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The institution of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights was introduced in Cyprus in 1991 as the main extra-judicial mechanism of monitoring the administration to establish whether its actions violate the human rights or infringe the laws and regulations of good administration and correct behaviour. Ever since, the Commissioner’s powers have been expanded with additional competences, by virtue of the EU law and the UN conventions ratified by the Republic of Cyprus.
In particular, the Commissioner is competent to act as Equality Body, National Preventive Mechanism against Torture, National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in line with the Paris Principles, as Independent Mechanism for the Promotion, Protection and Monitoring of the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and as Independent Mechanism for Monitoring Forced Return Procedures.
Based on these competences, in the last thirty years the Commissioner has been established as the main independent Official for the protection of human rights in Cyprus.
In particular, the Commissioner is competent to act as Equality Body, National Preventive Mechanism against Torture, National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in line with the Paris Principles, as Independent Mechanism for the Promotion, Protection and Monitoring of the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and as Independent Mechanism for Monitoring Forced Return Procedures.
Based on these competences, in the last thirty years the Commissioner has been established as the main independent Official for the protection of human rights in Cyprus.
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The image depicts the Nativity of Christ and additional episodes around it: the baby bath, Joseph's conversation with an old shepherd, the journey of the three Magi to the cave and the dance of the angels praising. The whole picture is characterized by a miniature mood in rendering every detail. The image of the Leventis Gallery, created during the period of Venetian rule (1489-1571), maintains an eclectic attitude towards the adoption of Western art.
The two festive stamps show the rich folk art of our island. They reflect our history and the social and artistic development, customs and traditions of our country. The Cypriot Folk Art of embroidery and basket weaving is presented through the Christmas ornaments. The stamp of €0.34 shows the tsestos (a type of basket) and the stamp of €0.41, the Lefkaritika (embroidery art).
The two festive stamps show the rich folk art of our island. They reflect our history and the social and artistic development, customs and traditions of our country. The Cypriot Folk Art of embroidery and basket weaving is presented through the Christmas ornaments. The stamp of €0.34 shows the tsestos (a type of basket) and the stamp of €0.41, the Lefkaritika (embroidery art).
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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 commercial level, achieving through mutual respect and support at international level to build a friendly and meaningful relation. The Republic of Cyprus, wishing to highlight this important milestone and to honor its relation with the People's Republic of China, has issued an anniversary stamp and a First Day Covers.
The Republic of Cyprus is committed to further promote and strengthen its ties with its friendly country China, both bilaterally and multilaterally, and is convinced that these relations will develop further in the coming years.
The Republic of Cyprus is committed to further promote and strengthen its ties with its friendly country China, both bilaterally and multilaterally, and is convinced that these relations will develop further in the coming years.
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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 faithful to its original mission, which is none other than the promotion of drama art in our country.
Through the cooperation of THOC with the Cyprus Post, a simple and elegant stamp was created, combining the logo of the 50th anniversary and the poster of Agamemnon of Aeschylus, one of the two inaugural productions of the Organization. The stamp will travel throughout Cyprus and abroad, to convey the anniversary message of THOC.
Through the cooperation of THOC with the Cyprus Post, a simple and elegant stamp was created, combining the logo of the 50th anniversary and the poster of Agamemnon of Aeschylus, one of the two inaugural productions of the Organization. The stamp will travel throughout Cyprus and abroad, to convey the anniversary message of THOC.
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The cat (Felis Catus-Feline) is an animal that belongs to the Feline family. It is one of the most popular pets and perhaps the only domestic feline. It has lived in the human environment for at least 9,500 years. Can be trained to obey simple commands.
The cat's hearing, sight and smell are very acute and in combination with agility and flexibility, they make it a diligent predator as it hunts over 1000 species of animals for food.
There are approximately 30 - 40 recognized cat breeds. The cat gives birth to 3 - 8 kittens and usually lives from 14 to 20 years.
The cat's hearing, sight and smell are very acute and in combination with agility and flexibility, they make it a diligent predator as it hunts over 1000 species of animals for food.
There are approximately 30 - 40 recognized cat breeds. The cat gives birth to 3 - 8 kittens and usually lives from 14 to 20 years.
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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 for the NATURA 2000 network are selected by the Member States in cooperation with the European Commission.
The selected areas are officially recognized by the committee as "Places of Community Importance". This process confirms the status of the sites and strengthens the obligations of protecting them.
The "Places of Community Importance" together with the "Special Protection Areas" for the birds constitute the NATURA 2000 Network.
The commemorative flyer with the four stamps illustrates the lake of Oroklini with the Flamingos, Tripilos in the forest of Paphos with the Agrino, Akamas with the snow crane and sea area with Posidonia oceanica and Caretta Caretta turtle.
The aim of the network is to ensure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and endangered species and habitats.
The sites for the NATURA 2000 network are selected by the Member States in cooperation with the European Commission.
The selected areas are officially recognized by the committee as "Places of Community Importance". This process confirms the status of the sites and strengthens the obligations of protecting them.
The "Places of Community Importance" together with the "Special Protection Areas" for the birds constitute the NATURA 2000 Network.
The commemorative flyer with the four stamps illustrates the lake of Oroklini with the Flamingos, Tripilos in the forest of Paphos with the Agrino, Akamas with the snow crane and sea area with Posidonia oceanica and Caretta Caretta turtle.
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For the eighth consecutive year, Member States of the Postal Union for the Mediterranean "Euromed Postal" issue a stamp with a common theme. This year's theme is " Handicraft Jewelry in the Mediterranean”".
