A 50 km hike on the Machairas mountains
Machairas Valley is situated circa 40 km away from Nicosia. Early in October, I spent the best weekend so far here in Cyprus, walking for more than 50km in the middle of the nature, switching off my phone, camping at the Kionia...
THE BEST WALLETS OF NICOSIA
When you start living in a new country or city the first thing you do is inevitably go around and explore the main streets, points of interest, monuments, etc.; which is basically what I did during my first two months in Nicosia....
Unmasking the Shadows
Gender-based violence is a pervasive global concern that knows no bounds, transcending age, race, and nationality. Recent years have illuminated the plight of asylum seekers, a particularly vulnerable group facing many adversities, including the harrowing spectre of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)....
Recycling in Cyprus: impressions v. reality
I came here in Nicosia two months ago for my ESC project. Being a volunteer for an environmental organization back in Italy, I have immediately noticed some unpleasant differences regarding waste pollution. For instance, in the neighborhood I am living there is...