Nicosia - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
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
