Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Nicosia District


Related Topics

In the News (Thu 16 Feb 12)

  
  Nicosia or Lefkosia, Nicosia district, Cyprus
Nicosia, the devided capital of Cyprus, is a modern city with a metropolitain atmosphere.
Lefkosia (Nicosia) hosts the seat of government, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the Archbishopric of the Greek Orthodox Church, government services and foreign embassies, high commissions and consulates.
It was only about 1000 years ago that Lefkosia (Nicosia) became the capital of Cyprus at a time when the island's rulers were forced to withdraw inland in order to protect themselves from the raiding Saracens, who were marauding the coastal towns.
www.cyprusholidayguide.com /nicosia.htm   (271 words)

  
 Nicosia - Encyclopedia.com
Nicosia, the country's largest city, is an agricultural trade center and has textile, leather, pottery, plastic, and other manufactures.
Known as Ledra or Ledrae in antiquity, it was the residence of the Lusignan kings of Cyprus from 1192, became a Venetian possession in 1489, and fell to the Turks in 1571.
Nicosia was the scene of bitter strife in the period just prior to Cypriot independence (1960), and since the Turkish invasion (1974) part of the city's northern sector has been inside the boundary of the United Nations' buffer zone.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Nicosia.html   (580 words)

  
  Nicosia District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nicosia District is one of the six districts of Cyprus.
Its main town is the Cypriot capital, Nicosia.
The authorities in Northern Cyprus administer the Turkish-occupied parts of Larnaca District as part of Nicosia District, but this is not recognized by the internationally recognized government of Cyprus.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nicosia_District   (102 words)

  
 Evryxou   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Evrychou, a picturesque village of the Nicosia District and the agricultural centre of the "Solea" region, is located about 50 km south-west of Nicosia and 30 km from mount Troodos.
In 1881 it was the village with the largest population in Solea and the ninth in the entire district of Nicosia, having 588 inhabitants.
In 1891 the inhabitants increased to 615, in 1901 to 634, in 1911 to 703, in 1921 to 895, in 1931 to 950, and in 1946 to 993.
www.evrychou.org.cy /english/istoria.shtm   (1201 words)

  
 The District of Nicosia
Nicosia is situated exactly in the centre of the island and hosts the seat of government, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the Archbishopric of the Greek Orthodox Church as well as government services, foreign embassies, high commissions and consulates.
Nicosia offers all the facilities of a modern city, and at the same time it is distinguished by its rich historical past.
Nicosia is still a city full of contradictions, here new coexists with old and in some cases ancient, where traditional values and styles influence modern culture.
www.best-of-cyprus-property.com /district-of-cyprus/nicosia.htm   (438 words)

  
 Nicosia, North Cyprus
Since the seventh century A.D., Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus (except for a brief period during the Venetian period) because the Arab raids made so many coastal settlements unsafe.
"Nicosia is not divided into districts in the usual sense of the word; the only divisions that could be drawn would be by the different populations of the town.
The Greeks have chosen principally the district between the episcopol residence and Ayia Sophia for their dwelling-place, but are also sprinkled amongst the Turkish population between the Gates of Kyrenia and Famagusta.
www.cypnet.co.uk /ncyprus/city/nicosia   (432 words)

  
 Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-04-24
Nicosia, Apr 24 (CNA) - President of the New Horizons party Nicos Koutsou cast his ballot in the referendum to approve or dismiss a UN plan for a Cyprus settlement, noting that this day was historic and with their vote the people of Cyprus would influence the future of the island.
Nicosia, Apr 24 (CNA) - The percentage of eligible voters in the government-controlled areas of the Republic that cast their ballots today in the referendum to approve or dismiss a UN plan for a Cyprus settlement was 89.5%, compared to 90.2% in the Presidential Elections last year.
Nicosia, Apr 24 (CNA) - With 100% of votes counted in the Nicosia district in the government-controlled areas of the Republic from today's referendum on a UN plan for a Cyprus settlement, 73.58% or 124,889 voted against it and 26.42% or 44,850 in favour of the plan.
www.hri.org /news/cyprus/cna/2004/04-04-24.cna.html   (6663 words)

