Nicosia - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Yes. The Cypriots tend to treat Filipino and other migrant works and refugees as second class citizens. It's extremely hard for them to get any jobs, and only housekeeping, janitorial or other menial jobs are options for them. - Jan 2025
Traditional culture in Cyprus discounts women. It's not unusual to be handed a menu, make a selection and be told no, what you should get are these items. The orthodox church in particular has some medieval views. - Aug 2022
I think there are more problems in the North than in the South. - Aug 2022
Yes, there are. This is not a country that is friendly to outsiders, especially dark-skinned ones. - Jul 2013
some - Jun 2011
Unfortunately, I would have to say so. Minority friends of mine reported that they were often treated rudely in stores and restaurants. - Dec 2009
Yes. This is a chauvinistic society. Racial issues are towards the Turks more than anything else becuase of the exisiting conflict. - May 2008
