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Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden, Holland on 15th July 1606. His father was a miller and his mother the daughter of a banker. In 1631 he went to Amsterdam as a young printmaker, painter and etcher and opened a workshop taking on numerous…

Ιn 1969 the Society of Cypriot Studies was founded and the first International Congress of Cypriot Studies was held. The aim of the Society is to study and promote the archaeological, historical, philological and cultural heritage of Cyprus from…

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the People's Republic of China. The two countries over the past 50 years have developed their relations at a political, economic and…

Τhe Social Insurance Scheme was first implemented in January 1957. It is compulsory to all legally employed and self-employed citizens of Cyprus who are eligible for social insurance.

The 1957 benefits included those for marriage and maternity,…

This year marks the 50th anniversary (1971-2021) of uninterrupted presence and contribution of the State theatre to the cultural affairs of Cyprus. The Theatrical Organization of Cyprus is growing and preparing for the next 50 years, remaining…

1st April 2005 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first explosions set off by the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters who became famously known as EOKA. (ACRONYM OF ETHNIKI ORGANOSIS KYPRION AGONISTON), and one could say that that was the…

Founded on 5th December 1959 by thirty five founding members, the Cyprus Philatelic Society continues to prosper, promoting philately in Cyprus and abroad, encouraging philatelic research, guiding and helping young people to appreciate philately and…

Established in 1959, the European Court of Human Rights adjudicates on individual and State applications alleging violations of civil and political rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

The court is based in Strasbourg in the…

The miniature sheet illustrates Cyprus’ first (doves) second (tree), third (co-operation emblem) and fourth (Europa flower) stamps that were
issued with a common design with other European States who share the same vision of a united peaceful…

After 82 years of British rule, on 15th August 1960, the Union Jack was lowered from Government House for the last time. Archbishop Makarios III was President and Turkish Cypriot leader Dr. Fazil Kuchuck Vice President. Sir Hugh Foot, last Governor…