  
 Cyprus Interesting Facts - Places - Things
Nicosia (Lefkosia), the capital of Cyprus, is situated at the heart of the Messaoria Plain.
Nicosia District extends westwards into the vine-covered Troodos Mountains, where magnificent forests and valleys feature hill resorts such as Kakopetria and Byzantine churches in Galata.
Nicosia continues to oppose EU efforts to establish direct trade and economic links to north Cyprus as a way of encouraging the Turkish Cypriot community to continue to support reunification.
www.travel-island.com /interesting.places/cyprus.html   (2774 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Nicosia is the center and capital of an administrative district (Nicosia District).
Nicosia is the seat of the University of Cyprus (UCY) and of all the colleges and institutes of Republic of Cyprus.
The Municipality of Nicosia is now headed by the Mayor, who is Eleni Mavrou (former lagilator of the communist party AKEL, supported by her own political party, socialist party EDEK and the Democratic Party and the council comprising of 26 councilors, one of who is Deputy Mayor.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Nicosia   (2398 words)

  
 Information about Cyprus by Cyprus Trader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia is the capital and largest city of Cyprus.
Famagusta is a city on the east coast of Cyprus and capital of the Famagusta District.
It lies on the east coast in a bay between Capes Greco and Eloea, east of Nicosia, and possesses the deepest harbour in the island.
www.cyprus-trader.com /cyprusinformation.aspx   (706 words)

  
 Cyprus Hotels and Apartments. About Cyprus | Sights of Cyprus | Sights of Nicosia. Rates.
Nicosia is one of the oldest capitals in the world, fortified with imposing stone walls.
The annual International State Fair and the Nicosia Art Festival are held in Nicosia at the end of May. There is a new riding school and sports centre outside Nicosia, near Deftera.
Nicosia District extends westwards into the vine-covered Troodos Mountains, where there are magnificent forests and valleys, and hill resorts such as Kakopetria, and the Byzantine churches in Galata.
www.cyprushotels.org.uk /nicosia_sights.shtml   (268 words)

  
 Nicosia travel guide - Wikitravel
North Nicosia (Turkish: Lefkoşa) is the northern part of the divided city of Nicosia and the capital of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Northern Nicosia is the Turkish-occupied side of the city, containing approximately a third of the Old City.
A road connects Nicosia to Kyrenia on the northern coast.
www.wikitravel.org /en/Nicosia_%28North%29   (413 words)

  
 Nicosia travel guide - Wikitravel
Politics aside, Nicosia is a little short on both the archaeological treasure troves and beaches with pulsating nightlife that bring most visitors to Cyprus.
Nicosia is developing a more extensive network of bus services [3] that connect the ever expanding sprawl.
Nicosia's sights are concentrated in and around the Old City, surrounded by a picturesque star-shaped city wall whose moat has been converted into a pleasant park.
www.wikitravel.org /en/Nicosia   (3468 words)

  
 Nicosia Apartmeents for Sale - Cyprus Property
Nicosia apartments for sale are situated at Strovolos, South West of Nicosia, only 10 minutes from the town center.
Nicosia apartments for sale in Laxia Boutique are situated at the Laxia Suburb only 20 minutes from the town center.
Nicosia apartments for sale are situated in an amphitheatric location in a quiet neighborhood in Aglantzia.
www.cyprusprop.com /nicosia/apartments/for-sale.shtml   (1276 words)

  
 Nicosia car hire Nicosia car rental airport budget car hire Nicosia airport cheap Nicosia car rental airport
Beneluxcar can help you to rent a car in Nicosia Whether it is one way interstate rental car Nicosia, Beneluxcar has just the right car hire for you.
We look forward to satisfying your Nicosia car hire needs, make it simple for you to travel when and where you want...
Nicosia is located at 35°10' north, 33°21' east (35.1667, 33.35).
www.beneluxcar.com /car-rentals/cyprus/nicosia   (245 words)

