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 the command of Major Ioannis Loukas, the men of the…
The Mission of the 33rd Squadron The 33rd Commando Squadron stood at the forefront of Operation “Pincer” during the night of July 20th to 21st, 1974. Under the leadership of Major Georgios Katsanis, the men of the Squadron received orders…
The Mission and the Advance The 32nd Commando Squadron played a decisive role in Operation “Pincer” during the night of July 20th to 21st, 1974. Under the leadership of Major Lambros Kosmidis, the men of the Squadron received orders to…
The Mission of the 31st Squadron The 31st Commando Squadron formed one of the main pillars of Operation “Pincer” during the night of July 20th to 21st, 1974. Under the leadership of Major Konstantinos Bourogiannis, the men of the Squadron…
The Eagle of Pentadaktylos Georgios Katsanis stands as one of the most revered figures of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. A commander of rare courage, he fell in battle but remained missing for 46 years, his fate unknown until…
The Student Leader Petrakis Yiallouros served as manager of the student teams at the Greek High School of Famagusta. As a young studenthe took charge of organising his fellow pupils for the E.O.K.A. struggle. He composed patriotic songs and taught…
Memi Xyliatou Mine Lake: A Cyan Landscape Memi Xyliatou Mine Lake nestled in Cyprus’s rugged Troodos Mountains. It presents a scene of startling beauty and profound human impact. This large, artificial body of water fills a vast open-pit mine, its…
Ancient Site Found in Akamas Ancient Discovering Dating 8000 Years: Archaeologists have uncovered a significant archaeological site on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus. This discovery promises to reshape our understanding of early human activity in the region. The findings date…
Annual Pension Increase Confirmed Pension Reforms in January 2027. Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas has confirmed the government will increase state pensions in January 2027. This rise forms part of the statutory annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The adjustment will…
The Rising Tide Illegal Immigrants in recent years, the eastern Mediterranean has witnessed a sharp increase in arrivals. A growing number of people, primarily from Syria, Lebanon, and various African nations, now make the dangerous sea crossing to Cyprus in…
