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Cyprus Independence Day: Why we celebrate on 1 October

Cyprus October 1, 2026 at 10:30

Every year on 1 October, Cyprus marks Independence Day, one of the country’s most important national holidays and a day commemorating the establishment of...

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...

Barcelona camp in occupied Cyprus cancelled

Cyprus August 27, 2026 at 11:53

FC Barcelona has cancelled the planned camp in the occupied areas following the controversy surrounding the event. According to information cited by Kathimerini.com.cy, the decision...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus mourned the death of Makarios III (1977)

Cyprus August 3, 2026 at 10:27

On 3 August 1977, at 5:15 am, the heart of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus and Archbishop of Cyprus, Makarios III,...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus elects its first House of Representatives (1960)

Cyprus July 31, 2026 at 13:58

On 31 July 1960, just 16 days before Cyprus formally gained independence from Britain, voters elected the first House of Representatives of the new...

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