1947: Cyprus approves plans for central power station and grid system
It was reported on this day in 1947 that the Colonial Office in Cyprus had approved plans for the establishment of a central power station and grid system at a…
Cyprus: 15 century toilet at Pyla Tower emptied directly down into the street
The medieval castle toilet, known as a “garderobe,” was a simple yet effective structure built into the castle’s walls. The village of Pyla is developed in a strategic location, controlling…
1960: ‘Iron Man of Cyprus Athletics’ wins Kyrenia-Nicosia road run
WITH sweat streaming from his lean frame despite the February chill, Jackie Brown loped up to a waiting crowd at Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia, on this day in 1960 to win…
1937: The Best Route to Cyprus is by train to Trieste
Today in 1937, the travel experts of the popular periodical The Sphere advised readers that the best route to Cyprus was by train to Trieste and thence by the Lloyd…
1971: Raquel Welch up with the lark on Cyprus film shoot
American actress Raquel Welch has been spotted on the streets of Cyprus filming “The Beloved” presently being shot on the island under the direction of George Pan Cosmatos of Greece.…
1956: RAF drop bread to isolated villages on Cyprus mercy flight
On this day in 1956, the Royal Air Force dropped 250 loaves of bread to relieve the isolated villagers of Prodromos, some 4,000 feet up in the Troodos mountains. Cyprus…
1937: Epidemic of meningitis sweeping through Cyprus
Today in 1937, reports began circulating of an epidemic of meningitis is sweeping through Cyprus. All public gatherings were forbidden by the medical authorities, including carnival celebrations and village weddings.…
1959: Cyprus ‘Meat Chopper’ attacker declared insane
On this day in 1959, a 50 year old man accused of unlawfully wounding his wife with a meat chopper, was declared insane and sent to the Cyprus Mental Hospital.…
Pirates, princes and hostages: inside the mysterious life of the unnamed medieval princess of Cyprus
Leticia Jeeval Pala, Nottingham Trent University Throughout her life, the “Damsel of Cyprus” (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men. She…
1959: Palestinian refugees who fled to Cyprus emigrate to USA
On this day in 1959, over 50 Armenians, former Palestinian refugees, who fled to Cyprus after the troubles there, emigrated to the USA. It was reported that more Armenians would…