EOKA

Savvas Rotsidis: Hero of the Cypriot-EOKA struggle against British colonial rule

Savvas Rotsidis (1935 – November 25, 1958), from the village of Mammari near Nicosia, was a dedicated member of EOKA,…

25 November 2024

Cyprus President Christodoulides to Attend Memorial Events in Thessaloniki on November 1

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will visit Thessaloniki on November 1 to participate in memorial events honouring Cypriot history and Greek-Cypriot…

26 October 2024

The Republic of Cyprus celebrates its 64th anniversary today

Today, the Republic of Cyprus proudly celebrates its 63rd anniversary since declaring its Independence from the United Kingdom. Since 1960,…

1 October 2024

Challenge from the Turkish Ministry of Defense: "I may come suddenly one night," he writes in a post about Cyprus

The Turkish Ministry of Defense commemorated the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus with a provocative statement, warning, "Don't…

19 July 2024

The Second Husband of Aliki Vouyouklaki, Giorgos Iliadis, Passes Away in Cyprus

"Giorgos Iliadis, a businessman and journalist, was the second husband of Aliki Vouyouklaki for 1.5 years, after which they got…

24 June 2024

On this day in 1955, Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston was founded

On April 1, Cyprus commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955. On April 1, Cyprus commemorates…

1 April 2024

George "Digenis" Grivas: The Influential Leader of EOKA in Cyprus

A look into the life and impact of the Cypriot independence fighter [Cyprus] - George "Digenis" Grivas, the prominent leader…

27 January 2024

Savvas Rotsidis: Hero of the Cypriot-EOKA struggle against British colonial rule

From the village of Mammari to the west of Nicosia, Savvas Rotsidis (1935 - November 25, 1958) was a member…

25 November 2023

Republic of Cyprus celebrates its 63rd anniversary

Today the Republic of Cyprus proudly celebrates its 63rd anniversary since the declaration of its Independence from the United Kingdom.…

1 October 2023

On this day in 1955, Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston was founded

On April 1, Cyprus commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955. Following the Russo-Turkish war (1877…

1 April 2023

Nikos Sampson journalist, publisher, politician, a fighter and member of EOKA (December 16, 1935 - May 9, 2001)

Born Nikos Georgiadis in Famagusta, he was a journalist, publisher, politician, a fighter and member of EOKA. Upon joining EOKA…

9 May 2022

On this day in 1955, Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston was founded

On April 1, Cyprus commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955. Following the Russo-Turkish war (1877 - 1878),…

1 April 2022

OTD-Tassos Papadopoulos (January 7, 1934 - December 12, 2008)

Tassos Papadopoulos (January 7, 1934 - December 12, 2008) Born in Nicosia, he was a lawyer, EOKA Fighter and later…

12 December 2021

Savvas Rotsidis: Hero of the Cypriot-EOKA struggle against British colonial rule

From the village of Mammari to the west of Nicosia, Savvas Rotsidis (1935 - November 25, 1958) was a member…

25 November 2021

Republic of Cyprus celebrates its 61th anniversary

Today the Republic of Cyprus proudly celebrates its 61th anniversary since the declaration of its Independence from the United Kingdom.…

1 October 2021

Turkish Parliament Question: Does a Greek pilot with EOKA tattoos work Turkish airlines?

A major political issue arose in Turkey when it was questioned, according to Turkish reports, that a Greek pilot working…

20 May 2021

On this day in 1956, Michalakis Karaolis and Andreas Dimitriou were executed

Michalakis Karaolis and Andreas Dimitriou were the first fighters of the Cyprus Struggle to be sentenced to death and executed…

10 May 2021

Respected Cypriot politician Vassos Lyssarides passes away aged 100

One of Cyprus’ most respected politicians, Vassos Lyssarides passed away on Monday, at the age of 100. Born in the…

27 April 2021

EOKA Struggle commemorated in Australian city of Brisbane

On this day in 1955, the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA) was founded and started its anti-colonial insurgency against the…

1 April 2021

On this day in 1955, Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston was founded

On April 1, Cyprus commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955. Following the Russo-Turkish war (1877…

1 April 2021

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