Archive for 2021

UK “committed” to Cyprus settlement in line with UN parameters, says Foreign Minister

The UK Minister for Europe Wendy Morton has reiterated that the British government “remains committed to supporting the UN process to reach a Cyprus Settlement in line with UN parameters based on the model of a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation (BBF) …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Christodoulos D. Christodoulou has passed away

Christodoulos D. Christodoulou

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and uncle Chris Christodoulou from London and origin Yialousa on Thursday 11th November 2021 at the age of 73. …

Chelsea thrash Juve 4-0 to reach Champions League last 16

Chelsea claimed a thumping 4-0 victory over Juventus thanks to goals from home-grown trio Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi and a fourth by Timo Werner to top Champions League Group H and cruise into the knockout stage.

European …

Man United in Champions League last 16

Late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho were enough to earn an underwhelming Manchester United a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Tuesday that guarantees them a spot in the Champions League knockout stages.

United came into the contest knowing …

COVID cases hit records in Europe prompting booster shot rethink

Coronavirus infections broke records on Wednesday in parts of Europe, once again the epicentre of a pandemic which has prompted new curbs on movement and made health experts think again about booster vaccination shots.

Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary …

Group sentenced for defrauding betting shops out of more than £600,000

Four men who defrauded betting shops across the UK out of more than £600,000 have been sentenced, following an investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
The group used laminated £20 and £50 notes to trick self-service betting machines into …

Flat fire – Stamford Hill

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Stamford Hill.

Part of a one-room flat on the first floor above a shop was damaged by fire. Two men and a child left the building …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Xenophon Protopapas has passed away

In loving memory of Xenophon Protopapas

14th February, 1947 – 21st November, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle Xenophon Protopapas of Ayios Andronikos Karpasia, passed away on Sunday 21st November 2021, …

Mixed results for Omonia Youth FC teams 

On Saturday Sophia Karanicholas and Samuel Arthur’s Under 14 Girls continued their recent good form by winning away 3-1. The girls put in an incredible amount of effort with another amazing team performance. Both coaches were impressed with the communication …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kyriacou Hajivassili has passed away

Kyriacou Hajivassili

(from Vasili, Cyprus)

02.01.1927 – 03.11.2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister, aunty, and godmother Kyriacou Hajivassili. She passed away peacefully on the 3rd November 2021 aged 94. Kyriacou …