24th Congress Declaration marking the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of Cyprus-AKEL, 1926–2026:
A century of sacrifices and struggles
1.The 24th AKEL Congress salutes with deep respect the 100th anniversary of the Founding Congress of the Communist Party of Cyprus, held on 15 August 1926. This anniversary marks a milestone, as for the first time in our country’s history, the people of labour and toil had emerged on the arena of political action and asserting its role as a leading force in history.