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Crafts & Craftsmen
The vraka dyer
The vraka dyer is one of the oldest profession in Linou and it was related to the traditional apparel of Cyprus. This profession has...
Scala and its Craftsmen
The Guided Tour (City Route) of ‘Scala and its Craftsmen’ explores the area around Larnaka (Larnaca) Fort and the church of Agios Lazaros, which...
Cyprus Handicraft Centre – Lefkosia (Nicosia)
The Cyprus Handicraft Centre is an outlet for producing and selling traditional folk art and crafts. Visitors can see the artisans engaged in the...
Traditional Handicrafts in Cyprus
Handicrafts are practised in individual villages where the traditional methods have been handed down from generation to generation, as well as at the island’s...
Basketry
Basket-making is one of the oldest handicrafts and has been going on for generations without any significant changes.
Cyprus' natural resources always provide suitable raw...
Pottery
Pottery-making in Cyprus is an old craft, going as far as back as the Neolithic Age. The fame of the island's pottery and pitharia...
Phyti weaving
The origins of Phyti weaving are lost. It has evolved through time, having undergone changes brought about by the history of the island. Geometric...
Lefkara Lace
Lefkara lace, perhaps the best known Cypriot traditional embroidery, enjoys a worldwide reputation. It has evolved through the ages, having undergone changes brought about...
Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre
This complex of eight workshops is situated near Chysaliniotissa Church, the oldest Byzantine church in Nicosia. The workshops nestle around a central courtyard, in...
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Limassol
Food Place
Asian or Cypriot? Two cuisines so different that they finally managed to coexist in the best way in the same place. The Food Place...
World
Merkel’s Christian Democrats aim to fill half key party posts with women by 2025
Germany's dominant political party, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats, plans steps to achieve equal representation of women within its regional and national governing bodies...
Local
EC’s economic forecasts in line with Government’s estimates, FinMin says
The European Commission's latest economic forecasts are largely in line with the government's estimates and confirm the correctness of the support measures that have...
Famagusta
Akakiko: The top choice of Asian restaurant
The most beloved Asian restaurant in Cyprus continues to offer the best food options. Louis Hotels have brought the ideal choice for Japanese cuisine...
Photos
Bolsonaro tests positive
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic and defying...
Taste
Local Food
How to make triandafillo ice cream, by UK Cypriot chef Loulla Astin
Just in time for the scorching heat, UK Cypriot chef Loulla Astin has shared her recipe for refreshing triantafillo ice cream -- or as...
Local Food
Cyprus sprouts with cream and prosciutto
In a big, deep frying pan, fry the prosciutto in the olive oil, on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic...
Local Food
Pork burger with sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and anchovies
Mix all the ingredients together with the mince in a bowl, and combine well. Divide into 4 balls and form the burgers.
Warm a griddle/pan...
Local Food
Sheftalies
Wash the lamb cauls with plenty of cold water and let them settle in water and vinegar for a little while.
Soak the bread crumbs...