Archive for 2023

Half of businesses and citizens in Cyprus were cyberattacked in the past year

Approximately one in two businesses in Cyprus (49%) experienced some kind of cyber-attack/breach in the last 12 months according to a survey conducted by the Digital Security Authority. At the same time similar was the percentage of individuals who were …

Turkish reactions over Cyprus’ maritime spatial plan ungrounded

All decisions and plans put forward by the Republic of Cyprus take into account the Republic’s sovereign rights and are fully in line with international law, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told CNA concerning the Maritime Spatial Plan.

Asked to comment …

Man arrested after vehicle fails to stop at scene of fatal collision

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Chigwell. A man has been arrested by officers investigating the incident.
Officers were called at 17:09hrs on Friday, 22 December to Manford Way, Chigwell. A car, …

Debate on the Cyprus 2024 state budget

Excerpts from the speech of AKEL Political Bureau member and MP Aristos Damianou in the Debate on the Cyprus 2024 state budget
19 December 2023, House of Representatives
…A specific foreign policy issue with serious implications for our state, which

The Cyprus Cheesemakers Association has made a unanimous decision to shutter all cheese dairies

The Cyprus Cheesemakers Association has made a unanimous decision to shutter all cheese dairies starting January 10, 2024, following a protracted disagreement with government authorities over regulatory changes.

In the wake of a two-month impasse and failed negotiations with the …

Tributes paid to former Council Leader and Mayor of Barnet, Brian Salinger who sadly passed away

Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of the Barnet Conservative Group, has led tributes to the former Leader of the Council and Mayor of Barnet, Brian Salinger, who passed away (21 December 2023).

Brian Salinger was first elected a Conservative councillor in …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Maria (Marikou) Vasiliou has passed away at the age of 101

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL

Maria (Marikou) Vasiliou

(Komi Kebir, Famagusta, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria (Marikou) Vasiliou on Wednesday 6 December 2023, aged 101.

A wonderful mum to Vasilis, Joanna and …

Appeal after car fails to stop at scene of fatal collision

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Chigwell. The driver of the car involved remains outstanding.

Officers were called at 17:09hrs on Friday, 22 December to Manford Way, Chigwell. A car, believed to …

My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s Nia Vardalos goes public with new love

Hollywood actress and screenwriter Nia Vardalos, writer and star of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies, has stepped into the limelight with her boyfriend Spiros Katsagans.

The duo were spotted holding hands on the red carpet as they attended …

Wham!’s Last Christmas pulls ahead in Christmas No1 race

Wham! remained at Number 1 in the UK for a second consecutive week, putting them firmly among the favourite contenders for the Christmas Number 1 crown on Friday.

Last Christmas holds steady at the Official Singles Chart summit, claiming its …