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High expectations

I always try to live my life without high expectations from others, as I believe that if we don’t expect anything, we won’t get disappointed. However, in reality, trying to live like this is of course difficult, because although we …

Theatre Review

All washed up

We live in a patriarchy and since inhabiting the planet women have not only drawn the short straw but also been on the receiving end of crap masculine arrogance and ego, and we now have a societal …

Film Reviews

FILM OF THE WEEK

FINGERNAILS

Christos Nikou’s feature film debut APPLES was one of the most important films to emerge from Greece in recent years, since probably DOGTOOTH in which Nikou worked as assistant director to Yorgos Lanthimos. APPLES was …

7 common claims that will make your insurance go up

Your home insurance can be your lifeline during times of disaster – but it can also raise your household bills suddenly if you make certain claims. Each claim you make can offer financial relief, but over time can also increase …

Northern Soul

Northern Soul

‘A Change is Gonna Come’
– Sam Cooke

The Northern Soul movement started in the late 1960s / early 1970s, in the north of England.
It was a working class scene of the northern industrial towns – Manchester, …

Autumn cultural, sporting and arts events in Larnaka

As temperatures drop, Larnaka comes alive in autumn with a vibrant array of events that celebrate tradition, culture and arts in the region. Here are some of the highlights:

Biennale – October – 24th November
This is Larnaka’s largest art …

Get into the festive spirit at Waltham Cross Christmas Shopping Day!

Get into the festive spirit at Waltham Cross Christmas Shopping Day! 🛍️
✨ Visit Santa in his Grotto at The Pavilions Shopping Centre, while you check off your gift list 🎅
🗓️ Saturday 2 December from 10am to 4pm
📍 …

Cyprus needs to invest in research and innovation

Statement by the General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou during his visit to the Cyprus Institute (CyI)
AKEL: Cyprus needs to invest in research and innovation
16 November 2023, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia
The importance of investing in research …

Barnet Council’s partnership with Trees for Streets enables residents to sponsor trees outside their houses.

Barnet Council’s partnership with Trees for Streets enables residents to sponsor trees outside their houses.
Kavita sponsored a tree outside her flat to add more greenery to her street. The children who live next door enjoy it just as much …

Pupils in Cyprus denounce the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state in mass mobilisations

The illegal declaration of the pseudo-state was condemned by school students today with marches and events on the occasion of its 40th sad anniversary.
In Nicosia, pupils and students gathered this morning at the Nicosia Municipality wholesale market in Kaimakli …