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Cyprus celebrates Independence Day on 1 October

Cyprus marks its Independence Day on 1 October, a national holiday that commemorates the island’s independence from British colonial rule in 1960. The day is...

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...

Why May 1st is a holiday in Cyprus

(even if you’ve never been on strike) For many in Cyprus, May 1st is a welcome day off work. Beaches get crowded, barbecues are lit,...

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US conducts airstrikes targeting Islamic State in Nigeria

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