Strovolos (Greek: Στρόβολος) is a municipality of Nicosia. With a population of near 70,000, (approximate value 2007) it is the second biggest municipality of Cyprus, after Limassol, and the biggest municipality of Nicosia. It was established in 1986. This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... The districts (επαρχίες) are the subnational subdivisions of Cyprus. ... Nicosia District is one of the six districts of Cyprus. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is one of the names of UTC+3 time zone, 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Cyprus adopted a new postcode system on October 1st, 1994. ... District Nicosia District Government  - Mayor Eleni Mavrou Population (2004)  - City 270,000 (Greek part) 85,000 (Turkish part) 355,000 (Total) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: www. ... District Limassol Government  - Mayor Andreas Christou Population (2004)  - City 201. ... District Nicosia District Government  - Mayor Eleni Mavrou Population (2004)  - City 270,000 (Greek part) 85,000 (Turkish part) 355,000 (Total) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: www. ...

Strovolos is now a town covering 25 km² and is divided into six parishes: Chryseleousa, Ayios Demetrios, Apostle Barnabas and Ayia Marina, Ayios Vasilios, National Martyr Kyprianos and Stavros.

Since its establishment, Strovolos had attached a great deal of importance to culture. The municipality has its own Library and Geography Museum, and runs a Municipal Choir with 60 singers, and a Children’s Theatre Workshop.

With a view to developing sport, an area in which Strovolos has deep roots and a long tradition, the Municipality recently established the Municipal Sport Centre, which, among other facilities, includes basketball courts, football pitches and tennis courts. Also the city has a good basketball team, Keravnos which has won several trophies in Cyprus. In basketball, the basketball court is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor with baskets at either end. ... A football field is the playing surface for the game of football (soccer). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the sport. ... Keravnos Strovolou is one of the powerhouses of Cypriot basketball. ...

The Municipality also has recreation areas, with green parks, which beautify and transform the entire area. Strovolos currently has 35 organized green areas with amphitheatres, lakes, fountains, children’s playgrounds, etc.

Strovolos Municipality has also played a pioneering role in other areas such as social services, with the establishment of a club for the elderly where specialized staff provide care for the elderly, as well as youth clubs for the recreation and education of primary school children. In addition, various events are organized to collect money for persons in need. In the field of health, the services offered include a comprehensive preventative medierne program for primary school children.

History

There are references to Strovolos or Strovilos as early as the Middle Ages from the well-known medieval chronicler Leontios Makhairas and from Florius Boustronius a little later. According to these sources, Strovolos was a royal field during the years of Frankish Rule. A major and definitive figure in the history of Strovolos was the National Martyr, Archbishop Kyprianos, who before the 1821 Revolution in Greece, contributed greatly to the preservation of the Greek spirit and Christianity. The Turks hanged Archbishop Kyprianos and other high priests and dignitaries of Cyprus on 9th July 1821. The name Strovolos is said to originate from the Greek word "strovilos" as in "anemo-strovilos" which means whirlwind or twister. The Medieval history of Cyprus starts with the division of the Roman Empire into an Eastern and Western half. ... Leontios Makhairas (in Greek: Λεόντιος Μαχαιράς) was a medieval Greek Cypriot historian. ... For other uses, see Martyr (disambiguation). ... Archbishop Kyprianos of Cyprus was the head of the Cypriot Orthodox Church in the early 19th century at the time that the Greek War of Independence broke out. ... July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... Year 1821 (MDCCCXXI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Strovolos is now a town covering 25 km² and is divided into six parishes: Chryseleousa, Ayios Demetrios, Apostle Barnabas and Ayios Makarios, Ayios Vasilios, Ayia Paraskevi.

Strovolos evolved into its present from after the tragic events of 1974, when Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied 38% of the island’s territory. This led to the settlement of many refugees within the Municipality. Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants  Turkey  Cyprus  Greece On the 20th of July 1974, Turkey launched a military invasion by air, land and sea against Cyprus purportedly to restore constitutional order following an Athens orchestrated coup by the Cypriot National Guard against the President of Cyprus, Makarios III. Though Turkey had consistently refused to... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

Administration and Economy

The Municipal Council consists of 27 members: The Mayor and 26 Municipal Councilors. Savvas Eliofotou is the Strovolos' Mayor and Andreas Constantinou the Deputy Mayor.

The Mayor chairs Council Meetings and as the executive organ of the Municipality heads the service. To facilitate the work of the Council, the following committees have been set up: A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...

Administrative Committee, Technical Committee, Public Health and Sanitation Committee, Personnel Committee, Cultural Committee, Environment Committee, Sport and Youth Committee, Public Relations Committee. Social Welfare Committee, Road Safety Committee, Refugee Affairs Committee, Tenders Committee, Planning and Studies Committee for the Sewage System, the Creation of a Small Industries Zone and the Construction of Pedestrian Streets, in pursuance of clause 17 of Cap.96.

The Municipal Service consists of 74 employees and 103 laborers. The Municipal Secretary is the General Director of the Municipality. The Service is divided into the following Services/Departments, each of which has its own head of Department.

Administrative Service, Financial Service, Technical Service, Constructions Department, Town Planning Department (development licenses) – Planning Permission and Division of Land Department, Gardens and Green Areas Department, Public Health Department, Sanitation Department, Cultural Activities Department.

The Municipality’s revenues come from Municipal taxes, fees for various services, and state subsidies. These resources are limited and are insufficient to meet the Municipalities needs. It is essential that the state increase the subsidy provided so that the Municipality can make its developmental programs a reality.

Source

• Strovolos Official Municipality

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