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The stamp commemorates the birth centenary of Nicos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) born in Heraklion, Crete, Greece; he studied law at Athens, spent some years travelling in Europe and Asia and published his first novel in 1929. He is best known for his…

Stone Head 3rd Century B.C.

Archbishop Makarios III First President of Cyprus

Moufflon Mosaic

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born in London on 21st April 1926. When her uncle King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, and her father became King she became heir presumptive to the throne. At the death of her father King George VI on 6th February…

Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and fragile creatures in the entire animal kingdom.They are classified as insects and are diurnal as opposed to noc turnal. They belong to the order of Lepidoptera, which also encompasses moths. Butter flies…

Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and fragile creatures in the entire animal kingdom.They are classified as insects and are diurnal as opposed to noc turnal. They belong to the order of Lepidoptera, which also encompasses moths. Butter flies…

Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and fragile creatures in the entire animal kingdom.They are classified as insects and are diurnal as opposed to noc turnal. They belong to the order of Lepidoptera, which also encompasses moths. Butter flies…

Takis Evdokas in his book "How did we start and what do we seek (Feb.1976)"wrote: Anyhow- the word refugee has started to acquire a negative emotional feeling; it has become a somewhat sensitive issue. Under certain circumstances the refugee is…

The Church of St. Lazarus, the belfry of which is the subject of this stamp is the most significant came here after his resurrection and was consecrated first bishop by the Apostles who were then here. In 890 A.D. his tomb was discovered and the…