Tag: Good Friday

Friday is Good because Sunday is coming

Cyprus April 10, 2026 at 19:55

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

Flaouna tradition comes alive on Good Friday in Paphos

Cyprus April 10, 2026 at 14:16

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...

Holy Synod approves composing Cyprus issue hymns

Cyprus January 15, 2026 at 09:36

The Holy Synod has given approval for composing special hymns referencing the Cyprus issue, adopting Archbishop's proposal. Archimandrite George Christodoulou stated after the session...

Good Friday: A day of mourning for Christianity

Cyprus April 18, 2025 at 12:59

Good Friday, known in Greek as Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, is the most solemn day in the Christian calendar. It marks the peak of the Holy...

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Foreign Ministry urges Turkey to assume responsibilities over resolution on Cypriot women

July 11, 2026 at 20:14

Security alert in Nicosia after threatening emails sent to Mall of Nicosia and KEMA

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 20:04

Authorities were placed on high alert on Saturday afternoon...

Pentakomo waste facility: Rescue operation and criminal investigation underway

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 12:16

Since 19 December 2023, when the Water Development Department...

Passenger recounts Ryanair ordeal: ‘His head and shoulders were outside the plane’

International July 11, 2026 at 11:56

Terrifying moments unfolded aboard a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki...

19-year-old arrested after police officer injured during chase

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 11:39

A 19-year-old has been arrested to assist police with...

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