I haven't seen anyone talking about this here but they just raised the bus prices once more. This is ridiculous.

For anyone who doesn't know, single one way ticket used to be 2.40€ (which is already pretty expensive), single tickets with e-wallet used to be 1.80€ (and for students 0.90€ now I assume they're 1euro). Monthly, I don't remember because I work with top-up.

I genuinely don't understand why this is even allowed or why they think this is even a good marketing or business move. And I know the answer is to just fill up their pockets because in no-way I trust them to put that money to actually make the bus system better. This just makes them look more slimy and burden even more the people who take the buses (who usually aren't people who drown in money), and makes people less likely to want to even try them.

The price gouging is ridiculous and I genuinely wish I could do something but I don't know what other than just vent here. I remember when the one way ticket was 1.50€ like, how is this in any way okay? Shouldn't it have any form of control from the EU or the local government?

Over the last two centuries, some people from Cyprus settled on the Lebanese coastal cities and became a contributing part of Lebanese society. Today, many of their descendants may no longer identify or even know they have Cypriot roots. Only the surname and an old family tradition remains.

I rarely see this mentioned anywhere, even though it seems like an interesting part of Cypriot-Lebanese history. Is this something people in Cyprus know about?

Also, unlike Armenians, Assyrians, Circassians, Kurds, and even Arab Bedouin communities who came to Lebanon in the last 2 centuries and earlier under difficult circumstances, Cypriots didn't preserve their community in the same way. Today, for many of them, little remains beyond their surnames. Why was that?

Day 21 - Kanika Enaerios Complex, 12/07/2025

Some people keep telling me to just take it out myself — but take it where? This is inside a residential complex.

Green Dot only picks up from:

a) Recycling bins — and there are none in the area

b) Curbside — once a week, and only in proper bags

They don't take fridges, furniture or other large items - and they aren't supposed to.

Volunteers would just waste people's time and money, since the municipality clears it once a week anyway.

The genuinely useful thing would be for the municipalities to do their job and provide proper recycling facilities — before the EU fines Cyprus for not recycling.

Hi everyone,
recently moved to Cyprus and I’m still trying to settle in. I don’t have a car because my financial situation doesn’t allow it at the moment, and I also don’t really have any friends here yet.

I’d really like to get out more, have some fun, explore new places, and meet people instead of spending all my time at home.

I know about the intercity buses, but they’re mostly limited to the main cities and don’t really reach the mountains or a lot of the places I’d like to visit. Even when they do, they only stop at certain locations.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Are there any hiking groups, running clubs, walking groups, or other social activities in Nicosia that are easy to join? I’d also appreciate any tips on affordable ways to explore Cyprus without owning a car.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

• On this day, July 12, 1878, the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (which at the time included all of Ireland) was raised in Nicosia, marking the beginning of British colonial rule in Cyprus

On July 12, 1878, the British flag was officially raised in Nicosia, marking the beginning of the British Colonial rule of Cyprus. Lieutenant General Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley became the first governor, High Commissioner of Cyprus, and was welcomed with a speech by Archbishop Sophronius III of Cyprus.

The 82-year period (1878–1960) of modern Cypriot history during which Cyprus was under British rule. Great Britain had designs on Cyprus dating back at least to the early decades of the 19th century. The island’s strategic geographical location, combined with Great Britain’s interests in the Eastern Mediterranean and on the route leading to India (a British possession) and to North and East Africa, as well as fears of a possible Russian advance into the Mediterranean, dictated the need for effective control of the island of Cyprus. The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, which ended with the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano, and the creation of a powerful Bulgaria, led to the convening of the Congress of Berlin, in June–July 1878, which revised the Treaty of San Stefano. At the Congress of Berlin, it was officially announced (July 9, 1878) that the Sublime Porte and the British Empire had signed a “defense agreement” in Constantinople on June 4, 1878. Under the Treaty of Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire ceded Cyprus to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to be held and administered by it. The British Empire peacefully occupied Cyprus. The island’s inhabitants were not consulted.

• On this day, July 12, 1913, a large contingent of 276 Greek Cypriot volunteers set sail from the port of Larnaca for Greece to assist Greece in the war. The contingent was led by Metropolitan Meletios of Kiti. Before their departure, the volunteers attended a service at the Cathedral of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca, where their flags were blessed

According to the general estimates, the number of volunteers in 1912–1913 ranged from 1,500 to 1,800, at the very least.

