A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLIS CHRYSOCHOUS
A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLIS CHRYSOCHOUS A LONG HISTORY The town of Polis Chrysochous is situated 37 kilometres north-east of the city of Paphos. The area surrounding the town stretches…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
BANANAS NEED WATER TOO! PAPHOS HIT THE HARDEST Cyprus as a whole is bracing itself for a year of water scarcity. This comes after one of the driest winters since…
KEO BEER
THE NATIONAL BREW OF CYPRUS THE CYPRUS WINE COMPANY Founded in 1927 as the Cyprus Wine Company, in the district of Limassol, Keo has become a significant industrial player in…
DRAPETSONA 1922
A SONG THAT TELLS AN INTRIGUING STORY GREEK-SPEAKING REFUGEES It is a fact that mass human migration has occurred throughout history. It is also a fact that these journeys spawn…
THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF LIMASSOL
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME The Medieval Castle of Limassol is a historic landmark situated near the old harbour in the heart of the city’s historical old town. It has…
THE KINGS MALL IN PAPHOS
SHOPPING IN PAPHOS The Kings Mall, in the heart of the city of Paphos, offers a dynamic and engaging experience for shoppers of all ages. The mall actively serves as…
A DAY AT THE RACES
A POPULAR SPECTATOR SPORT Horse racing is a popular spectator sport in many parts of the world, and Cyprus is no exception to this. The island offers an enriched history…
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 INTRIGUING TALE OF THE MV DIMITRIOS II
A WATERY GRAVE AN ILL-FATED SHIP The ill-fated MV Dimitrios II is one of two notable recent Paphos shipwrecks that are both perched along the Paphos coastline. The other is…
KALLIKANTZAROI ‘A CYPRIOT FOLKTALE’
EXPLORING A CHRISTMAS FOLK TALE Cypriot Folklore Cypriot folktales often encompass a rich tapestry of myths and stories that are not only tied to superstitions but also to religion and…