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  Encyclopedia: Agios Nikolaos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Greece and Cyprus (in Greek Kypros Κύπρος and in Turkish Kıbrıs) is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, 113 kilometres (70 miles) south of Turkey and around 120 km west of the Syrian coast.
Cyprus since Saint Nicholas is the patron General definition of saint In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy.
Ayios Nikolaos (Cyprus) a British military base in Cyprus (in Greek Kypros Κύπρος and in Turkish Kıbrıs) is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, 113 kilometres (70 miles) south of Turkey and around 120 km west of the Syrian coast.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Agios-Nikolaos   (533 words)

  
 Akrotiri and Dhekelia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akrotiri is surrounded by the territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, but Dhekelia also borders on the United Nations (UN) buffer zone and the territory controlled by the Turkish part of the island.
The Sovereign Bases in Cyprus are an overseas territory, but instead of having a Governor, like other such territories, it has an Administrator, whom, while appointed by the Queen, is responsible to the Ministry of Defence, not to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Ayios Nikolaos, in the WSBA, is a listening station of the intelligence network ECHELON.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Akrotiri   (622 words)

  
 The Zurich and London Agreements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The State of Cyprus shall be a Republic with a presidential regime, the President being Greek and the Vice-President Turkish elected by universal suffrage by the Greek and Turkish communities of the Island respectively.
The Republic of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey shall co-operate for their common defence and undertake by this Treaty to consult together on the problems raised by this defence.
That the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus shall come into force and the formal signature of the necessary instruments by the parties concerned shall take place at the earliest practicable date and on that date sovereignty will be transferred to the Republic of Cyprus.
www.cyprus-conflict.net /Treaties%20-1959-60.htm   (3411 words)

  
 Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation: News in English, 99-11-22
Commenting on progress to date, the EDEK official said that in spite of concessions and compromises made by his party, the formation of a new social-democratic movement in conjunction with other centrist parties of the island was not possible, but added that EDEK's invitation to Spyros Kyprianou's Democratic Party remains open.
An ethnic Kurd who arrived in Cyprus from Turkey was today sentenced to two months in prison for illegally entering the territory of the Republic.
Activity at the Cyprus Stock Exchange today showed a decrease in the volume of trading, while it's estimated that the general price index experienced an increase, as compared to last week's closing.
www.hri.org /news/cyprus/riken/1999/99-11-22.riken.html   (1205 words)

  
 Service Children's Education - Schools Worldwide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ayios Nikolaos Primary School opened in 1954 and is situated in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area, 15 miles east of Dhekelia, in the direction of Famagusta.
Friends of Ayios Nikolaos School (F.A.N.S) was set up to raise funds for the school and to organise social events for children and parents.
Ayios Nikolaos Primary School is committed to delivering high educational standards and strives to mirror the very best of UK practice.
www.sceschools.com /schools/CYPRUS/AYIOS.HTM   (634 words)

  
 CYPRUS
Tensions between Turkey and North Cyprus has been rising for the past year when Turkey intervened in presidential elections in April 2000 and sent an IMF styled socio-economic `package` to be implemented in North Cyprus, despite protests and meetings where thousands of Turkish Cypriots participated.
The range of signatories reflected the fact that the constitution of Cyprus did not emanate from the free will of its people, who were not consulted either directly or through their ad hoc elected representatives, but from the Zurich Agreement between Greece and Turkey.
The Treaty of Alliance between the Republic of Cyprus the Kingdom of Greece and the Republic of Turkey was a military alliance agreed for defence purposes..
www.greekhelsinki.gr /bhr/english/organizations/rfa/rfa_10_01_01.html   (7188 words)

  
 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders History – Cyprus 1982 to 1984   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Operationally, the Battalion's role was low key and were responsible for guarding Ayios Nikolaos, Troodos (shared with UN battalion) and for the security of the Western Sovereign Base Area.
Cyprus was an ideal station to resurrect many familiar aspects of battalion life; one, which loomed up was the Champion Company Competition.
In Cyprus the Resident Battalion had to be all things to all men, and in addition to operational and sporting commitments the battalion was tasked with administering the All Island Horse Show and putting the rest of the Army in Cyprus through their paces during the annual minor units military skills competition.
www.argylls.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Argyll%20and%20Sutherland%20Highlanders%20-%20Cyprus%201982%20to%201984.htm   (4914 words)

