Christina Savvas

Birmingham

Executive Editor at Reach PLC

Executive editor @birmingham_live Love shopping, travel, football, food. Presenter of Queens of Amathus Research lead. Queens of the Commonwealth

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Articles

My mum fled war from a holiday hotspot and many don’t realise its capital is still divided

Jul 13, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

NewsGhost villages, streets blocked off by oil drums, and patrolling soldiers armed with guns. It’s a daily reminder of the seismic events of 1974 that split Cyprus in twoThe buffer zone in the capital of Cyprus, a United Nations-controlled no-man’s land, also known as the ‘Green Line’Please enter a valid emailSomething went wrong, please try again later.More NewslettersWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you.
Win a £20 Greggs voucher by simply joining our Whats App community

Jun 5, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

In case you haven’t heard, BirminghamLive is on WhatsApp - and it might just be the easiest way to get the news you need. Whether it’s a breaking police or fire incident, a motorway closure or a must-see event in the city, we’ll direct message you and keep you in the loop. And if that wasn’t enough of an incentive, we have a £20 Greggs voucher to give away to someone who joins our community. You simply have to enter and you will be in the draw.
'I took a £24 flight to a resort that 'rivals the Caribbean' and didn't even need a passport'

Apr 30, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Christina Savvas |Shawna Healey

If you're living in the North West, chances are you've exhausted the likes of Blackpool, Morecombe, Southport and Llandudno as seaside getaways over the years. If you dream of sandy beaches and turquoise waters this summer, you needn't look towards Spain, Greece or Turkey. That's because there's a destination that takes around an hour to get to from Manchester Airport that doesn't require a passport upon entry.
I took a £24 flight to a tiny island with gorgeous sandy beaches

Apr 18, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

LifestyleopinionOverseas but not completely foreign - a continental feel, where they speak English but the road names are French. Jersey is unique. (Image: BirminghamLive)Please enter a valid emailSomething went wrong, please try again later.More NewslettersWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.
Visit to the island of Jersey - a 45 minute flight from Birmingham Airport

Apr 18, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

The freshwater waterfall at St Plemont Bay in Jersey.
Do you have supermarket etiquette? Yes it's true; it is a thing

Mar 2, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas |Jason Rushworth

NewsWe at Birmingham Live would like to know if it's still OK in these modern times to let someone in front of you who has fewer items than you? Please enter a valid emailSomething went wrong, please try again later.More NewslettersWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.
ITV documentary tells stories of 22 women who came to England for a better life

Mar 1, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas |Marcus Queenborough

Survival, sacrifice, and sheer determination - Queens of the Commonwealth will be screened on ITV XVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowA TV documentary will highlight the different lives of 22 women who left their families and homes for a better life in the UK.
Sinatra The Musical at Birmingham Rep reviewed - ‘To be Frank this is a must-watch show’

Oct 3, 2023 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

It’s New Year’s Eve, the year is 1942, and a young skinny Italian-American singer is about to step onto the stage at New York’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. This story is one of the most intriguing of old Hollywood and to be able to watch it being told on stage in my home city was an absolute privilege. If that wasn't memorable enough, taking my New Yorker husband for a midweek date night, made it all the more special.
Birmingham Live's Big Fat Quiz Of The Week on the issues which matter most and biggest news headlines

Aug 3, 2023 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas

BirminghamLive reports on all the most important stories every week, from the potential strike action at Birmingham airport to street lighting issues and interest rate decisions to the latest football and Royal news. Our readers stay up to date with everything happening across the West Midlands and the UK, but with so much happening every day, do you remember events from earlier in the week?
The hidden gem garden centre where everyone piles in for breakfast

Jun 28, 2023 | birminghammail.co.uk | Christina Savvas