Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
Economy
Economic affairs in Cyprus are dominated by the division of the country.
The Cypriot economy is prosperous and has diversified in recent years. Cyprus has been sought as a basis for several offshore businesses, due to its highly developed [...]
Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
Safety
A year ago I bought a new mountain bicycle so I could go mountain biking during the summer. So I took my hatchback car to take the bike home from where I bought it. I had to take off [...]
Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
Educational Institutions
University of Cyprus - Nicosia
Educational Institutions
Colleges and Universities
Cyprus College (taught in English) situated [...]
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Public & National Holidays
Carnival
March
Celebrating Children
Public and National Holidays
After being there for years , we noticed that Cypriots are very well proud of their traditions and customs, a heritage of years and years back in the days. Part of the [...]
Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
Important Phone Numbers
International Access Code
+357
Cyprus City Area Phone Codes
Famagusta
+357 23
Larnaca
+357 24
Lefkonico
+357 23
Limassol
+357 25
Nicosia
+357 22
Paphos
+357 26
Platres
+357 25
Polis
+357 26
Cyprus Mobile Telephone Codes
Areeba
280 10
Cytamobile
280 01
Emergency and Help
Ambulance
112/199
Emergency
199
First Aid
112
Fire
112
Forest Fire
1407
Police
112
Phone Directory
192
Telephone
197
Police Headquarters
Nicosia
22802020
Limassol
25805050
Larnaca
24804040
Paphos
26806060
Ammochostos
23803030
Airports
Larnaca Aviation [...]
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Driving in Cyprus
Mountain Roads in Winter
English - Greek Road Signs
Traffic Police
Bringing your own car with you!
Cyprus allow you to bring your own car from another country. Visitors wishing to bring their car to Cyprus can do so, for a period up to 3 [...]
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Banks
Central Bank of Cyprus
One Cypriot Pound
Laiki Bank
Banks in Cyprus
Cyprus is considered a financial haven, considered its place in the region, and the low taxes that the island enjoys. The financial system is robust, and banks are spread all over the [...]
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Newspapers
A typical coffee and News
Kiosk selling newspapers
Simerini Newspaper
Newspapers
Most newspapers are printed on a daily basis in Cyprus, while some are issued weekly. News from everyday life. The most common newspapers (in greek) are:
a- Phileleftheros
b- Simerini
[...]
Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
Climate
Spring
Summer
Snow at Trodo
Larnaca
Pahos
Akrotiri
Cyprus Climate
Cyprus is known for its sunshine. Over 340 days of the year are sunny. It is known for its hot summer and dry sky. The winter season starts [...]
Posted in General on 28. Mar, 2009
TV Channels
RIK TV
ERT Greek TV
Living Room
TV Channels
Television is considered a vital part for Cypriots. Eight land channels succeeded in attracting almost every Cypriot and foreigner to sit and watch at least an hour a day [...]
