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UK Cypriot presence at JordanLuca fashion show in Milan

In a remarkable display of fashion fusion, two UK Cypriots, Panickos (Pan) Philippou, the former CEO of Diesel, Ben Sherman and Firetrap, accompanied by fashion entrepreneur Christina Dymioti from Fashion Heritage Network Cyprus, took their seats at the coveted Front …

Annual New Year’s Reception in Parliament with London Mayoral Candidate

The ever-popular annual Conservative Friends of Cyprus New Year’s reception was again held in Parliament with a packed-house of leading Parliamentarians, London Mayoral Candidate Susan Hall AM and leading members of the British Cypriot community.
Last Wednesday’s event was attended …

Cypriots in the City and Photiades Education pave the way for Cypriot students’ UK career aspirations

A landmark event held in December 2023 in Cyprus has opened new pathways for Cypriot students aiming to forge successful careers in the UK. The event, a collaborative effort between Cypriots in the City and Photiades Education, focused on guiding …

Athenian Bakery for authentic greek goodies

Bread – we all love it. For one of greatest comfort foods ever, head to the bakery of Athenian Bakery and choose from a wide array of bread based products.
From the freshest filled rolls and other savouries, to delectable …

Site where Alexander the Great was proclaimed King reopens

A coronation site for one of the world’s greatest military leaders is open again.
On Sunday, the Palace of Aigai in Vergina, Greece, where Alexander the Great was crowned King of Macedonia around 2,400 years ago, started welcoming back guests. …

Theatre Reviews

Lighting the way of expectation

Sometimes when you enter a theatre and know what to expect, it’s no bad thing but the element of surprise is also an exciting proposition which can inspire or misfire. Read on…
The brand that …

Fabulously fit and fun

As we venture each day with a different energy, it’s simple enough to see why some days are approached with dynamic vigour and others we struggle to do the basics. Our mind and body requires good quality sleep to function …

Cooking with UK Cypriot Loulla Astin Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

As the weather has been cold and wet, I wanted to make Σούπα λουβάνα (Louvana) / Yellow Split Pea Soup, a traditional, comforting Cypriot soup using yellow split peas and rice. I searched my kitchen cabinets but …

Film Reviews

FILM OF THE WEEK

ALL OF US STRANGERS

Film reviews 25.01.2024
Andrew Haigh continues his meteoric rise as one of the most exciting writer/directors working in Britain today. His highly acclaimed debut feature WEEKEND was followed by the award winning …

Top 100 Movies

AFI’s 100 Years is a list of the 100 best American movies, as determined by the American Film Institute, from a poll of more than 1,500 artists and leaders in the film industry who chose from a list of 400 …