Historical Events of AKEL and the Abduction of Kyprianou
December 15, 2025
Today marks 68 years since the declaration of AKEL as illegal by the British. In 1955, surprise raids were conducted against AKEL members, resulting in key arrests of leadership. Additionally, on December 16, 1977, the abduction of Achilleas Kyprianou took place by EOKA B members. President Spyros Kyprianou stated he would sacrifice his son for the homeland. These events are highlighted in today's special edition.