[1] The first known anarchist circle to exist in Cyprus emerged in 1981 was based around a group of friends and acquaintances in Limassol.
Many left to study in Lyon, France and created the first Cypriot anarchist publication in 1982.
In 1987, anarchists participated in the "right to be different" march that opposed the ban of motorcycle riding in the main streets of Limassol.
In 1988, anarchists began organising against conscription in Cyprus, and supported conscientious objector Yiannis Parpas.
Anarchists supported the reunification of Cyprus, and saw the competing Greek and Turkish nationalisms on the islands as distractions.