Charis Aviva Martin

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ON THIS DAY: The rise and fall of the West

History is full of turning points. Some mark the rise of nations, others the loss of their moral standing. And on 8 August, several...

ON THIS DAY: Cypriot phalanx honoured for role in Greek Revolution

On 9 July, Cyprus remembers a little-known yet powerful legacy: the contribution of the Cypriot phalanx to the Greek War of Independence. Roughly 1,000...

Stay cool this summer

As Cyprus braces for a string of scorching summer days, it’s more important than ever to enjoy the sunshine while keeping cool and safe....

Cyprus celebrates Kataklysmos: flood, faith, and festivity

Cypriots are celebrating Kataklysmos this Monday- a unique public holiday deeply rooted in both Christian tradition and local folklore. The name comes from the...

Εάλω η Πόλις- The City has fallen

On a sunny Tuesday in May, the Queen of Cities fell. And Greeks have never stopped mourning her. 29 May 1453. The day the world...

Breaking

Digital cheque deposits go before Cyprus Parliament

Cyprus Parliament is set to examine legislation allowing digital...

Nicosia Christmas fair opening dates announced

The Nicosia Christmas fair, Paramythoupoli, will return to the...

ON THIS DAY: Magellan discovers route to the Pacific (1520)

On 21 October 1520, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan reached...

Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa

Nigeria has recorded a case of Ebola in a...
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