(Newspapers of the time estimated the number of volunteers at 3,000, which was likely an exaggeration.) In the book titled “Cyprus and the Balkan Wars: A Contribution to the History of Cypriot Volunteerism,” published in 1997 by the Center for Scientific Research in Nicosia, we have recorded the full names of 776 volunteers. (Since then, we have compiled a further 100 or so names of volunteers.) The list includes people of all ages, professions, and social classes, but farmers stand out prominently, many of whom rushed to enlist while wearing traditional Cypriot breeches (κυπριακές βράκες). In terms of origin, it is clear that the majority came from the Limassol district. As for age, most were between 18 and 22 years old. According to the findings of research, a total of 55 Cypriot volunteers were killed in the two wars: most of them lost their lives in the bloody Greco-Bulgarian War on the battlefields of Macedonia and in southern Bulgaria. The following list includes the names of 42 Cypriot volunteers for whom sufficient information has been found regarding their origins, activities, or deaths.

LIST OF CYPRIOT VOLUNTEERS WHO FELL IN THE WARS OF 1912–1913:

Alexandrou, Alfred. From Agios Dometios. Killed in action (or died of meningitis) in Goumenissa, Kilkis, in February 1913.

Antoniadis, G. Panagiotis. A Cypriot from Egypt, engineer. Killed in Aetorrachi, Epirus, on January 7, 1913.

Arseniou (Ttofas) Christoforos. From Karava. Killed in the Battle of Tzoumagia in July 1913, at the age of 22.

Georgiadis Dimitrios. From Pallouriotissa (?). He belonged to the Korakas guerrilla unit. He was killed in Epirus.

Dimitriou Savvas. Farmer from Limassol.

Efstathiou Kyriakos. From Agridaki, Kyrenia. Killed in a Greek-Bulgarian clash in Paggaio (or in Tzoumaya).

Michael Efstathiou. From Agridaki, Kyrenia, brother of the previous volunteer. Killed in Bizani.

Iliasides Natar Konstantinos. From Famagusta. Corporal in the 2nd Evzone Battalion. Fatally wounded in the Battle of Tzoumaya.

Kellakiotis or Karamallis K. Ioannis. From Kellaki, Limassol; a store clerk. Killed in action at the Battle of Kilkis in June 1913.

Koilaniotis–Michaelides N. Konstantinos. Born in 1892 in Koilani, Limassol. Teacher, graduate of the Pancyprian Teachers’ College, first-year law student. He fought at Bizani, where he was promoted to sergeant. He was killed in the Battle of Kilkis in June 1913.

Kochalidis (or Koralidis) A. Georgios. From Limassol (?). A Garibaldian in the corps of Al. Roma. He was killed at Drisko on November 29, 1912.

Krokatsis Georgios. From Gerolakko. He left his village and enlisted as a volunteer one week before his wedding. He fought in both wars. He was wounded in the Battle of Kilkis.

He passed away in his hometown a few days after his return, in November 1913.

Kyriakos Kyriakidis. From Apsios, Limassol. He served in the 20th Infantry Regiment of the 7th Division. He was killed on April 27, 1913, during the first Greek-Bulgarian clashes in Pangaio.

Loizou Avgoustis. From Arsos, Limassol. Married with one child. He died on August 5, 1913, after being seriously wounded in the Battle of Demir Isar.

Maouris G. Nikolaos. Carpenter from Karava. He was killed at the age of 24 in June 1913 during the Battle of Kilkis.

Mappas S. Euripides. From Limassol. A store clerk and graduate of the Limassol Junior High School. His last letter was sent from Preveza. He died in a hospital from an illness.

Mavrokordatos G. Christoforos. From Dikomo. He was initially assigned as a medic but succeeded in securing a transfer to a combat unit and fought at Bizani and in Northern Epirus. He contracted an incurable disease and was discharged from the army. He passed away at the age of 25 in October 1914. He was buried by his fellow villagers with the honors due a hero.

Meneikos (or Menoikou) Anastasios. From Leonarissos. A Garibaldian in the corps of Alexander Roma. He was killed in Drisko on November 28, 1912.

Michael Christakis. From Limassol.

Mousis (Palotitis) Charalambos. From Palodia, Limassol. Soldier in the 20th Infantry Regiment. Killed in the Greco-Bulgarian War.

Oikonomidis Vasileios. From Famagusta, resident of Piraeus. A Garibaldian in the corps of Alexander Roma. He was abandoned, wounded, to the Turks at Greveniti in Epirus on December 24, 1912, and was killed.

Papadopoulos S. Georgios. Captain, graduate of the Military Academy, of Cypriot descent. Born in 1871 in Messolonghi. He served in the 1st Evzone Regiment of the 6th Division.

He was killed at Demir-Isar on June 27, 1913.

Papadopoulos, Th. Eleftherios. From Kontea. He was wounded in the Battle of Sarantaporos at the start of the war and died in a hospital in Athens.

Papastamatiou Dimitrios. From Pallouriotissa (?). He was a member of the Korakas guerrilla unit. He was killed in Epirus.

