ENGLISH TO GREEK PHRASES USING PHONETICS
LEARN SOME BASIC EASY-TO-FOLLOW ENGLISH TO GREEK PHRASES USING SIMPLE PHONETICS Learn some basic Greek phrases phonetically using this easy-to-follow guide. This method advocates that each word is actually pronounced…
USEFUL CYPRUS NUMBERS
A LIST OF USEFUL CYPRUS CONTACT NUMBERS EMERGENCY SERVICES The primary emergency number in Cyprus is 112 or 199. Both numbers are free, operate 24/7 and connect directly to the…
WHAT DOES A MUKHTARI DO?
BRITISH COLONIAL COINS FROM CYPRUS A MUKHTARI’S VINTAGE BADGE A DEPICTION OF AN OTTOMAN ELECTION THE CYPRUS MUKHTARI WHAT IS A MUKHTARI? A Mukhtari is an elected local official who…
HOW TO COPE WITH THE AUGUST HEAT
EXTREME HEAT EVERY AUGUST IN CYPRUS The meteorological service issues red alerts for heat-induced weather every August in Cyprus. Inland temperatures often hit +45°C at this time, and although most…
REGULAR WEATHER UPDATES FOR CYPRUS
EXPLORING THE WEATHER & CYPRUS SEASONS ONE OF THE MOST FAVOURABLE CLIMATES IN THE WORLD Cyprus boasts one of the most favourable climates in the world. The island, as a…
STACKING GLASSES IN CYPRUS
THE GLASS DANCE OF CYPRUS DANCE ORIGINS The famous glass dance of Cyprus is a traditional feat of balance, skill, and showmanship. Historically, this dance was performed by local men…
THE 90-DAY AUTOMATIC CYPRUS VISA RULES EXPLAINED
CYPRUS VISA INFORMATION A PASSPORT STAMP THAT ACTS AS A VISA General European Union rules of entry apply in Cyprus, and officials use the 90-day automatic visa rule to generally…
DISCOVERING CYPRUS BY BUS
A SIMPLE MODE OF TRANSPORT Cypriot locals often consider the bus system in Cyprus to be a simple mode of transport for commuting. Others, however, often utilise the bus service…
CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TAVLI’
A CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON GAME PLAYING TAVLI Played widely in local cafes, also known as KAFENEIA, Tavli is basically a traditional Greek version of backgammon. Tavli, which acts as a national…
PICNICKING ACROSS CYPRUS
A CALMING SPACE BY NATURE SEVERAL PLACES TO VISIT There are several places located across the Republic of Cyprus that are ideal for a picnic. These include several coastal areas…