Archive for 2016
George Michael’s philanthropy comes to light after his death
Tales of George Michael’s philanthropy have come to light in the wake of his death – including how he funded a couple’s IVF treatment.
Former Deal or No Deal producer Richard Osman, who now co-presents Pointless, told how one …
Cyprus flag on display outside George Michael’s house
The Cypriot flag was on display today at the home of George Michael in Highgate.
George’s real name is George Kyracos Panayiotou.
George’s father was born in the village of Patriki in Cyprus and came to the UK at an …
Erdogan said to eye Tsipras meeting ahead of Geneva Cyprus talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wishes to discuss developments regarding Cyprus’s peace negotiations with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of the crucial multilateral summit in Geneva on January 12, Kathimerini understands.
Speaking to Kathimerini newspaper, sources within the …
Anastasiades: Cyprus Natural gas supply an incentive for Turkey
Cyprus’s newly-discovered wealth of offshore natural gas could boost the prospects for a peace settlement on the divided island, President Nicos Anastasiades has said a few days after Nicosia said it had picked Eni, Total and ExxonMobil for three exploration …
Pafos the most affordable choice for British winter tourists
A UK Post Office survey has proclaimed the Cypriot town of Pafos as the best short-haul winter destination, combining a much sought sun break with the most affordable packages.
For UK residents looking to get away this New Year’s …
Efforts for a Cyprus settlement at crucial junction, says Presidential Commissioner
Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Issues and Overseas Cypriots Photis Photiou said on Monday that efforts for a Cyprus settlement are at a crucial junction and the outcome will emerge very soon.
Speaking at the funeral service of Panayiotis Hadjipanayiotou, …
Man dies in Camden flat fire
21 firefighters and officers were called to a fire in a block of flats on Hawley Road, Camden this morning.
Sadly, crews found a man in the flat who was declared dead at the scene. Over half of the second …
Fatal collision in Holloway Road
Detectives continue to appeal for information and witnesses following the death of a motorcyclist in a collision on Christmas Eve.
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 12:44hrs on Saturday, 24 December, to reports of a collision between …
Turkey cafe boss held for Erdogan ‘tea insult’
The boss of a cafeteria at a Turkish opposition newspaper has been detained after saying he would refuse to serve tea to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Senol Buran, cafeteria head at Cumhuriyet, was remanded accused of insulting the president. …
Electoral fraud: Voters will have to show ID in pilot scheme
Voters will have to show proof of identity before being allowed to vote in a government pilot scheme to reduce electoral fraud.
A number of councils in England, including Birmingham and Bradford, will trial the scheme at local elections in …
