I need to know a few things about Cyprus the island/country.?

Question

what are some important dates in Cyprus... like holidays, also what are some common laws in Cyprus, also current events, what vehichles they have and what type and numer of daily news papers.

Answer 1

Important dates.. (Public holidays)
Cyprus Independence Day - 1st October (The actual date is the 16th of August but for some reason we celebrate it in October)
28th October is a public Holiday (The day Greeks said no to the Germans)
25th March (the day the Greek revolution started against the Turks in 1821)
1 April (The day the revolution started against the British in 1955)
Easter Holidays (Orthodox Easter)
this year Easter Sunday will be on the 8th April, so public services will be closed from 5th-10th. Schools though, close for two weeks, from the 31/3 - 15/4.
Green Monday (Lent) 50 days before Easter, so It would be 10/02 this year
Labor Day - 1 May
Pentecost - 28th May (feel free to throw a bucket of water to anyone at that day )
Day the Virgin Mary slept - 15th August (14-16 of August has to be the busiest days of the year for Paphos, everybody goes there - Nicosia is practically empty then)
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
Epiphany - 6th January

I really can't recall any laws that are different from other countries..
Vehicles.. Well more or less anything. Many Toyota, Pegeuot, Ford, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Mercedes (most taxis are Mercedes.. I would say 90% of them at least).. These are the more common ones but you can find ANY car (Porsche. Jaguar, BMW, Rolls-Royce etc) - We drive on the left site, steering wheel is on right site.
Speed : City 50kph/30mph, Open Roads 62mph/100kph (though they won't stop you unless you are over 115kph
I have no idea how many newspapers are sold per day, but most households buy more than one.

You can find current events here
http://www.cyprusevents.com/

Also, you can find many information on the government's website
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/portal/portal.nsf/dmlcitizen_en/dmlcitizen_en?OpenDocument (This is a link to the English version)

Answer 2

You have already taken all the information you need!! I will just complete that if you ever visit Cyprus, you will enjoy delicious cypriot food. Be prepared that you will get some kilos on :) Don't forget to try halloumi (a kind of cheese)!

As for the Cypriots, they are very hospitable, friendly and kind people! You will love them!

Enjoy!

Answer 3

As far as I Know is the Island of Love. I highly recommend it. All those details you are asking just visit Cyprus site.

Answer 4

Country profile: Cyprus

By legend the birthplace of the ancient Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, Cyprus's modern history has, in contrast, been dominated by enmity between its Greek and Turkish inhabitants.

Full name: Republic of Cyprus
Population: 807,000 (combined) (UN, 2004)
Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots
Area (combined): 9,251 sq km (3,572 sq miles)
Major languages: Greek, Turkish
Major religions: Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Cyprus pound = 100 cents; Turkish lira used in north
Main exports: Clothing, potatoes, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals
GNI per capita: US $16,510 (World Bank, 2006)
Internet domain: .cy
International dialling code: +357

The press

Cyprus Mail - English-language daily
Politis - Greek-language daily
Simerini - Greek-language daily
Kibris Gazete (northern Cyprus) - Turkish-language


Television

Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) - public, operates channels RIK 1, RIK 2
Bayrak Radio-TV (northern Cyprus) - operates channels BRT 1, BRT 2
Sigma - private

Radio

Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) - public, operates Radio 1 (in Greek), Radio 2 (in English, Turkish, Armenian), Radio 3 (in Greek) and Love Radio
Radio Proto - commercial FM network
Astra 92.8 - commercial FM network
Bayrak Radio-TV (northern Cyprus) - operates Bayrak Radio 1 (in Turkish), Bayrak International (in English), Bayrak FM and Bayrak Klasik

News agency

Cyprus News Agency