Archive for 2020
US poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over Russian defence
The United States is poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition last year of Russian S-400 air defense systems, four sources including two US officials familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
The long-anticipated move, which is …
EU strikes deal on landmark budget, virus recovery fund
European Union leaders have sealed an agreement on a massive long-term budget and coronavirus recovery package, EU Council President Charles Michel said Thursday, after they overcame objections from Hungary and Poland.
“Now we can start with the implementation and build …
AEK, PAOK relieved to see end of their Europa League campaign
The entire European week went by with no goals at all by Greece’s three representatives in the Champions League and the Europa League, as one day after Olympiakos’ 2-0 home reverse to Porto, AEK lost 2-0 at Leicester and PAOK …
EP President urges EU leaders to also consider economic sanctions on Turkey
European Parliament (EP) President David Sassoli called upon the 27 EU leaders, meeting on Thursday in Brussels, to “give serious thought to using all the tools at our disposal, including economic sanctions”, concerning Turkey and the relevant Summit conclusions, to …
Cyprus Ministry of Health announces two COVID19 deaths and 403 new cases CNA –
The Ministry of Health announced that two people lost their lives due to COVID19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths to 72, while 106 patients are being treated in hospitals, 20 of whom in a critical condition.
A …
UK’s Johnson says ‘strong possibility’ of no-deal split in EU trading ties
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday there was “a strong possibility” Britain and the EU would fail to strike a new trade deal, but vowed to do whatever he could to avoid a tumultuous split …
UK to boost COVID-19 testing in children as London risks new restrictions
LONDON (Reuters) – Every secondary school student in several London boroughs will be tested for COVID-19 as the government tries to tackle a rise in cases that has given London the highest prevalence for the virus in England, risking new …
The biggest investment Cyprus needs today is in a modern welfare state
The government’s selective sensitivity for individual cases does not cure the country’s big social policy deficit. The arrest of the 35-year-old working single parent the day before yesterday must be the occasion to open the debate on the welfare state …
We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Athina Panayiotis Meliniotis has passed away
Athina Panayiotis Meliniotis
15th December 1939- 29/11/2020
Limassol, Cyprus
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Athina Panayiotis Meliniotis who passed away on the 29th November 2020 at the age …
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain visits Shepherds Bush
On Sunday, December 6, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presided over Matins and served the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St Nischolas in Shepherd’s Bush, W. London.
Photos Alexios Gennaris
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