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Pegasos Car Treasure Hunt Report Some 80 “Treasure Hunters” set off from Pegasos Restaurant in Karaoĝlanoĝlu at 10.30am on Saturday 4th April, in search of answers to over 80 questions about their 100-mile trip east to the Karpaz area.  They also had to contend with 24 General Knowledge questions for the Cyprus Today Tiebreaker Trophy. [...]

This week we sent Yungstun, the man with his finger on the pulse, to see Koray, the Turkish pop sensation at Club Basement, Gazimagusa. The crowd at Club Basement was wowed by the amazing and energetic performance of Koray. I got to Gazimagusa a little late, but I could already sense the excitment from outside [...]

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  St Nicholas Cathedral aka Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque Today it is known as Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque but since the 1300’s this imposing structure was formerly known as St. Nicholas Cathedral. Its twin towered structure greets sightseers from every corner of the city of Famagusta. Although one of these towers was destroyed in a [...]

    Old Walls of Famagusta Famagusta or Gazimagusa as it is also known is a fishing port with the deepest harbor in North Cyprus. Within this city are many sights that reflect its struggle with religion and rulers since ancient times. One of the sights that attract those who come here are the rectangular [...]

    Martinengo Bastion Although a large section of the north-west of the city is still a military zone (hopefully not for long), access to the Martinengo Bastion and the surrounding churches is still possible. The tower is named after a Venetian officer, sent to relieve the Turkish siege who sadly died at sea before [...]


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