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First Catholic Bishop in 500 years to be ordained in Cyprus

The first Catholic Bishop will be ordained on Saturday, 16 March, in Cyprus after five centuries, following the decision of Pope Francis with the appointment of Monsignor Bruno Varriano, OFM (of the Order of the Franciscan Monks), Patriarchal Vicar for …

Cyprus Government to subsidize patient escorts overseas, President says

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday that on Wednesday the Ministry of Health will present to the Council of Ministers a plan to subsidize travel, accommodation and food expenses for patient escorts abroad.

Addressing an event at …

Cyprus President to contact von der Leyen on migration issue

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he would contact European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, on necessary actions as regards the immigration issue, after the arrival to Cyprus by sea of more than 400 irregular migrants.

Asked by journalists …

EU Commission sends five experts in Cyprus for the maritime corridor to Gaza

The European Commission has so far sent five officials to Cyprus, in the context of its operational support to the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza initiative, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

“In terms of what we do on the ground, …

Justice after nearly 50 years for wrongly convicted UK Cypriot Saliah Mehmet, but still no police apology to his family

A Turkish Cypriot family that fought for nearly fifty years to clear their father’s name after his wrongful imprisonment based on the evidence of a bent copper are still waiting for a direct apology from the British Transport Police and …

Barnet marks Edgware’s centenary with new mural

Barnet Council has unveiled a new mural titled ‘Stop and Smell the Flowers’ in Edgware, as part of an engaging Cultural Programme aimed at revitalising Station Road and the surrounding area.

The vibrant mural draws inspiration from the area’s rich …

Plan to make Barnet an age-friendly borough officially launched

The launch of the Age-Friendly Barnet call to action
A series of projects designed to make Barnet more age-friendly will get underway following the launch of a new call to action.

Age-Friendly Barnet focuses on seven key areas that can …

Barnet Council unveils borough’s first cycleway, between Burnt Oak and Colindale

Barnet’s first cycleway is now open and runs between Burnt Oak and Colindale, linking the two neighbourhoods with a shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Designed to encourage cycling, walking, and running, cycleways are high-quality cycle routes that link communities, businesses …

His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain attended Evensong at the historic Durham Cathedral

On the evening of Saturday, 9th March 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain attended Evensong at the historic Durham Cathedral. Accompanied by Archdeacon Dr George Tsourous and Reverend Presbyter Professor Nikita Banev, they were warmly received …

Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain in Wood Green

Archbishop Nikitas in Wood Greeen
On Sunday 3rd March 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided during Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Wood …