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1 Memorandum Ownership Status of Hotels and Other
MEMORANDUM OWNERSHIP STATUS OF HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMODATION FACILITIES IN THE OCCUPIED PART OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus hereby publishes a list1 of hotels situated in the Turkish occupied part of Cyprus. The majority of these hotels belong to Greek Cypriot displaced persons who were forced to leave their properties following the Turkish invasion of 1974 or have been built illegally on properties belonging to displaced Greek Cypriots, in violation of the latter’s property rights and without their consent. A number of hotels belong to Turkish Cypriots or have been built on land belonging to Turkish Cypriots. The European Court of Human Rights, in its Judgment of 18 December 1996, on the individual application of the Greek Cypriot displaced owner from Kyrenia, Mrs. Titina Loizidou, against Turkey, and in the Fourth Interstate Application of Cyprus against Turkey of 10 May 2001, upheld the rights of the refugees to their properties. In the Loizidou case, the Court ordered the Government of Turkey to compensate the applicant for the time period of deprivation of use of her property and to provide full access and allow peaceful enjoyment of her property in Kyrenia. The right of the displaced owners to their properties was reconfirmed in the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (Dec. 2005) regarding the application of Myra Xenides- Arestis v. Turkey, and has since been repeatedly reconfirmed in a multitude of cases brought by Greek Cypriot owners of property in the occupied part of Cyprus against Turkey]. It should also be reminded that, according to the United Nations Principles on Housing and Property Restitution for Refugees and Displaced Persons (the Pinheiro principles) “all refugees and displaced persons have the right to have restored to them any housing, land or property of which they were arbitrarily or unlawfully deprived..”. -
Agia Napa Monastery
Agia Napa Monastery 1 The monastery of Agia Napa and its namesake village are located in the Famagusta district, in southeast Cyprus. The name Napa derives from the ancient Greek word “Napi”, which means wooded valley or canyon. The word is mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, in Pindar’s Pythian Odes, and later in the Christian hymnology. In the past, there was lush vegetation in that part of the Famagusta district, whereas in the area where the village and monastery exist today there used to be an idyllic wooded valley with springs. In ancient times there was a Greek city named Thronoi in that valley, and a temple dedicated to Aphrodite. With the advent of Christianity, the city declined and all that remained eventually was ruins. However, the valley with its dense forest and plentiful water supply became popular with hunters, who converged here in search of game. When the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary was found, the word spread quickly to the neighbouring villages and the cave in that remote valley became a shrine and a sacred pilgrimage for the Orthodox Christians of the area. That icon was named “The Icon of Agia Napa”, i.e. the icon of Virgin Mary of the Forest, and the shrine was named “Agia Napa”. The area around the Monastery was uninhabited until 1790, when a group of people arrived there, having fled Thessaloniki because of an outbreak of cholera. Of that group, only Nicholas Kemitzis and his son survived. The son later married a Cypriot girl from the village of Panagia, located in the hills north of the monastery, where the water of Agia Napa flows from. -
Results of the Herpetological Trips to Northern Cyprus
North-Western Journal of Zoology Vol. 4, No. 1, 2008, pp.139-149 [Online: Vol.4, 2008: 16] Results of the Herpetological Trips to Northern Cyprus Bayram GÖÇMEN1,*, Nazım KAŞOT1, Mehmet Zülfü YILDIZ1,2, Istvan SAS3, Bahadır AKMAN1, Deniz YALÇINKAYA1, Salih GÜCEL4 1. Ege University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Zoology Section, Tr 35100 Bornova, Izmir-Turkey 2. Harran University, Faculty of Art-Science, Department of Biology, Zoology Section, Osmanbey Campus, Sanliurfa-Turkey 3. University of Oradea, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Universităţii St. 1, Oradea 410087, Romania 4. Near East University, Environmental Sciences Institute, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus * Corresponding author: Bayram GÖÇMEN, E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 0 (232) 388 40 00/1795, Fax: 0 (232) 388 18 91 Abstract. During the three trips conducted to Northern Cyprus in 2007, we found that three frog and toad species (Anura), 11 lizards (Lacertilia), 3 turtles (Testudinata) and 9 snakes (Ophidia) inhabit the northern part of the Cyprus Island. The distributions of a total of 26 reptile and amphibian species were observed and some ecological information on their biotopes was summarized, and the taxonomic states of some of the species determined discussed. Key Words: Northern Cyprus, herpetofauna, snakes, lizards Cyprus, with 9251 km2 area, is the part of the island has a mountain chain third largest island after Sicily and which is called Pentadactylos, made of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. It is mesozoic calcareous rocks, runs in east- located in 34o33’-35o42’ northern latitudes west direction and has the highest point and 32o16’-34o36’ eastern longitudes. -
