50 years of the Cyprus Thalassaemia Association

The Cyprus Thalassaemia Association (CTA) is a Non-Governmental Organization which was founded by the parents and friends of people suffering from Thalassemia in their effort to protect their children’s rights against critical medical, social and economic problems and is the oldest patients’ association in our country. During the 5 decades of its activity, the CTA has focused its attention on all aspects of the medical treatment of people with Thalassemia, their integration into society and the working environment, their psychological support as well as the education and training of both patients as well as medical and nursing staff. At the same time, with its ongoing actions and initiatives, it supports blood donation in Cyprus, the population control program and the promotion

70 Years of the Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization (POED)

The Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization – POED, is the collective expression of Greek Cypriot Teachers of Primary, Pre-Primary and Special Education. It was founded on the 9^th of April 1953 and currently has more than 6000 members.

The priority for the Organization is to promote and upgrade Public Education and Public Schools. Every day, POED supports teachers, fights for upgrading their prestige and dignity and guarantees their work benefits.

Through its 70-year course, its struggles and actions, POED has played and continues to play a decisive role in the historical, political, national, social and economic development of Cyprus.

50 years of the Cyprus Ports Authority

The Cyprus Ports Authority celebrates this year 50 years since its establishment and operation as the  competent Semi-Governmental Organization that owns, manages and operates the port facilities and shipping aids of Cyprus. 

The five-year course of the Organization in the port activities of the country which consists in its involvement in the commercial actions of the ports through its successful provision of services that it offers to the port industry of the country, as well as the Organization’s multifaceted social contribution to the country, is of historical importance.