  
 CYPRUS PROBLEM: TREATY OF GUARANTEE
Treaty of Guarantee between the Republic of Cyprus and Greece, the United Kingdom and Turkey
The security forces (gendarmerie and police) shall have a complement of 2,000 men, which may be reduced or increased with the agreement of both the President and the Vice-President.
It shall be recognised that the total or partial union of Cyprus with any other State, or a separatist independence for Cyprus (i.e., the partition of Cyprus into two independent States), shall be excluded.
www.kypros.org /Cyprus_Problem/treaty.html   (3697 words)

  
 Military News - skopies.net, The soldiers pages on the internet - Cyprus, Greece ,scenario creative services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A Cyprus Defense Ministry spokesman told CNA that two A-7 Corsair bombers participated in one of the phases of the six-day exercise in Nicosia district while two F-16 took part in another phase in Paphos district.
The Greek Cypriot side will not participate in any dialogue for a Cyprus settlement which is not within the parameters of relevant UN resolutions, President Glafcos Clerides warned today in a message on the occasion of Cyprus' 39th anniversary of Independence tomorrow.
Cooperation on military and defence matters between Cyprus and Greece is "perfect" the defence ministers of the two countries said here today, stressing at the same time that this will continue.
www.skopies.net /english/news/index.html   (948 words)

  
 British units serving in Cyprus 1955 - 1959
The 3 Battalions of the Parachute Regiment were sent to Cyprus during the winter of 1955 - 1956 and rest of the Brigade came out in groups until it was at full strength in August 56 prior to the assault on the canal.
Cyprus Signal Troop Cyp SIG Troop was the original Nicosia Sigs before the Signal regt came over from Egypt and was amalgamated into Cyprus District Signal Regt.
Ferried troops from Gibraltar to Cyprus in 1955 accompanied by HMS Reggio, the troops were (possibly) the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
www.britains-smallwars.com /cyprus/cyprusunits.html   (4833 words)

  
 Churches & Chapels of Akanthou
Now the Turkish settlelers who were brought from deep inside Turkey to the northern part of Cyprus to boost the Turkish Cypriot population by the illegal Turkish regime are trying to wipe out every trace of the Greek presence.
The villagers at the village of Ayios Nikolaos which is between the areas of Tripimeni and Melounda.
They say that Ayios Mikallos and with some other Christians who lived at the time in the Holy Land and who did not want to fight the Saracens left by sea.
kypros.org /Occupied_Cyprus/akanthou/churches.htm   (1485 words)

  
 Ayios Nikolaos (Cyprus) - Wikipedia
The Joint Service Signal Unit (JSSU), formerly 9th Signal Regiment, is based at Ayios Nikolaos providing both the UK Armed Forces and the United Nations Forces with electronic warfare support and command and control systems.
Note that Ayios Nikolaos or Agios Nikolaos is a very common place name in Greece and Cyprus since it means "Holy Nicholas" and Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Greece.
This page was last modified 17:57, 8 April 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ayios_Nikolaos_%28Cyprus%29   (120 words)

  
 First4Travel Ayios Nikolaos Resort Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ayios Nikolaos appeals to a variety of visitors with a fantastic harbour area that is home to a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants.
There are 3 shingle beaches and the beautiful Bay of Sitia is close by, evenings can be relaxed or lively depending on your preference.
Transfer time to Ayios Nikolaos from Heraklion airport 1 hour 30 minutes approximately.
www.first4travel.co.uk /Guide-145.html   (115 words)

  
 Flora   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Cyprus is well known for its large number of orchids.
I am not an expert on flowers, but I nonetheless show you some of the interesting pictures.
The appropriate names were derived from the book The Floral Charm of Cyprus (Sinclair, 1998), and personal assistance by the orchid expert of Cyprus: Dr.
www.leidenuniv.nl /fsw/band/Cyprus/Flora/flora.html   (103 words)

