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Culture
- March 23, 2016
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No CommentsThere is a lot more to this relaxing country than sightseeing and sand! 9000 years of history left a variety of customs and traditions, Legends and Stories of ancient and current times, goddesses, giants and saints behind. The people of North Cyprus are very proud of its culture and heritage as manifested in their customs
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Weather & Climate
- March 23, 2016
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Ever thought of a place where you can enjoy the perfect weather all year round…? North Cyprus enjoys typical Mediterranean climate with long, warm and dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild and wet winters from December through to February. The short autumn and spring periods complete the seasons of the year. Summer in
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Border Crossing
- March 23, 2016
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Since when borders between North and South Cyprus were opened in 2003, people can now cross between the two on daily basis. Since then, with the borders open, all the people can now experience the island of Cyprus as a whole. Border Crossing Points There are currently 6 active checkpoints for crossing the green line
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Public Holidays
- March 23, 2016
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There are a few public holidays known as ‘bayrams’ in North Cyprus, some of which have been inherited from Turkey and all of which carry very significant meaning. 1st January New year’s day 23rd April National Sovereignty and children’s day. 1st May Workers day, spring day. 19th May Youth and sports day. 20th July Peace
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Opening Hours
- March 23, 2016
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Shops On North Cyprus most of the shops are open from Mondays to Saturdays, from the mornings until the evenings. During the summer months there is a lunch break between 12:00 – 14:00. Banks The opening hours for most banks change from summer to winter Summer/ Autumn Winter/ Spring Mon 8:00 am to
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TRNC History
- March 23, 2016
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History of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In 1983 the Turkish controlled northern part of the island, was declared as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. However the UN Security Council announced in its resolution 541 the proclamation to be a violation of international law. Until now, Turkey is the only state that recognizes
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Brief History
- March 23, 2016
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Cyprus, with its strategic location in the Middle East, has a rich past and has been a target for many great powers of the world. It has been colonized and ruled by Empires of the Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians. Before the annexation to Rome in 58 B.C. , also Phoenicians, Archaeans, and Greeks colonized that unique