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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Christakis (Mactheo) Theodorou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Christakis (Mactheo) Theodorou

(from Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear dad and bapou.

A man of warmth and boundless love, he cherished his children, grandchildren, …

German President begins state visit to Cyprus

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins contacts on Monday as part of his state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides.

According to a Presidency press release issued last week, this …

Holguin will be back to Cyprus in mid March, President says

The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, will be back to Cyprus for meetings in mid March, Cyprus President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Sunday.

In a speech at the Cathedral of Our Lady …

President: We will Cyprus President to proceed with changes in local government reform if needed

The government will implement the local government reform and will not hesitate to proceed with changes based on the challenges that will arise, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Sunday.

In statements to the press and replying to …

Cyprus One more enclaved, Antonis Sammoutis from Turkish occupied Kormakitis, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70. 

One more enclaved, Antonis Sammoutis from Turkish occupied Kormakitis, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70. 

His funeral took place in the government-controlled areas where he was recently receiving palliative care in a nursing home.

President of the …

Significant rise in beer exports in the first eight months of 2023 in Cyprus

There was a small increase in total beer deliveries in the period January – August 2023, with exports recording an increase of 18% in the same period.

According to data published by the Statistical Service, total deliveries in the eight …

Cyprus incentives for Maronites’ resettlement in occupied areas to be announced soon

The government is working on and will soon will announce incentive plans for new families and young couples to resettle in the occupied Maronite villages, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, stressing that he and the Government …

UK MP to give up seat in Fìnchley and Golders Green over safety threats

UK lawmaker to give up seat in Jewish area of London over safety threats

British lawmaker Mike Freer, who represents an area in London with a large Jewish population, said he would be giving up his parliamentary seat at the …

More than 60 people arrested in crackdown on robbery on the rail network – London

British Transport Police has increased its presence across the London rail network through a series of anti-robbery operations, resulting in over 60 people being arrested throughout January.

Operation Invert, looking to tackle robbery and knife crime on the railway network, …

UK Cypriot Lisa Rutter installed as The Master of The Guild of Freemen of the City of London

On Wednesday 24th January Lisa Rutter (London born Greek Cypriot) was installed as The Master of The Guild of Freemen of the City of London at Tallow Chandlers Hall, 4 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SH. Her husband Mark is her …