Nicosia Tourism Board Action Plan, Cyprus
Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) contribution to Cultural and Creative Tourism (CCT) in Europe Action Plan for Nicosia, Cyprus Cultural and Creative Industries contribution to Cultural and Creative Tourism in Europe NICOSIA TOURISM BOARD 38 Griva Digeni Ave. & 3 Deligiorgi, 1066 NICOSIA, CYPRUS www.visitnicosia.com.cy _________________________ © Cult-CreaTE Project Partnership and Nicosia Tourism Board, Cyprus This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the Cult-CreaTE Project Management and Coordination Unit and the respective partner: Nicosia Tourism Board. Citation: Interreg Europe Project Cult-CreaTE Action Plan Nicosia Tourism Board, Cyprus The Cult-CreaTE Project Communications unit would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this action plan as a source, sent to e-mail: cult- [email protected] Disclaimer This document has been prepared with the financial support of Interreg Europe 2014-2020 interregional cooperation programme. The content of the document is the sole responsibility of Nicosia Tourism Board and in no way reflect the views of the Cult-CreaTE partnership, the European Union institutions, nor the Managing Authority of the Programme. Any reliance or action taken based on the information, materials and techniques described within this document are the responsibility of the user. The Cult-CreaTE project partnership and the specific partner assume no responsibility for any consequences arising from use of the information described within this document. -
Annual Events 2020
ANNUAL EVENTS 2020 1 ANNUAL EVENTS 2020 ANNUAL EVENTS 2020 JANUARY SAT, 6 EPIPHANY Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. Following a special Mass at the Cathedral of each beach town, a religious procession takes place down to the sea, at about 10.30 A.M, leading to a ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross. During the ceremony the Bishop throws the Holy Cross into the sea and young men dive into the water to retrieve the cross and return it to the priest. Religious celebrations in all seaside towns: Lemesos: Agia Napa Church - Lemesos, old port Larnaka: Agios Lazaros Church - Larnaka marina Pafos: Theoskepasti Church - Pafos harbour Polis: Agios Andreas Church - Latsi fishing shelter Agia Napa: Agia Napa Church - Agia Napa harbour JANUARY – MARCH NOVEMBER-DECEMBER LARNAKA WINTER EXPERIENCES The Larnaka Tourism Board organises weekly activities in town as well as in nearby villages, such as bird watching, basket weaving, guided tours and visits to the Mazotos Camel Park. Some of these activities are offered complimentary for guests staying at hotels within the Larnaka region, whereas some are open to all visitors! For further information: www.larnakaregion.com JANUARY- MARCH NOVEMBER –DECEMBER AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER During the winter season, Agia Napa presents to its visitors and locals alike, a series of cultural events organized within the framework of its project called “Cultural Winter”. The Cultural Winter events last from November till March. Its program includes symphonies, concerts and recitals, as well as art, theatre and dance performances by talented local and foreign artists alike. -
Terrestrial Slugs (Gastropoda, Pulmonata) in the NATURA 2000 Areas of Cyprus Island
A peer-reviewed open-access journal ZooKeys 174: 63–77 (2012) Slugs of Cyprus 63 doi: 10.3897/zookeys.174.2474 RESEARCH articLE www.zookeys.org Launched to accelerate biodiversity research Terrestrial slugs (Gastropoda, Pulmonata) in the NATURA 2000 areas of Cyprus island Katerina Vardinoyannis1, Simon Demetropoulos2, Moissis Mylonas1,3, Kostas A.Triantis4, Christodoulos Makris5, Gabriel Georgiou, Andrzej Wiktor6, Andreas Demetropoulos7 1 Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete, 71409 Herakleio Crete, Greece 2 Cyprus Wildlife Society, P.O.Box 24281, Lefkosia 1703, Cyprus 3 Department of Biology, University of Crete, 71409 He- rakleio Crete, Greece 4 Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete, 71409 Herakleio Crete, Greece 5 21 Ethnikis Antistaseos, 3022 Limassol, Cyprus 6 Museum of Natural History, Wrocław University, Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335 Wrocław, Poland 7 Cyprus Wildlife Society, P.O.Box 24281, Lefkosia 1703, Cyprus Corresponding author: Katerina Vardinoyannis ([email protected]) Academic editor: E. Neubert | Received 2 December 2011 | Accepted 22 February 2012 | Published 9 March 2012 Citation: Vardinoyannis K, Demetropoulos S, Mylonas M, Triantis KA, Makris C, Georgiou G, Wiktor A, Demetropoulos A (2012) Terrestrial slugs (Gastropoda, Pulmonata) in the NATURA 2000 areas of Cyprus island. ZooKeys 174: 63–77. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.174.2474 Abstract Terrestrial slugs of the Island of Cyprus were recently studied in the framework of a study of the whole ter- restrial malacofauna of the island. The present work was carried out in the Natura 2000 conservation areas of the island in 155 sampling sites over three years (2004–2007). Museum collections as well as literature references were included. -
