Bygones: Cyprus Shadow Cabinet Announcement Sparks Surprise
1959: The announcement of Cyprus’ shadow Cabinet on Wednesday caught the public off guard, fueling speculation of last-minute changes within the leadership of both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. On…
Cyprus Airways Expanded Summer Schedule in 1959
1959: Cyprus Airways launched its enhanced summer schedule on April 1, 1959, increasing flight frequencies to numerous destinations across Europe and the Middle East. From Nicosia, flights to Athens operated…
Bygones: Rusty Shock Awaits Cyprus Gun Owners
1959: Nearly 10,000 Cypriot sportsmen who surrendered their shotguns under emergency orders in January 1956 faced an unpleasant surprise. Inspections revealed that most of the firearms stored in Kyrenia Castle…
Bygones: Makarios Mania: Plaques Fly in, Shoppers Prepare to Snap Them Up!
1959 – Hundreds of wall plaques featuring Archbishop Makarios arrived in Cyprus via air freight from Germany. This marks the second consignment, as the first sold out immediately upon arrival…
Cyprus 1960: Apoel Team Escapes Violent Mob After Critical Match
1960 – Chaos unfolded at the end of a tense match between Apoel and Pezoporikos, resulting in the Apoel soccer team fleeing for their safety as a mob of Pezoporikos…
Bygones: RAF Team Maps Cyprus’ Largest Underground Cave Network in Kyrenia Range
1960: The Royal Air Force potholing team began mapping Cyprus’ largest underground cave network, located deep beneath the Kyrenia Range at Pentadaktylos. They aimed to complete the mapping during further…
Bygones: Cyprus Oranges in High Demand as Late Crop Runs Out Early
1958: Demand for Cyprus Late Ovals, including Morphou and Lefka oranges, has exceeded supply, with growers reporting high prices since the start of March. Normally available until mid-May, the crop…
Bygones: RAF No. 208 Squadron Re-Forms with Hunters, Arrives in Cyprus for Air Defense
1958: A new Hunter squadron moved into RAF Nicosia. It was No. 208 Squadron, commanded by Sq. Ldr. John Granville-White from Budleigh Salterton, Devon, with a long-standing association with Middle…
Bygones: Adventurous English Women Arrive in Cyprus After Journey Through 12 Countries
1960: Two young English women, 22-year-old Doreen Fairman and 23-year-old Margaret Harrison, have reached Cyprus as part of an ambitious journey spanning 12 countries. Starting from Paris last May, their…
Bygones: Seven Comets for Cyprus
1960: De Havilland has achieved a significant milestone, selling Comet jet aircraft worth €10 million in a single week—one of the strongest performances in the British aircraft industry’s history. These…