Society
Road safety: it's a matter of education and culture
Road safety remains one of the most pressing issues in Cyprus. The problem lies in the discipline of drivers and other road users and in the culture of road behavior, the formation of which takes years and systematic wor...
1 month ago
Hurry up to receive a Cypriot government subsidy of up to 3,750 euros for the installation of solar panels
HURRY TO RECEIVE A STATE SUPPORT OF UP TO €3,750 for the installation of solar panels! The grant program is valid until December 20: General category (solar panels for private households) for Net-MeteringSeparate grant f...
1 month ago
Amafunta Municipality: “We don’t allow the construction of a mall now. But…"
The administration of the municipality of Amafunta discussed the construction of a shopping center in the Agios Athanasios area, opposite the Jumbo supermarket. While local officials are concerned about heavy traffic in...
1 month ago
Students of gymnasiums and lyceums were allowed to wear shorts
Students of gymnasiums and lyceums will be able to come to school in shorts in the summer months, but the style will be determined by the school after consultation with parents and the children themselves. This decision...
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How to correctly calculate family income for child benefits
Island residents who apply for child benefit complain that the authorities who decide on payments do so without being transparent. In particular, many applicants do not understand how to calculate the total family income...
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Church in Koraku: interior made of Troodos stone from the 17th century
In the village of Koraku, which is located in the Solea Valley, there is a church dedicated to the Apostle Luke. It is located in the eastern part of the village at the highest point of the green valley formed by the Kla...
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How they vacationed in Platres in the last century
The village of Platres today is famous as a place for an ideal mountain holiday, but this was not always the case. The British first felt the resort potential of the village at the end of the 19th century. Once the Briti...
1 month ago
One in five Cypriots consider themselves poor
The share of Europeans who consider themselves poor fell to 17.4% in 2024, down from 19.1% the year before. This is stated in the latest Eurostat report on income and living conditions (EU-SILC). Cyprus also shows steady...
1 month ago
Ancient knight's estate: an underrated beauty
North of the village of Dierona in the outskirts of Limassol there is an ancient bridge connecting the banks of the Amatos River. It is made of stone, with a double arch, and stands next to the ruins of an old mill. In t...
1 month ago
How the sugar greatness of Cyprus faded
Medieval Cyprus was the most important center for the production and export of sugar in Europe. This activity formed the basis of the fortunes of the richest and most influential families. But then the industry declined....
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