THINGS TO DO IN CYPRUS WITH KIDS
A FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE Cyprus is exceptionally family-friendly, offering a perfect mix of shallow Blue Flag beaches, massive themed water parks, and interactive wildlife encounters that keep kids of all…
WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE ANNAN PLAN?
A PLAN FULL OF HOLES FOR GREEK CYPRIOTS The Annan Plan, which was formulated between 2002 and 2004 by a team led by Kofi Annan, was put forward by the…
LIMASSOL ZOO
A ZOO IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS The Limassol Zoo is a compact, family-friendly zoological garden that remains fully operational as a prominent education and preservation hub in central Limassol. Located…
AIR SIRENS TO MARK THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CYPRUS TRAGEDY
CYPRUS & THE TRAGEDY THAT OCCURRED IN 1974 A SOLEMN MEMORIAL This solemn memorial is the marking of the 1974 Cyprus tragedy, and the wailing alarms are a formal act…
THE ROMA PEOPLE OF CYPRUS
THE ‘TSINGANI’ OF MANDIA & THE ‘GURUBETS’ A DISPERSED ETHNIC GROUP The term ‘Roma’ mainly encompasses various sub-groups of people across the world who share a distinct way of life.…
TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Rose cultivation, across the island, can be traced back centuries to when wild and basic rose varieties, which include wild briars and early Mediterranean varieties…
THE CHURCH OF AYIOS NIKOLAOS IN PROTARAS
A SYMBOL OF FAITH & BEAUTY IN PROTARAS A SPIRITUAL BEACON BY THE SEA The church of Ayios Nikolaos, also known as the church of Saint Nicholas, is set against…
THE ABANDONED VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU
THE GHOST VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU ABANDONED TO ITS FATE With a five-thousand-year history, the village of Souskiou, in the Paphos district, is considered to be one of the largest abandoned…
A JEWISH EPISODE IN THE HISTORY OF CYPRUS
THE FORGOTTEN JEWS OF CYPRUS AN IRONIC STORY This ironic story of the forgotten Jews of Cyprus saw several Jewish refugees take to ships after the end of the Second…
THE MOLOS SEAFRONT PROMENADE IN LIMASSOL
A WELCOMING SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Open 24 hours a day, the completely free Molos Promenade is a versatile and well-loved public space. Located in the heart…