Paphos twins first of the millennium

TWIN brothers shared the honour of being Cyprus’ first millennium babies.

Born in Paphos three and four minutes into the new year, the babies’ arrival was slightly unexpected.

Their proud parents, Maria and Themis Themistocleous, were holidaying in Paphos from the Nicosia district village of Astomeritis when the twins were born early.

Mother and babies were yesterday reported to be in good health.

The twins were followed by another little boy, born at approximately 1am in Larnaca.

His proud parents are Androulla and Costas Theocharous from Pervolia village. Again, mother and baby were yesterday reported to be in excellent health.

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