Archive for 2017
Appeal for witnesses to contact police
Detectives investigating the death of a man in central London are appealing for three witnesses to come forward and speak with them.
Detectives would like to speak with three men who were in the Sophisticats bar on Marylebone Lane, W1. …
International Olympic Committee presents former EU Commissioner Vassiliou with “Women and Sport Award
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently presented former European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou with the “Women and Sports Award 2017.”
It is the first time a Cypriot candidate is chosen for this award, the Cyprus Olympic Committee says in a …
Cypriot Parliament adopts resolution on the rise of far right in Europe
The House of Representatives expressed on Friday its deep concern over the rise of the far right, neofascism and racism in Europe through a resolution which it adopted by majority.
The resolution was adopted by 37 votes for and 2 …
Casual staff in Cyprus public sector grows increasing government workforce
Government labour force increased by 1,163 persons in October, compared to the previous month of the year, as a result of an increase in the casual staff by 1,187.
According to figures published on Friday by the Statistical Service, the …
Safety warning issued for burning incense following Islington hostel fire
Firefighters have issued a safety warning for burning incense sticks after a fire at a hostel on Highbury Grove Court in Islington yesterday evening.
Part of a two roomed flat on the fourth floor in the five storey building was …
London Living Wage rise set to benefit Enfield and Haringey residents
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has announced a rise in the London Living Wage to £10.20 an hour. Joanne McCartney AM, who is the Mayor’s representative on the Living Wage Commission, has welcomed this decision as it will give …
One of our own UK Cypriot Nikki’ Christou receives Points of Light award and acknowledgment from the Prime Minister
Thirteen-year-old Nikki Christou has scooped yet another award! The social media star who video blogs her experience of living with life-threatening AVM (Arteriovenous Malformations) and uses digital platforms to share information on how to cope with a chronic illness, has …
Oxford Street to be pedestrianised
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to pedestrianise a large section of Oxford Street.
The area from Oxford Circus down to Selfridges would be closed to all buses and cars to allow people to walk across the full width of …
October Revolution celebrated at the Cypriot Community Centre
The Coordinating Committee of Communist Parties in Britain (CCCPiB), a grouping of 11 communist parties from Bangladesh, Britain, Chile, Cyprus, Greece, Guyana, India, Iran, Iraq, Palestine and Sudan, organised an event on Saturday 28 October 2017 at the Cypriot Community …
England tame Champions Germany
England held world champions Germany to a 0-0 draw after giving debuts to five players as their inexperienced team came through a first-half lesson to hold their own in a lively Wembley friendly on Friday.
With a host of established …
