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Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents, where East meets West and a new experience awaits for you under the sun every day. Where Championship Golf...
C yprus is one of Europe’s popular holiday destinations, but is actually closer to the Middle East than to Europe – and holidaymakers are wondering whether their plans to visit will be ...
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- Crime in Cyprus
- LGBTQ+ Safety in Cyprus
- A Quick Traveler's Guide to The History of Cyprus
- Cyprus Today
- Logistics of Traveling in and Around Cyprus
Crime against visitors is not common in Cyprus, but the usual common sense rules apply around keeping your belongings safe in your hotel room and when out in restaurants and bars. Look out for the risk of drink spiking by buying your own drinks, and staying with friends when on nights out. Cyprus has a zero tolerance to drug possession and use, and...
Homosexuality has been legal in Cyprus since 2016 and civil partnerships can take place. However, away from the main cities LGBTQ+ people are not widely accepted.
Cyprus's long stretching conflict began in 1571 when it was conquered by the Ottoman empire, which resulted in three centuries of Turkish rule. Later, in the early 19th century, ethnic Greeks sought to bring an end to the rule, and unite Cyprus with Greece – as it was the site of early Phoenician and Greek colonies. In 1878, the British Empire took...
Now, Cyprus exists in a polarised state. In the North, mainly Turkish Cypriots reside, in the south, mainly Greek. Dividing the two is a dedicated UN buffer zone – and it remains an intractable political problem. However, borders have recently been opened allowing movement between the two sides. So what does this political conflict mean for you? We...
There are a few complications as to the logistics of where you are allowed to enter into and out of Cyprus. As a general rule, however, to travel to the island you must enter via one of the legal entry points. And if you enter the north part, you may have trouble getting to the south, and vice versa. Plan your trip with this in mind. But despite th...
Jul 27, 2018 · Looking at an image of Cyprus country for the sky, it is visible the island is quite small (third largest in the Mediterranean sea), arid, and has a pointy tail towards its North East. The exact coordinates of Larnaca, Cyprus are 34.9190° N, 33.6265° E. However, looking at a political map, you’ll realize Cyprus isn’t as straightforward as ...
Apr 7, 2023 · Nikos Christodoulides is the island's first leader to be born in an independent Cyprus. Backed by centrist and right-wing parties, Christodoulides was foreign minister until early 2022, He won 52% ...
Cyprus ranks No. 47 overall in the U.S. News Best Countries rankings. Explore photos, statistics and other information.
The island is shared by the Republic of Cyprus, Northern Cyprus (a country only recognized by Turkey), and the British Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The Republic of Cyprus has a population of 888,000 (2020), about 1.2 million people live on the island (including Northern Cyprus).
