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The CIA’s secret plans for Cyprus

By Andreas Hadjikyriakou

The CIA was drafting scenarios for the geographic separation of Greeks and Turks in Cyprus as early as 1964. These plans, ranging from relocating Turkish Cypriots to Turkey to exchanges of populations and territories with Greece, were …

British jets shot down Iranian drones, PM Sunak says

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that British military jets shot down drones launched by Iran in its attack on Israel and called for “calm heads to prevail” to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

“I can confirm …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Andreas Demetriou has passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce that Andreas Demetriou from Kato Varosi, Cyprus sadly passed away on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at the age of 79, He leaves behind his wife Anastasia. four children Christina, Dimitri, Mario and …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Pantelis Andrea has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Pantelis Andrea
(from Milia, Famagusta, Cyprus)

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Pantelis, who passed away on Wednesday 10 April 2024, at the age of 74.
He leaves …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Antigoni Theodorou has passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Antigoni Theodorou who passed away on the 12th March 2024 at the age of 98 she leaves behind her four sons, grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

The funeral will be …

Teen charged in attack on woman going to Greek Orthodox church service

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection to a vicious attack and mugging of a 68-year-old woman outside a church in Queens.

The teen was arrested Thursday on charges including robbery, assault, grand larceny and criminal possession …

Cyprus travel warning for UK tourists after 70,000 take bold step

UK expats moving to Cyprus have been warned over making a big mistake. An expat in Cyprus has moved to warn Brits who are looking to head abroad over why people “regret” moving there, saying “it’s very slow and energy …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Despina Matheou has passed way

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Despina Matheou
(from Leonarisso, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother
Despina Matheou, on 20th March 2024, at 95 years old.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Kyriacou Michael has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Kyriacou Michael
(from Ayia Triada, Yialousa, Cyprus)

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved mother who passed away on Monday 25th March 2024.

She leaves behind her daughters Anna, …

Lazari Investments secures planning for Foster + Partners’ transformation of the former Fenwick store on New Bond Street

Westminster City Council has resolved to grant planning permission for the repurposing of the prominent collection of buildings on New Bond Street that until recently housed the Fenwick Department store. The site also includes 55 New Bond Street.

Lazari Investments …