Archive for March, 2021
Travel in ancient Greece
Travel opportunities within the ancient Greek world largely depended on status and profession. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of the population could, and did, travel across the Mediterranean to sell their wares, skills, go on religious pilgrimage, see sporting events or …
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With around 35,000 children in nappies in Hertfordshire at any one time, it is estimated that nearly 16,000 tonnes of disposable nappies are discarded in Hertfordshire’s household waste bins every year, equating to nearly …
Witness appeal following report of attempted robbery in Waltham Cross
Witnesses are being sought following an attempted robbery in Waltham Cross.
lt took place around 2pm on Thursday 25 March in the alley between Greggs and Fishpools just off the High Street.
Call 101 quoting 41/21719/21 if you can help.…
Cyprus Cabinet approves €250 mln supplementary budget to deal with pandemic, employment support schemes extended until June
The Cabinet decided on Wednesday to approve a supplementary budget of €250 mln to cover needs arising from the handling of the pandemic.
Speaking after the Council of Ministers, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said that the decision was taken “despite …
Cabinet in Cyprus partially eases COVID-19 restrictive measures
The cabinet in Cyprus partially relaxed on Wednesday the COVID-19 restrictive measures in place, announcing they will be reviewed before Easter.
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the cabinet decided that elementary school students from Limassol district will be allowed to …
Police in Cyprus report 151 citizens and 5 establishments for violations of COVID measures
The Cyprus Police reported 151 citizens and 5 establishment owners for violations of COVID measures in a total of 11,803 checks the last 24 hours island wide.
A police officer from the Police Press Office told the Cyprus News Agency …
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties discuss current Cyprus problem issues with UN Assistant SG
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties have discussed current issues related to the Cyprus problem with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča via teleconference.
According to a joint communiqué, issued by the Slovak Embassy …
We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Argyros (Andreas) Antoniou Argyrou has passed away
Death Announcement
Argyros (Andreas) Antoniou Argyrou
(from Dromolaxia,Larnaca)
We are sad to announce the death of our beloved uncle
Andreas (Flokas) who passed away on 25 February 2021,
at the age of 89 years.
He leaves behind two sisters, Calliopi …
Residents invited to get growing as Islington in Bloom returns
Islington’s favourite horticultural competition is back just in time for spring, and gardeners of all abilities are being invited to take part.
Organised by the council and Islington Gardeners, Islington in Bloom offers a great opportunity for residents to take …