Health & wellbeing

How healthcare works in Cyprus, from registering with GESY to emergency numbers, plus looking after your wellbeing as an expat.

GESY (also called GHS) is the General Healthcare System of Cyprus, a universal system launched in 2019 to give everyone legally living in…

Homesickness is a normal part of adjusting to expat life in Cyprus, especially in the first few months. Staying in touch with family,…

Cyprus has low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere, which makes it one of the safest places to live or visit. Call 112 for police,…

Healthcare in Cyprus combines public and private services, with GeSY (the General Healthcare System, fully rolled out in 2020) as its…

Yoga retreats give expats a place to reset, restore balance and meet like-minded people. Five European options are Yoga Weeks Urban…

Judith Secanell is a yoga and Pilates teacher and former expat in New York who now teaches expats in Barcelona and Ibiza. She offers…

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