Checkpoints are road blocks that connect the two sides of the Green Line. When crossing, you will need to pass through two police controls.
Author: Carla C
Green Monday in Cyprus
With religious origins, Green Monday is a celebration for families and friends that gather outdoor to fly kites and eat fasting food.
The King’s Cocktail
The story of the Cypriot brandy sour starts with the story of a king, on a summer night on the Troodos mountains.
The responsibility of the expat
As people that have the privilege to live abroad and be exposed to different cultures, we must act as a bridge between cultures.
Is evil prevailing?
During recent events few hundreds individuals violently attacked migrants. The easiest way for evil to prevail is that good people do nothing.
An enchanting spot
Just outside Nicosia there is a place where the beauty of Romanian and Russian churches coexists with the wonders of the Cyprus Planetarium.
Karpaz Peninsula and the secrets of Golden Beach
Cyprus is a mystical island which holds many secrets, discover a weekend trip to the tip of the island, the Karpaz peninsula.
The sounds of the old city
It is around 5 am in Nicosia and from my room I hear the Azan. It is only the first of many sounds of my multicultural neighborhood.
Lefkara Dam
In the heart of Cyprus, Lefkara Dam provides not only a reservoir of fresh water but an excellent location for picnics and outdoor sports.
Air quality in Cyprus
During this period of the year, the high concentration of dust in the air might cause some issues, especially to vulnerable groups.