. We …

Murder investigation launched following death of child in Hackney

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a child in Hackney.

At approximately 22:50hrs on Wednesday, 20 December police received a call raising concerns for the welfare of a child at an address in Montague Road, E8.…

An investigation is under way following the death of a man in Barnet.

At about 01:40hrs on Wednesday, 20 December officers became aware of a car on The Hyde, NW9.
A man ran from the car and then entered an area of water known as The Silkstream and made his way to the …

Cypriot Community Centre in Wood Green Christmas and New year opening and closing days

The Cypriot Community Centre in Earlham Grove, Wood Green will be closed, Christmas Day,Boxing Day 25th and 26th December 2023 reopen 27th,28th,29th 30th and 31st December 2023 and closing New Years day. Reopening 2nd of January 2024.…

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kyriacos Alexandrou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Kyriacos Alexandrou
(from Ayios Andronicos Karpasia, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother Kyriacos Alexandrou who died on the 15 December 2023, at …

Christmas traditions in Cyprus and Greece

To the members of the Greek Orthodox Church, Christmas comes in second after Easter. However, this is not to say that Christmas isn’t widely celebrated with unique traditions. It’s difficult to differentiate the traditions between Greece and Cyprus because they …

A Sprinkle of Christmas history

Every year on December 25th we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We call this time of year Christmas as we celebrate the Mass for Christ.
Christmas is a truly magical season celebrated by people around …