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A taste of… Commandaria

The Commandaria Diaries: Uncorking the Past Wilbrand von Oldenburg, a German bishop who chronicled his travels around the Mediterranean, once wrote of Cyprus: “The wines...

May Day: protests, picnics, and petals

A day off with deeper roots In Cyprus, May Day often feels like the unofficial start of summer. Beaches fill up, barbecues are lit, and...

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,...