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George Michael Leaves Most of His Fortune to Greek-Cypriot Family
The well-known singer George Michael, who died on Christmas Day in 2016, left the vast majority of his fortune to his Greek Cypriot family, it was revealed on Monday.
His beloved sisters Melanie and Yioda will receive an equal share...
Europe
Londoners Ready to Taste ”Baklava Wine” from The Clumsies Bar in Athens
The famous Athenian bar ''The Clumsies'' is ready to captivate Londoners this week by serving some of its most well-known drinks, among which is the popular ''Baklava Wine.''
From Monday, June 3 until Friday, June 7, the visitors to London's...
Culture
The Hellenic Initiative’s London Gala Raises Funds for Greece
A sold-out crowd of more than 400 international guests attended the Hellenic Initiative's (THI) Fourth Annual Gala, which was held last week at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
More than 250,000 GBP ($315,000) were raised to fund THI’s philanthropic work...
Europe
PM Theresa May Resigns After Brexit Failure (video)
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on June 7, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.
In an emotional statement in front of 10 Downing Street, she said...
Cyprus
British Report Reveals Massive Christian Persecution in Cyprus’ Occupied Territories
A recent British report on the persecution of Christians around the world features shocking incidents of religious persecution, harassment and destruction inside the Turkish-occupied territories of northern Cyprus.
Philip Mounstephen, the Bishop of Truro in Cornwall, presided over a team...
Cyprus
UK Concerned by Turkish Actions off Cyprus, British Foreign Minister Says
Jeremy Hunt, the Head of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, stated on Thursday that Britain is concerned by Turkey's recent actions off the coast of Cyprus.
The British Foreign Minister notes in a Tweet that London is ''concerned by Turkey’s...
Business
Pioneering Greek Entrepreneur is Making Waves in the UK
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By: Sylvia Klimaki*
In the finance world, a "plum" means an investment which has performed extraordinarily well over a prolonged period of time, without being considered a risky investment. An investment proposition which sounds even sweeter than the eponymous fruit...
Europe
UK Citizens Heading to Greece Warned of Airport Delays
British citizens heading to Greece are being advised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that additional checks will be in place for all EU citizens coming from outside the "Schengen area."
Britain, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia are the only...
Europe
Retired Greek Banker Makes History Winning Masterchef UK 2019
Irini Tzortzoglou, a 61-year old retired banker won Masterchef UK 2019 competing against two other female amateur cooks for the title of Masterchef.
Tzortzoglou, or simply Irini, as she is better known in Britain, managed to amaze John Torode and...