  
 Candia Park Village - Crete, Ayios Nikolaos. Crete Hotels: Candia Park Village
The Candia Park Village is a complete holiday village and the ideal place for relaxation and amusement for families and couples of all ages.
The Candia Park village Hotel is located on the exquisite gulf of Mirabello, only 3 km from Ayios Nikolaos, 5 km from Elounda and 70 km from the airport and town of Heraklion.
Candia Park Village Hotel Crete Ayios Nikolaos Greece.
www.worldwidehotelsonline.com /candiapark.htm   (480 words)

  
 Workers Daily Internet Edition Year 2002 No. 13   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The British Army in Cyprus work to a tri-service headquarters and are tasked with protecting the SBAs and associated retained sites.
The administration of the Bases is driven by three main policy objectives: effective use of the SBAs as military bases, full co-operation with the Republic of Cyprus, and protection of the interests of those resident or working in the SBAs.
The country bases its claim to the Malvinas (or the "Falklands" as they are called by the British government) on the grounds that it succeeded to rights claimed by Spain in the eighteenth century.
www.rcpbml.org.uk /wdie-02/d02-13.htm   (3369 words)

  
 Crete Ferries: Ferries to/from Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Sitia, Agios Nikolaos - CreteTravel.com
A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens.
Ferry schedule - Ferries to and from East Crete (Agios Nikolaos and Sitia):
From Agios Nikolaos or Sitia to Santorini (on Thursdays) - see schedule.
www.cretetravel.com /To_and_from_Crete/Ferries_Crete.htm   (1652 words)

  
 Like most chaplaincies the life of the Chaplaincy centred on Ayia Napa in South East Cyprus is based on Worship and ...
Sunday worship continued each week at the Gatehouse Chapel of the former Monastery in Ayia Napa throughout the year and was supplemented by the evening service at the Capo Bay Hotel in Protaras where we have always been made welcome.
The Bishop visited the chaplaincy on the first Sunday of May and saw at first hand the cramped conditions for worship and administration of Holy Communion that exist in the Gatehouse Chapel in the height of the season.
The chaplaincy members and chaplain have forged greater links with the Missions to Military Garrisons based at Ayios Nikolaos, attending their monthly 'Saturday Teas' and latterly the weekly Tuesday evening Bible Study.
www.stchcathedral.org.bh /ayianapa/ayainarpt.htm   (1232 words)

  
 Nicholas Meletiou Projects Information
He has also participated in Seminars and lectured on the Design of Hotels.
He has been responsible for the Design and Development and Implementation of a wide variety of commercial, residential and leisure projects in the UK, Middle East, Greece, Cyprus Spain and other countries, including masterplans for projects in Portugal and Malta
2001 — New residence in Katodrys, Cyprus (£750.000).
www.nicholasmeletiou.com /information.htm   (1004 words)

  
 .:Rhodes Ferries and planes. Ferries & planes to/from Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Sitia, Agios Nikolaos
Ferries & planes to/from Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Sitia, Agios Nikolaos
All international and domestic ferries dock here as well as all the cruise liners.
There are regular ferry lines connecting Rhodes with Athens (Pireaus), Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Cyprus and Turkey.
www.hellas-guide.com /rhodes/getting_rhodes.html   (443 words)

  
 Ayios Nikolaos HIVE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
MOD HOME / HIVE GB / Cyprus / Ayios Nikolaos
Service Families Task Force Guide - Download the SFTF "Guide for Service Families on Moving" - for excellent advice and tips on how to move as painlessly as possible.
Joint Service Signal Unit Cyprus - unit information.
www.mod.uk /issues/hive/cyprus/ayios_nikolaos.htm   (89 words)

