Cyprus has developed a modern road network to serve the transportation needs of its citizens, industry, agriculture, trade, tourism, etc. In accordance with to the 2002 statistics, the road network, in the non-occupied regions of Cyprus, consist of about 7.206 km of paved and 4.387 km of unpaved roads. Compared to Western Europe, touring Cyprus is relatively an inexpensive experience. It has urban and private taxis, rental cars and buses that link all major towns with daily routes at specific time intervals. However, the most popular choice of the Cypriots, remains to be travelling with th... [read more]

As of 1 May 2004, Cyprus is a full member state of the European Union, hence it keeps close political, cultural and economic relations with the rest of the member states. Formal relations with the EU date back to 1972 when Cyprus and the EEC signed an Association Agreement, which was basically a trade agreement. In 1987, a Customs Union Agreement was signed between Cyprus and the EU. The relations of Cyprus and the EU entered into a new dimension with the application of Cyprus for full membership to the Union in July 1990. Accession negotiations began in 1998 and were successfully conclude... [read more]

Cyprus, due to its small domestic market and the open nature of its economy, considers access to international markets as one of utmost importance. As a result, trade has always been one of the main sectors of the Cyprus economy, contributing considerably to the economic growth of the island. During 2004, exports accounted for about 8% of the Country's GDP. Furthermore, in May 2004, Cyprus made a decisive step for its further economic and political development. Entering the EU represents a formal turning point which has already affected Cyprus' international trade, fostering export... [read more]

The press in Cyprus is a free and independent institution and is not subject to intervention or control by any state authority. The freedom of the press is enshrined in the Cyprus Republic's constitution which stipulates: «Every person has the right to freedom of speech and expression in any form. This right includes freedom to hold opinions and receive and impart information and ideas without interference by any public authority and regardless of frontiers.» The proliferation of newspapers in Cyprus - both Cypriot and foreign - reflecting a wide range of opinions and... [read more]

Introduction to Cyprus Cyprus is situated in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and is the third largest island after Sicily and Sardinia. Only 4 ½ hours flight from the UK, it could be considered almost a home from home. For eighty years the island was under British rule and this definitely left its mark. For example, driving on the left hand side, the majority of people speak English and so on. Most famously known as the birthplace of the legendary Aphrodite, goddess of love, Cyprus is ideal for romantics with its fairy tale castles, numerous monasteries and ancient ruins. E... [read more]

LEARN GREEK English: Greek: Hello/Goodbye Yassou Hi Ya Good morning Kali-merra Good night Kali-nickta Good Kala Yes Neh No Ohee OK/Alright Entaxi Today Simerra Tomorrow Av-rio I would like/I want Thelo Thank you Ef-haristo Please Seh-paragalo Sorry Seeg-nomi Restaurant Estiatorio Hotel Kse-no-tho-hee-o The bill please Do logaryasmo, seh paragalo Cheers Ya-mas Water Nehro Beer Beer-a Red wine/White wine Kokkino krasi/Aspro Krasi Coffe/Tea Kafe/ Tcha-i One/Two/ Three Ena/Thee-o/Dree-ah Four/Five/Six Dess-era/Ben-deh/Ex-ee ... [read more]

: Environment Cyprus environmental policy has been recently revised from its foundations, as a result of the process for harmonization with the European Union. More than three hundred Directives and Regulations and a number of action plans comprise the complicated and detailed Chapter for the Environment. These new legislative regulations now constitute a powerful bedrock for the enforcement of the environmental policy. The laws now in place are explicit and do not lend themselves to different interpretations or misinterpretations. The results of the enforcement of these legislation will beco... [read more]

Government (republic note: a separation of the two ethnic communities inhabiting the island began following the outbreak of communal strife in 1963; this separation was further solidified after the Turkish intervention in July 1974 that followed a Greek junta-supported coup attempt gave the Turkish Cypriots de facto control in the north; Greek Cypriots control the only internationally recognized government; on 15 November 1983 Turkish Cypriot "President" Rauf DENKTASH declared independence and the formation of a "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC), recognized... [read more]

Cyprus Delights Yeroskipos used to be the home of sacred gardens. Now it produces divine sweets. Chrissie Flint © reports 'Just east of Paphos is the village of Yeroskipos, with its cluster of little basket and gift shops strung along the roadside. It is a place well worth exploring with the picturesque five-domed Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi and newly renovated Folk Art Museum. The village's history stretches back to ancient times; its name, comes from the classical Greek 'Hieros Kipos' meaning 'Sacred garden' it is believed that it used to be a... [read more]

Culture Cyprus has a very rich culture because of his amazing history. Greeks and Turks Cypriots share many customs but maintain distinct identities based on religion, language and close ties with their motherlands. Greek is spoken in the south and Turkish in the north. Cyprus is famed for its lace and embroidery. Cypriot lacework is prized for its quality and artistry. The village of Lefkara is particularly well-known for its embroidery, called Lefkaritika. A speciality of Pafos district is Foitiotika, fabric embroidered with geometric designs. Lefkonitziatika features bright stripes, while... [read more]