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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Eva Chrysafi has passed away

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Eva Chrysafi

(Born in London)

(Her parents from Ayios Andronikos and Yialousa, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Eva Chrysafi passed away on …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Chriso (Chrisoulla) Costi has passed away

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Chriso (Chrisoulla) Costi

(From Leonarisso, Famagusta, Cyprus)

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we share the devastating news of the passing of our cherished Chriso (Chrisoulla) Costi, who departed this world at the age of …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Michael Ashioti has passed away

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Michael Ashioti

(from Athienou, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and godfather Michael Ashioti who passed away on Thursday 4th April 2024, …

Bravery of members of public commended as man is jailed for brutal attack on then-partner in Enfield

Members of the public have been praised by police after they helped apprehend a man who was later convicted for brutally attacking his then-partner in the street.

Arif Ahmet Alidov, 51 (20.06.73) from Edmonton, was found guilty following a trial …

Over 220 Youth & Young Adults Attend the 1st Annual COTY Lenten Retreat

On Saturday, 13th April 2024, at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Kykkos) over 200 Youth and Young Adults participated in the 1st Annual Christian Orthodox Thyateira Youth Lenten Retreat particularly focused on The

No other basis for Cyprus settlement other than the UN’s President says

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides rejected the Turkish demand for a “two-states” solution to the long-standing Cyprus issue as “irrational”, reaffirming his government’s position that “there is not, and there will never be, any other basis

New EU scheme to support Turkish Cypriot businesses launched by Commission

The European Commission has launched a new project in collaboration with GIZ International Services, the German Agency for International Cooperation, to support private sector development in the Turkish Cypriot community and boost Green Line trade, according to a press release.

Barnet League forcing Omonia Youth to play Cup Final on Greek Easter Sunday

OYFC Men’s II Advances to BSFL Final and Chasing Illustrious Treble: Omonia’s Men’s Second team continued their remarkable journey with a resounding 7-2 victory in the BSFL semi-final, booking their place in the final showdown. Spearheaded by the prolific Franco …

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus rise by an annual 10% in March

Tourist arrivals in March rose by 9.8% year on year reaching 202,256, marking an annual increase for the second consecutive month.

According to data released on Wednesday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat), for the period of January –

Cyprus Film Days Festival closing ceremony to take place on April 20

The closing ceremony of the 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival will take place on Saturday 20 April at Rialto Theatre, a press release issued by the Theatre says.

This year’s edition of the Festival wraps up with the screening