  
 Court Further Tightens Grip on Lycourgos Kyprianou - HispanicBusiness.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In one Order, the court granted leave to the Trustees to serve several non-domiciliary entities which were identified as alter ego companies of Lycourgos Kyprianou used by him to assist in the alleged fraud on AremisSoft Corporation and its shareholders.
Last week the Nicosia District Court issued an interim Order to immediately freeze assets worldwide of Lycourgos Kyprianou, and persons and companies affiliated with him, as a result of his role in one of the largest international frauds resulting in losses of over US $500 million to investors who were former shareholders of AremisSoft Corp.
The AremisSoft Liquidating Trust was established in 2002 by Order of the Honorable Joel A. Pisano of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey to investigate and pursue claims and recoveries for the former shareholders of AremisSoft Corp. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
www.hispanicbusiness.com /news/newsbyid.asp?id=24501   (401 words)

  
 Shasta Union School District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The future district sell-off was made possible after the board of trustees recently approved spending $3.04
The move to artificial turf puts the district among the legions of schools, colleges and
throughout the district, there is quickly becoming a premium on usable space for athletics.
www.sprinturf.com /ShastaUnionSchoolDistrict.htm   (553 words)

  
 Nicosia travel guide - Wikitravel
Nicosia [1] (Lefkosia (Λευκωσία) in Greek, Lefkoşa (Lefkosha) in Turkish) is the centrally located capital of Cyprus and by far the largest city on the island.
The barbed wire and guardtowers of the Green Line cut the town in two, with the northern side being the capital of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the southern half being the capital of the Republic of Cyprus.
Nicosia is developing a more extensive network of bus services [3] that connect the ever expanding sprawl.
wikitravel.org /en/Nicosia   (2956 words)

  
 Nicosia v. De Rooy Order
Nicosia argues that, despite the controversial subject matter of the debate, the general tenor of De Rooy’s articles suggests that her statements are assertions of fact..
Nicosia responds that his allegations and evidence regarding malice are sufficient and to the extent they are not, he requests an opportunity to conduct discovery on this limited issue.
Nicosia requests, if it is concluded that he has failed to present a prima facie case, that the Court afford him the opportunity to conduct limited discovery on the issue of actual malice.
legal.web.aol.com /decisions/dldefam/nicosia.html   (8243 words)

  
 Times Argus: Vermont News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Nicosia said the property owners are disputing whether that parcel is technically part of the newly created district.
Nicosia said he responded to the inquiry with an "advisory" letter informing Heritage that drive-through windows are prohibited in the town center district.
Nicosia said the first issue the Development Review Board will deal with is the appeal of his refusal to forward the initial appeal to the board.
www.timesargus.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051026/NEWS/510260328/0/FRONTPAGE   (727 words)

  
 Nicosia district travel guide - Wikitravel
Nicosia district is a region that spans both Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.
This article covers only the northern Turkish-Cypriot side of the district; see Nicosia district (South) for the Greek-Cypriot side of the district.
The small part of Larnaca district that is in Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus is administered as part of the district covered by this article.
wikitravel.org /en/Nicosia_district_(North)   (147 words)

  
 Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) Nicosia chamber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Nicosia is located in the center of the island of Cyprus (northeast corner of the Mediterranean), which has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age.
It became the capital of the island in the 11th century A.D. It is the biggest city of the country with nearly 260.000 inhabitants, almost one third of the total population.
There are three industrial estates in Nicosia, which have an easy access to the island’s road system, the airport and the seaports and are in proximity to sources of skilled labour and raw materials.
www.ccci.org.cy /about_3a.shtm   (614 words)

