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Wembley bus assault – do you recognise these people?

We are appealing for the public’s help to identify two people following a racially motivated attack in Wembley.

Five 14-year-old girls were racially abused and assaulted by two older teenagers on a Route 83 bus at around 18:20hrs on 29 …

Happy Valentines day

Happy Valentines day everybody.

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day …

Cyprus takes center stage at Kathimerini’s Forum for Southeast Europe & East Med 

Cyprus and its emergence as a strategic partner and diplomatic link in the Mediterranean, as well as the issue the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island, was the main issue discussed in Washington, DC on Monday, in the context of …

Historic Visit: UK Chief Rabbi Strengthens Ties with Cyprus Jewish Community

Britain’s Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, embarked on a historic journey to Cyprus, fortifying the bonds with its Jewish community. The pivotal reception ceremony took place at the Jewish Museum in Larnaca, a symbol of unity and mutual respect among communities.On …

King Charles denies owning hotel as Cyprus President orders investigation into resort

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has ordered diplomats to hold a full investigation into plans to redevelop the abandoned ghost town of Varosha.
It comes as the Royal household has moved quickly to distance King Charles from the huge …

Tornado causes damage in Limassol 

The heavy storm in Limassol caused a heap of problems and damages, leading to power outages, road closures, while the Yermasogeia primary school and Foley’s School are expected to remain closed today.

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou is currently heading to …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Apostola Christophorou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Apostola Christophorou

(From Kambia, Cyprus)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Apostola Christophorou, who passed away on Friday 2nd February 2024, aged 93.…

Cyprus: Holguin will continue on her mandate enthusiastically, UNSG’s Spokesperson says

The UNSG’s personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is an extremely seasoned and experienced diplomat, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stéphane Dujarric has said, adding that he has no doubt that she will continue on her mandate …

Cyprus President discusses with Steinmeier ways Berlin may assist in talks’ resumption

Greece to exhaust every possibility for positive developments in Cyprus, says FMPresident Nikos Christodoulides told the press on Tuesday that he had exchanged thoughts with his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on how his country could effectively assist, and not just …

Greece to exhaust every possibility for positive developments in Cyprus, says FM

Greece will exhaust every possibility, so that we can have positive developments in the Cyprus issue, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Monday, following a meeting he had with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York.

Speaking …