Society
August 15 – day off in the mountains
The main public holiday of the summer will be Thursday, August 15th. This is the Day of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Shops and offices close, island residents head to the mountains.August is vacation time in...
1 year ago
Who lives with whom and where in Cyprus: infographics
The full report of the 2021 Census was recently published by the Cyprus Statistical Service. In the second part we present signs on the distribution of housing and the family composition of the island’s inhabitants.In Cy...
1 year ago
A National Guard conscript returned from Paris to Cyprus after a course of treatment.
A 17-year-old National Guard soldier who had been undergoing treatment in France since July 15 was returned to Cyprus. His health condition is assessed as stable.It was previously reported that the young man may require...
1 year ago
The level of E. coli on the beach of northern Cyprus is five times higher!
On Tuesday, August 13, the TRNC Ministry of Health released the results of water tests on Ayfilon beach near Rizokarpaso - the level of E. coli is off the charts.More than 2,400 colony-forming units have been found in 10...
1 year ago
Circus performers, acrobats and magicians will perform on the streets of Paphos
In Paphos at the end of August there will be a festival of street shows and performances with the participation of actors, circus performers and acrobats. No tickets are needed - the event will operate on a hat basis.Eve...
1 year ago
Cypriot volunteers went to help Greece
Fires are raging in the suburbs of Athens. The Bank of Cyprus' volunteer organization SupportCY sent a team of five volunteer firefighters to help put out the fires on Sunday.Team members carried personal protective equi...
1 year ago
August 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most important and most revered holidays in the Orthodox tradition. And in Cyprus and Greece it is also a public holiday.According to the new style, the holiday fall...
1 year ago
VK recipes: lahmaju
Lahmajun (or lahmaju) is a flatbread layered with a mixture of minced meat, tomato sauce and vegetables. The dish is popular throughout the Middle East. Depending on the context, it is called Lebanese, Turkish or Armenia...
1 year ago
Getting around Limassol will become safer and more convenient
The Department of Public Works has announced the launch of a project to develop sustainable urban planning in Limassol. The roads will be equipped with bus lanes, bike paths and parking lots with transfers.The project is...
1 year ago
Nicosia will have 24/7 infrastructure
The Municipality of Nicosia has joined a European project to develop city amenities at night. Cities After Dark is implemented as part of the European URBACT program for sustainable urban development.A meeting between ci...
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