Social Life in North Cyprus

Bars
A wide range to suit all tastes, serving local beers, raki brandy, and imported alcohol. A must is the famous brandy sour, a local cocktail.

Bowling
There is one bowling alley in Lefkosa. (Tel: 223 2388)

Business / Shopping Hours
In the winter:
Shops open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 a.m in Northern Cyprus

In the summer:
The working hours in Northern Cyprus are between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cinema

There are six very good cinemas in Lefkosa, two in Girne and two in Gazi Magusa. They show recently released films mainly from the West. Films in northern Cyprus are usually changed every week and are shown with their original soundtracks and Turkish subtitles.

Conference Facilities

These facilities can be found at all universities, major hotels and at the Ataturk Cultural Centre in Nicosia.

International Clubs

Özgürada Lions Club Tel: 815 4483 Kyrenia Rotary Club Tel: 228 1756 Girne Skal Club Tel: 228 3134

Mass Media

There is one state TV and radio channel and a handful of private ones also some English channels. There are numerous daily newspapers one of which is weekly and in English.

Music

Orchestral concerts are regularly held at the venues listed below. If you are lucky enough to catch a concert at the Bellapais Abbey, it is sure to be an unforgettable occasion. Kyrenia: Bellapais Abbey, Bellapais Kyrenia Castle Nicosia: Ataturk Cultural Centre Famagusta The Eastern Mediterranean University-Blue Hall.

News Agency

Shops are open with some variations, but generally as follows: Summer: 8.00 - 13.00 and 16.00 - 19.00 Winter: 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 Banks (Mon - Fri) Summer: 8.00 - 12.00 Winter: 8.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00

Opening Hours

Shops are open with some variations, but generally as follows: Summer: 8.00 - 13.00 and 16.00 - 19.00 Winter: 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 Banks (Mon - Fri) Summer: 8.00 - 12.00 Winter: 8.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00