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Pet Hotels in Cyprus
Traveling and can't take your pet with you? No worries! We have found for you all the pet hotels in Cyprus.
Pet Nanny
Nicosia
99 931693
Hilton Cyprus
Modern...
Cyprus useful telephone numbers
In case of emergency, immediate response is given by the following telephone numbers, where English is spoken.
Emergencies
Ambulance
199
Fire Brigade
199, 112
Police
199, 112
Forest fire
1407
Narcotics Emergency Services
90901401
AIDS Advisory...
Visit Cyprus with your dog
Dog Friendly Beaches
Unfortunately, in Cyprus dogs are banned on most public beaches.
Be aware that atteding to a beach not specially designated for dogs, you...
About Cyprus
Situated at the north-eastern end of the Mediterranean basin, Cyprus is the third largest island in the region, with an area of 9,251 square...
Entry requirements
Passports and Visas
Admission and Transit Restrictions
Entry regulations apply only to the areas controlled by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
A passport is required...
Languages & Religions
Languages
The official languages of the island are Greek and Turkish, whilst English is widely spoken. French, German and Russian are also spoken within the...
Climate, Weather forecast, Temperatures
Climate
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid–May to mid–October, and mild winters from December to February, which are separated...
Health & Safety
Safety in Cyprus
Cyprus has an excellent reputation for being a safe and friendly place. You can help keep it that way. A few basic...
Time, Working Hours & Holidays
Time
Cyprus Time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +2 hours.
Time difference from other countries
Country
Hours fast or slow on GMT
Austria
+1
Bahrain
+3
Belgium
+1
Canada
-5
China
+8
Cyprus
+2
Denmark
+1
France
+1
Germany
+1
Greece
+2
Hong Kong
+8
India
+5.30
Iraq
+3
Italy
+1
Daylight Saving Time
Each year on the...
Money & Currency
Currency
On January 01, 2008, the Republic of Cyprus introduced the Euro (€) as its official currency, replacing the Cyprus pound (CY£) as the legal...
Communications
Telecommunications Providers
Since the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2003, both national and international fixed / mobile voice services, Internet access and data services...
Cyprus Short Escapes
Cyprus Short Escapes, Great Discoveries
Escape for the Weekend
With so many different and unique experiences to enjoy on the island, a short getaway offers the...
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...