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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Vassilis Michael Constanta has passed away

 † DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Vassilis Michael Constanta
(from Lefkoniko, Cyprus)

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved father,

grandfather and great grandfather, Vassilis Michael Constanta, who passed away

on  Tuesday 19th March 2024, …

Greek Independence Day at the White House

President Joe Biden paid tribute to Greek ideals and the ties that bind the United States to Greece in a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the White House on Thursday.

“America’s founding fathers studied ancient Greek thinkers and leaders. …

Shooting in Limassol car park

The police in Limassol have been mobilised following information about new shooting at a car park in Limassol.

The shooting have caused damage to parked vehicles and the infrastructure.

Police members have rushed to the scene and are conducting investigations …

the issue of the construction of a church in a Cyprus Natura area before Parliament

AKEL raises the issue of the construction of a church in a Natura area before Parliament
3 April 2024, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia
AKEL today asked the Parliamentary Committee on the Environment to register for an ex officio examination …

AKEL will propose two people for the Cyprus Problem Team

AKEL will propose two people for the Cyprus Problem Team
The President did not inform the parties about the UN Secretary General’s proposals
3 April 2024, “Haravgi” newspaper
Following the clarifications and answers given by President Christodoulides to the letter …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Christos Loizou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Christos Loizou
(Born in London)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, brother and uncle Christos Loizou who passed away peacefully, on Wednesday 7th March 2024, at the …

Cyprus House Plenary passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza

The Plenary of the Cyprus House of Representatives approved on Thursday a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and called for further support of the “Amalthea” plan which provides for a maritime aid corridor to the area.

The resolution was …

Nicosia Large Projects Association to promote projects exceeding €8 billion

The members of the Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects are promoting 18 to 20 projects, the total value of which exceeds €8 billion and which are expected to employ more than 8 to 9 thousand staff, said the Association …

Weaving culture into Cyprus tourism initiatives is pivotal

Weaving creativity and culture into tourism initiatives can play a pivotal role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering economic growth and preserving cultural heritage, Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, said on Tuesday. 

Kassianidou was addressing the 1st …

Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain in Leyton

Archbishop Nikitas in Leyton
On Sunday of St Gregory Palamas, 31st March 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Eleftherios in Leyton. The service …