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Cyprus House Plenary passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza

The Plenary of the Cyprus House of Representatives approved on Thursday a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and called for further support of the “Amalthea” plan which provides for a maritime aid corridor to the area.

The resolution was …

Nicosia Large Projects Association to promote projects exceeding €8 billion

The members of the Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects are promoting 18 to 20 projects, the total value of which exceeds €8 billion and which are expected to employ more than 8 to 9 thousand staff, said the Association …

Weaving culture into Cyprus tourism initiatives is pivotal

Weaving creativity and culture into tourism initiatives can play a pivotal role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering economic growth and preserving cultural heritage, Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, said on Tuesday. 

Kassianidou was addressing the 1st …

Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain in Leyton

Archbishop Nikitas in Leyton
On Sunday of St Gregory Palamas, 31st March 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Eleftherios in Leyton. The service …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Christina Pitsielis has passed away

 † DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Christina Pitsielis

(Parents from Rizokarpasso and Ayios Loucas, Famagusta, born in London)

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and auntie Christina Pitsielis, …

Cyprus participates in UK’s largest food and drink industry event

The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) took place at ExCel in London, from 25th-27th March 2024, welcoming over 27,000 food and drink professionals who came together to sample new products, make lasting business connections, and find suppliers who’ll give …

Anger over British Airways pilots’ strike as UK family left ‘stranded in Cyprus’

A UK family has voiced anger after being left “stranded in Cyprus” as British Airways pilots staged the biggest walkout in the airline’s history.

Around 195,000 passengers are being affected by the 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay which …

Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh announce baby’s birth

Former I’m a Celebrity star Peter Andre and his wife Dr Emily MacDonagh have welcomed their third child together.

The couple shared posts on their Instagram accounts on Wednesday (April 3) to confirm that Emily had given birth to a …

Missing UK Cypriot Philip Theophilou has been found

On Tuesday, 2 April, we appealed for information regarding the whereabouts of 54-year-old Philip Theophilou who had absconded from a mental health facility in east London.

Officers carried out lengthy enquiries including a review of CCTV footage.

In the early …

Met teams up with businesses to catch a serial thief in southeast London

Businesses and the Met team up to catch serial shoplifter who targeted south-east London

The Met and south London businesses teamed up to stop a prolific shoplifter who stole more than £6,000 of alcohol, meat, and other goods.

Over six …