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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...
Agia Napa
1. Agia Napa Monastery
This imposing medieval monastery, dedicated to “Our Lady of the Forests”, stands in the middle of Agia Napa surrounded by a...
Top Stories
Local
Fourteen new corona virus cases detected out of 3,387 tests
According to the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health 14 new cases of the SARS-CoV-II virus were detected out of a total...
Local
Steps taken for the reduction of nuisance in cities
Measures are being taken by police to alleviate the phenomenon of public nuisance caused during the night hours in the cities.
In addition to daily...
Local
Remdesivir quantities in Cyprus – fight against Covid-19 intensified
Health Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said that Cyprus has received quantities of the medicine Remdesivir, strengthening its arsenal in the fight against the corona virus.
In...
Local
Three people wanted for shoplifting in Paphos
A store owner in Paphos made a formal complaint to police on Thursday claiming that three people - two men and a woman who...
World
Archaeologists find 1800-year-old entrance to historic Zerzevan castle in eastern Turkey
The 1800-year-old entrance to historic Zerzevan Castle, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List has been unearthed by archaeologists in eastern Turkey.
Excavations...
Taste
Local Food
Octopus ‘Kathisto’ (or Octopus braised in Wine)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 large octopus, about 2kg (cleaned and kept whole)
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup...
Local Food
Homemade lemonade
Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
Method:
Thoroughly wash the lemons with soap and warm water. Roll each lemon with the palm of your hand, pressing...
Local Food
‘Striftaria’ mini cheese pies
Ingredients
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsps. flour
4 tsps. of butter
3 eggs, slightly beaten + 1 extra with 1 tbs. of milk for spreading
1 pack of...
Local Food
Mini potato canapes baked on salt
Ingredients
Serves: 12
1kg small Cypriot potatoes
rock salt, as needed
250g salted butter
300ml full fat cremé frâiche
1 pot cod or salmon roe
Method
Prep:20min › Cook:35min › Ready in:55min
Take...