Australian Cypriots and their two day paniyiri

Posted on December 22, 2023

The Australian affiliate community Apostolos Andreas Cyprus Orthodox Community West Sunshine recently hosted their popular Apostolos Andreas two-day paniyiri.

The festival was a huge success with traditional food such as loukmathes, sheftalies and souvlaki as well as amazing entertainment, including …

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Demetra Kolatsis
(From Ayia Triada, Yialousa, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Demetra Kolatsis who passed away peacefully on Saturday 9th December at the age of 73.

She was much …

Theatre Reviews

Posted on December 22, 2023

A Christmas Carol

 

“I am a great man!” Ebenezer Scrooge defiantly exclaims at the end of act one as the beautiful carol Oh Holy Nightreaches a crescendo of emotion. Minutes later, with hands placed on his own coffin, …

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL

Miltiades Michael
(From Kythrea Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father and grandfather, Miltiades Michael who passed away peacefully at home on 12thDecember 2023, at …

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Tassos Soteriou
(Born in London, Father from Mandres and Mother from Rizokarpaso)
10-10-1951 to 14-12-2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, and Uncle Tassos …

George Michaelides has just completed a tour with Strictly Come Dancing legends Janette Manrara and Alijaž Škorjanec.

The UK Cypriot was part of the cast of Dancing In A Winter Wonderland, a hugely entertaining festive extravaganza which toured all over …

Neck tie

Posted on December 21, 2023

Evidence of the earliest known knotted neckcloth lies in the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shih-huang-di (259 – 221 BC). In an elaborate underground mausoleum, 7,500 sculptured terracotta soldiers each sport knotted neckerchiefs.

Two Cambridge University mathematicians, Thomas Fink …

St Andrew the Apostle School students attended St Katherine’s Christmas Church Services throughout last week. Y7 and Y8 attended on Monday, Y9 and Y11 on Wednesday, while Y10, Y12 and Y13 attended on Thursday. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and …

Greek Cypriot Brotherhood 2024 Vasilopita

Posted on December 21, 2023

The Greek Cypriot Brotherhood year is delighted to start the year with its annual Vasilopitta cutting, officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas and attended by Parliamentarians and Local Councillors.
Over the course of the year, the Brotherhood has continued to …