The Cyprus stamp illustrates a gold pendant from the 14th-13th cent. B.C. It was found during excavations at Engomi and is now in the Archeological Museum in Cyprus. A similar pendant from excavations at Enkomi is in the British Museum.
The design is that of a hollow pomegranate with a ring at the top for suspension. The whole surface is covered with twelve horizontal rows of small granulated triangles.
The Cyprus stamp illustrates a gold pendant from the 14th-13th cent. B.C. It was found during excavations at Engomi and is now in the Archeological Museum in Cyprus. A similar pendant from excavations at Enkomi is in the British Museum.
The design is that of a hollow pomegranate with a ring at the top for suspension. The whole surface is covered with twelve horizontal rows of small granulated triangles.
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Heroic figure of occupied Lapithos. She was a midwife in Lapithos and the surrounding Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot villages.
She was a charismatic personality with a kind look, determination, readiness, will, humanism and great patriotism.
Her national contribution is due to the fact that, after the occupation of Lapithos by the Turkish invaders, on 06 August 1974, as a real mother, she selflessly supplied food and protected, at the risk of her life, a group of twelve soldiers trapped in Lapithos, in a cave (burrow) near her house.
The Turks realized her action and arrested her. She was horribly tortured and humiliated, dragging her half-naked in the streets of Lapithos. She, however, with incomparable bravery and with her great Greek soul, endured all the tortures, stood up and did not betray the twelve young men. The Turks sent her to the firing squad, but at the last moment she was recognized by a Turkish Cypriot officer, who recognised her as the woman who helped his mother give birth to him!
She was imprisoned in the Keryneia Castle and then taken back to Lapithos, from where she was finally released eight months later.
She lived in Nicosia with her children and was hosted by the twelve young men she protected until the day of her death, on 17 April 1993.
She was a charismatic personality with a kind look, determination, readiness, will, humanism and great patriotism.
Her national contribution is due to the fact that, after the occupation of Lapithos by the Turkish invaders, on 06 August 1974, as a real mother, she selflessly supplied food and protected, at the risk of her life, a group of twelve soldiers trapped in Lapithos, in a cave (burrow) near her house.
The Turks realized her action and arrested her. She was horribly tortured and humiliated, dragging her half-naked in the streets of Lapithos. She, however, with incomparable bravery and with her great Greek soul, endured all the tortures, stood up and did not betray the twelve young men. The Turks sent her to the firing squad, but at the last moment she was recognized by a Turkish Cypriot officer, who recognised her as the woman who helped his mother give birth to him!
She was imprisoned in the Keryneia Castle and then taken back to Lapithos, from where she was finally released eight months later.
She lived in Nicosia with her children and was hosted by the twelve young men she protected until the day of her death, on 17 April 1993.
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Mediterranean Seal Monachus monachus
The Mediterranean Seal (Monachus monachus) is the most endangered marine mammal in Europe. Their population is only 700, of which 19 live in Cyprus.
It is one of the largest seal species in the world, with a length of 2.5 meters and a weight of 300 kg and can live up to 40 years.
The Mediterranean Seal has always been an element of the biodiversity of Cyprus. However, from the 1960s to 2010, the species’ sightings are rare, and there was no evidence of reproductive activity. From 2011 onwards it seems that the species is recovering in the Cypriot seas and has now created a local, small, but breeding population.
The Cypriot Bee (apis mellifera cypria)
Apis Mellifera Cypria is the scientific name of the Cypriot bee which belongs to the European bee breeds and is an endemic species of Cyprus.
Pollinating over 70% of man-made plants, the bee is perhaps the most important pollinator for the human species and its environment.
The low rainfall, the few and short flowering periods and spray treatments of wild flowers and crops, the construction in forest areas and the pollution of the environment threaten the survival of the Cypriot bee and that is why we must protect it.
The Mediterranean Seal (Monachus monachus) is the most endangered marine mammal in Europe. Their population is only 700, of which 19 live in Cyprus.
It is one of the largest seal species in the world, with a length of 2.5 meters and a weight of 300 kg and can live up to 40 years.
The Mediterranean Seal has always been an element of the biodiversity of Cyprus. However, from the 1960s to 2010, the species’ sightings are rare, and there was no evidence of reproductive activity. From 2011 onwards it seems that the species is recovering in the Cypriot seas and has now created a local, small, but breeding population.
The Cypriot Bee (apis mellifera cypria)
Apis Mellifera Cypria is the scientific name of the Cypriot bee which belongs to the European bee breeds and is an endemic species of Cyprus.
Pollinating over 70% of man-made plants, the bee is perhaps the most important pollinator for the human species and its environment.
The low rainfall, the few and short flowering periods and spray treatments of wild flowers and crops, the construction in forest areas and the pollution of the environment threaten the survival of the Cypriot bee and that is why we must protect it.
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The history of Cyta is intertwined with the history of Cyprus and its people. It was born together with the Republic of Cyprus, in order to give to the newly established State communication channels, to highlight its place on the international map and to keep it in the beat of every era.
Its role has been crucial in the development of telecommunications and in the continuous development of the economy and prosperity of our country, in all sectors.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the beginning of its multidimensional course, Cyta looks forward, continuing to contribute substantially to the progress of its clients and our country, creating the future in communications.
Its role has been crucial in the development of telecommunications and in the continuous development of the economy and prosperity of our country, in all sectors.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the beginning of its multidimensional course, Cyta looks forward, continuing to contribute substantially to the progress of its clients and our country, creating the future in communications.
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