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28 year old UK Cypriot killed walking her dogs in Edmonton

Appeal for witnesses to fatal collision in Edmonton

An investigation remains ongoing after UK Cypriot Laura Maria Sone-Demetrious  and two dogs were killed in a collision in Edmonton.
Police were called at 19:23hrs on Tuesday, 9 January to the A10 …

As temperatures fall tonight, our gritting teams will be out later this evening to grit priority routes

As temperatures fall tonight, our gritting teams will be out later this evening to grit priority routes ❄️
Read more about how we grit Islington’s roads during winter: https://orlo.uk/fqH9q
Please stay safe when travelling around the borough.…

Newly refurbished spa opens in historic Ironmonger Row Turkish Baths in Islington

Islington residents are being treated to a brand new luxurious and affordable wellness facility in the borough, thanks to the fully refurbished spa at Ironmonger Row Baths.

The spa, which is situated in the historic building that has housed a …

Νew Cyprus Agriculture Minister sets halloumi status among her priorities

The PDO status of halloumi, the protection of Akamas peninsula, waste management and animal welfare are among her immediate priorities, the new Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, said during a handover ceremony, which took place on …

Ex-boss of UK Post Office returns honour after convictions scandal

Paula Vennells, the former chief executive of Britain’s Post Office, said on Tuesday she would hand back a national honour after mounting public anger over the wrongful conviction of postal staff on her watch.

The more than 20-year scandal, one …

The Cyprus government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment

Statements by the General Secretary of AKEL St. Stefanou:
The government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment
8 January 2024, Cyprus News Agency
The Cyprus problem is in the longest stalemate it has ever been in, from 2017 until …

AKEL on the appointment of the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus

The appointment of María Angela Holguín Cuéllaras as the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus problem is a positive development.
However, the critical issue is to pave the way for the resumption of negotiations from where they were suspended …

Composition of new Cyprus cabinet announced

The new cabinet which was announced on Monday, will be sworn in on Wednesday 10 January.

The new composition of the Cabinet, together with the members who remain in office, are:

Minister of Foreign Affairs – Constantinos Kombos

Minister of …

Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the UK jointly welcome UNSG envoy appointment

Greek and Turkish Cypriot diaspora organisations in the UK have issued a joint statement welcoming the appointment of María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar as the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus.

As the statement reads, the organisation is “clear that …

National Council discusses next steps after UNSG envoy’s appointment for Cyprus

The next steps after the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on the Cyprus issue, the scenarios for the resumption of negotiations for a Cyprus settlement, confidence-building measures concerning the Turkish Cypriots and also the issue of the team …