Easter Lamb
A whole spit roasted spring lamb is traditionally cooked on Easter Sunday all over Greece and the islands. The barbecuing starts early in the morning and lasts well into the night, filling the air with the most wonderful …
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Making Easter Lamb
Making Tsoureki
Tsoureki
Ingredients (makes 2 large or 4 small loaves):
500g (1lb 2oz) strong plain flour
500g (1lb 2oz) plain flour
½ tsp salt
2 x 7g sachets easy blend dried yeast
175g (5oz) caster sugar
6 -8 stones of ground …
Rita Wilson on celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter
Ever since Rita Wilson first penned this article several years ago, the story has become one of the most viral and circulated in the Greek world. The actor / singer / producer speaks often about her Greek heritage and is …
Greek Easter Traditions
Easter is the greatest holiday in the Orthodox Church.
Greek Easter doesn’t usually fall on the same day as everyone else’s as the Orthodox Christian Church calculates a bit differently to other Christian denominations – it uses the Julian calendar, …
Statement from Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe and emergency service partners at the scene of the Hainault attack
Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe speaking from the scene of the Hainault attack.
I’d like to update you with some further detail following the terrible incident we saw unfold this morning.
I am pleased we have been joined by partners from …
Man found guilty of raping woman at hotel in Edmonton
A man has been found unanimously guilty of raping a woman while she slept at a hotel in north London.
Ian Foster, 41 (05.02.83) of no fixed abode, was unanimously found guilty of rape at Hendon Magistrates’ Court sitting in …
Metropolitan Police Tribute to UK Cypriot Ellie Stylianou who sadly passed away
The Metropolitan Police lost a loving friend and colleague Ellie Stylianou, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at the age of 24.Ellie was a loving Daughter, Fiancé, Sister, Auntie, and those fortunate enough to call …
UK Cypriot Loulla Astin cooking Vegetarian stuffed courgettes
Vegetarian stuffed courgettes
This is an amazing plant-based meal; I absolutely love it and I hope you enjoy it too. The kolokithakia yemista are delicious hot or cold.
Ingredients:
5-6 medium courgettes
150ml olive oil
1 onion, finely …
Things to do in Larnaca this Spring
Larnaka Tourism Board – Spring News 2024
Spring is blooming in the Larnaka region, where holiday makers can enjoy warm temperatures ideal for walking, exploring and visiting unique festivals. Highlights include:
Saint Lazarus’ procession during Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Easter …
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CHALLENGERS
Luca Guadagnino, the distinguished Italian director of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and BONES AND ALL, brings to the screen another remarkable story. It is superbly written by Justin Kuritzkes, whose intelligent screenplay unfolds …
