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The first human kidney transplant was performed by a Dr. Joseph Murray in 1954 and the recipient went on to live for eight years. In due course the doctor won the Nobel Prize for his work. The first heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan…

Τhe railway was in operation from 1905 to 1951 and as an innovative mode of transport and communication it contributed greatly to the economic and social life of the people. During its lifetime it carried 7,348,643 passengers and 3,199,934 tons of…

When Britain took over the administration of Cyprus from the Ottomans in 1878 it soon became clear to them that adequate road and communication systems were lacking. However, it was not until 1904 that a small six wheeled tank locomotive was imported…

Οverprinted new value of commemorative stamp issue “Organisms
of the Mediterranean marine environment”, on 4 February, 2015.
Stamps of €0,43 to €0,34

Τhe building known as the “Lyssiotis Mansion”, and situated on Makarios III Avenue, Lefkosia, is the work of architect Photiades. It was built in 1928-9 by Petros Aloneftis and given as dowry to his daughter Maria.

Its thin columns,…

For many centuries Cyprus has been a stepping stone for diverse peoples and cultures resulting in a unique architectural heritage. A visitor can explore the Roman mosaics of a once sumptuous Roman residence while Gothic, Venetian, Ionic and Ottoman…

Writing and civilization are very closely linked for without this means of communication, ideas, facts, events, discoveries and emotions cannot be conveyed across time and advance the development of mankind.

Before the invention of paper by the…

Εarth without its forests would be an uninhabitable planet. The destruction of large parts of rain forests in South East Asia and the tropical forests of Africa and South America is causing great concern to governments who have to battle excessive…

From immemorial times every culture has had its mythology, unique fables and traditional stories which can be traced to oral traditions handed down through generations.

Oral stories enjoyed by children include the tale of the “Asunik Tree”…

Gastronomy is defined as the art and science of good eating and drinking and the basis of Epicurian philosophy is the pursuit of pleasure but not the indulgence of overeating.Yet eating is one of the pleasures of life that excites our desires and…