Charis Aviva Martin

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Friday is Good because Sunday is coming

In Cyprus, we spend a whole 50 days gearing up for Easter. It starts with feasting on Tsiknopempti, rolls through Tyrini, and then Green...

Greek Independence Day: How 1821 sparked freedom

400 years under Ottoman rule Greek Independence Day, marks the 1821 uprising against the Ottoman Empire. The uprising is traditionally linked to March 25,...

Green Monday traditions and festivities across Cyprus

Green Monday traditions signal the beginning of Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian calendar, seven weeks before Easter. Also known as Clean Monday (Kathara...

Three simple ways to beat the winter blues

As the clocks go back and evenings grow darker, many people find themselves travelling to and from work without seeing much daylight. It’s common...

Epiphany explained: what we celebrate today

One date, shared celebration Today, January 6, Christians across the world mark Epiphany, a feast that speaks about revelation, light and new beginnings. While the...

Breaking

Limassol man jailed for 10 years over drug trafficking

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years...

Days of dust and sunshine coming, with thunderstorms to follow

Rain and thunderstorms could return to Cyprus from the...

From Cyprus holiday to courtroom: Far-right activist faces trial in UK

Tommy Robinson’s trip to Cyprus in the summer of...

Fuel costs push travel prices up, holiday packages rise by up to 5%

Travel costs are expected to remain elevated as higher...
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