A Life of Displacement and a Tragic End: Petros Kakoulis
Petros Kakoulis: A Refugee in His Own Land Petros Kakoulis was a Greek Cypriot man who knew the pain of displacement firsthand. Like thousands of others, he became a refugee…
Category: Current Affairs
Cyprus Opens National Service to Women
Women can now sign up for National Service in Cyprus A New Era for Cyprus National Service to Women: Cyprus now invites women to volunteer for National Service. This landmark…
Cyprus Events – 20 July 1974
The Invasion Begins The Turkish invasion: On the morning of 20 July 1974, Turkey launched a full-scale military intervention in Cyprus. The Turkish government ordered the operation in response to…
Evagoras Pallikarides: The EOKA Hero
The Last to Climb the Gallows Evagoras Pallikarides, a young EOKA fighter, became the last Cypriot to be executed by the British during the struggle for independence. His death marked…
President Christodoulides Announces VAT Reduction on Domestic Electricity
Address to the Nation VAT Reduction on Domestic Electricity: In a televised address, President Nikos Christodoulides announced a significant reduction in VAT on domestic electricity. The rate will drop from…
New Mukhtar’s Initiative for Gymnasium in Anatoliki Lemesou
Community Focus The Mukhtar of Pyrgos Limassol has taken active steps to address the need for a gymnasium in the Anatoliki Lemesou area. Recognizing the lack of sports facilities, the…
Christiana Erotokritou: Multiple Pensions for High-Ranking Government Officials
Multiple Pensions for High-Ranking Government Officials. Multiple Pensions for High-Ranking Government Officials.: Christiana Erotokritou, a Member of Parliament (MP) in Cyprus, recently spoke out about the issue of multiple pensions…
The Title of European Capital of Culture: Limassol vs Larnaca
Introduction The European Capital of Culture: Cyprus is preparing to bid for the prestigious title of the European Capital of Culture. Limassol and Larnaca are the top contenders. Both cities…
Grigoris Afxentiou: Second in Command of E.O.K.A
Memorial Service for Grigoris Afxentiou Grigoris Afxentiou: On Sunday, a memorial service honored Grigoris Afxentiou, a hero of the Cypriot independence struggle. The event took place near Machairas Monastery, where…
Electricity Prices in Cyprus and Their Effects on Individuals and Households
Introduction Electricity Prices in Cyprus: Cyprus faces high electricity prices, impacting individuals and households significantly. Rising costs strain budgets and influence daily life. This article explores the causes, effects, and…