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today's weather in Crete. I think we are doing pretty well so far...

Washed the car Wednesday. Totally normal rain has fucked it. Don't go outdoors for a while bros.

Dust levels are hazardous, stay inside!

On this day, April 3, 1312, the Knights Templar were dissolved by a decision of the Council of Vienna.

The final decision to dissolve the Knights Templar was made at the Council of Vienna on April 3, 1312.

Cyprus, it was officially announced on November 7, 1313, at the Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Nicosia, by the papal legate Pierre de la Pleine Chassaigne, Bishop of Roden.

The chronicler Leontios Machairas, who also mentions the execution of the Knights Templar in Cyprus, “justifies” the pope’s decision by describing a “scandalous” secret initiation ceremony for a new member of the order. His account does not differ from similar descriptions of such secret rituals that we have from France and other places. However, we must not overlook the negative influence on public opinion of the propaganda against the Knights Templar, once the decision to exterminate them had been taken by the King of France and the Pope. What the Knights Templar were in reality, what their secret rituals were and what they aimed to achieve, and why the decision was made to execute them all, are topics much debated internationally and largely unknown to this day. Much has been written, and there is a vast international body of literature on the Knights Templar.

Hi everyone, I’m looking into otoplasty in Cyprus to correct slightly protruding ears.

I’m specifically looking for a surgeon who works with adult patients, not just children.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually done this on the island.

If you’ve had otoplasty in Cyprus, could you share:

• which surgeon/clinic you went to
• whether you were happy with the result
• how the recovery went
• roughly how much it cost

I’d also appreciate any recommendations for surgeons to check out, or names to avoid.

Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone, I recently moved to Cyprus and I just checked my air quality app... I'm honestly a bit shocked.

The AQI is showing over 350(Hazardous), and it says the PM2.5 concentration is over 53 times the WHO guideline.

(Attached screenshots of the IQAir app showing the crazy high numbers)

I've lived in Europe most of my life and I've never seen anything like this. Did something specific happen today, or is this a regular occurrence here?

I'm guessing it might be a massive dust storm from the Sahara or the Middle East?

Also, any tips for a newbie? How long do these episodes usually last, and is it essential to get a good air purifier for the apartment?

Thanks in advance!

On April 3, 1932, representatives of various clubs gathered in Nicosia and decided to establish a football federation.

With so much soccer activity and constant disputes between clubs over the transfer of players from one team to another, the idea began to take shape of creating a body that would oversee all matters concerning the various football leagues.

On April 3, 1932, representatives of various clubs gathered in Nicosia and decided to form a football federation. On January 18, 1933, a new meeting of representatives from various clubs was held, during which the need to establish a football federation was unanimously recognized, and Anastasis Economides of "Anorthosis" to draft a preliminary set of regulations, based on the statutes of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and the two others that had been prepared at previous meetings. He undertook to forward the draft to APOEL and from there to the sports clubs for review, after which the club itself would convene a general assembly within a set timeframe for the final adoption of the bylaws. During the same session, the regulations for conducting the First and Second Division championships announced by APOEL for 1933 were established. During the meeting to discuss the regulations for the 1933 championship, a proposal was made to establish a Cyprus Football Federation that would be affiliated with the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and the Association of Greek Gymnastics and Athletic Clubs (SEGAS). The proposal was submitted by Nikos Stylianakis, who later became president of the Cyprus Football Federation.

The First Division championship began in 1934, concurrently with the founding of the Cyprus Football Association. This was preceded by three unofficial championships, known as city championships, organized by one of the participating teams. In the first unofficial city championship organized by Pezoporikos, APOEL won the title after defeating AEL 4-0 in the final on May 5 at the GSZ. 80 APOEL fans rode their bicycles to Larnaca to watch the match.

Meanwhile, for the first time, a mixed Cypriot soccer team traveled outside Cyprus for a series of matches against teams from Lebanon and Palestine from April 4 to 11, 1933. The Cypriot mixed team consisted of players from the APOEL, AEL, and EPA. The following year, on May 25, 1934, the APOEL and TRUST teams visited Greece for soccer matches against “Panathinaikos” (the former) and “Olympiacos” and “Apollon” (the latter). The APOEL team had been reinforced by players from AEL and EPA. Meanwhile, in Cyprus itself, the TRAST and “Anorthosis” clubs clashed over the announcement of the Pan-Cyprian championship for the 1934–35 season. TRUST, in a circular dated July 10, 1934, announced Pan-Cypriot First and Second Division championships to celebrate its tenth anniversary. “Anorthosis” protested, believing that the announcement should have been made by the club itself, since it was its turn. The dispute was resolved following the final decision to establish a football federation, which had become an urgent necessity.

At a general assembly of football clubs in Nicosia on September 23, 1934, the decision to establish a federation was finalized, and a provisional council was elected, consisting of: F. Ioannidis, N. Michaelides, K. Themistokleous, A. Economides, and M. Assaf. At a new assembly, again in Nicosia, on September 28 and 29, 1934, the bylaws prepared by a special committee were approved. The assembly also elected a judicial committee consisting of Judge Fouad Veis, the commander of the British Army, Major O’Donovan, Chief Superintendent King, the president of the Limassol courts, and D. Tzepis from Larnaca. The general assembly also approved the championship regulations. Based on these regulations, for the 1934–35 season, First, Second, and Third Division championships would be held, as well as cup matches using the “knockout” system. The regulations stipulated that for a First Division team to be eligible to participate in the championship, it was required to register for the Second Division as well. The same applied to Second Division teams (they were required to field a team in the Third Division as well). October 21, 1934, was set as the date for the draw. On the same day, elections were held to select the board of directors of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA). The following were elected: F. Ioannidis, N. Michaelides, K. Themistocleous, A. Economides, and G. Valdasserides. V. Markides and K. Karatzas were elected to the audit committee.

