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Cyprus among countries with largest ratios of Ukrainian refugees

Cyprus is one of the countries with the largest ratios of refugees from Ukraine that have received temporary protection in the EU after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, hosting 20.7 people per 1,000 inhabitants, according to data released by Eurostat, …

Can you name them? – Image appeal in Haringey murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Ibrahim Pertek in Haringey have released images of three men they want to speak to.
Ibrahim, who was 52 and from Wood Green, died in hospital on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 following a suspected assault …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Maria Christodolou Yiasemei Czemiczky has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Maria Christodolou

Yiasemei Czemiczky

(From Rizokapaso, Cyprus)

It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, …

Applying for a primary school place/s for September 2024.

If your child was/children were born between 1 September 2019 & 31 August 2020, you’ll need to apply for a primary school place/s for September 2024.
The application deadline is Monday 15 January 2024. 📅🕛
For further info on how …

Three new Cyprus Commissioners assume duties following government reshuffle

Three newly appointed Commissioners, Commissioner for the Citizen, Panayiotis Palates, Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities Charalambos Christofinas and Commissioner for the Environment, Antonia Theodosiou assumed on Wednesday their duties, following the government reshuffle announced last Monday.

In his …

EU Commissioner and Cyprus Deputy Minister discuss issue of unaccompanied minors

The issue of unaccompanied minors was discussed during a meeting held on Tuesday in Nicosia between Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.

In statements to journalists, Evangelou said that they had …

Policies to develop talent in sport in Cyprus are being promoted, says Education Minister

All the necessary policies and actions are being adopted to promote talent in sport and to ensure an environment with equal opportunities and equal participation for all, said Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, in her address at …

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna undertakes office

As of Thursday, the Law on the Deputy Minister to the President of European Affairs comes into effect, according to a decision of the Council of Ministers. Marilena Raouna, the appointment of whom as Deputy Minister by President Nikos Christodoulides …

Cyprus Cabinet held first meeting under new composition following reshuffle

The Council of Ministers held today its first meeting under its new composition following a government reshuffle announced last Monday. New Cabinet members were sworn in on Wednesday. The meeting on Thursday was chaired by the President of Cyprus Nikos …

UN Secretary-General encourages Cyprus leaders to be open to dialogue

He will continue to encourage the two leaders to be open to mutually acceptable modalities for dialogue as this remains crucial for finding a way forward, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said in his report on his mission of good offices …