The Forgotten Heroes

Kostas Loizou EOKA Fighter 2

Early Life

Kostas Loizou was born on September 7, 1935, in the village of Marathovounos, located in the Famagusta province. He attended the local primary school and later worked as a blacksmith in the city of Nicosia. Read More

Manolis Bikakis the 1974 Hero

Manolis Bikakis: The Greek Rambo of Cyprus

Manolis Bikakis, a Gretan twenty-year-old solder, was serving in the Greek Special Forces in 1974 Turkish invation. His unit, the Alpha Raider Squadron, received a secret mission. They boarded Noratlas aircraft for Operation Niki. Read More

A Historic Handshake in Nicosia

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Yuri Gagarin: On February 15, 1962, a unique event unfolded in Nicosia. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, visited President Archbishop Makarios III. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace. This was not a typical state visit. The world’s most famous spaceman was meeting the leader of the newly independent Republic of Cyprus. Read More

What Happens if you Drink Olive Oil after 50?

Drinking Olive Oil Over 50

Drink Olive Oil after 50? A Powerful Heart Ally

Drink Olive Oil after 50: Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats. These fats actively combat LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. This action reduces your risk of atherosclerosis. It also lowers your chances of heart attack and stroke. Your cardiovascular system gets significant support.   Read More

Diabetes Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Diabetes Myths

Diabetes Myths: Common diabetes myths include that it’s only about weight, caused by eating too much sugar, or that people with diabetes can’t eat sweets; in reality, diabetes has multiple causes, including genetics and ethnicity, sugar alone doesn’t cause it, and managing blood sugar allows for flexibility with sweets.     Read More

Archbishop Makarios III: Early Life & Religious Path

Archbishop Makarios III: Born Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos on August 13, 1913, in Pano Panayia, Paphos, Makarios came from humble beginnings as a shepherd’s son. He studied theology in Cyprus, Athens, and later at Boston University. Ordained in 1946, he rose quickly through church ranks, becoming Bishop of Kition (Larnaca) in 1948 and Archbishop of Cyprus in 1950. Read More

Imperial Airways: The Birth of Aviation in Cyprus

Imperial Airways: In the 1920s, Cyprus took its first step into the age of aviation. The island, then under British rule, needed faster connections to Europe and the Middle East. Imperial Airways, the British airline, saw Cyprus as a strategic stopover for its long-distance routes. In 1929, the first commercial flight landed in Cyprus. A Handley Page HP.42 aircraft touched down at the Nicosia airfield, Read More

The History of Pyrgos, Limassol – 2000 Years of Life

Pyrgos Limassol Village

Ancient Beginnings

Pyrgos has existed for over 2,000 years. People first settled here in ancient times. Its location near the sea helped it grow. Traders and farmers lived in the area. Read More

Pensioner’s Holiday Plant for Low-Income Pensioners

Holiday Grants for Pensioners

Pensioner’s holiday plant: The Labour Ministry introduced a special holiday grant program. Low-income pensioners will receive financial support for three-day vacations. The program aims to improve retirees’ quality of life. Read More

CYPRUS

Buses and Public Transport of the 50s in Cyprus

Ancient Aromas

Cyprus Villages: Top of the List for Vacations, According to the World Tourism Organization

Winter Holidays in Cyprus: A Mediterranean Escape

The Mushroom Season

The Key Events in Cyprus from 1955 Till Today

ID verification laws for prepaid SIM cards

40,000 Hunters on First Day of the Hunting Season

Six Vultures Died From Electrocution

The Introduction of a New Card System for Casino Entry in Cyprus:

Commandaria the King of Wines

Commandaria, a Sweet Dessert Wine

Commandaria wine originating from Cyprus holds the distinction of being one of the oldest named wines still in production. It boasts a rich history dating back over 5,000 years, making it a true embodiment of tradition and legacy.  Read More

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