Archive for 2020

Two police dogs find crucial evidence in case against sexual offender

PD Rhubarb [L] and PD Jake [R}
Two Met Police Dogs used their specially-trained skills to help find crucial evidence that helped to convict a sexual offender.

Nicky Paul Mitchell, 38, (08.08.82) pleaded guilty to repeatedly breaching his Sexual Harm …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Myrofora Varnavas has passed away

Myrofora Varnavas
19/04/44- 15/12/20
Born Charkeia Cyprus,

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved, mother and grandmother Myrofora Varnavas, who died on the 15 December 2020 at the age of 76.
She leaves behind …

Barnet Latest dates for COVID-19 testing (w/c 21/12/20)

COVID-19 tests will be available from various locations in the Barnet borough this week (w/c Monday 21 December).

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am-3pm at:

Monday 21 December – Barnet House.
Wednesday 23 December – Barnet …

Haringey Council secures funding for three new Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

In line with plans to increase active travel and support a green recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic, Haringey Council has secured over £860,000 funding through Transport for London’s (TfL) Streetspace Fund, to start work on three new Low Traffic …

Appeal for help identifying man following cardiac arrest at Romford station

Officers from British Transport Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man who sadly suffered a cardiac arrest at Romford railway station yesterday (17 December).

British Transport Police were called to Romford railway station at 3.50pm …

Greek Prime Minister says to receive Covid-19 vaccine on Dec 27

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Monday he planned to receive a Covid-19 vaccine jab on December 27, kicking off a national roll-out over the following months.

In a meeting with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Mitsotakis said that several government ministries …

World closes borders to Britain as new coronavirus strain breeds panic

More countries closed their borders to Britain on Monday over fears of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, heightening global panic, causing travel chaos and raising the prospect of UK food shortages just days before the Brexit cliff edge.

India, …

Cyprus Health Ministry notified that 4 patients passed away in care homes in December, death attributed to COVID-19

Four patients with COVID-19 passed away in care homes in December and their death is attributed to the virus, the Health Ministry announced today. The 4 patients have not been hospitalized.

The Ministry in a press release says that it …

Cyprus announces increases for 30,000 low income pensioners

Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Security, Zeta Aimilianidou, announced on Monday an additional increase to the pensions of 30,000 low-income pensioners.

She said that today is an important day for pensioners who live under the poverty line, as there …

Passengers arriving in Cyprus from UK to self-isolate at hotels as of Monday afternoon

Passengers who arrive from the UK to Cypriot airports in Larnaca and Pahos as of 1800 local time on Monday (1600 GMT) will be transferred to hotels where they will remain in self-isolation. A press release issued by the Health …