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Every nation has its heroes. Their last but simple words must overflow with love of their country and freedom. In this way they contribute to the great European ideal of freedom and patriotism. In Cyprus we have many heroes just as all the Europeans.…

Cat’s-paw Scallop (Manupecten pesfelis)

The Nativity scene illustrated on this stamp is reproduced from a gilded wood-carved icon forming part of the early 16th century iconostasis in the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in the village of Kourdali. One of several paintings in the…

On Demosthenis Severis Avenue there stands a cenotaph in memory of all those Cypriots who fell during the 2nd World War. Their names and burial locations are listed from far apart countries and locations such as France, Greece, Egypt and El-Alamein.…