Alexis Galanos
President Nicos Anastasiades has pledged to use every diplomatic means at his disposal to raise awareness abroad of the Turkish side’s plans to open up...
Candidates for Famagusta mayor ‘will fight for return’ of Varosha (Updated)
Five hopefuls in the race for Famagusta mayor said on Thursday they would fight for the return of Varosha, the fenced-off area of the town...
Back to the drawing board for Disy in choice for Famagusta mayor
Disy’s pick for candidate as Famagusta mayor, Ambassador Pavlos Anastasiades has said he has withdrawn his name from the race. The party announced on Friday...
Andreas Lordos to run for Famagusta mayor
ARCHITECT Andreas Lordos announced on Saturday he is running for Famagusta mayor as an independent candidate promising to struggle for return to the occupied town....
Fire service chief to run for Famagusta Mayor
Fire service chief Marcos Trangolas said on Friday he would be running independently for mayor of Famagusta, while official announcements by candidates are expected to...
Sand from a Famagusta beach a parting gift to late mayor (Updated)
FAMAGUSTA mayor Alexis Galanos was buried at the Engomi cemetery on Monday after a funeral service at the Church of the Wisdom of God in...
Book of condolences to be open Thursday for Alexis Galanos
A book of condolences will be opened in parliament on Thursday for Famagusta Mayor and former House President Alexis Galanos who passed away on Monday....
Galanos’ funeral to be held next Monday in Strovolos
The funeral for Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos, 78, who died suddenly on Monday while on holiday on the Greek island of Kos will be held...
Obituary: Alexis Galanos was not your average Cypriot politician
Alexis Galanos, who died aged 78 on Monday, was not the average Cypriot politician. A truly public-spirited, generous and honest man, he liked to joke...
Famagusta mayor dies while on holiday, tributes pour in (Update 2)
By Evie Andreou and Nathan Morley Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos died suddenly on Monday at the age of 78, while on holiday on the Greek...