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.

The contribution of the Greek Gymnasium of Famagusta and of the other Gymnasiums is highlighted through the three-volume work of the Association of Alumni and Friends of the Greek Gymnasiums of Famagusta "Mixed Greek Gymnasiums of Famagusta". On the 21^st of December 2023, the Academy of Athens awarded the Greek Gymnasium of Famagusta for its contribution to Greek education and society in general.

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 29^th of October 1944, with the aim of promoting and solving all the problems and complex challenges faced by employees and society at large.

Through its documented and responsible trade union and political intervention, it has marked the socio-economic progress and development of our country over time.

SEK pioneered the creation of hundreds of Collective Agreements, the introduction of the institution of the automatic wage indexation, the Industrial Relations Code, the Provident Funds, the Health and Welfare Funds, as well as the creation of the Social Insurance Fund and the GHS. 

SEK is a founding member of ETUC and ITUC which are the strongest trade unions at European and global level.  

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