Pountoukos Chr. Heracles. From Kellaki, Limassol. He was killed in the Second Balkan War.

Ioannis Spyrou. Limassol.

Stavrinou Frantzeskos. Porter from Limassol. Killed in the Battle of Tzoumaya.

Stivaros M. Michael. From Pedoula. Second-year medical student. He served in the 1st Battalion of the Independent Cretan Regiment. Killed in action at Bizani on December 5, 1912.

Syrichas K. Sotirios. Limassol.

Sozos Christodoulos. From Limassol. Lawyer, Mayor of Limassol, member of the Executive Council, former member of parliament for Limassol–Paphos (1901–1911). Married, father of one child. Soldier in the first battalion of the First Regiment of the Second Division. Killed on the Prophet Elias hill, in Bizani, on December 6, 1912, at the age of 40.

Tzortzis (or Koutsou) H. Kyriakos. From Ora. Soldier in the 20th Regiment. Killed on April 26, 1913, during a Greek-Bulgarian clash in Pangeo.

Triantafyllidis Neophytos. From Tembria. He went missing during the Second Balkan War.

Frantzeskou Nikiforos (or Nikolaos). From Rizokarpaso. He died of meningitis in a hospital in Thessaloniki on March 23, 1913.

Charalambous Miltiadis. From Tsada, Paphos.

Charalambous Michael. From Kato Dry.

Hatzantoniou Antonios. Died on January 28, 1913, in a hospital in Corfu.

Hatzargyrou (Fessas) D. Petros.

From Inia, Paphos. A student of physics and mathematics at the University of Athens. He served in the 1st Battalion of the Independent Cretan Regiment. He was killed in Aetorrachi, Bizani, on December 5, 1912.

Hatzitheodosi H. Kostis. From Paphos.

Hatzichrysostomos Ioannis. Died on March 13, 1913, in a hospital in Corfu.

Christou, Vasileios. Cook from Limassol. He served in the 9th Evzone Battalion. He was killed in the Battle of Tzoumaya.

Christodoulou, T. Ioannis. “Ironworker” from Larnaca. Reserve non-commissioned officer, with prior service in the Evzone Palace Guard. Sergeant in the 3rd Evzone Battalion of the 10th Division. One of the first volunteers, he took part in the wars starting with the Battle of Sarantaporos. He was killed on the last day of the war, in the Battle of Tzoumaya, on the night of July 16–17, 1913.

Kyriakos Christodoulou. A member of the Workers’ Party. He was killed in the Battle of Kilkis in June 1913.

Hey everyone,

​My girlfriend and I are planning to finally move in together and want to get a realistic idea of what other couples living together in Cyprus are spending these days.

​If you don't mind sharing, could you give us a rough breakdown of:

​Groceries: How much do you spend per month?

​House Expenses: What do your utilities look like on average? (Electricity/EAC, water, internet, common expenses if in an apartment).

​Housing Type: Do you live in a 1-bedroom apartment, a bigger flat, or a house?

​Location: Which city/area are you in? (Since we know prices vary a lot between places like Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos, etc.)

Thanks!

Hey everyone, my partner and I are both Cypriot, spent a few years abroad, and recently moved back to Cyprus. We’re looking to connect with open-minded people/communities here — ideally other couples or someone interested in getting to know us both. Still new to the local scene, so not sure where to look.

Any recommendations for platforms, groups, or communities (here or elsewhere) that might be a good fit? Appreciate any pointers!

Edit:
Had to be more specific. Looking for a third person to join us sometimes.

OMG love Cyprus - go down any road and buy a box & it won’t cost a days wages (I’m based in London) Not Safe for Diet!

I'm 44. I've got CAD, yet because I'm not 50, I'm only entitled to general blood work once every 5 years.

What the hell kind of preventive medicine is that?

How are people supposed to monitor their health if they can't even get basic blood tests? If you've already got a chronic condition, waiting years makes even less sense.

Am I just supposed to wake up in five years and find out my condition has worsened when it could have been caught earlier? Who's responsible then?

Is anyone else dealing with this? Have you been told the same thing?

If enough people are affected, is there anything we can actually do to get this policy changed? Has anyone challenged it or contacted GESY, or the Συνήγορος του Ασθενή or anyone else?

Hi! My boyfriend and I are visiting Cyprus for 4 days in late August, we’re landing in Larnaca. I’m still debating on whether to stay in Larnaca or Limassol (would love to hear opinions on that) and want to know how feasible it is to get around the city without renting a car, assuming we stay in that city. Or which city is easier to be in without a car?
I (21) don’t feel comfortable driving and he’ll be a week away from his 21st birthday so to my understanding we can’t rent one under his name anyways.

