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Easter Sunday begins with light

Easter Sunday has arrived. Across Cyprus, the morning starts early. Ovens are already warm, tables are being set, and somewhere, two yiayiades are arguing over...

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...