Cyprus Information Guide Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Interior European Union
CYPRUS INFORMATION GUIDE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS MINISTRY OF INTERIOR EUROPEAN UNION Action co-funded by the European Integration Fund ΑΛΛΗΛΕΓΓΥΗ, ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ, ΕΥΗΜΕΡΙΑ - SOLIDARITY, PROGRESS, PROSPERITY This publication was prepared by INNOVADE LI LTD and CARDET LTD, as part of the project with title “Updated General Information Guide about Cyprus ” [Action A4, European Integration Fund for the Third Country Nationals, Annual Programme 2013]. The Action was co-financed by the European Integration Fund for Third Country Nationals (95%) and the Republic of Cyprus (5%). Copyright © 2015 by the Solidarity Funds Sector, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus. This publication may be reproduced only for non-commercial purposes, and full reference should be provided to the original source. www.cyprus-guide.org ISBN 978-9963-33-886-3 Cyprus Information Guide The Guide is developed under the project: Update of the Guide with General Information about Cyprus (Action A4, European Integration Fund for Third Country Nationals, Annual Programme 2013). This Guide was developed for information purposes only and no rights can be derived from its contents. The project partners did their best to include accurate, corroborated, transparent, and up-to-date information, but make no warrants as to its accuracy or completeness. The information contained in the Cyprus Information Guide has been gathered from reliable sources such as the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the Press and Information Office, Ministries, Public Authorities and non-governmental organisations. Any information contained herein is subject to change without notice. All information available in this Guide was validated during the period of March – April 2015. Readers shall therefore cross-check the accuracy of the information provided in this Guide with the relevant authorities. -
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Jenkins et al. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2017) 13:67 DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0194-3 RESEARCH Open Access Exploring differences in stakeholders’ perceptions of illegal bird trapping in Cyprus Heather M. Jenkins1*, Christos Mammides2* and Aidan Keane1,3 Abstract Background: Cyprus is recognised as a hotspot for illegal bird trapping in the Mediterranean basin. A consumer demand for the Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is driving the use of non-selective trapping methods, resulting in the indiscriminate killing of millions of migratory birds. Efforts to tackle the issue have so far been characterised mostly by a top-down approach, focusing on legislation and enforcement. However, trapping levels are not decreasing and conflict between stakeholder groups is intensifying. Methods: To understand why efforts to stop illegal bird trapping have not been effective, we used semi-structured interviews to interview 18 local bird trappers and nine representatives from the pertinent environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the governmental agencies responsible for enforcing the legislation. Results: We found distinct differences between the views of the local trapping community and the environmental NGOs, particularly on why trapping is occurring and its impact on the avifauna. This disparity has contributed to misrepresentations of both sides and a high degree of conflict, which is potentially proving counterproductive to conservation interventions. In addition, it appears that trappers are a heterogeneous group, likely driven by various motivations besides profit. Conclusion: We argue that stakeholders interested in reducing illegal bird trapping need to develop anti-poaching strategies that aim at minimising the disparity in the views, and subsequently the conflict, acknowledging also that trappers are not a homogenous group, as often treated. -
Table of Contents
