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Cyprus starts rent-to-own initiative

As of December 4, the Cypriot government, in collaboration with the Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES), will start accepting applications for a rent-to-own scheme.

This initiative aims to fully settle loans secured against the main residences of eligible households, offering …

The Akamas National Forest Park in Cyprus must be protected

Statement by Christina Nicolaou, Head of AKEL’s Environment Policy

AKEL: The Akamas National Forest Park must be protected

24 November 2023, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia

Two main conclusions can be drawn from the debate in the Parliamentary Environment Committee …

AKEL in Cyprus will be more effective in its interventions and policy

Statements by the General Secretary of AKEL S.Stefanou:

After its Statutory Conference, AKEL will be more effective in its interventions and policy

24 November 2023, Dialogos portal

The General Secretary of the C.C. of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou today expressed his …

Happy name day to all Stelios, Stylianou and Stellas

Happy name day to all Stelios, Stylianou and Stellas who celebrate their name day today November the 26th.…

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Penelope Pitsillides has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Penelope Pitsillides
(From Kokkinotrimithia, Cyprus)

Sadly our beloved mother Penelope (Pertigoo) passed away on Wednesday 15th November 2023, aged 91.
She leaves behind daughters Chrysoulla, Androulla, Georgia, Vathoulla, son-in-law Nicos, grandchildren Demetri, Gabriel, Christos, Penelope, …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kypros Chimonides has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Kypros Chimonides
(from Pyla, Trikomo, Cyprus)

We are very sad to announce the death of Kypros (Cyprian) Chimonides, who sadly passed away on Friday 10th November 2023, at the age of 61.

Living in Croydon, …

Theatre Review

A classical concert…

Last week we featured an article about a rare breed, a Cypriot concert pianist, Christos Fountos. On Saturday I had the pleasure of hearing him play Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 at G Live in Guildford. The concerto …

Barnet Council and Metropolitan Police forge path for restorative justice initiatives in London

Barnet Council, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, is launching a groundbreaking partnership during Restorative Justice Week 2023 (19-25 November).

This will promote restorative justice (RJ) initiatives within the borough, creating a platform for dialogue and healing among those impacted …

Enfield Council’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme

As part of Enfield Council’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), funded by the Department for Education, children eligible to receive benefits related Free School Meals (FSM) will be able to access free holiday camps and activities during the winter …

Cyprus President meets with Pope Francis in Vatican

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by his spouse Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and members of the Cypriot delegation, had a meeting with Pope Francis at the Holly See. He will be meeting with ENI officials in the company’s offices in Rome. …