The glass of chilled Cypriot white wine was slid across the wooden table with a knowing smile. Towering over the counter with both hands stretched out, the bear-like winemaker waited while I took a sip. Anticipating it to be sweet and sickly, I smiled politely and drank — only to discover something light, dry and, … Read more
A British animal lover who found two emaciated dogs in Cyprus rescued them and got them back to Britain on a Boeing 747 that was bringing in coronavirus medical supplies. Andrea Siddons, 51, who runs the Cyprus Dog Rescue centre from her home on the island, found two ‘unrecognisable’ dogs who were both so skinny … Read more
British Airways fly 50 dogs and cats from Cyprus to UK to begin new lives after they were abandoned during coronavirus crisis The animals were taken on BA 747 cargo flight from Larnaca to London Heathrow Received specialist care while in the air and many have since been re-homed The aircraft was also carrying food, … Read more
My son Joseph passes to the unusually tall winger out wide on the right, who then splits the defence with a perfectly weighted ball. Joseph runs onto it and then his teammate’s deep Bulgarian voice booms out around the pitch: ‘Feenish!’ Joseph dutifully slots the ball past the keeper to secure his hat-trick, then sprints … Read more
Prince Charles and Camilla will tour Cyprus for the first time since the Queen’s 1993 visit before meeting King Abdullah and Queen Rania in Jordan next month The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Republic of Cyprus next month Visit will mark first time a royal has visited the country since the Queen … Read more