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Vassos Lyssaridis was born in Lefkara, on 13 May 1920.

He studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Athens and graduated with honors. He practiced general medicine and was President of the Medical Association (1967-1981). During his…

Pavlos Kontides was born in Lemesos, a sea port town from ancient times, so it comes as no surprise that he took up sailing from the tender age of nine.

His venture into competitive sailing began in 2007. He represented Cyprus at the Beijing…

As European Capital of Culture for 2017, Paphos will present 152 works and organise more than 300 activities and events in Paphos, Cyprus and Europe. The main basis of the Programme is the Open Air Cultural Factory, which includes a number of…

«You must not be ashamed for having been beaten. You must be ashamed only when you have played badly and been beaten for that reason. Or, and this is worse – you must be ashamed when you have won by playing badly or dishonestly. Fair play, this is…

Αccording to mythology the Olympic Games originated in a foot race run by girls for the privilege of becoming the priestess of the Moon Goddess Hera and a second foot race was run by young men for the dangerous privilege of becoming the…

Τhe London 2012 Olympic Games known as the XXX Olympiad were held from 25th July to 12th August.

At the Opening Ceremony more than 10,000 athletes from 204 countries participated. London had been selected as the host city on 6th July 2005 at the…

‘Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.’
Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Cyprus is once again taking part in the…

For those who do not ride one, motorcycles always appear suicidal, but enthusiasts of this mode of transport find them exhilarating as it gives them a sense of freedom and independence to go where other modes of transport fail to take them. With …

In previous decades, Cyprus, apart from mineral wealth, possessed many natural springs producing water of the highest quality. Hundreds of natural springs and founts all over the island provided water for villagers and their orchards for…

The NATURA 2000 network is a wide European Network of protected natural areas for flora, fauna, birds and habitats.
The aim of the network is to ensure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and endangered species and habitats.
The sites…