Dimitrakis Dimitriades: A Forgotten Hero of E.O.K.A.
Dimitrakis Dimitriades: “The Little Hero” Dimitrakis Dimitriades was only seven years old and in the second grade when a British soldier shot and killed him during a protest. Leaders of…
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President Makarios Assassination Attempts
Four Assassination Attempts Survived President Makarios III, survived four assassination attempts during his three terms in office from 1959 to 1977. These attacks came from various opponents, including former allies…
Aristides Charalambous: A Young Hero of the EOKA Struggle
Early Life and Education Aristides Charalambous entered the world on September 19, 1936, in the village of Pedoulas, Nicosia district. He received his early education at the local primary school.…
On This Day 1959: The End of EOKA’s Fight for Freedom
The End of EOKA: Grivas Calls on Fighters to Lay Down Arms as Cyprus Secures Independence The end of EOKA: On March 9th, 1959, Georgios Grivas, the legendary leader of…
Bolt vs Uber in the UK: Which Ride-Hailing App Comes Out on Top
A Comprehensive Comparison of Pricing, Coverage, and Service Quality Bolt vs Uber: Uber Taxi Service is yet to come to Cyprus but this is interesting information if you travel to…
Bolt Taxi Service in Cyprus: Modern Mobility Arrives on the Island
The Ride-Hailing Platform Offers an Alternative to Traditional Taxis Bolt Taxi service operates as a ride-hailing service in Cyprus, giving residents and visitors an alternative to traditional taxis. The platform…
Christos Kkelis-Miltiades Stylianou: The Forgotten Heroes of EOKA
Two Young Men from Paphos Gave Their Lives in a Final Stand Against Colonial Rule Christos Kkelis-Miltiades Stylianou: The hills between Tala and Kissonerga hide a story of extraordinary courage.…
Historical Memories of EOKA 1955 -1959
The Armed Struggle for Freedom The Armed Struggle for Freedom: The National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) launched its armed campaign against British colonial rule on the night of March…
Operation “Lavida” (Pincer): 1974 on Pentadaktylos
Remembering the Operation Operation “Lavida”: What was the night mission that took shape in the fire of the first hours of the Turkish invasion, in July 1974? A daring operation…
Operation “Lavida” Pincer: The 34th Commando Squadron in the Battle of Pentadaktylos
The Mission of the 34th Squadron The 34th Commando Squadron constituted one of the elite units participating in Operation “Pincer” during the night of July 20th to 21st, 1974. Under…