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Electricity

The electrical supply system is operated on AC 220-240 volts. As a rule, electrical outlets correspond to British standards.

Phones

The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) manages the phone system in Cyprus. Phone booths are scarce and operated by tele-cards that you can buy from most kiosks, banks and of course from CYTA offices.

To call overseas from Cyprus you need to dial 00 (double zero) and then your country’s code. Cyprus’ country code when dialling from abroad is 357.

All phone numbers in Cyprus (except emergency numbers) whether they are mobile or landlines are a uniform eight digits.

All numbers starting with 2 are fixed lines (22 for Lefkosia numbers, 25 for Lemesos, 24 for Larnaka, 26 for Pafos and 23 for Ayia Napa/Protaras); those beginning with 9 are mobiles; a number starting with 8000 means that it is a free-phone service, while six-digit numbers starting with 77 are the island-wide access numbers.

It is interesting to note that Cyprus currently offers some of the lowest international phone rates in the world.

Internet Access

While internet penetration in Cyprus is on the rise, the number of internet cafes is quite limited.

If you decide to bring your laptop to stay connected, be aware that wi-fi access is not available everywhere yet.

Bring all your necessary connecting cables, phone cables in Cypriot hotels tend to be flat (UK type).

Drugs

Cyprus has a strict policy of zero tolerance towards drugs.

Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Cyprus are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.