FOOD & BEVERAGES

CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE WHY IS HALLOUMI SPECIAL? This unique Cypriot cheese is known for its often rich flavour and high melting point. This allows it to maintain its shape,…

The significance of the Cypriot olive A HIGHLY VALUED PRODUCT From ancient times to the present day, the island’s fertile soil and quite unique climate have created the perfect environment…

IT’S ALL IN A KOUPA! THE CYPRIOT STREET FOOD IS TO BE RECOGNISED! A TRADITIONAL STREET FOOD The popularity of the humble Cyprus KOUPA, which is best described as bulgur…

This simple recipe for apple-cinnamon pastries, also known as milopita, was widely used throughout Cyprus in the 1960s. It gained popularity due to its easy-to-follow recipe and the abundance of…

USING BOLT IN CYPRRUS A few practical tips for using Bolt A quick setup Download and then install the Bolt app on a smartphone. Allowing location permissions during installation will…

Loukoumades are delicious deep fried Cypriot honey soaked balls enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. Also known as ‘Honey Balls,’ they are usually served as a dessert…

A FESTIVAL OF ROSES 2026 Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metres, the village of Agros, situated in the region of Pitsilia, in the Troodos Mountains,…

CELEBRATING GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER IN CYPRUS Symbolising warmth, love, and tradition, Easter is one of the most important and cherished holidays for all Greek Cypriots across Cyprus A SNAP SHOT…

A SAUCE & A SOUP! THE ORIGINS OF A GREEK TRADITION Although similar egg-lemon sauces appear across the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans regions, avgolemono, or lemon and egg sauce,…

Although strongly associated with Greek Orthodox Easter, because they are often consumed in place of bread, flounes, also known as Cyprus cheese pies, are readily available in most bakeries across…