Comment: A New Strategic Role for Cyprus

The island of Cyprus has for centuries been the cat’s paw of foreign powers, including the United States.
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Duma passes double-tax treaty. Cyprus off Russia black list

Russia is about to remove Cyprus from its "black list" of targeted tax havens, after the Duma passed a law this week to ratify the Protocol to the Double Tax treaty between the two countries.
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Nicosia dreaming of a white weekend

NICOSIA’s skyline during the weekend could resemble that of its twin city Bucharest in Romania, as snowfall is expected in the capital on Saturday.
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Cyprus

Cyprus General Information
Fall in love with Aphrodite’s isle, where legend has it the goddess of love arose from the waves, and discover ancient UNESCO-listed sites, wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters. Although compact, this attractive island offers a rich variety of landscapes from pine-clad mountains to golden sandy beaches...

 Cyprus Economy
The area of the Republic of Cyprus under government control has a market economy dominated by the service sector, which accounts for nearly four-fifths of GDP. Tourism, financial services, and real estate are the most important sectors. Erratic growth rates over the past decade reflect the economy’s reliance on tourism, the profitability of which often fluctuates with political instability in the region and economic conditions in Western Europe...

Useful Greek Words & Phrases
Greek language is considered as one of the most difficult languages to learn. This page is not going to teach you how to speak Greek, but you can learn some basic Greek words and phrases in order to impress your friends in Cyprus.
As it happens in every country, people in Cyprus will be glad to hear you trying to speak their language. Even if all you can say is "Kalimera" or "Yassou", people will smile and open up...

Cyprus Events 2011
Festivals are an important part of Cypriot culture. Not a month passes by in Cyprus without a festival celebration of some kind or another. There are music & dance festivals, flower festivals and religious festivals - all offer a colorful and exciting glimpse into the traditions and lives of the Cypriot people. Here are some of them...

Cyprus Etiquette Tips
Cyprus is a laid-back and friendly place to visit. Some visitors from larger countries might remark that it seems like everyone in Cyprus knows each other. You’ll find that Cypriots are extremely polite and sometimes somewhat formal when it comes to interacting with the elderly or speaking in a professional environment. In order to fit in with those around you and to respect Cypriot culture, learn a bit about their etiquette...

Best Of Cyprus
Discover best places to see in Cyprus. Here you will find a lot of information about it. Come and choose your favorite...