The Athens War Museum stands as a powerful tribute to Greece’s enduring military legacy, housing over 400,000 artifacts that span from prehistoric weapons to the heroic battles of the 20th century. Located in central Athens near Evangelismos metro, visitors can explore indoor galleries of revolutionary flags, Byzantine armor, and detailed dioramas, while the standout outdoor display lets you step close to retired Hellenic Air Force jets and tanks. Greek City Times recommends this immersive experience for anyone interested in Greek resilience and history—perfectly combined with nearby museums like the Benaki and Cycladic.
Tag: Cyprus history
January 15, 2026 – Nicosia, Cyprus Former President of Cyprus George Vassiliou, the visionary businessman…
Savvas Rotsidis (1935 – November 25, 1958), from the village of Mammari near Nicosia, was a dedicated member of EOKA, the Greek-Cypriot nationalist organization that fought for the liberation of Cyprus from British colonial rule and its eventual union with Greece. An accountant by profession, Rotsidis joined EOKA in 1955 and took part in numerous operations against British forces. Captured by the British in 1958, he was tortured but refused to betray his comrades. He was executed on November 25, 1958, becoming a martyr in the struggle for Cyprus’s independence.
In 1713, Swedish traveler Michael Eneman arrived in Cyprus amid the aftermath of a daring Greek uprising against Ottoman oppression. His vivid account in Resan till Orienten details the brutal suppression of the revolt in Nicosia, the harsh Turkish rule, and the resilient spirit of the island’s Greek inhabitants, offering a rare Western glimpse into life under the Sultan’s yoke.
Cyprus celebrates 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, honoring its liberation after the EOKA struggle and flying the national flag as a symbol of peace and freedom.
On August 11, 1996, Tassos Isaac, 24, was brutally beaten to death in the Deryneia buffer zone during a peaceful anti-occupation motorcycle rally, shocking Cyprus, Greece, and the world.
On July 20, 1974, at 5:20am, 40,000 Turkish troops landed and invaded northern Cyprus after…
KYRENIA, Cyprus – A remarkable archaeological find off the coast of Cyprus continues to captivate…
The Bi-communal Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has completed the restoration of the Saint (Ayia) Paraskevi church in the illegally occupied Kato Varosha, Famagusta. Funded by the European Union and executed by the United Nations Development Project, the project preserves a site built over five phases from the 16th to 20th centuries, culminating in a neoclassical bell tower. A celebratory event marked the church’s return to its historical splendor, highlighting its value as a Cypriot cultural treasure.
Cypriot DNA study finds 10-30% Greek ancestry in men, showing diverse origins from 12,000 years ago, not just Greek, per Biobank.cy research. (134 characters)
A new documentary, Memories of 1974, delves into the personal stories of Cypriot Canadians who were impacted by the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The film uses firsthand accounts to explore the trauma and resilience of a generation marked by displacement and loss.
Savvas Rotsidis (1935 – November 25, 1958), from the village of Mammari near Nicosia, was a dedicated member of EOKA, the Greek-Cypriot nationalist organization that fought for the liberation of Cyprus from British colonial rule and its eventual union with Greece. An accountant by profession, Rotsidis joined EOKA in 1955 and took part in numerous operations against British forces. Captured by the British in 1958, he was tortured but refused to betray his comrades. He was executed on November 25, 1958, becoming a martyr in the struggle for Cyprus’s independence.
The Cyprus Department of Antiquities announced that recent works on the sewerage system of Kition…
The Cyprus Department of Antiquities announced that recent works on the sewerage system of Kition…
On July 20, 1974, at 5:20am, 40,000 Turkish troops landed and invaded northern Cyprus after…
