Draft:Cypriot Whos Who

Cypriot Who's Who is a biographical reference publication and associated online platform focused on documenting individuals of Cypriot heritage and background who have distinguished themselves outside Cyprus.

History

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In May 2021, the Parikiaki newspaper reported that new editions of biographical directories covering Cypriots in the United Kingdom and abroad were being prepared, describing the project as documenting members of the Cypriot diaspora active across professional and community life.[1]

In October 2021, the English-language newspaper Cyprus Mail published an article discussing the concept and scope of a Who's Who of Cypriots Worldwide, referencing earlier editions and outlining plans to expand the project to include Cypriots from diverse backgrounds and professional fields.[2]

Community-oriented coverage in 2021 also discussed the role of contributors involved in compiling biographical directories of Cypriots in the United Kingdom and internationally, identifying individuals associated with the editorial and organisational aspects of the project.[3]

In December 2025, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported that the team behind Cypriot Who's Who was preparing a new international edition titled Cypriots Worldwide, intended to record the achievements of Cypriots abroad and strengthen ties within the global Cypriot community.[4]

The newspaper Politis also reported on the planned edition, noting that it aimed to include Cypriots from multiple communities and fields of activity.[5]

Later that month, Parikiaki published an additional report on the planned international edition and described its intended scope and public activities.[6]

Scope

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According to CNA and Politis, the planned Cypriots Worldwide edition is intended to include individuals from across Cypriot communities, including Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Maronites, Armenians, Latins, and people of mixed heritage, with coverage spanning areas such as business, the arts, media, science, education, sport, philanthropy, public service, and innovation.[4][5]

Public events and outreach

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Media reports have stated that the project has held public presentations in London, including at diaspora community venues, and that its publications have profiled individuals active across multiple fields.[4][6]

Online platform

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CNA reported that the project operates an online platform associated with the publication, alongside its print editions.[4]

References

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  1. "Entrants invited for new UK Cypriots and Cypriots Worldwide books". Parikiaki. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  2. "Who really is who from Cyprus?". Cyprus Mail. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  3. "Kyriacos Tsioupras: Cypriot Who's Who book a record of achievements". Active News. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Ετοιμάζεται η νέα διεθνής έκδοση Cypriots Worldwide". Cyprus News Agency (CNA). 5 December 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Global Cypriots celebrated in new edition". Politis. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  6. 1 2 "The team of Cypriot Who's Who is preparing a new international edition entitled "Cypriots Worldwide"". Parikiaki. 27 December 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
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