Archive for 2019

Cyprus FM discusses situation in Libya with counterparts and EU foreign policy chief 

Cyprus Foreign Minister, Nikos Christodoulides, has discussed with the EU foreign policy chief and his counterparts of Russia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan, the situation in the broader Mediterranean region, focusing on the situation in Libya.
 
The …

American chambers of Greece, Cyprus, Israel hail Trump’s signing of EastMed Act

The American chambers of commerce in Greece, Cyprus and Israel have issued a joint statement hailing US President Donald Trump’s signing of the EastMed Act as a step toward promoting security and energy partnerships in the region.

“On the 20th …

Turkey scales up tension with barrage of violations

Intent on maintaining a charged atmosphere in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean during the holidays, Ankara conducted a barrage of Greek airspace violations over the last three days.

On Friday alone, Turkish fighter jets conducted 20 overflights in the …

Local and community fixtures

Saturday 28th December 2019
Vanarama National League
Aldershot v Barnet
3.00pm High St, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TW

Spartan South Midlands league
first division
St Panteleimon v FC Broxbourne
3.00pm Berkeley Avenue,Greenford,UB6 0NX 
Brimsdown v New Salamis
3.00pm Wodson Park, Wadesmill …

George Michael sister Melanie died aged 55 on Christmas Day, the third anniversary of her brother’s death

George Michael’s sister Melanie has passed away at the age of 55.

Melanie Panayiotou died aged 55 on Christmas Day, the third anniversary of her brother’s death.

The hairdresser was found dead at her home. The Metropolitan Police said: “Police …

Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in Green Lanes, Palmers Green

Police were called at 01:39hrs on Thursday, 26 December to Green Lanes, junction with Sidney Avenue N13, following reports of a man having been stabbed.

Officers attended with LAS.

A man, thought to be in his 20s or 30s, was …

Fire at restaurant – Enfield

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a restaurant on Hertford Road in Enfield.

A small part of the basement was damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The Brigade …

Church fire – Hornsey

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a church on Priory Road in Hornsey.

Part of the ground floor and roof of the church were damaged by the fire. There were no reports of …

Erdogan is playing with fire

Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis warned on Thursday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is” playing with fire” and will be further isolated.

The Greek official sent a message to Turkey through Skai radio that Greece remains vigilant in the …

An exciting Xmas derby Enfield v Haringey Borough

Finally, we had a North London derby, as Haringey Borough travelled down Donkey Lane to face Enfield Town. Neither side came into the match in good form, Town taking only one point from their last twelve whilst their visitors had …