Archive for 2016

Woman remanded in custody re disappearance of baby in Barnet

A woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a baby born in Barnet in 2004, who has not been seen for more than 11 years, will remain in custody following her latest court appearance.

[B] Victoria Gayle, 31 (16.12.84) …

Agreement on Cypriot territory issue within reach in Geneva, spokesman says

Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday evening that the Greek Cypriot side considers that the goal of reaching an agreement on the territory issue during talks that will take place later this month in Geneva is within reach.

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Significant progress has been achieved, the UN say after conclusion of Cyprus talks in Mont-Pelerin talks

Significant progress has been achieved during the negotiations between Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, the UN have said.

The UN Spokesperson in Cyprus said in a written statement that “during these past five days, the …

New board members for Hackney Cypriot Association needed

Hackney Cypriot Association, our ground breaking and pioneering organisation based in the heart of London’s East End is seeking committed and energetic Cypriots to join our Board. Fluent in Greek and English is desirable

Our ethos and vision is to …

Association of Rizokarpasso in Britain holds successful dinner & dance

The Association of Rizokarpasso in Britain on 5th November held its annual Dinner and Dance at the Penridge Banqueting Suite. All age groups were represented, proud of their roots and not prepared to forget that Rizokarpasso belongs to them.

The …

Cultural heritage destruction in occupied Cyprus discussed in the House of Commons

The destruction of the Cypriots’ cultural heritage in the occupied part of the island was highlighted by the Conservative north London MPs Matthew Offord and David Burrowes during a House of Commons debate last week.

Their statements were made in …

European Parliament considers plan to let individual Brits opt-in to keep their EU citizenship

The European Parliament is to consider a plan that would allow British citizens to opt-in and keep their European Union citizenship – and its associated benefits – once the UK leaves the EU.

The proposal, which has been put before …

NHS considers banning sugary drinks from hospitals

Sugary drinks could be banned from England’s hospitals as the NHS attempts to tackle the obesity problem affecting its staff.

NHS England is considering a ban on the sale of drinks with added sugar or, alternatively, making vendors pay a …

Days after congressional win, US Cypriot Charlie Crist texts President-elect Donald Trump

So after winning a hard-fought Pinellas County congressional race, the genial former governor said he texted President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday to wish him well, and congratulate him on a victory that has left Crist’s fellow Democrats stunned and thousands …

England keep their heads to down Scotland 3-0

A trio of thundering headers gave England a thumping victory over their oldest foes as Scotland put up a fight before being swept aside 3-0 in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

 

Daniel Sturridge’s bullet header in the first …