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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 …

Leukaemia Cancer Society 2024 AGM

Leukaemia Cancer Society 2024 AGM

Leukaemia Cancer Society 2024 AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th January, 8pm, at The Kings Head, 1 The Green, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 1BB.

Agenda of 2024 AGM:

– Minutes of the previous AGM, …

Around eight million eligible households across the UK will receive a £299 cost of living payment in February.

Around 8 million households to receive £299 cost of living payment in February

The payment will be made to people on eligible means-tested benefits between 6 and 22 February and is part of a wider support package for households.

It …

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year

The Management and Staff of Parikiaki wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

Our offices will be closed from 21 December 2023 and reopening  – 2nd  January 2024.

Our next edition is …