Tag: Cyprus history

22 September 1940: When Cyprus came under Axis air raids in WWII

Cyprus September 22, 2026 at 12:39

During the Second World War, Cyprus was under British administration and became a target for Axis air forces because of its strategic position in...

31 years ago today: Cyprus enters the internet age

Life August 31, 2026 at 13:17

31 August 1995 marked a turning point in the way people in Cyprus would communicate, access information and connect with the wider world. On this...

İsmet Güney: The artist behind Cyprus’ flag

Life August 28, 2026 at 12:16

Turkish Cypriot painter, cartoonist and teacher İsmet Vehit Güney is best known for designing the Cyprus flag, the country’s coat of arms and the...

August 19, 1974: US ambassador Roger Davies assassinated in Nicosia

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 11:56

On August 19, 1974, just days after the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, US Ambassador to Cyprus Roger Davies was shot...

Helios Airways crash: 21 years of grief and unanswered questions

Cyprus August 14, 2026 at 12:02

Twenty-one years have passed since the Helios Airways crash that claimed 121 lives and became one of the darkest tragedies in Cyprus' modern history. On...

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International September 30, 2026 at 13:41

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Cyprus September 30, 2026 at 13:25

DISY President Annita Demetriou stressed the need to continue...

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International September 30, 2026 at 11:20

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was unexpectedly...