LIFESTYLE & SERVICES

USING BOLT IN CYPRRUS A few practical tips for using Bolt A quick setup Download and then install the Bolt app on a smartphone. Allowing location permissions during installation will…

EDUCATING CYPRUS A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE GREEK CYPRIOT EDUCATION SYSTEM Compulsory Attendance: The education system in Cyprus is centrally managed by the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORT & YOUTH. Public…

There 16 official public holidays in Cyprus, and on these days all public services, banks and nearly all businesses on the island remain closed. The majority of shops, hotels and…

CELEBRATING GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER IN CYPRUS Symbolising warmth, love, and tradition, Easter is one of the most important and cherished holidays for all Greek Cypriots across Cyprus A SNAP SHOT…

THE FUNNY PAGES UPDATED EVERY WEEK Lighten the mood & make your friends laugh ‘A series of funny stories, jokes & anecdotes from Cyprus to tell your friends.’ A collection…

ENHANCING EFFICIENCY, SECURITY, & CONVENIENCE Led by the Association of Cyprus Banks, this is a significant step forward for Cyprus’s banking sector. The Cyprus banking system took steps to revolutionise…

A PUBLIC HOLIDAY THAT CELEBRATES A STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Cyprus commemorates its national day on April 1st every year. This marks the anniversary of the start of the island’s military…

MAKING BETTER USE OF DAYLIGHT DURING THE SUMMER Daylight saving time in Cyprus Daylight saving time is the practice of advancing clocks twice a year. This is done to make…

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO EASTER! A 40 DAY FAST The practice of fasting during Lent is rooted in Christian Orthodox tradition. Lent acknowledges the 40-day fast that Jesus Christ endured…

A look at the characteristics and culture of the people of Cyprus A MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE Cypriots have a true Mediterranean lifestyle in their veins, and this makes them truly one…