HOW TO PREPARE FOR CYPRUS WILDFIRES
HOW TO PREPARE FOR CYPRUS WILDFIRES With the climate in Cyprus becoming increasingly dry, the whole island is now more susceptible to wildfires. Known to start in rural areas, these…
EUROPEAN ENTRY EXIT SYSTEM
WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR TRAVELLERS? EUROPEAN FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT One of the European Union’s most fundamental cornerstone policies is its ability to allow the freedom of movement for the citizens…
CLEAN-UP MISSIONS IN CYPRUS
A SHINING EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT Cyprus currently enjoys a thriving volunteer cleanup scene that is driven by several local charities, NGOs, and global campaigns. Offering a ‘fell good’, several…
GLOBAL & EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS
AN INSIGHT TO GESY A NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS Successfully covering over 90% of the population, GESY, which was launched in 2019, is the universal, single-payer…
PUBLIC AIR CONDITIONED SPACES AVAILABLE ACROSS CYPRUS
MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS CYPRUS OFFER FREE AIR CONDITIONED FACILITIES ALEVIATING AN EXTREME HEAT PROBLEM Every summer, Cyprus experiences intense heatwaves. Inland temperatures often reach over 40°, and coastal areas often feel…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
CULTIVATED SINCE ANCIENT TIMES Native to Southeast Asia, the humble banana enjoys a long history that dates back thousands of years and countries such as Malaysia are known to have…
A SERIES OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR CYPRUS
A SERIES OF NEW PROJECTS & PUBLIC WORKS A BOOM IN CONSTRUCTION ACROSS THE ISLAND The recent influx of foreign nationals, who are seeking not only to invest but also…
DUTY-FREE LIMITS FOR CYPRUS
A VISIT TO DUTY FREE The Cyprus government uses European Union regulations to set duty-free limits. This has allowed Cypriot customs services to specify the exact amount of goods that…
USING REVOLUT IN CYPRUS
CURRENCY EXCHANGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! WHAT IS REVOLUT? REVOLUT is a popular online digital banking and money exchange platform. It allows people to easily perform currency exchange and manage their…
LIMASSOL’S FALSE ECONOMY
A CLASSIC FALSE ECONOMY SCENARIO Cyprus is experiencing a classic false economy scenario, where strong macroeconomic headlines, such as high GDP growth and low inflation, mask severe domestic inequalities. Whilst…