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City Guides
The beauty of Nicosia as captured by the camera in 10 spectacular photos
We may underestimate the beauties of the capital of Cyprus, we may prefer the beaches and the fresh air of the mountains during our...
Christmas Time: Festive pictures from all over Cyprus
As Cyprus celebrates Christmas, impressive Christmas trees, lights and other decorations have gone up all over the island while various events, including bazaars, musicals...
City Guide of Nicosia
Nicosia is situated practically in the centre of Cyprus and constitutes a rich cultural hub. The history of the city dates back to the...
City Guide of Limassol
Overview
Limassol is the second largest city of Cyprus with a population of approximately 180,000. It is one of six districts and covers an area...
City Guide of Larnaca
Beautifully compact, easily accessible and truly authentic, Larnaka is Cyprus' oldest soul; the longest continually inhabited region of the island, with a history that...
City Guide of Paphos
Paphos Region
Beautiful countryside, a cosmopolitan resort, historic sights as well as sporting activities, the Pafos region has something for everyone at any time of...
City Guide of Ayia Napa – Protaras
Golden sandy beaches abound on the eastern coast of Cyprus, in the free part of the Ammochostos (Famagusta) area. The popular holiday resorts of...
Top Stories
Local
122 new cases, one death announced on Friday
The Health Ministry announced the death of one person due to COVID-19. This raises the death toll from the virus in Cyprus to 179,...
Local
Where to get antigen rapid tests on Saturday
The Health Ministry announced the following antigen rapid test sites for Saturday, 23 January 2021:
LIMASSOL
Grigoris Afxentiou Square 08:30-16:30
Gafkos Clerides Park, Germasoyia 08:30-16:30
Municipal Hall Ypsonas...
Local
Civil servants’ trade union requests psychological support for health professionals
PASYDY, the civil servants’ trade union requested psychological support for health professionals due to the consequences of COVID-19 on their health.
The trade union noted...
Local
Scientific advisory committee to convene on Monday under President Anastasiades
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, will preside on Monday morning over a meeting of the scientific advisory committee on COVID-19.
According to CNA information, during the...
World
Polish medics depart for Slovakia to help mass testing
A group of 200 Polish medics departed for neighbouring Slovakia on Friday (January 22) to help in a week-long testing campaign in the central...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...