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The architecture we see in this set of Post Office buildings, is typical of the architecture we observe in all parts of the world that have been influenced by the Greek ideas, local demands such as the weather, local traditions and their intended…

Once upon a time, the crab and the fox decided to sow in partnership all the fields of Athalassa. When the time came to reap, they went to the fields and as soon as they began reaping the fox raised such a howl that the crab was terrified. What is…

Pavlos Kontides was born in Lemesos, a sea port town from ancient times, so it comes as no surprise that he took up sailing from the tender age of nine.

His venture into competitive sailing began in 2007. He represented Cyprus at the Beijing…

Pavlos Liasides (1901-1985) was born at Lyssi. He shared his eminence as a dialectic poet with D. Lipertis and V. Michaelides both of whom appear in the set of Cypriot poets issued on 6th March 1978. Liasides created many poetic works, which he wrote…

For over half a century the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has dominated the policies and politics of an entire region of the Middle East. Wars and uprisings have cost the lives of many from both sides and the Palestinian people are still struggling to…

Peacock Wrasse

The prosperity that the population has been enjoying these past two decades has been marred by the continually escalating number of road deaths and injuries, in spite of road safety campaigns and the daily viewing of horrendous accident scenes on…

The overall social policy of the government covers three main objectives, these being: the securing of a minimum acceptable standard of living for all its citizens, the attainment of a more equitable distribution of the national income, and the…

Peristerona Church

Peristerona Church