THE ROMA PEOPLE OF CYPRUS
THE ‘TSINGANI’ OF MANDIA & THE ‘GURUBETS’ A DISPERSED ETHNIC GROUP The Roma people are a dispersed ethnic group who originate from the northern regions of India. Constantly on the…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES There were several stone-arched bridges built throughout the island during the Venetian period and the presence of these medieval structures helped to ensure…
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 PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS VIBRANT & DYNAMIC The harbour area of Kato Paphos serves as a popular destination for all types of visitors. This often vibrant and dynamic destination…
THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY SFALANGIOTISSA
AN EASY RELAXING ESCAPE A MONASTERY FOR NUNS NEAR LIMASSOL The monastery that lies approximately 6 km east of the City of Limassol can trace its origins back to the…
HAPPY CYPRUS EASTER 2025
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN CYPRUS A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, FAITH & FUN Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus. It is a time for both…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY THE MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
WHEN THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR RULED CYPRUS FROM 1192 TO 1193
AN ISLAND BOUGHT FOR A PRICE! A HUGELY UNPOPULAR RULE The rule of the Knights Templar in Cyprus was an unhappy and tumultuous affair. It saw the island descend into…
THE ICE AGE COMES TO LARNACA
THE ICE AGE COMES TO LARNACA AN EXHIBITION THAT BRINGS THE ICE AGE & PREHISTORIC WORLD TO LIFE Larnaca Municipality is hosting an ‘Ice Age’ themed educational park at Zouhouri…
APRIL 1ST CYPRUS NATIONAL DAY
A PUBLIC HOLIDAY Today, April 1st is a public holiday that commemorates and honours the island’s struggle for independence from the British Empire. The celebrations are well attended and typically…