Archive for 2021
UK records 54,073 new COVID cases, 132 deaths
Britain reported 54,073 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and 132 more deaths within 28 days of a positive test, official data showed.
The figures compared to 58,194 cases and 120 deaths reported on Friday.
Earlier, the UK Health Security Agency …
Premier League Round Up
Premier League leaders Manchester City and title challengers Liverpool and Chelsea all needed penalties to secure victories on Saturday, leaving the top of the table unchanged.
Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad thanks to a Raheem Sterling spot …
NEPOMAK UK elects new committee for 2021-2023
On Sunday 5 December NEPOMAK UK hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Clissold Arms in North London, where it elected its new committee for 2021-2023.
Adrian Patsalos was elected as the new NEPOMAK UK President, joined by Christina …
Jorge Luis Borges: In conversation with William F. Buckley (1977)
Jorge Luis Borges: Sometimes, walking down the street, I feel unaccountably happy. I don’t know where this happiness comes from. Still it should be welcomed.
William F. Buckley: You have been compared to both Milton and Homer.
Borges: Well, yes, …
Some Like It Hot
One of the most beloved films of all time, this sizzling masterpiece by Billy Wilder set a new standard for Hollywood comedy.
After witnessing a mob hit, Chicago musicians Joe and Jerry (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) skip town by …
Cooking Mushroom Filo Rolls with UK celebrity chef Loulla Astin
Mushroom Filo Rolls
These little pastries resemble spring rolls and taste fantastic, a must for a finger food buffet. I love them because you can prepare and freeze them in advance, then just deep-fry or bake them as required straight …
Career Mentoring Programme for the UK Cypriot community
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK in cooperation with our Member Associations have established the UK Cypriot Professionals Network to provide mentoring, CV reviews, networking opportunities and other helpful resources for Cypriot professionals in the UK, of all …
Theatre Reviews
Still full of beans
The conversation in the stalls is animated and excitable as we settle into our Art Deco red velvet seats that. No, not a famed Shakespearean venue but the wonderful grade II listed Hackney Empire, a theatre …
Film Reviews
FILM OF THE WEEK
WEST SIDE STORY
When Steven Spielberg first announced he was remaking Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise’s much loved 1961 musical many people, including me, were appalled at such a sacrilege. How can anyone touch a perfect …
US Cypriots celebrate Christmas TV
Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce & Cyprus Young Professionals Christmas Party
The Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce and Cyprus Young Professionals (CYP) Christmas Party was held in a festive atmosphere at Anemos Restaurant in Astoria on December 8. The event was the …