  
 Desert Storm - Military Space Signals Intelligence
Bases in Europe that are host to RC-135 elements of the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing include the 306th Strategic Wing at RAF Mildenhall (UK) and the 992nd Support Squadron at Hellenikon Airport (Greece).
Ground-based signals intelligence facilities in the region included "the British radio base at Ayios Nikolaos, Cyprus.
A dusty plain dotted with radio aerials, east of Famagusta, this is the main Western center for monitoring Iraqi military, air force and diplomatic signals.
www.fas.org /spp/military/docops/operate/ds/signals.htm   (4782 words)

  
 A-list message, [A-List] UK state: Iraq crisis, strategic dilemma
The Americans secretly monitor the activities of their closest partners in Nato.
The British eavesdrop on the Middle East and the volatile and oil-rich Caucasus from their electronic listening post at Ayios Nikolaos on Cyprus, sifting a rich harvest of signals to and from London embassies.
The French spy on all governments and international corporations, gleaning at least as much in commercially sensitive information as military secrets.
archives.econ.utah.edu /archives/a-list/2004w08/msg00104.htm   (3985 words)

  
 World Heritage Sites in Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The early 12th century Asinou Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered to be among the finest examples of Byzantine mural painting on the island.
Asinou Church, Cyprus World Heritage Site Aerosol Pollutant Study
The above two photos are from our November, 1998 visit to Cyprus.
fp.thesalmons.org /lynn/wh-cyprus.html   (111 words)

  
 [CTRL] Echelon & related Data Interception Capabilities 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Although most personnel at Chicksands were members of the US Air Force, diplomatic and ILC interception was handled by civilian NSA employees in a unit called DODJOCC.(17) 34.
During the 1970s, British Comint units on Cyprus were tasked to collect HF communications of allied NATO nations, including Greece and Turkey.
The interception took place at a British army unit at Ayios Nikolaos, eastern Cyprus.(18) In the United States in 1975, investigations by a US Congressional Committee revealed that NSA was collecting diplomatic messages sent to and from Washington from an army Comint site at Vint Hill Farms, Virginia.
www.mail-archive.com /ctrl@listserv.aol.com/msg30636.html   (16106 words)

  
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Dennis served with 260 Signal Squadron (SAM) as a Sgt in the mid 1970's and was highly respected and a very popular member of the Squadron.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and especially those who served with him in Belfast in 1973.
Dennis and his wife Margaret moved to Cyprus about 6 months ago and we had just re-establish contact with Dennis thanks to the help of his niece Dawn Heaps who contacted us via the internet.
www.260sigsqnsam.abelgratis.co.uk /newsarc.htm   (7668 words)

  
 PSA EID Circuit 9
Born in 1943 in Bristol, England, Brian developed his first BandW photograph at the age of 13, although he did not begin a serious interest in photography until 1984.
Since then, he has been an active member of various Camera Clubs in UK (currently member of Cheltenham and Gloucester Camera Clubs) and overseas (founder member of Ayios Nikolaos Photographic Society, Cyprus).
Regarded in the UK Camera Club Circuit, not only as a prolific image-maker but also as an inspiration to others.
www.erbillingham.fsnet.co.uk /BrianS.html   (684 words)

  
 SFGate: Day in Pictures
Eviction day: Members of the Kreh family cry on their family couch as Israeli soldiers arrive to evict them from their home after 23 years in the Jewish settlement of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip, AP Photo/David Guttenfelder
Tearful goodbye: The wife of Charalambos Charalambous, co-pilot of the Helios Airways flight that crashed Sunday north of Athens, cries on his coffin during the funeral at the Ayios Nikolaos church in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Pained and chained: Inmate Eddie Geovani "Skinny" Rivera cries out in pain while being treated at the hospital after being wounded in a riot between rival gangs at the prison in Escuintla, Guatemala, AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/08/17/dip.DTL   (374 words)

  
 The following daily prices are for a couple at the Paphinia Self Catering Apartments in Paphos, Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The following daily prices are for a couple at the Paphinia Self Catering Apartments in Paphos, Cyprus
Poseidon Avenue, Kato Paphos, P.O Box 60679, CY-8042 Paphos, Cyprus
he following daily prices, in Cyprus Pounds, are for TWO people for 2005.
www.paphinia.com /RATES.htm   (233 words)

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