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THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES FOR A REUNIFIED, DEMILITARISED CYPRUS A BRIDGE OF PEACE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES FOR A REUNIFIED, DEMILITARISED
CYPRUS A BRIDGE OF PEACE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Analysis by Vera Polycarpou, Member of the Central Committee of AKEL, Head International Relations and European Policy

February 2024 “LIBERATION” magazine

After more than …

UK parliament must not bend to intimidation, says PM Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that a decision by the House of Commons speaker to break with procedure due to threats facing some lawmakers over their views on the Gaza conflict sent a dangerous signal that intimidation …

Appeal to trace man wanted on recall to prison

Officers are appealing for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on recall to prison.

Nasar Mohammed Hussein, 33, also known as Nasser Hussein, was convicted in June 2023 of possession of an offensive weapon and assault on an …

Εnclaved Rizokarpaso pupils receive laptops amid pledges for better education

A total of fifty personal computers were given on Saturday to enclaved pupils and students from the Turkish-occupied Rizokarapso, who in return offered cyclamen flowers to the Minister of Education Athena Michailidou, the Chairman of the School Board of Limassol …

UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker who said Islamists control London’s mayor

Britain’s Conservative Party suspended one of its lawmakers, Lee Anderson, on Saturday after he said the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was under the control of Islamists.

Khan, the first Muslim to be mayor of London and a member of …

Teenager convicted of fatal stabbing after being recognised by officer on CCTV

A teenager has been found guilty of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Khaled Saleh in a central London park.

The 17-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was identified as the suspect by an eagle-eyed local officer leading …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Theodora Zacharia has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Theodora Zacharia
(From London, England)

We announce the death of Theodora Zacharia who passed away in hospital at the age of 64.

The funeral will take place at St Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church, Friern Barnet …

A body recovered from the River Thames on Monday, 19 February has been formally identified as Abdul Ezedi.

A post-mortem examination carried out at Poplar Mortuary on Wednesday, 21 February confirmed his cause of death was drowning.

He was formally identified on Thursday, 22 February.

His family has been informed of this development.

A file will now be …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Michalakis Naziris has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Michalakis Naziris

(From Kalopanayiotis, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Michalakis Naziris, a dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, who fell asleep in the Lord on …

Barnet becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs

Barnet’s latest Climate Scorecard rating shows what can be achieved in 18 months, writes Yogita Popat, Assistant Director for Sustainability for Barnet Council

The Barnet Citizens assembly on Climate Change

Our journey to becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs