Cyprus Stamps SG 2024 (a) Anniversaries and Events - CTO USED (n319)

Cyprus Stamps SG 2024

Anniversaries and Events

CTO USED

  Issue Date: 22 February 2024

Cyprus Stamps 2024 "Anniversaries and Events" featuring the following:

100 YEARS OF THE GREEK GYMNASIUM OF FAMAGUSTA.

The Greek Gymnasium of Famagusta was recognized by Royal Decree on the 06.03.1924 as equivalent to public Gymnasiums in Greece. After the independence of Cyprus in 1960, other Gymnasiums were founded in the city. Until August 1974 when Famagusta was occupied by the Turkish occupation troops, four Gymnasiums and one Technical School used to operate. In the school year 1973-74, 4496 students attended public secondary schools in Famagusta.

80 YEARS of SEK 1944 – 2024.

The Cyprus Workers' Confederation (SEK) is the largest Trade Union in Cyprus, which represents workers in all sectors of the labour market, while developing a rich social and cultural activity in parallel.  At the same time, through its 80-year history, it has actively participated in all the national struggles of our country.
It was founded on the 29th of October 1944, with the aim of promoting and solving all the problems and complex challenges faced by employees and society at large. 

The issue comprises of: 2 stamps each with a different value.
Available on Cyprus Stamps website: in sets of 2 stamps (MINT, or USED/CTO), Sets of 2 Official FDCs and as sets of 2 Full Sheet of 8 stamps MINT condition (or CTO/USED subject to availability).


Design - Artwork: Nicos Ierodiaconou, Lefkosia.