Archive for March, 2023
We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Eleni (Helen) Georgiou has passed away
Eleni (Helen) Georgiou
06.04.1946 – 10.03.2023
We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Eleni (Helen) Georgiou, from Patriki in Cyprus, passed away on Friday10th March 2023 at the age of 76.
She leaves behind her daughter Aliki, son-in-law …
Cyprus, Greece and Israel FMs hold a meeting in Nicosia
A trilateral ministerial meeting between Cyprus, Greece and Israel will be today in Nicosia.
According to a Foreign Ministry press release, the deliberations of the meeting between Cypriot FM Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Greece’s Nikos Dendias and Israel’s Eli Cohen will …
Cyprus concerned over UNFICYP not stopping illegal activities in buffer zone
Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses serious concern over UNFICYP not stopping illegal activities carried out in a stadium, located in the buffer zone, in Nicosia, despite representations.
In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it maintains serious …
Eurostat: EU population to drop by 6% and Cyprus’ to rise to 1 million by 2100
According to the latest population projections issued by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, the population of the bloc will decrease by 6% between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2100, equivalent to 27.3 million fewer people. The population …
London Downing Street reaffirms support for federal settlement in Cyprus
A Downing Street spokesperson has reiterated the UK Government’s position in support of a Cyprus settlement within the internationally agreed framework.
They were responding to a question about the UK stance towards the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s promotion of …
Cyprus relocates 76 Afghan, Syrian asylum-seekers to France
Cyprus’ Interior Ministry said Thursday 76 Afghans and Syrians seeking international protection have been relocated to France under a European Union program to ease the burden on Mediterranean countries receiving large numbers of migrants.
The ministry said in a statement …
Cyprus gets tough on fan violence at sporting events
Cyprus’ justice minister has unveiled a host of measures to combat fan violence at sporting events, including pre-game drug and alcohol tests, increased body searches and tougher policing.
The measures come days after opposing fans at a basketball playoff game …
UK economy avoids recession after growing in fourth quarter
Britain’s economy grew in the fourth quarter of last year, official data showed on Friday, with a jump of business at travel agents and state support for soaring energy bills helping the country avoid falling into recession.
Economic output increased …
My Name Is Eftihia, a film about the life of the greatest Greek female lyricist
Tanweer Productions and award-winning Greek director Angelos Frantzis present My Name Is Eftihia, a film portraying the hectic life and great work of Greek lyricist Eftihia Papagianopoulou whose talent enriched Greek music.
Based on a script by Katerina Bei, it …
Four from North London convicted following fight inside West End store
Four men have been convicted for their involvement in gang fight and knife brawl in Oxford Street.
Three of the men were arrested on 8 May 2021 following calls to a mass brawl inside the designer store.
On Wednesday, 29 …
