Cyprus

Paphos Easter traditions keep Cypriot culture alive

Villages celebrate with bread, red eggs, and rituals Easter in the villages of Paphos is marked by rich traditions and festive foods, which cultural researcher...

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...

“Tin box ensures secrecy:” record number of candidates in parliamentary elections

A record number of candidates is expected in the upcoming parliamentary elections compared to the 2021 vote, according to General Election Officer and Interior...

Flaouna tradition comes alive on Good Friday in Paphos

A Good Friday tradition passed through generations The flaouna tradition remains one of the most vivid and cherished customs of Good Friday throughout Cyprus, and...

“Santis case”: 10 points raising doubts over initial narrative

When Makarios Drousiotis published his lengthy post on March 30 titled “The dark side of the rule of law in Cyprus”, it presented serious...