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1st April 2005 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first explosions set off by the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters who became famously known as EOKA. (ACRONYM OF ETHNIKI ORGANOSIS KYPRION AGONISTON), and one could say that that was the…

50th Anniversary of International Police Organization

Founded on 5th December 1959 by thirty five founding members, the Cyprus Philatelic Society continues to prosper, promoting philately in Cyprus and abroad, encouraging philatelic research, guiding and helping young people to appreciate philately and…

The Cyprus Red Cross Society has worked for almost 50 years to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Neutral and independent, its membership is open to all persons regardless of race, creed or political conviction. The…

Established in 1959, the European Court of Human Rights adjudicates on individual and State applications alleging violations of civil and political rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

The court is based in Strasbourg in the…

The miniature sheet illustrates Cyprus’ first (doves) second (tree), third (co-operation emblem) and fourth (Europa flower) stamps that were
issued with a common design with other European States who share the same vision of a united peaceful…

After 82 years of British rule, on 15th August 1960, the Union Jack was lowered from Government House for the last time. Archbishop Makarios III was President and Turkish Cypriot leader Dr. Fazil Kuchuck Vice President. Sir Hugh Foot, last Governor…

50th Anniversary of the U.N. Organization

Founded in 1954, the European Football Association, UEFA, celebrated its 50th anniversary in the knowledge that it had contributed enormously in promoting young players, combating racism in football and organizing competitions such as the annual…

The forerunner of the Treaty of Rome was the 1951 Treaty of Paris that created the European Coal and Steel Community. The idea
conceived by Jean Monet and announced by Robert Schuman, the French Foreign Minister, on 9th May 1950, was the pooling of…