PROTARAS FUN PARK
A FUN FAIRGROUND IN PROTARAS A LUNA PARK ATTRACTION IN CYPRUS Protaras Fun Park is a popular, family-friendly fairground located in the heart of Protaras. The attraction features a giant…
USEFUL CYPRUS NUMBERS
A LIST OF USEFUL CYPRUS CONTACT NUMBERS EMERGENCY SERVICES The primary emergency number in Cyprus is 112 or 199. Both numbers are free, operate 24/7 and connect directly to the…
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? A Mukhtari is an elected local official who…
HOW TO COPE WITH THE AUGUST HEAT
EXTREME HEAT EVERY AUGUST IN CYPRUS The meteorological service issues red alerts for heat-induced weather every August in Cyprus. Inland temperatures often hit +45°C at this time, and although most…
REGULAR WEATHER UPDATES FOR CYPRUS
EXPLORING THE WEATHER & CYPRUS SEASONS ONE OF THE MOST FAVOURABLE CLIMATES IN THE WORLD Cyprus boasts one of the most favourable climates in the world. The island, as a…
THE 90-DAY AUTOMATIC CYPRUS VISA RULES EXPLAINED
CYPRUS VISA INFORMATION A PASSPORT STAMP THAT ACTS AS A VISA General European Union rules of entry apply in Cyprus, and officials use the 90-day automatic visa rule to generally…
CYPRUS & THE SCHENGEN AREA
WHAT IS THE SCHENGEN AGREEMENT? SCHENGEN REPRESENTS A UNIFIED EUROPE WITHOUT BORDERS A BORDERLESS FRAMEWORK The main aim of the Schengen Agreement is to allow European countries to establish a…
DISCOVERING CYPRUS BY BUS
A SIMPLE MODE OF TRANSPORT Cypriot locals often consider the bus system in Cyprus to be a simple mode of transport for commuting. Others, however, often utilise the bus service…
A MEASURE OF CYPRIOT PROSPERITY
A COMPREHENSIVE MEASURE A WIDENING ECONOMIC GAP EMERGING IN CYPRUS Although Cyprus is considered one of the more prosperous countries within the European Union, evidence does suggest that a widening…
THE UK’S ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION PERMIT RULES EXPLAINED
WHO NEEDS IT? HOW LONG IS IT VALID FOR? HOW TO APPLY? VALID FOR UP TO 2 YEARS All non-United Kingdom nationals, except for Irish passport holders, are now required…