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This stamp depicts a painting of ""The Virgin and Child of Lioperti"" by George Pol. Georghiou, one of the first generation painters born towards the end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century. Georghiou was born in Nicosia in…

Throughout history the destiny of Cyprus has been at the mercy of external powers. For centuries, conquests have been justified on the grounds of security, and even empires
have been founded in pursuit of it. Time has once again proved that the…

Throughout history the destiny of Cyprus has been at the mercy of external powers. For centuries, conquests have been justified on the grounds of security, and even empires
have been founded in pursuit of it. Time has once again proved that the…

10th Anniversary of U.N. World Food
Programme

Cyprus attained its independence in 1960, and as the Independent Republic of Cyprus became a member of the Commonwealth in 1961. Ever since then, Cyprus has been actively participating with other Commonwealth countries in promoting the common…

25th Anniversary of Cyprus Philatelic Society

25th Anniversary of the Republic, Coat of arms

In 1955, following many years of diplomatic efforts when Great Britain never accepted to discuss the question of self- determination (its answer was always a curt " the subject is closed"), and the United Nations for years did not make a stand, a…

In 1955, following many years of diplomatic efforts when Great Britain never accepted to discuss the question of self- determination (its answer was always a curt " the subject is closed""), and the United Nations for years did not make a stand, a…

50th Anniversary of Cyprus Football Federation