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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 …

Murder investigation launched following discovery of man’s body in Stratford

A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body in Newham.
Police were contacted by a neighbouring force on the afternoon of Tuesday, 9 January following a report they had received from a concerned member of …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kyriacos Spyrou Georgiou (Pitzolis) has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Kyriacos Spyrou Georgiou (Pitzolis)

(from Komi Kebir, Cyprus)

With great sadness and hearts broken, we announce that our dearly beloved

husband, devoted father, brother and uncle, Kyriacos, passed away peacefully on 20th December aged 86.…

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 …

Film Reviews

FILM OF THE WEEK

 

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I first saw Sofia Coppola’s brilliant study of a teenage girl’s crush on a bigger than life celebrity at last October’s London Film Festival. On a second viewing, I still found Cailee Spaeny’s magnetic …

Theatre Review

 Guys and Dolls (Bridge Theatre) is a musical (described as a ‘musical fable of Broadway’), set during the Prohibition with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, based on two short stories by …

Cyprus replaces defence, health, justice, farm ministers in reshuffle

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides axed his health, justice, defence and agriculture ministers on Monday in a widely expected reshuffle almost a year into his term.

The key posts of foreign affairs, finance, energy and interior were unchanged.

Christodoulides, who came …

Blessing of the seas in Margate

On Sunday, 7th January 2024, the 59th annual Blessing of the Seas took place in Margate.

The V. Rev. Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, celebrated the Liturgy.

Following the Service, a procession of clergy, laity, civil officials, and marching bands processed to …

Blessing of the seas in Bristol

Blessing of the seas in Bristol on Sunday 7th January 2024 from the Greek Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul in Bristol.