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Easter Sunday begins with light

Easter Sunday has arrived. Across Cyprus, the morning starts early. Ovens are already warm, tables are being set, and somewhere, two yiayiades are arguing over...

The Holy Light arrives in Cyprus this afternoon

The Holy Light is set to arrive in Cyprus this afternoon on a special flight operated by Aegean Airlines. The flight will land at the old...

Friday is Good because Sunday is coming

In Cyprus, we spend a whole 50 days gearing up for Easter. It starts with feasting on Tsiknopempti, rolls through Tyrini, and then Green...

Flaouna tradition comes alive on Good Friday in Paphos

A Good Friday tradition passed through generations The flaouna tradition remains one of the most vivid and cherished customs of Good Friday throughout Cyprus, and...

EU condemns Israel over religious freedom in Jerusalem

High Representative condemns Holy Week ban The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, condemned Israel’s police decision to bar the Latin Patriarch of...

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France will hold new presidential elections on April 18 and May 2

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