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…
Category: Cyprus
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…
Operation “Lavida” Pincer: The 33rd Commando Squadron in the Battle of Pentadaktylos
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…
Operation “Lavida” Pincer: The 32nd Commando Squadron in the Battle of Pentadaktylos
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…
Operation “Lavida” Pincer: The 31st Commando Squadron in the Battle of Pentadaktylos
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…
Georgios Katsanis the Forgotten Hero of 1974 invasion
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…
Petrakis Giallouros the E.O.K.A Hero
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…
Memi Xyliatou Mine Lake in Cyprus
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,…
Ancient Discovering Dating 8000 Years Unearthed in Akamas
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…