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The best autumn colour in the Troodos is in the river valleys rather than on the pine-covered peaks: plane and alder trees along the…
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Halloumi is a semi-hard, salty Cypriot cheese that does not melt, which makes it ideal for grilling, while feta is softer, crumblier and…
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Cyprus has 16 public holidays in 2027, but five of them fall on a weekend: Labour Day (Saturday 1 May), Easter Sunday (2 May), the…
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On GESY, your diabetes care starts with your personal doctor, who orders routine blood tests, prescribes medicines and refers you to an…
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Expats in Cyprus pay and receive money in euros, usually open a local bank account to avoid international fees, and become tax residents…
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International schools in Cyprus are concentrated in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, and most follow a British curriculum, with a…
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The 2026–27 flu vaccine in Cyprus is free for everyone aged six months and over, under the Ministry of Health's plan announced on 7…
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If your passport, wallet or phone is lost or stolen in Cyprus, block your bank cards and SIM first, then report the loss or theft at a…
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Child benefit (epidoma teknou) in Cyprus is an annual, income-tested payment for families who have lived legally and continuously in the…
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If you are tax resident in Cyprus and receive a pension for work you did abroad, you can choose each year how it is taxed: a flat 5% on…
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On GESY, insulin, diabetes tablets and medical supplies are prescribed by your personal doctor or specialist and collected from a…
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After a car accident in Cyprus, make the scene safe and call 112 or 199 if anyone is hurt. Call the police too if there is serious damage,…
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Finding work in Cyprus is easiest for EU/EFTA citizens (and UK nationals covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement), while third-country…
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For a power cut in Cyprus, first check whether your neighbours have power and whether your main switch has tripped, then call the…
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The best villages to visit in Cyprus are Lefkara, Omodos, Lofou, Kakopetria, Kalopanagiotis, Fikardou, Platres, Agros, Kathikas and…
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The Cypriot gifts that travel best at Christmas are shelf-stable ones: Geroskipou loukoumi, Commandaria and other local wines, zivania,…
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