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Churches of Tochni Village
Sts. Kostantinos & Eleni Church
A truly spectacular phenomenon is the building of the church of Saints Constantine and Helen on a bridge in the...
Angeloktisti Church
This 11th century Byzantine church of Angeloktisti (which means ‘built by angels’ in Greek) was erected over the ruins of an Early Christian basilica...
Agios Georgios Arperas Chapel
The chapel of Agios Georgios Arperas is situated about 2km from Larnaka (Larnaca) in the village of Tersefanou, where the Medieval village of Arpera...
Agios Antonios Church, Kelia village
Agios Antonios Church is located 9km west of Larnaka (Larnaca) in the village of Kelia, and is one of the most important Byzantine churches...
Religious routes of Larnaca district
Local routeTotal route length: 73 kilometresStarts: Church of Ayios Lazaros, LarnacaEnds: Church of Ayia Marina, PyrgaThe first stop is the Church of Αyios Lazaros...
Stavrovouni Monastery
Perched on a rocky peak, 750 metres above sea level, legend tells that Stavrovouni Monastery was founded in the 4th century by St. Helena,...
“Royal Chapel” of Agia Aikaterini (St. Catherine), Pyrga
The “Royal Chapel” of Agia Aikaterini is situated off the Lefkosia-Lemesos motorway, at the west end of the village of Pyrga. It is built...
Agios Lazaros Church
Located in its own square in the centre of town, the magnificent stone church of Agios Lazaros is one of the most remarkable examples...
Agios Minas Convent
his 15th century convent near the village of Lefkara consists of a church, cloisters and other monastic buildings. Besides performing their religious rites, the...
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Local
Covid cases in Cyprus go over the 1000 mark-three today, one a Serbian football player
Three coronavirus cases were reported in Cyprus today after 1699 tests and following two days of zeros.
This means that the number goes up to...
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Orange heat warning tomorrow, just one step from red alert-43+degrees
The Met Office has issued an orange warning for tomorrow as temperatures are expected to reach or even surge beyond 43 degrees inland.
One step...
World
Barcelona’s landmark Sagrada Familia reopens for key covid workers
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica reopened today, giving frontline workers the chance to have the usually tourist-packed landmark to themselves in recognition of their efforts...
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Apollon Serb football player positive to Covid following Belgrade return
Serb football player Djordje Denic, currently playing for Limassol football club Apollon, tested positive to Covid-19, following his return from Belgrade.
In a statement, the...
World
Catalonia curbs movement of 200,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak
Spain’s north-eastern region of Catalonia enforced a new lockdown on more than 200,000 people, after several new outbreaks of the coronavirus were detected.
Residents in...
Taste
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...
Local Food
Loukaniko Pitsilias – Pitsilia Sausage
Pitsilia sausage is produced in the Pitsilia region from pork minced meat that is “cooked” ( matured) in the dry red wine of the...