PRACTICALITIES
Currency
euro (EUR)
Official languages
Greek, Turkish
Time
GMT + 2
Calling code
+357
Area codes
Nicosia: 2
Internet TLD
.cy
Shopping
Generally shops are open from 8.30am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm.
National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
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January 1 |
| Epiphany |
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January 6 |
| Greek National Day |
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March 25 |
| National Anniversary Day |
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April 1
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| Shrove Monday |
|
movable feast |
| Easter |
|
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
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May 1 |
| Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
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August 15 |
| Independence Day |
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October 1 |
| Christmas |
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December 25 & 26 |
National dish
Eliópitta – olive bread
Takhinópitta – pastry with sesame paste
Kolokótes – triangular pastry stuffed with pumpkin, wheat and rasins
Börek – fried semolina pastry, filled with mincemeat or halloumi cheese
Mantı – Turkish ravioli filled with mincemeat, served with yogurt, garlic and chili oil
Pirohu – Turkish tortellini with halloumi cheese
Aïráni – refreshing and nourishing drink made from yogurt, salt, water and mint
Electricity
Cyprus’s electricity runs on 240V/50Hz. The plugs have 3 pins. Converters can be bought at the local shops (2 euro).
Passport/Visa
Every EU citizen is entitled to travel freely around the EU countries with the National Identirty Card. No special formalities are required to enter Cyprus by an EU citizen.
Useful numbers
Ambulance: 199, 112
Fire Brigade: 199, 112
Police: 199, 112
