Now that Cyprus has joined the European Union, the restrictions which formerly applied to citizens of the European Economic Area as regards employment and residence in Cyprus have been abolished. European citizens who wish to reside in Cyprus are required to submit an application for the appropriate permit and to register with the Department of the Population and Migration Archive or with an office of the Aliens and Migration Service of the police. European citizens who work and reside legally in Cyprus have the same rights as citizens of Cyprus as regards remu... [read more]

There are non-stop flights from all the major cities of Europe with Cyprus Airways and the national airlines of the European countries. Major gateways are: Athens London Manchester Amsterdam Brussels Frankfurt Paris Rome Milan Geneva Zurich Vienna Malta Moscow Budapest Sofia Bucharest Warsaw Prague. In addition there are charter flights mainly during the Summer season. From the Scandinavian countries there are charter flights only from March until November. There are many airlines to choose from: Cypr... [read more]

Cyprus banking system and regulations are of European standard. There are international and local banks operating in the island with many branches offering wide and high quality services. Non-Cypriot citizens may open accounts in local and foreign currencies and receive bank facilities like mortgages for buying property in local or foreign currency. ... [read more]

Cyprus offers a wide choice of recreation both day and night Cyprus Cuisine restaurants, Cyprus tavernas, cafeterias, pubs, regional feasts Sport activities water sports, yachting, golf, skiing Music and culture events Modern and classical concerts, theatre, ballet, opera and other culture events are organised by local and international visiting artists, most of these take place in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, at the British Council, to which everybody can be a member, pay an important part. Beaches There are ma... [read more]

Driving in Cyprus is the same as driving in the UK, unlike the rest of western Europe. Front seat belts for driver and passenger are compulsory. Occupants should be belted when they are provided in rear seats. Children under the age of 5 it is essential to sit in the back of the car and strapped into a proper child car seat. Children from 5 to 10 years old can sit to the front seat provided with a child's seat belt has been fitted. Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless using a hands free unit. Road signs are in Greek and English, distances... [read more]