Tag: history

Pontic genocide remembrance day- the massacre of Santa’s infants

Commemoration and remembrance: On 19 May 1919, Mustafa Kemal landed in Samsun, marking the beginning of one of the darkest and bloodiest periods for the...

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...

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Anastasiades: Debate on British bases in Cyprus is premature

Former President calls for calm and careful review Speaking on...

Cyprus launches revised housing schemes for rural and remote areas

From 2 March 2026, Cyprus introduced updated Housing Schemes...

Taxi drivers strike over illegal competition

Professional urban taxi drivers in Cyprus have launched a...

Audit Office report on prisons: Overcrowding, security gaps, suspicious sick leaves

A recent Audit Office prison report for 2024–2025 highlights...
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