Archive for 2016

US State Department satisfied with agreement on resumption of Cyprus talks

A US State Department official has expressed the US support for the leaders as they try to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus expressing satisfaction with the fact that they agreed to resume the Cyprus talks.

 

“We are pleased …

Boris Johnson welcomes resumption of Cyprus settlement talks

The UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has welcomed the decision by President Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to resume talks on the Cyprus issue, following two rounds of meetings in Mont Pelerin that ended with no agreement …

Final person sentenced over violent fight in Upper Edmonton

The final person in a group of men who took part in a violent confrontation has been sentenced.

 

The seven men, part of two groups who clashed in Joyce Avenue N18 in the early hours of 25 February 2015, …

Hannides brothers: Receiving an ASCAP award was a huge honour

2016 is ending on a high for songwriters-producers Michael and Anthony Hannides after they scooped the Global Impact Award at the ASCAP Awards last month for co-writing and producing the smash international #1 hit Pillowtalk for Zayn Malik.

The former …

Head to the sun this festive season and celebrate Cypriot style

Anyone looking to escape the traditional English Christmas this year should consider celebrating in Cyprus at the popular Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows in Larnaka that hosts a spectacular programme.

Activities are designed for the whole family to enjoy and …

NEA – Dawn of an Era: a political thriller by UK Cypriot Georgio Konstandi

The first of the gripping NEA trilogy is set in a Greece not far from now, where its people are trapped in the aftermath of austerity and live a terrifying existence plagued by narcotics, abuse and suicide.
The mesmerising novel, …

Cyprus: President: No solution before the people if it does not answer their concerns

President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has stressed that no solution will be put before the Cypriot Hellenism if it does not meet their expectations or answer their legitimate concerns.

In a televised message on Friday evening, President Anastasiades said …

The President is to speak to the nation on the Cyprus talks

A televised address by President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday evening will inform the public why suspended UN-brokered Cyprus peace talks will resume as of next week following surprise developments late on Thursday.

The address is scheduled to be aired around …

Work begins on new council homes in Holloway

Construction work has started on 15 new homes in the north of the borough including badly-needed new affordable housing for local residents.
The new housing on Tollington Way in Holloway, will include eight new council homes, with seven more apartments

How do we tackle domestic abuse?

As part of #16Days campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse, we are highlighting how we respond to reports of domestic incidents.

There is no typical victim and there is no typical offender. Abuse can occur across all sections of …