Cyprus

Many argue that this year is the most memorable in Cypriot history since a number of significant changes have taken place. However, can all this lead to a political, social and financial crisis? Let’s take a look at the events and their impact on the island. Firstly, Greece has been in a crisis for quite a while now. During their struggle, Cyprus has experienced a number of financial problems, due to...

A friend of mine recently wrote this Post on our sister sites Blog About Living in Cyprus as A Foreigner. My friend is Russian so I HAD her Translate the article to English below. Foreigners in Cyprus Moving to a new place is always hard because you have to adjust to a completely new environment and leave your past behind you. Living as a foreigner in Cyprus can be quite tough if you are not accustomed...

There are many wonderful things connected with living in Cyprus, some of which people may find quite amusing. Certain traditions and actions that have developed over the years make Cypriot culture instantly recognizable to foreigners and locals alike. A good place to start would be the “peripteron”, which is a kiosk you can find every 200 meters on every street. It resembles a small supermarket and...

• 300 sq. m., 3 baths, 5 bdrm 3 story - €495,000 EUR- Title Deeds - NOW SOLD! Peyia, Paphos, Cyprus  -  This impressive 3 storey property is located on a large corner plot of a quiet residential cul-de-sac. The popular village of Peyia, which has a large variety of local amenities, is a few minute’s drives away. Being a corner plot, there is access to the property on two sides. At the front,...

First of all, we would like to express our sincere condolences to those who have lost their lives in the senseless tragedy that occurred this week. The negligence of leaving 98 containers full of munitions improperly stored and exposed to the elements causing it to explode killing 13, injuring more than 60 people and causing damage to hundreds of homes in the Limassol area has caused an uproar and...

Olives in Cyprus are very special and just about every property has a tree or one nearby. They can be seen everywhere from the olive farms to the beaches and even in the middle of walkways.  An olive tree can live for several hundred years and each olive tree becomes a work of art in its’ own right – the older a tree becomes the more intricate and interesting the growth pattern. This beautiful,...

The carnivals are over and Lent is almost over – a 40 day fasting period of no meat, poultry or dairy products is near the end. The bakeries accommodate those who fast by adding dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free pastries and cookies to their already vast array of goodies. Generally, fasting is followed more strictly in the villages of Cyprus than in the towns, but most restaurants and takeaways also...

Price Reduced - Lovely Villa in Polemi, Paphos - NOW SOLD! • 174 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - €425,000 EUR - Large Plot w/ Great Views - NOW SOLD! Polemi , Paphos, Cyprus  -  This impressive villa is located on a 4311 sqm plot on the perimeter of the traditional Cypriot village of Polemi. Polemi is approximately half way between Paphos and Polis and is a thriving village with a variety of...

Transportation System in Cyprus Here is one of our newest pages about public transport options in Cyprus. You will find prices, links and phone numbers to different taxi and bus companies. http://cyprus101.com/cyprus-resources/transportation-system/ Published Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:35 PM by Cleo Shahateet Filed under: buses in Paphos, buses in CYprus, Paphos bus schedule, Larnaca...

• 300 sq. m., 5 baths, 6 bdrm 2 story "Character Home" - €680,000 EUR - Or Near Offer, Full Deeds - NOW SOLD! Tala, Paphos  -  This fantastic villa with sea views is situated in the sought after area of Lofos, Tala. It is a superb villa with many features not usually seen in Cyprus homes. The setting is very private, set back from the road, yet in an established residential area close to all...