Archive for 2017
Cyprus Police: 1 arrest after boat arrives with 38 migrants
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus police say one man has been detained after a boat loaded with 38 migrants arrived at Cyprus’ northwestern coast.
Police spokesman Andreas Angelides says the man was identified by passengers as the captain of the …
New affordable homes built in the Borough of Broxbourne
New homes have been built in Waltham Cross and Cheshunt and social housing tenants from the Council’s housing list have already moved in.
An apartment block called Riverside Court on the new Hazlemere Marina development in Waltham Cross has been
Winners announced at Active Broxbourne Sports Awards
International success by Broxbourne’s best sporting talent and the work of volunteers at clubs were celebrated at the Active Broxbourne Sports Awards.
Shining stars of the Borough’s sporting community gathered at the Spotlight in Hoddesdon on Wednesday 29 November for
Sir Alan Meale, a longstanding friend of Cyprus and former MP, awarded the Medal of Honour of the House of Representatives
President of Cyprus House of Representatives meets with Cyprus Parliamentary Group and National Federation
On Tuesday 5th December, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cyprus met with the President of the House of Representatives, Demetris Syllouris, as part of his …
Record turnout for Islington Youth Council vote
Young people flexed their democratic muscle and turned out in their thousands to vote in Islington’s Youth Council elections.
A record number of votes were cast in schools and youth hubs on polling day (29 November) to elect 12 youth …
Greek president tells Turkey’s Erdogan no treaty revision
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Thursday ruled out a revision of an international treaty defining the borders of Greece and Turkey.
”The Treaty of Lausanne defines the territory and the sovereignty of Greece and of the European Union and this
AKEL denounces the attempt to alter the status of Jerusalem
The intention announced by the US to transfer the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem constitutes a severe provocation first and foremost towards the international community, which with the adoption of United Nations Resolution 181 (1947) defined a special …
Cyprus Peace Council (CPC) denounces the conduct of a military exercise between the Republic of Cyprus and Israel
The Cyprus Peace Council (CPC) denounces the conduct of a military exercise between the Republic of Cyprus and Israel, which is underway currently and ends on 7th December. These exercises are taking place within the FIR and a large part …
Anastasiades continues his regression on the Cyprus problem
Mr. Anastasiades still refuses to comment on the substance of the well-known statements made by the Archbishop for a two-state solution in Cyprus. In addition, Mr. Anastasiades referred to his “excellent cooperation” with the Archbishop on the Cyprus problem. Mr. …
Enfield Victoria Cross winner commemorated with special ceremony
- Lance-Corporal John Alexander Christie won the Victoria Cross for heroism in Palestine in 1917
- Commemorative Paving Slab unveiled in Pymmes Park as part of national programme to honour Victoria Cross winners from World War One
- Lance-Corporal Christie was born in
