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No matter how deplorable one may consider the invasion and occupation of Cyprus to be, the most lamentable and unforgivable crime is the destruction of the island's cultural heritage in the occupied part of the island. When nations and peoples are…

The Tulipa Cypria stapf (liliaceae) is an endemic perennial bulb that grows upright to a height of 30 cm. It has four plain fleshy leaves; the two from the base are longer, the other two much shorter. It gives one deep purple flower at the tip of the…

This set closed a chapter in the history of Cyprus stamps that did not portray the island's soul, traditions and values. It was a period where the ideal was everything British and more over that of the King or Queen. In the stamps of this period…

This set closed a chapter in the history of Cyprus stamps that did not portray the island's soul, traditions and values. It was a period where the ideal was everything British and more over that of the King or Queen. In the stamps of this period…

Old historic cars are classified in three categories: a). Classic sportscar, b). Saloons/ Sedans, c). Commercials such as buses, coaches, fire engines, ice - cream vans and others. All these categories have their adherents and enthusiasts. Many…

The Akamas peninsula, the land west of the village of Polis awaits to be discovered. It is the best unspoilt coastal area of Cyprus; a place of wild beauty and turtle breeding beaches and a great variety of flora and fauna. Its breathtaking scenery,…

In 1989, a high-ranking officer from the United States visited the Allied Forces High Command Headquarters in Europe. His purpose was to meet and exchange views with European officers regarding the course of the European Union in order to complete…

In 1989, a high-ranking officer from the United States visited the Allied Forces High Command Headquarters in Europe. His purpose was to meet and exchange views with European officers regarding the course of the European Union in order to complete…

In 1989, a high-ranking officer from the United States visited the Allied Forces High Command Headquarters in Europe. His purpose was to meet and exchange views with European officers regarding the course of the European Union in order to complete…

Since the Sydney Olympic games are very recent and everybody remembers them well, here are some data you may not know:

- Day 8 of the Sydney Olympic Games (Saturday 23rd September) smashed the daily attendance record for Sydney Olympic Park. A…