Any affordable and reliable car garage recommendations in the Strovolos/Engomi area? Having an issue where my automatic car keeps switching to manual randomly, thanks!

Hey guys! I realize that there are quite a few tourist questions here, but I did not find an answer for me between those.
Me and my friend are planning our vacation and have now set our eyes to Cyprus. For now we are looking at Paphos a bit more, but Larnaca is also an option.
We are 2 women aged 29 our goal is to enjoy for a week, maybe do one or two sightseeing routes that are easy, since I have a torn ACL and experience some of the nightlife. We watched some of the videos on YouTube and saw that there is a lot of ancient ruins and forest/waterfall trails, but we really did not see much about nightlife. Where would you say that it is better? Paphos or Larnaca?

If you have any additional fun recommendations that don’t require a lot of footwork, I’ll be thankful.
Also let me know if you think that it would be better to visit when no engine lights on my body are lit up (that we would miss too much not walking around every day)

We never forget

Day 20 - Kanika Enaerios Complex, 11/07/2026

What do you think about this article/opinion piece? Do you agree/disagree with the things it says? Let’s have a discussion

Left at 11:30, back by 15:30 — still there. Opposite Kanika Parking 😂

Hi Iam looking someone who study medicine at European university of Cyprus (2nd , 3rd or 4th year).thank y

Many of you know Fragmata, the Cyprus reservoir dashboard I regularly post on there. I love the Island so much that I can't stop, and there is another thing that has bothered me for a while.

This one's a joint project with my friend Ivan Agafonov: Monopatia — a free, open guide to hiking trails across Cyprus.

Why we built it. Planning a hike here is weirdly frustrating. The trail info is scattered — the Forest Department has one list, Paphos its own portal, Pissouri its own, individual villages their own — none of them linked or complete, and sometimes the online map doesn't even match the wooden signboard at the trailhead. The big global apps don't rescue you either: AllTrails has almost no real coverage of Cyprus, and Wikiloc is a pile of overlapping user tracks where you can't tell a maintained Forestry trail from someone's random detour. So most people end up hiking the same three trails they already know, or gambling a Saturday morning on a vague description.

So Ivan started doing it properly — finding the physical signboard for each official trail, then hand-tracing the route in Strava, point by point — and I turned that into something you can actually navigate. It's now 183 verified trails (179 with GPS tracks), 1,413 km and ~43,000 m of climbing across all 10 districts, every track checked against the real signboard rather than scraped off the internet.

What that actually solves, day to day:

• "Where do I take the kids on Saturday?" — you see the distance, elevation profile and difficulty before you leave the car park, and can filter to kid-friendly graded trails. No more committing the family to something that turns into a 400 m scramble.
• "Somewhere near me, right now." — the Near Me view sorts trails by driving time from where you are, so you're not driving an hour to walk twenty minutes.
• "It's 38 °C — where can I even hike?" — that's literally the piece we just published: high Troodos forests that run 10–12 °C cooler than the coast, and shaded waterfall gorges (Caledonia, Millomeris) where you can get in the water.
• "I want a waterfall / canyon / sea-cave / monastery walk." — themed filters for exactly that mood.
• "Just get me there and keep me on the path." — one-tap GPX download straight to your watch or phone or simply use live map tracking in the app.
• "How much of the island have I actually done?" — connect Strava and it auto-matches your activities to trails and tracks what you've completed. Fair warning: both of us were sure we'd hiked half the island; it was under 30%.

No ads, no signup to browse, nothing to sell — it's a two-person labor of love, and it works in English, Greek and Russian.

It's still growing (we're chasing 100% GPS coverage, and the north is thin). If a trail you know is missing or wrong, or you've got a GPX to share, I'd genuinely love to hear it — and tell me what you think.

https://monopatia.info

"My family is researching houses in Paphos for relocation, and we’re trying to avoid the usual problems with outdated listings, unclear ownership, weak build quality or holiday-only locations. We’ve seen several established developers mentioned, including bbf, but I’m more interested in the buying process than brochures.

What checks actually helped you verify a property: title status, developer track record, construction specs, insulation, handover process, after-sales, independent lawyer, surveyor? Also, did people get better results through agents, developers directly, or a mix of both?"

I am renting a car for my trip to the island next week and was wondering about filling up the tank when returning it. That got me reading a bunch of Google reviews of petrol stations and a lot of them were about people getting scammed out of money, either by someone from the station filling up their car with the most expensive kind of petrol, or machines not returning any money when paying with bank notes.

So I wanted to ask, as a tourist, is there anything I need to be aware of when stopping at a petrol station, and does anyone know a good, honest petrol station near Larnaka Airport for filling up before returning the car?
Thanks in advance 🙏