Cyprus marks today the 59th anniversary of the start of the uprising against the British colonial rule on April 1, 1955.
The armed anti-colonial struggle lasted for four years and lead to the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960, having three guarantor powers, Britain Greece and Turkey.

Celebrations throughout the government controlled areas of the Republic will begin with church and memorial services and various events marking the launch of the uprising campaign against the British colonial rule. President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades will attend the church service at St John’s Cathedral in Nicosia.

Later on, President Anastasiades will attend the memorial service at the Imprisoned Graves for those who lost their lives for the sake of Cyprus` freedom.