[S-CYPRUS] New series of postage stamps

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FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE • Cypriot postage stamps have depicted the Republic’s turbulent history, its beauties and advantages as an island-state in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Τhe country’s first President, important landmarks in its political history, significant milestones in the country’s journey through the past five decades, flora and fauna, the arts, Cypriot culture and traditions have all been illustrated on postage stamps which, during the pre-internet era, acted as Cyprus’ ambassadors to the world, telling everybody that the Republic of Cyprus is an independent state since 1960, a member of the United Nations and since 2004 of the European Union.

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(continued) The Department of Postal Services has decided to issue a new series of postage stamps that depict aspects of Cypriot history and convey it to the world to mark the 50th anniversary since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.

Cyprus Post will issue soon a collector`s album, entitled “Cyprus through the ages”, which will contain 32 stamps that will reflect on historical moments, as well as present evidence from the millennia-long history of Cyprus. —