01APR2019 - Holiday Today - Cyprus, Iran

Cyprus - Greek Cypriot National Day
Greek Cypriot National Day is annually observed by the Cypriots on April 1. It commemorates the establishment of EOKA, a Greek Cypriot nationalist organization.
EOKA was organized in the 1950s to fight for country's independence from Britain and unification between Greece and Cyprus. The major event was on April 1, 1955, when the organization started military actions against Britain. It launched simultaneous attacks on the British controlled Cyprus Broadcasting Station in Nicosia, on the British Army's Wolseley barracks and on targets in Famagusta.
The military struggle continued till 1959 hoping that the British would grant their petition. EOKA declared a cease fire on August 16, 1960 under the Zürich agreement. According to it, Cyprus achieved independence from the United Kingdom, but the union with Greece was denied.

Bunker Price at Cyprus Ports

Iran - Islamic Republic Day
Islamic Republic Day in Iran is annually celebrated on the 12th of Farvardin, the first month of the Solar calendar. This date corresponds to April 1 in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979.
Ruling Qajar Dynasty was overthrown in 1921 by Reza Khan, Prime Minister of Iran. He was forced to abdicate after Iran came under British and Russian occupation and establishment of the Persian Corridor, that lasted till 1946.
Oil prices spikes in 1973 led to the flooding of Iranian economy with foreign currency, that caused inflation. During the next years an economic recession led to increased unemployment. By 1977 many young migrants opposes the shah's regime and started organization of protest against it.

Bunker Price at Iran Ports