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT GROUP C – FAMAGUSTA AREA TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.....................................................................................1 1.2. PURPOSE OF STUDY ...................................................................................................................2 2. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR EIA............................................................................................ 3 2.1. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATION IN CYPRUS...............................................................................3 2.1.1. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL............................................................................................3 2.1.2. LOCAL LEVEL......................................................................................................................4 2.1.3. NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS ................................................................................5 2.2. CYPRUS NATIONAL LAW 57(I)/2001 ON EIA ................................................................................5 2.2.1. OBLIGATION FOR EIA STUDY................................................................................................5 2.2.2. CYPRUS NATIONAL LAW 57(I)/2002 ON EIA.........................................................................5 2.3. OTHER NATIONAL LAWS .............................................................................................................6 -
Authentic Route 4
Cyprus Authentic Route 4 Safety Driving in Cyprus Comfort Rural Accommodation Only DIGITAL Tips Useful Information Version Celebrating the Vine Lemesos • Pano Polemidia • Apesia • Korfi • Limnatis • Kapileio • Agios Mamas • Pelendri • Potamitissa • Dymes • Agros • Chandria • Kyperounta • Troodos Square • Lemithou • Prodromos • Palaiomylos • Trooditissa Monastery • Foini • Kato and Pano Platres • Mandria • Omodos • Pera Pedi • Kouka • Silikou • Lofou • Lemesos Route 4 Lemesos – Pano Polemidia – Apesia – Korfi – Limnatis – Kapileio – Agios Mamas – Pelendri – Potamitissa – Dymes – Agros – Chandria – Kyperounta – Troodos Square – Lemithou – Prodromos – Palaiomylos – Trooditissa Monastery – Foini – Kato and Pano Platres – Mandria – Omodos – Pera Pedi – Kouka – Silikou – Lofou – Lemesos Moutoullas Panagia Panagia Archangelos Kannavia Agia Eirini tou Araka Mylikouri Pedoulas Spilia Saranti Lagoudera TROODOS Lemithou Livadia Platanistasa Prodromos Chandria Alithinou Fterikoudi Polystypos Kaminaria Palaiomylos Kyperounta Alona Askas Kato Apliki Treis Agios Agridia Amiantos Palaichori Elies Dimitrios TROODOS Dymes Agros Farmakas Ε4 Metamorfosis Trooditissa SQUARE Potamitissa Agios tou Sotiros Kampi Mesa Ioannis Agios Foini Pano Potamos Pelendri Panagia Theodoros Katholiki Platres Kato Odou Kato Mylos Platres Timios PITSILIA Moniatis Stavros Agios Agios Sykopetra Agios Mandria Pavlos Konstantinos Nikolaos Timios Pera Agios Stavros Pedi Kouka Mamas Zoopigi Kalo Agia Mavri Trimiklini Omodos Chorio Arakapas Arsos Koilani Silikou KOUMANDARIAKapileio -
The Latins of Cyprus
CYPRUS RELIGIOUS GROUPS O L T H a F E t C i n Y P s R U S Research/Text: Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra on behalf of the Latin religious group Editorial Coordination and Editing: Englightenment Publications Section, Press and Information Office Photos: Photographic archive of the Latin religious group Design: Anna Kyriacou Cover photo: Commemorative photo of Saint Joseph's School in Larnaka (early British era) The sale or other commercial exploitation of this publication or part of it is strictly prohibited. Excerpts from the publication may be reproduced with appropriate acknowledgment of this publication as the source of the material used. Press and Information Office publications are available free of charge. THE Latins OF CYP RUS Contents Foreword 5 A Message from the Representative of the Latin Religious Group 7 A Brief History 8 Frankish and Venetian Era 8 Ottoman Era 9 British Era 11 Independence Era 15 Demographic Profile 16 Important Personalities 17 The Latin Church of Cyprus 19 Churches and Chapels 20 Educational Institutions 22 Community Organisations and Activities 24 Monuments 25 The Heritage of the Frankish and the Venetian Eras 26 Cemeteries 29 Chronology 30 References 31 Foreword According to the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus, the Armenians, the Latins and the Maronites of Cyprus are recognized as “religious groups”. In a 1960 referendum, the three religious groups were asked to choose to belong to either the Greek Cypriot or the Turkish Cypriot community. They opted to belong to the Greek Cypriot community. The members of all three groups, therefore, enjoy the same privileges, rights and benefits as the members of the Greek Cypriot community, including voting rights, eligibility for public office and election to official government and state positions, at all levels. -
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