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…
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…
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…
MARCH 25TH GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN CYPRUS REMEMBERING A HELLENIC REVOLUTION BETTER ONE HOUR OF FREE LIFE THAN FORTY YEARS OF SLAVERY March 25th. both Greece and Cyprus commemorate Greek Independence Day…
ROSE FESTIVAL IN THE VILLAGE OF AGROS
THE VILLAGE OF AGROS IS TRANSFORMED BY ROSES IN MAY THE ROSE VILLAGE OF CYPRUS A HIGH ALTITUDE Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metre, the…
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 LEGACY OF THE POLEMI CONCENTRATION CAMP
THE VILLAGE OF POLEMI The village of Polemi, in the district of Paphos, has a recent history that includes a little-known, yet uncomfortable reality. Situated on the foothills of the…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF NICOSIA
A BRIEF HISTORY OF NICOSIA A CAPITAL CITY FIVE THOUSAND YEARS OF HISTORY Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus since the seventh century, but the city has a rich…