Cypriot artist Andreas Karayian dies at 83
The Cypriot painter and writer Andreas Karayian has died at the age of 83 following recent health problems, prompting tributes across the artistic community.
His death was confirmed Friday, with the ...
Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister defeated by the far right, dies at 88
At 8 p.m. on April 21, 2002, voters learned the shock first-round results of France’s presidential election. For the first time in the Republic’s history, a far-right candidate – Jean-Marie Le ...
Michelin chef Andreas Mavrommatis dies, aged 69
By Daphne Prodromou
Andreas Mavrommatis was the first person who spoke to me on the very first day I set foot in the vast and chaotic Jussieu amphitheatre in Paris ...
Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr Mark Sloan on the hit television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a year after ...
Cypriot business community mourns death of Constantinos Shiacolas
Cypriot business organisations expressed sorrow over the death of prominent entrepreneur Constantinos Shiacolas, describing him as one of the most distinguished figures in the country’s construction and investment sectors.
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George Vassiliou: the president who understood the tragic consequences of dogmatism
Travelling widely during his five years as president from 1988 to 1993, George Vassiliou galvanised international interest in helping to resolve the Cyprus problem. His commitment to a settlement highlighted the obduracy ...
US actress Diane Keaton, star of ‘Annie Hall,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the quirky U.S. actress who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her performance as Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy “Annie ...
She ran unofficial culture ministry but had a phobia of publicity
By Nouritza Matossian
Born April 26, 1944, died August 6, 2025
Ruth Keshishian’s heart beat to the polyrhythms of Cyprus and Armenia. Her brilliant mind encompassed different disciplines and structures driven by her ...
Jim Lovell, commander of NASA’s Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97
American astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival and the basis for the hit ...
Ruth Keshishian: much loved bookshop owner dies at age 81
Ruth Keshishian, who had an encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of Cyprus’ history and literature, and owned the Moufflon Bookshop in Nicosia for decades, passed away on Wednesday night. She was 81.
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Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the Catholic Church more ...
Asil Nadir dead at 83
Controversial Turkish Cypriot businessman Asil Nadir died on Sunday night at the age of 83.
Nadir rose to prominence in the United Kingdom when he transformed textile company Polly Peck into ...
Martin Hellicar: a much-loved friend and treasured environmentalist
A heartfelt tribute from Agnieszka Rakoczy
Soft spoken and known for his great sense of humour, Martin Hellicar, the highly respected environmentalist who died last week at the age of 56, ...
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took ‘Earthrise’ photo, dead in plane crash
By Peter Cooney and Steve Gorman
Retired astronaut William Anders, who was one of the first three humans to orbit the moon, capturing the famed “Earthrise” photo during Nasa’s ...
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
Henry Kissinger, a diplomatic powerhouse whose roles as a national security adviser and secretary of state under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy and earned ...
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who President Jimmy Carter called “an extension of myself” owing to his wife’s prominent role in his administration even as she tirelessly ...
Ayia Napa hotelier, Eoka leader, football chairman laid to rest
Former hotels association (Pasyxe) head, well-known businessman, and head of Anorthosis football club Kikis Constantinou was buried on Monday, a week after his passing.
Constantinou was a well-known hotelier in ...
Martin Marancos: an outstanding nature conservationist and friend
On Monday this week – in a quiet event and surrounded by family and many dozens of friends and collaborators from across the island – Martin Marancos was laid to rest under ...
Well-known Cypriot ‘mouth painter’ Kyriacos Kyriacou dies
Well-known Cypriot tetraplegic mouth painter Kyriacos Kyriacou from has died aged 67 after being hospitalised for the past ten months at the Nicosia general hospital, his family announced on Saturday.
“He ...
Boss of leading health company has died
It was announced on Monday that Christos Iacovides, part of the board of directors and a managing director of the MSJ Group, passed away unexpectedly.
The MSJ Group describes itself ...
How to write an obituary
Writing an obituary can be difficult, particularly when you are in the midst of grief and mourning. However, it is an important way to honour and remember the person who ...
Pioneering US television journalist Barbara Walters dead at 93
By Bill Trott
Barbara Walters, one of the most visible women on US television as the first female anchor on an American network evening news broadcast and one of TV’...
University of Nicosia mourns the loss of Senior Vice Rector Emeritus Andreas Polemitis
Professor Polemitis was a pioneer of higher education in Cyprus
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) expresses its deep sadness on the passing of Professor Andreas Polemitis, who played a foundational ...
Renowned Cypriot artist Yiorgos Skotinos dies aged 85
Renowned Cypriot artist Yiorgos Skotinos died at the age of 85 on Thursday after almost seven decades as a painter whose works had its roots in the country and its history.
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