The 1934 championship was won by the TRAST team, which also won the cup, defeating APOEL 1-0.

On October 23, 1934, a new meeting of representatives from the member clubs of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) was held at APOEL’s headquarters, during which the First Division teams were designated: APOEL, TRAST, “Olympiakos,” Turkish Club, AEL, “Aris,” EPA, and “Anorthosis.” The following were designated as Second Division teams: “Panergatikos,” “Kinyras,” and the Turkish Club of Famagusta. The referees for the championships were also appointed: A. King, A. Economides, V. Chacholiadis, Chr. Symeonides, Feiz Veis, Ahmet Fikret, Yusuf Zia, Humphrey, O. Symeonides, M. Konstantinides.

The English tried in every way to spread soccer on the island. In 1937, a school football championship was held, which was won by the Armenian Orphanage after defeating the Larnaca Commercial High School 1-0 in the final.

In 1938, one of the founding members of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), “Enosis Neon TRUST,” permanently withdrew from the Federation and its leagues. A relevant decision by the club states that since it is being held responsible for the recent incidents, it cannot remain within the CFF.

During World War II, no championships were held (1941–42, 1942–43, 1943–44). However, isolated soccer activities continued, even in villages.

On November 14, 1943, in the presence of Governor and Lady Wulle, the commander of the British forces in Cyprus, the commander, and the mayor of Larnaca, the final matches of the six-a-side championship organized by “Pezoporikos” were held. In the final, the British military team defeated the Commercial High School 9-0.

On April 20, 1944, the final match for the cup of the Turkish Cypriot newspaper “Halkin Sesi” was held at the GSP Stadium between the team of the Turkish Club “Yiliniz Spor” and a team of British soldiers, with the latter emerging victorious (2-1). Similar tournaments were organized in 1944 and 1945 by “Apollon” of Lefkara, “Achilleus” of Kaimakli, the Turkish Cypriot club “Halk-Evi,” “Digenis Akritas” of Morphou, “Omonia” of Aradippou, “Neos Asteras” of Morphou, the Kyrenia Athletic Club, the Kaimakli Athletic Union, OXEN of Morphou, the Strovolos Youth Union, the Kaimakli Athletic Union, the “Olympia” club of Vatili, and “Onisilos” of Gerolakkos.

On November 11, 1945, the 10th anniversary of the Cyprus Football Federation was celebrated at the GSP Stadium with seven-a-side soccer matches that yielded the following results: APOEL-AEL 0-1, Turkish Club-“Pezoporikos” 1-0, “Anorthosis”-Turkish Club 1-0, “Olympiakos”-Turkish Club 0-1, Armenian Club “AYMA”-“ Anorthosis” 1-0, Turkish Club “Pezoporikos” 1-0, AEL-EPA 1-0, Armenian Club “AYMA” Turkish Club 1-0. At the end of the celebrations, trophies were awarded to the EPA’s 1945 league and cup champion teams. Following its successes that year, EPA departed (December 16, 1945) for a series of matches in Palestine and Lebanon. The matches yielded the following results: EPA-HAPOEL 4-3, EPA-Palestine All-Stars 2-6, EPA-HAPOEL 3-2, EPA-Armenian team 0-1, EPA-Arab team 3-0, EPA-All-Stars 1-2.

The following year, APOEL followed EPA’s example and traveled to Egypt for a series of friendly matches: against the Union of Greeks of Alexandria (1-1), against the “Olympia” mixed team: “ “Ricreación” of Alexandria (0-0), and against a mixed team from the Cairo-Arsenal Athletic Association (1-1).

The Clubs that founded the CFF:

Limassol Athletic Union (AEL)

Anorthosis Famagusta

Athletic Football Club of the Greeks of Nicosia (APOEL)

Aris Limassol

Larnaca Walking Association – AMOL (EPA)

OLYMPIACOS Nicosia.

Turkish Club (LTSK) Nicosia.

TRUST Nicosia

Purpose of the CFF’s establishment:

The general promotion of a sporting spirit within society, and more specifically the expansion and elevation of the sport of soccer and its protection from any act contrary to the sporting ideal.

The organization and supervision of Cypriot football and its representation in international football, Men’s, Women’s, and Indoor Football, and communication with the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and other recognized foreign federations and associations.

The organization of championships or other matches, in accordance with the Constitution and Regulations.

The supervision of any friendly or other match organized by any club under the CFF.

Participation in international matches and the organization of meetings with foreign teams in Cyprus and abroad.

The development of friendly relations among its member clubs and the safeguarding of their interests.

The CFF is solely and exclusively responsible for representing Cypriot football before public authorities, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and other recognized federations and associations.

In 1948, the Cyprus Football Association became a member of FIFA, and in 1962, a member of UEFA.

The Cyprus national team’s first international match took place in 1949, when Cyprus was not yet an independent state, and in 1960, the Cyprus national team competed representing the independent Republic of Cyprus.

Throughout all these years since its founding, the CFF has grown, and together with its member clubs, it participates in World Championships, Olympic Tournaments, and all UEFA Championships for Men’s National Teams, Under-21, Under-19, Under-17, Under-15, Futsal, Women’s and Girls’ competitions, while its clubs participate in all UEFA club-level competitions.

Historical Events

The CFF has organized the following major football events:

1992 The final phase of the UEFA European Under-16 Championship.

1993 The UEFA Executive Committee Meeting.

1997 The FIFA Annual Refereeing Seminar.

1998 The final phase of the UEFA U-18 European Championship.

2001 The UEFA Grassroots Seminar.

2004 The organization of the UEFA Annual Congress.

2005 UEFA Youth Conference.

2008 The UEFA Annual Refereeing Seminar.