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European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna undertakes office

As of Thursday, the Law on the Deputy Minister to the President of European Affairs comes into effect, according to a decision of the Council of Ministers. Marilena Raouna, the appointment of whom as Deputy Minister by President Nikos Christodoulides …

Cyprus Cabinet held first meeting under new composition following reshuffle

The Council of Ministers held today its first meeting under its new composition following a government reshuffle announced last Monday. New Cabinet members were sworn in on Wednesday. The meeting on Thursday was chaired by the President of Cyprus Nikos …

UN Secretary-General encourages Cyprus leaders to be open to dialogue

He will continue to encourage the two leaders to be open to mutually acceptable modalities for dialogue as this remains crucial for finding a way forward, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said in his report on his mission of good offices …

Cyprus President says he aims for reunification in 2024

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, stated on Thursday that he would do everything possible so that 2024 would be the year of liberation and reunification of Cyprus.

In a statement on Thursday during the cutting of the New Year’s cake at …

The Greek Cypriot Brotherhood annual Vasilopitta cutting

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.…

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 …

Fire at office block – City of London

Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters tackled a fire at an office block on Lower Thames Street in the City of London.

Part of a plant room on the ninth floor was damaged by fire. Four people left the …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Michael Mikis Stylianou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Michael Mikis Stylianou
(from Davlos, Cyprus)

It is with a heavy heart we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father and bapou Michael (Mikis) Stylianou, who passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th December 2023, …

New Year love resolution

It is the New year and there always seems to be a New Year’s resolution at the ready, but the biggest New Year’s resolution should be to love yourself first and then everything else will fall …

Loulla Astin cooking Loukoumathes

Loukoumathes / Λουκουμάδες

These fried dough balls with honey syrup are traditionally made on 5 January to be offered on Epiphany 6 January to the Kalikantzarous / Καλικάντζαρους – naughty goblin-like mythical creatures who arrived on Christmas Eve to disturb …