THE DEADLY EARTHQUAKE OF 1953
DEVASTATION IN THE WEST OF CYPRUS A SEISMIC REGION! The eastern Mediterranean region has produced several significant earthquakes historically. These include events in the whole Aegean region, which lies in…
NISSI BEACH IN AYIA NAPA
ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN EUROPE CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS & WHITE SANDS Beaches within the District of Famagusta are considered by many to be the best on the island,…
RINGING CHURCH BELLS IN CYPRUS
A HEAVENLY INTERVENTION! A LOCAL DISPUTE SPIRALS OUT OF CONTROL IN THE VILLAGE OF PLATANISTASA The normally quiet mountain village of Platanistasa, within the Nicosia district, recently found itself at…
WHY DOES CYPRUS STAND OUT AS A TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
THE LOVE BRIDGE NEAR AYIA NAPA APHRODITE’S ROCK NEAR PAPHOS THE LIMASSOL SKYLINE AT NIGHT NISSI BEACH AYIA NAPA A DEPICTION OF A CYPRIOT STREET MUSICIAN THE PAPHOS COASTLINE AT…
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? Although the Muhktari’s office is a remnant from…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
CYPRUS FLAG & CURRENCY DESIGNER ISMET GUNEY A NEW FLAG FOR A NEW REPUBLIC A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus has suffered much turmoil and strife throughout its…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY A MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Originating from Greece, Ouzo is a clear aniseed-based spirit that has maintained a strong presence in Cyprus for at least 500 years.…
THE CHAPEL OF AYIOI SARANTA
DEDICATED TO THE 40 CHRISTIAN MARTYRS OF SABASTE AN UNUSUAL LANDMARK Whilst there are several special churches in Cyprus, the chapel of ‘Ayioi Saranta’, located approximately 4 km from the…
THE PISCOPOU MEDEIVAL BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FINI
A MEDIEVAL LANDMARK A RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE The Piskopou Bridge, often referred to as the ‘Piskopos Crossing,’ is a notable architectural and historical landmark. Located by the village of Fini,…