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Nitsa Receives OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace

Nitsa Sergides had the honour of receiving the OBE from Her Royal Highness the Queen last Thursday at the Royal residence Buckingham Palace. Nitsa Sergides decided to enter the teaching profession after a stint as a nursery nurse at Pakeman …

GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN – LIBYA – AKROTIRI BASE

The British government has not yet taken any decision to make use of the British Base of Akrotiri in Cyprus’ southern coast to impose a no-fly zone over Libya, according to Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou.

Stephanou, who was commenting on …

Nick Christou head of East Barnet School greets Royalty.

Nick Christou head of East Barnet School greets the Duke of Gloucester.
`(Pictured above Nick Christou fourth from the left and the Duke of Gloucester third from left)
THE Duke of Gloucester, Prince Richard joined pupils and staff at East …

Demonstrations in Turkey in support of the Turkish Cypriots

Demonstrations in Turkey in support of the Turkish Cypriots
Turkish Cypriot papers (03.03.11) reports that various demonstrations took place in Ankara and Istanbul in support of the “communal existence rally” organised in the occupied areas of Cyprus.
According to Yeni …

Cypriot representing Greece in Eurovision Song Contest

Cypriot singer Loucas Yiorkas will be representing Greece at this year’s 56th Eurovision Song Contest.
Yiorkas was chosen on Wednesday night and will be accompanied on stage by Stereo Mike performing the song ‘Watch My Dance.’
Greece is competing in …

English Cypriot Rape Suspect Sought

Police are appealing to the public to help them locate a man who was due to stand trial for rape at Harrow Crown Court last week but failed to appear.

On the 14 July 2010 Kostas also known as Costas …

British Cypriot Producer recieved BAFTA award recently

THE Cypriot has described his delight at joining the ranks of British winners at the star-studded ceremony in London.
Poss Kondeatis, picked up the Bafta for Best Short Film for Until the River Runs Red joining fellow Brits Colin Firth …

CYPRUS – RAF – JETS

CYPRUS – RAF – JETS
The Cyprus government is expecting to be informed whether Britain is considering basing Typhoon jets at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya, Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou has said.
Invited to …

CYPRUS PRESIDENT – TALKS

CYPRUS PRESIDENT – TALKS

The direct negotiations are being conducted on the agreed basis of the UN”, Cyprus President Demetris Christofias has stressed on Monday.

Speaking at the Presidential Palace, on his return from the negotiations, at the Chief of …

Susie Constantinides honoured by the Queen

Susie Constantinides honoured by the Queen
On Tuesday 8th February 2011 Chair of the Cypriot Women’s’ League and the Cypriot Community Centre, Susie Constanides, widely known among the community in Britain and in Cyprus, was honoured with an MBE by …