Turkey, north condemn Eoka anniversary celebrations
Both Turkey and the north offered condemnation for the events held in the Republic of Cyprus to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Eoka – the paramilitary organisation set ...
‘April 1 a milestone in Cyprus history’
April 1 is a milestone in the history of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday night addressing an event to mark 70 years since the Eoka struggle against British rule started.
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Eoka’s founding ‘the pinnacle of modern Cypriot history’
The founding of Eoka on April 1, 1955 was “the pinnacle of modern Cypriot history”, Diko MEP Costas Mavrides said on Tuesday at a church service held to commemorate its 70th anniversary.
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Christodoulides aims to ‘achieve results’ from meeting with Tatar
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said his “one and only goal” at his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday is to achieve results.
“I am coming to ...
Parties commemorate 70th anniversary of Eoka launch
Cyprus’ political parties on Tuesday commemorated the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the founding of Eoka, which fought against British rule on the island with the aim of uniting ...
Eoka struggle a ‘historical milestone’, says education minister
April 1, 2025 marks 70 years since the commencement of the Eoka struggle against British colonial rule, from 1955 to 1959, “a glorious, revolutionary four-year period, which is acknowledged as the top historical milestone in ...
Greek schools to celebrate Eoka Day for first time
Greek schools will be celebrate Eoka Day on April 1 for the first time, commemorating the 1955-1959 uprising of Cypriots against British colonial rule and the bid to unify with Greece, ...
Cyprus pays tribute to EOKA hero Gregoris Afxentiou
A memorial service was held on Sunday for the second in command of EOKA, Gregoris Afxentiou at Machairas, in the Troodos mountains.
The annual service was attended by President Nikos ...
Efforts to resume Cyprus talks continue, says education minister
As President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has repeatedly stated, the government will continue to seek the further involvement of the international community and the European Union in the effort ...
Minor identified for vandalising Eoka monument
A minor had been identified by Paphos police on Wednesday as responsible for the desecration of a monument to Eoka freedom fighters in the city.
The incident came to light ...
Christodoulides: No matter how hard some people try, we do not forget
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday said that “no matter how hard some people try and would like us to, we do not forget” Turkey’s invasion of the island in 1974.
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EOKA fighters slam ‘sacrilege, desecration, humiliation’
The island’s EOKA headquarters should be declared a historical protected monument, the Association of Fighters of the City and District of Limassol (Sapel) has said.
It is also collecting ...
Political parties mark Eoka uprising anniversary
Archbishop Georgios on Monday said Eoka Day marked on April 1 should be a wakeup call for imitation for Cyprus to “end its struggle for liberation”.
His brief statements to journalists ...
‘Proud’ of Cyprus’ Eoka struggle for liberation
Cyprus “must do whatever is possible to be liberated”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday stressing the need to honour the people that rebelled against the British occupation in 1955 on ...
Demetriou honours Eoka, calls Holguin’s arrival ‘positive step’
House President Annita Demetriou described the arrival of UN Envoy Maria Angela Holguin as a “positive first step” at an event held in honour of Eoka fighters in Pelendri.
“The ...
Huge police presence to prevent Grivas memorial rioting
A huge police presence presided over the memorial service for controversial Eoka General Georgios Grivas on Sunday, to avoid protests and rioting.
Over 200 officers were called in, along with the ...
Greece is all too often Cyprus’ reluctant champion
Since the days of Makarios, Greece’s relations with Turkey have been held ransom by the Cyprus problem
When Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signed ...
President reiterates commitment to Cyprus problem solution
President Nikos Christodoulides assured that he is steadfastly increasing efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue.
He was speaking during a memorial service for Eoka fighter Kyriakos Matsis in ...
Government calls for resumption of peace talks, honors Eoka fighter
The government reiterated its commitment to achieve a bicommunal, bizonal federal solution in Cyprus during the annual memorial service for Eoka ’55-’59 fighter and founder Kyriakos Matsis held in Thessaloniki ...
Large turnout for Eoka fighter’s funeral
The funeral of senior member of Eoka Thasos Sofocleous was held on Saturday with solemn crowds attending the service in Strovolos, including senior government officials.
Sofocleous, aged 91, was described by ...
Government expresses ‘deep grief’ over death of Eoka fighter
The government as well as Eoka veterans’ organisations on Monday paid tribute to Thasos Sofocleous, a senior member of Eoka who passed away over the weekend.
In a statement, the ...
Turkish vice president accidentally posts Eoka photo to social media
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz committed a social media faux pas on Thursday when he accompanied a celebratory tweet regarding the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus with a ...
Defence minister: national survival of Cyprus at stake
We owe it to Grigoris Afxentiou to continue fighting for freedom, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas said on Friday.
With Hellenism driven to its limits, the physical and national survival of ...
Eoka fighter’s typewriter donated to National Struggle Museum
The typewriter of a 21-year-old Eoka fighter which was donated to the Eoka struggle museum was presented on Monday by his distant relative, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas.
Makis Giorgallas from ...