The Greek Force in Cyprus ELDYK (Hellenic Force in Cyprus) operated as a Greek regiment stationed on the island under the 1960 Zurich and London Agreements. The agreements also placed a Turkish regiment, TOURDYK, on the island as a guarantor…
A Departure after Three and a Half Dense Decades Averof Neofytou: After thirty-five very intense years in politics, I could focus on past achievements, difficult decisions, successes, and mistakes. I will not do that. Not because these things lack importance,…
The Lady of Lapithos, a Midwife Beloved by Two Communities The Lady of Lapithos Efrosini Proestou lived in Lapithos, a coastal town in northern Cyprus. She worked as a midwife, bringing countless children into the world. Both Greek and Turkish…
Menelaos Division: The First Organized Greek Military Force The Menelaos Division, also known as the Greek Division, was the first organized Greek military force that stood ready to defend Cyprus in the event of a Turkish invasion. Greece secretly deployed…
Running for the Cypriot Parliament Panagiotou Fidias has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Cypriot parliamentary elections in May. He will run under a newly formed party called “Άμεση Δημοκρατία της Κύπρου” (Direct Democracy of Cyprus). Party Platform: The party’s…
