1960: Crimewave grips Cyprus, Limassol police seek thieves
On this day in 1960, a series of robberies – which was reportedly ‘making Limassol the islands worst crime spot’ – reached a new high. The news was splashed on…
1959: Regular army will be bigger – All because of Cyprus
Today in 1959, it was reported that more men – 150,000 of them – were wanted for the British Army, partly because so many soldiers were required for duty in…
1950: Heaviest snowfall in living memory blankets Cyprus, Israel
On this day in 1950, the heaviest snowfall in living memory halted rail and air communications on Cyprus. Roads were impassable, the airport closed and power cuts were widespread. In…
1958: Excitement in Cyprus as 600 American tourists arrive
On this day in 1958, the largest group of tourists to visit Cyprus in the last three years were set to visit the island when the Greek liner Olympia called…
1960: Round the World men robbed in Cyprus
Today in 1960, The Times of Cyprus reported that meanest theft of the year had left Britain’s ’round the world hikers,’ passing through Cyprus, destitute: Bearded Brian Belt from York,…