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Cooking with UK Cypriot Loulla Astin Baklava cookies

Baklava Cookies

These Baklava cookies capture the flavour of a traditional Greek Baklava. They are made with butter, ground almonds, flour, cinnamon and cloves with the heady scent of rosewater, then topped with syrup and a crunchy mix of chopped …

PROSFIGOSIMO: The story of a symbol

The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London is hosting an art exhibition dedicated to the Refugee Stamp of Cyprus, instituted by the island’s Government soon after Turkey’s invasion in 1974. The stamp features an exceptional work of …

Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony

Cleopatra was a daughter of Egypt – part of the Macedonian-Greek-Ptolemaic Dynasty that had ruled since the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Queen of Egypt, Cyrene and Cyprus, she was re-nowned for her passionate nature, beauty, intellect …

Discover the hottest Prom dresses at The Boutique in Enfield!

Unveil the 2024 Mori Lee prom dress collection at The Boutique’s exclusive 5-day Trunk Show from 18th to 22nd January 2024.
Enjoy a 10% discount, secure your dream dress with a low deposit.
Hurry, each style is limited to one …

Raising an autistic child

Raising an autistic child is a journey that, while presenting unique challenges, offers profound rewards. It’s about embracing a world filled with diverse perspectives, creating deep understanding, and nurturing your child’s distinctive way of being.
The first step in this …

Divine Liturgy in English at St Barnabas Church

Dear beloved parishioners,
We invite you all to the next Sunday service in English at St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church, Finsbury Road, Wood Green, N22 8PA, on Sunday 28th January, 11:15am-12.15 noon.
The Divine Liturgy in the English language is …

Joanne McCartney welcomes further free school meal funding for 8,528 children in Haringey

8,528 children will benefit from free school meals in Haringey for a further academic year, thanks to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, continuing funding for City Hall’s groundbreaking universal free school meals policy – saving London families up to …

Herts residents targeted by recruitment scams

Hertfordshire residents have been scammed out of more than £40,000 in recent months through fake job scams.

Fifteen victims have been scammed since the beginning of November 2023, losing £43,015, with one Watford resident losing £10,000. Residents from Potters Bar, …

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus surge by 20.1% in 2023

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus increased by 20.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the latest data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. This represents the third-highest performing year, surpassed only by 2018 and 2019, when record …

Cyprus has nothing to do with Britain’s operations against Houthis

The Republic of Cyprus has nothing to do with or is involved with Britain’s military operations against the Houthis, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday, noting at the same time that the impact both on the country’s economy and …