Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +2
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +3
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +2
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +3
Capital City: Nicosia
Population: 1.1 million
Area: 9,251357,021 square km, 3,572 square miles.
Language(s): Greek, Turkish, English is widely spoken
Dialling Code: 357
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112/199
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Licence or National Driving Licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle required
Electricity: 230V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted. Eurocheques are no longer accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0815-1330 Mon-Fri (May-Aug), 0830-1300 & 1515-1645 Mon, 0830-1300 Tue-Fri (Sep-Apr)
Office: 0800-1300 & 1500-1800 Mon-Fri (Sep 15- May 31), 0800-1300 & 1600-1900 Mon-Fri (Jun 1-Sep 14)
Shops: until 1900 Mon-Sat (closed Wed pm, Nov-Mar), until 2030 Mon-Sat (closed Wed pm, Apr-Oct, between 15 Jun-31 Aug closed between 1400-1700)
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas
Business/Social Hints: Most executives speak English. At meetings usually coffee or soft drinks, will be offered and should be accepted. Head nodding sideways may indicate no, up and down movement may indicate yes. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Service charges are added to bills by hotels & restaurants, however additional moderate tips are expected
