I’ll start writing bit by bit about life in Cyprus. After all, we’ve already lived here for three and a half years.
Cyprus, like many warm countries, is quite laid-back. People start working pretty early, but after lunch, most establishments are closed, and at best, they might be working but not serving customers. This applies not only to government offices—banks follow the same pattern. I remember being really frustrated at first: how is it possible that after 1 p.m., I can’t go to the bank? Especially considering that back in Minsk, my bank branch not only worked late into the evening, but on Saturdays and Sundays, there was always at least one clerk available. On Sundays, Carl!
There are plenty of examples of this shortened workday. The café across from the office does great during lunch, with our staff and PwC employees from next door heading there. But by around 3:30 p.m., it’s already closed. Want a late snack? You’ll have to find somewhere else.
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