The loggerhead sea turtle represents one of the oldest living species on Earth. This marine reptile has survived for millions of years, adapting to changing oceans while maintaining its essential form and behaviors. The species gets its common name from its remarkably large head, which houses powerful jaw muscles capable of crushing hard-shelled prey like […]
The national flag of Cyprus came into use on August 16, 1960, when the island gained independence from British colonial rule under the Zürich and London Agreements. Turkish Cypriot artist İsmet Güney designed the flag following constitutional requirements that it employ neutral symbols without incorporating blue or red, colors associated with the Greek and Turkish […]
Religion in Cyprus functions less as private ideology and more as a shared moral framework that shapes hospitality, honour, family rituals, and the annual rhythm of life. Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and smaller communities such as Armenians and Maronites developed side by side, turning belief into a social structure that often outlasted shifting rulers and institutions. […]
Cyprus entered the offshore natural gas industry in 2011 with the discovery of the Aphrodite field, approximately 160 kilometers south of Limassol. This finding marked a turning point for the small island nation, which had relied entirely on imported energy. The discovery sparked interest from major international energy companies and positioned Cyprus as a potential […]
The Souskiou cemeteries represent one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Cyprus, shedding light on burial practices and social organization from nearly 5,000 years ago. These sites, located in southwestern Cyprus near the village of Souskiou, revealed elaborate rock-cut tombs filled with grave goods that challenge previous assumptions about prehistoric life on the island. […]
NiMAC is housed in the renovated building of the Old Powerhouse, located in the historical centre of Nicosia, after an agreement between the Electricity Authority of Cyprus and the Nicosia Municipality. The institution operates in association with the Pierides Foundation and serves as the oldest and largest contemporary art center on the island. The building […]
Traditional Cypriot clothing is not just about what people wore. It is about how they lived, what they valued, and how they understood their place in the world. Across villages, towns, and generations, dress functioned as a visible language, communicating age, status, profession, and regional identity without a single word being spoken. This article explores […]
Easter in Cyprus, known as Pascha or “Lambri” meaning “the Bright One,” represents the most important celebration in the Orthodox Ecclesiastical calendar. For nearly 82% of Cyprus’ 1.1 million inhabitants who follow the Greek Orthodox Church, this period transforms the island into a living expression of faith, tradition and community identity. Unlike many Western holidays […]
Community spaces in Cyprus function as the invisible framework that holds daily life in place. The kafeneion with its backgammon players, the plateia shaded by ancient trees, the municipal park where families gather on Sunday afternoons. These are not monuments or attractions. They are the places where neighbors meet, where conversations happen, where children play […]
Cyprus maintains an extensive environmental legal system designed to protect natural resources, manage pollution, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable development. As a European Union member since 2004, the island has harmonized national laws with over 300 EU environmental directives and regulations. The framework addresses air and water quality, waste management, nature conservation, climate change, and […]
