Living
How to Make a Consumer Complaint in Cyprus (2026 Guide)
To make a consumer complaint in Cyprus, first complain to the trader in writing and keep proof. If that fails, you can report breaches of…
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The practical side of daily life in Cyprus: getting around, shopping, opening hours and public holidays, staying safe and building a social life.
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Living
Home Internet and Mobile Phones in Cyprus (2026 Guide)
Cyprus has four main providers of home internet and mobile services: Cyta, Epic, PrimeTel and Cablenet. You need a passport or ID card and…
Living
Sending Parcels to and from Cyprus: Customs, Duties and Post-Brexit Rules
Parcels sent to Cyprus from another EU country pay no customs charges. Parcels from outside the EU, including the UK since Brexit, need a…
Living
Summer in Cyprus: Coping with Heat, Power Cuts, Mosquitoes and Wildfires (2026 Guide)
Cyprus summers are long and hot, with inland temperatures that can pass 40°C during heatwaves. In 2026, record electricity demand led to…
Living · Paphos
The Allure of Paphos: Cyprus's Jewel of the West
Paphos District is one of Cyprus's six administrative regions, on the island's west coast, with the town of Paphos as its capital. It has…
Living · Limassol
Why Expats Love Living in Limassol: A Mediterranean Dream
Limassol is Cyprus's second-largest city, a coastal hub of about 240,000 people (2021) between Larnaca and Paphos airports. It combines…
Food & drink
Supermarkets in Cyprus: Your Guide to Shopping and Cyprus Food
The main supermarket chains in Cyprus are AlphaMega, Lidl, Sklavenitis and Papantoniou, with local supermarkets in every major city and…
Living · Nicosia
Discover the Best Family-Friendly Activities in Nicosia
Nicosia offers families a mix of museums, parks, indoor fun and animal encounters. Top options are the Cyprus Museum, the Venetian Walls,…
Living
Expat Events in Cyprus You Don't Want to Miss: Building Connections and Making New Friends
Expats in Cyprus can meet people at jazz nights in Nicosia, cultural performances at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol, community events at…
Living
Living in Cyprus: Understanding Time, Working Hours, and National Holidays
Cyprus uses Eastern European Time (EET, GMT+2) and changes its clocks on the last Sundays of March and October. Government offices open…
Living
Public Transport in Cyprus: Getting Around
Cyprus has no train or metro network, so public transport is mainly buses and taxis, and many people also walk or cycle. Buses fall into…
Living
Safety and Practical Tips for Life in Cyprus
In Cyprus you drive on the left, with speed limits of 100 km/h on highways and 50 km/h in cities, and a legal alcohol limit of 0.5 mg/ml.…
Living · Paphos
Experience the Best of Life by Living in Paphos
Paphos sits on the southwest coast of Cyprus, with warm summers, mild winters and sunshine on most days of the year. It combines Aphrodite…
Living
The Expat's Guide to Build a Social Network in Cyprus
Expats in Cyprus can build a social network by attending expat events, taking up hobbies, visiting local cafés and restaurants and…
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