Archive for 2022

Man jailed in connection with UK Cypriot with fatal shooting in Islington

A man has been jailed after a young man was fatally shot in broad daylight near a children’s playground in revenge for a robbery the defendants mistakenly thought he had committed.

James Nicholson, 36 (06.02.86), of no fixed address, was …

Pair convicted of broad daylight ‘honeytrap’ shooting

A man and woman who conspired to shoot her previous partner in an attack that left him with life-changing injuries have been convicted following an investigation by Specialist Crime detectives.

The now 25-year-old victim was shot multiple times after Daniel …

A Christmas Wonderland, Enlightened evenings

A Christmas Wonderland, Enlightened evenings 27th December 2022 7pm till 11.30pm.
Urban Meadows at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, London W@ 4RT.
Live music by Andreas Liberos Fine Wines / Draught Beer , Canapes.
Prizes; Dress code Festive Christmas …

The usual suspects: some annoying app designs

The usual suspects: some annoying app designs

Please fix them. User Experience (UX) people. Earn your money.

1. “Enter your username.” No. We never remember them. They’re pointless. Just use my email instead. Nothing else. Preferably not even that. You …

2023 NDCP and NCCT applications now open!

2023 NDCP and NCCT applications now open!

EXPLORE YOUR HERITAGE. EXPERIENCE CYPRUS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

Applications for the 2023 editions of the NEPOMAK Discover Cyprus Programme (NDCP) and the NEPOMAK Cyprus Culture Tour (NCCT) are now open.
NDCP and NCCT …

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Parikiaki

The Management and Staff of Parikiaki would like to wish all our clients, readers, contributors and the community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.

We would also like to inform the community that we will be …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Pantelitsa Leontiou has passed away

Pantelitsa Leontiou
(From Lythrodontas, Cyprus)

26.10.1946 – 20.12.2022

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mother, Yiayia, Great-Grandmother and Sister, on Tuesday 20th December 2022 at the age of 76.

Her big …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot George Christou Michaelides has passed away

We sadly announce that George Christou Michaelides from Nicosia passed away on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at the age of 91.
George came to the UK in the 1950s and founded the well known family company Michaelides Brothers developments in …

Christmss traditions in the UK

This is the season for mince pies and bright lights, where the mistletoe can be found hanging by the winter snow and the lyrical sounds of carols can be heard. But where did Christmas markets first begin, and why do …

Ancient Cypriot jug found in the Netherlands

An 8th century BC Cypriot jug likely smuggled out of the country during the 1974 Turkish invasion was found in the Netherlands, it emerged on Tuesday.
The antiquities department said the jug was found when it went up for auction …