THE CYPRUS CONVENTION OF 1878
A NEW ERA FOR CYPRUS NEW RULERS FOR THE ISLAND IN THE SUN Clandestine negotiations between the British and the Ottoman Empire culminated in the Cyprus Convention agreement of 1878.…
THE CYPRUS VOLUNTEER REGIMENT OF WW2
A LOCAL DEFENCE FORCE Cyprus found itself at risk at the beginning of World War 2. This was because of its strategic importance. It was agreed because of this that…
THE IMAGE OF APHRODITE IN ANCIENT SCULPTURE
INSPIRED BY A CYPRUS BEAUTY Inspiring Aphrodite Works of Art The image of Aphrodite in ancient sculpture, in the most accepted contemporary form, has significantly influenced the visual arts of…
THE OTTOMAN DERVISHES OF CYPRUS
A NEW RELIGIOUS ORDER A NEW RELIGIOUS ORDER The Ottoman quest to conquer Cyprus was finally realised in 1571. This came after the final defences of the Republic of Venice…
THE DEADLY EARTHQUAKE OF 1953
DEVASTATION IN THE WEST OF CYPRUS A SEISMIC REGION! The eastern Mediterranean region has produced several significant earthquakes historically. These include events in the whole Aegean region, which lies in…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
CYPRUS FLAG & CURRENCY DESIGNER ISMET GUNEY A NEW FLAG FOR A NEW REPUBLIC A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus has suffered much turmoil and strife throughout its…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY A MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A DELICIOUS WRAP THE HUMBLE GYRO Several culinary experts see the humble gyro as a testament to the rich culinary history of the Greek people. Indeed, this perfect parcel of…
THE PISCOPOU MEDEIVAL BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FINI
A MEDIEVAL LANDMARK A RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE The Piskopou Bridge, often referred to as the ‘Piskopos Crossing,’ is a notable architectural and historical landmark. Located by the village of Fini,…
THE FOUNDERS OF GREEK MUSIC
THE ORIGINS OF GREEK MUSIC It can be said that the founders of Greek music are not simply individuals but rather a convergence of cultural practices that include several Greek…