Tag: history

ON THIS DAY: VE Day – Celebrating Victory in Europe

On May 8, 1945, the world rejoiced as the Allied forces secured Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), marking the unconditional surrender of Nazi...

ON THIS DAY: Bay of Pigs invasion begins in Cuba (1961)

On 17 April 1961, approximately 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched an amphibious invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the southwestern coast of Cuba,...

ON THIS DAY: The discovery of the Venus de Milo

On the 8th of April, 1820, a young Greek farmer made an astonishing discovery. The farmer, named Yiorgos Kentrotas, was clearing stones on his...

Korantina Homes: A commitment to preserving the Culture and History of our land

Korantina Homes, a group firmly committed to the principles of social responsibility and deeply aware of the value of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, has announced...

Culture and historical memory high among State’s priorities

The State places culture and historical memory high among its priorities, Cyprus President, Nicos Christodoulides, said on Sunday, in his speech at the inauguration...

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Nicosia home robbery: 39-year-old assaulted by two intruders

A Nicosia home robbery in Engomi has left a 39-year-old woman...

Paphos crash leaves 30-year-old in critical condition

A crash in Paphos in the early hours of Friday...

Paphos police chase ends with arrest of 32-year-old suspect

A Paphos police chase on Friday led to the arrest of...

Weekend weather sees temperatures rise before Monday drop

Cyprus is heading into a warmer spell over the...
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