Expat Guides

Drink Driving in Cyprus: Limits, Penalties and What Actually Happens

What the law allows, how police checkpoints work, and how to get home safely after a night at the taverna.

Registering Your Car in Cyprus

Step-by-step guide to vehicle registration in Cyprus: technical inspection at AMSMO, insurance, and registration at the RTD.

Opening a Bank Account in Cyprus: What Actually Works

How to open a bank account in Cyprus, why it's harder than expected, and which alternatives are worth your time.

Charity Events in Cyprus: Runs, Bazaars, and Community Actions

Why Cyprus has a surprisingly active charity scene, which events take place, and how to organise one yourself — especially in Limassol and Larnaca.

Volunteering in Cyprus: How to Get Involved as an Expat

Who can volunteer in Cyprus, where English is enough, and how to find the right organisation — honest and practical advice for expats.

Emergency Numbers in Cyprus: What You Actually Need

All the essential emergency numbers, links and services in Cyprus — police, ambulance, night pharmacies, breakdown assistance and more.

Windows & Doors in Cyprus: Sliding Frames, Mosquito Nets and Heat Protection

Why Cypriot windows rarely seal properly, when mosquito nets are a must, and how to manage heat and noise in your home.

Refugee Aid in Cyprus: Context, Organisations, and How to Help Responsibly

Cyprus's unique position as a first-reception country, the active aid organisations, and what you can concretely do as a volunteer.

Food Banks & Social Support in Cyprus: Giving and Receiving Help

What exists in Cyprus, who can receive support — including as an expat — and how you can get involved as a volunteer.

GESY: Cyprus's Public Healthcare System Explained for Expats

Who's covered, what it costs, and why so many expats still go private. The honest guide to GESY.

Dogs in Cyprus: Rules, Daily Life and Practical Tips

What dog owners in Cyprus really need to know — from registration to beach visits, straight from everyday experience.

Internet in Cyprus: Providers, Wireless and Why the Backbone Matters

DSL, fibre, LTE home internet and Starlink — which provider works where, what the backbone problem really means, and how to stay connected in rural Cyprus.

Cats in Cyprus: History, Street Life and How to Help

Why Cyprus has so many stray cats, what a clipped ear means, and where expats can get involved — honest and practical.

Buying Local in Cyprus: What Your Purchase Really Does

Why Amazon and Temu often cost more than you think in Cyprus – and what shopping at the local store actually means for you and the island.

KTEO in Cyprus: Your Guide to the Vehicle Roadworthiness Test

What the KTEO is, when it's due, what it costs — and what happens if you let it lapse. With an international comparison.

What is a Mukhtar?

A Mukhtar is the elected community representative in Cyprus. Learn what they do and when you need to contact one as an expat.

Founding an NGO in Cyprus: Registration, Requirements, and Pitfalls

How to legally establish a non-profit organisation in Cyprus — association registration, requirements, costs, and what you should know beforehand.

Parcel Lockers in Cyprus: Collect Your Packages Without Being Home

Self-service parcel lockers in Cyprus: BoxNow, ACS Smartpoint, Skroutz Point and Parcel24 — who offers what, where and how.

Solar PV in Cyprus: What You Really Need to Know

Installing a solar PV system in Cyprus — system types, permits, smart meters, the new 2026 billing model, and whether battery storage is worth it.

Pundo MCP Server — Connect Your AI Assistant

Link Claude Desktop, Cursor or openclaw to your Pundo account — and let your AI assistant search for products and shops directly.

Recycling in Cyprus: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why There's Rubbish Everywhere

PMD collection, Green Points, batteries, bulky waste — and the honest truth about fly-tipping and recycling awareness in Cyprus.

Donating in Cyprus: Tax, Platforms and How to Give Safely

Whether donations are tax-deductible, which platforms are trustworthy and whether crypto works — an honest overview for expats.

Getting Your Tax Number in Cyprus: The TIC Explained

Your Cyprus Tax Identification Code (TIC) is required for employment, banking, and most official processes. Here's how to get it without the runaround.

Street Names & Navigation in Cyprus: What GPS Won't Tell You

Addresses in Cyprus work differently than you'd expect. Here's how to actually get around — with Waze, landmarks, and a little local knowledge.

Animal Welfare in Cyprus: NGOs, Foster Families, and How You Can Actually Help

The active animal welfare organisations in Cyprus, how to become a foster carer, and what you need to know about adoption — for expats and locals alike.

Drinking Water in Cyprus: What Comes Out of the Tap — and What Doesn't

Tap water, 18-litre containers, water dispensers, and tanker lorries — how drinking water in Cyprus actually works.

Volunteering in Cyprus: What It's Really Like — and What It Does to You

How to make contact, what to expect, why it can be hard, and what you take away from volunteering in Cyprus as an expat.

Saving Water in Cyprus: Use Less, Pay Less

Cyprus is the driest country in the EU – and water is one of the real cost factors here. What actually helps to reduce your consumption.

Water at Home in Cyprus: The Tank, Solar Collectors, and Filters

A white roof tank, solar collectors, and very hard water — what every new arrival needs to know about home water systems in Cyprus.

Renting in Cyprus: What You Really Need to Know

Agencies, rent payments, deposits, building quality, and transferring utilities — what actually works in Cyprus.

The Yellow Slip: Your Proof of Residency in Cyprus

Everything EU citizens need to know about the Registration Certificate – documents, process, common pitfalls, and why life without it gets complicated fast.