THE CYPRUS CAT STORY
A CAT SANCTUARY IN THE VILLAGE OF TALA THE EASTERN WILDCAT Ancient writings indicate that Cyprus has had a long association with cats. This goes back many thousands of years.…
WHO WERE THE PHOENICIANS OF CYPRUS?
AN ANCIENT CIVILISATION The Phoenicians were an ancient civilisation, originating from the region of modern-day Lebanon, parts of Syria and Israel. Known for their seafaring skills, trade networks, and unique…
THE LEGACY OF THE POLEMI CONCENTRATION CAMP
THE VILLAGE OF POLEMI The village of Polemi, in the district of Paphos, has a recent history that includes a little-known, yet uncomfortable reality. Situated on the foothills of the…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VAST & VARIED STORY Coffee can trace its evolution through the ages from when it began as a simple concoction to the popular drink enjoyed globally today. It is…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
A FASCINATING STORY The story of how the Cyprus flag came to be is fascinating. The tale of the flag, not only reflects the island’s complex history, but also its…
KALLIKANTZAROI, A CYPRIOT FOLKTALE
CHRISTMAS FOLK TALES A Cypriot Folktale So what are the “Kallikantzaroi? There are various descriptions of this mythical creature from Cypriot folk lore, but we will settle on this one.…
THE UNIQUE CYPRIOT DIALECT OF GREEK ALSO KNOWN AS ‘KYPRIAKA’
A UNIQUE DIALECT FOR A UNIQUE PEOPLE A SPECIFIC VARIANT OF MODERN DAY GREEK Like Greece, the official language of the Republic of Cyprus is Greek. Cypriots, however, speak with…
THE FOUNDERS OF GREEK MUSIC
THE ORIGINS OF GREEK MUSIC Music is an integral part of Greek and Cypriot cultural heritage, and the roots of this lively form of expression stretch back to antiquity. It…
WHEN CYPRUS HAD A RAILWAY
THE CYPRUS GOVERNMENT RAILWAY 1905 TILL 1951 A NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY The Cyprus Government Railway was a linear, narrow-gauge railway that operated continuously for 46 years. It served the island…
THE STORY OF THE OLD CYPRIOT POUND ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘LIRA’
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE RECENT HISTORY OF CYPRIOT CURRENCY THE CYPRUS POUND WAS INTRODUCED BY THE BRITISH COLONAL AUTHORITIES IN 1878 A LIRA OR A POUND? HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The economic…