  
 WHO EMRO - WORLD HEALTH DAY 2001
This is based in Nicosia General Hospital and is used to treat drug and alcohol addictions.
In 1998, an information and counselling centre for young drug addicts was established in downtown Nicosia, away from the biomedical model.
There are two clinics in Nicosia and Limassol, with a total of almost 50 beds.
www.emro.who.int /MNH/WHD/CountryProfile-CYP.htm   (1312 words)

  
 Cyprus Country Profile general information trade issues
Excursions: Nicosia District extends westwards into the vine-covered Troodos Mountains, where there are magnificent forests and valleys, and hill resorts such as Kakopetria, and the Byzantine churches in Galata.
Other attractions include the District Museum, the castle overlooking the harbour, the Tombs of the Kings, the remains of the Byzantine castle of Saranda Kolones, the Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery and the Panagia Chryseleousa Church, the biggest early Christian basilica on the island.
Excursions: Paphos is an excellent centre for exploration; eastwards the land rises through the vineyards, the forests and the Cedar Valley; northwards, the road leads over the foothills, passing close to the monastery of Agios Neofytos (founded in AD 1220), and down to the little town of Polis on the north coast.
www.fita.org /countries/cadre_87.html   (2053 words)

  
 Nicosia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Located on the Pedieos river and situated roughly in the centre of the island, it is the seat of government as well as the main business centre.
Nicosia is a modern, dynamic capital with lots of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
APOEL is successful team in basketball as well, same with another team of the city, Keravnos Strovolos.In athletics the club of Nicosia is Gymnastic Club Pancypria (GSP)-the owner of the football stadium GSP.
www.globalguide.org /?lat=35.1667&long=33.3667&zoom=5&name=Nicosia&wiki=0&title=Nicosia   (2424 words)

  
 MARKASS CAR HIRE LTD v. CYPRUS - 51591/99 [2002] ECHR 549 (2 July 2002)
Diprose obtained a stay of execution of the judgment on condition that it regularly paid certain instalments to the applicant for the use of the vehicles which the applicant had given to it in the past for rental to third parties.
Finally, the District Court declared null and void the interim order because the plaintiff had failed to prove its allegations; it also held, at page 16 of the judgment, that the failure of Kemtour to file the Statement of Claim over a two-year period could not be attributed to the illness of the lawyer.
41.  Thirdly, the conduct of the judicial authorities, and in particular that of the judge of the District Court who first dealt with the case, is subject to criticism: despite the urgent character of the proceedings and the imminence of the summer recess, the first hearing took place on 8 July 1998.
www.worldlii.org /eu/cases/ECHR/2002/549.html   (3501 words)

  
 American Citizen Services
The Nicosia Consular District comprises the Republic of Cyprus.
Credit reports can usually be obtained through banks, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nicosia, or the Argus Information Services, Tel: 22-348042, Fax: 22-348020, E-mail: janett@cytanet.com.cy.
The American Embassy at Nicosia cannot accept responsibility for the consequences of accepting legal advice or initiating legal action or for any legal fees and expenses.
www.americanembassy.org.cy /USCitizen/listofAttorneys.htm   (754 words)

  
 WhyCyprus.com \ Nicosia Map
It is a landlocked city in the centre of the island and is the only capital in the world to be divided between two nations.
The UN Green Line runs through Nicosia, the south of the city belonging to Southern Cyprus and the north to the Turkish controlled Republic of North Cyprus.
A wealth of museums can be found around the city as well as medieval buildings and the old city walls that date back to the Venetian occupation of the 16th century.
www.whycyprus.com /nicosia-map.asp   (96 words)

  
 [No title]
Ministry of Justice and CM (Cyprus 1996) District Court of Nicosia Appl.
Eliades JUDGMENT This Application was filed by the Minister of Justice and Public Order (as Central Authority for the purposes of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction) by which he asks for:- 1.
The facts on which it is based are set out in the attached affidavit of Ann Shakalli from Nicosia dated 22.5.96.
www.hiltonhouse.com /cases/Cm_cyprus.txt   (6243 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.