LARNACA

lärˈnəkə, town (1992 pop. 43,622), SE Cyprus, on Larnaca Bay. It is a port and district administrative center. Chemicals, refined oil, and salt are important products. The modern section of the town occupies the site of ancient Citium. There is a tradition that St. Lazarus settled in Larnaca after his resurrection and became its first bishop. In the town is a fort built by the Turks in 1625.

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books on: Larnaca  - 115 results

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1.
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
Book by Clyde E. Fant, Mitchell G. Reddish; Oxford University Press, 2003
Subjects: Bible--Antiquities--Guidebooks, Greece--Antiquities--Guidebooks, Turkey--Antiquities--Guidebooks
...sites of interest range from Paphos to Larnaca, a distance of approxi- mately 80 miles...to make a round trip between Paphos and Larnaca in one day and see the principal sites...Paphos area on one day and the sites in Larnaca on another day, along with those between...
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The Making of a Refugee: Children Adopting Refugee Identity in Cyprus
Book by Tasoulla Hadjiyanni; Praeger, 2002
Subjects: Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1974-, Refugee Children--Cyprus
...with Liasedes poem. 1 It is very sad that I say that after living here Larnaca for so many years. Since I was born here Larnaca , I feel the same for both places Larnaca and the occupied village of Lysi but I would very much like to see Lysi...
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Mass Media in the Middle East: A Comprehensive Handbook
Book by Yahya R. Kamalipour, Hamid Mowlana; Greenwood Press, 1994
Subjects: Mass Media--Middle East
...Nicosia Radio Kronos 95.7 Nicosia Radio Genesis 101.4 Nicosia Radio Intercollege 99.0 Larnaca Radio Magic 101.0 Larnaca Radio Castro 100.3 Larnaca Radio Larnaca 96.0 Larnaca Source: Cyprus Press and Information Office PIO , 1993. MHz...
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Area Handbook for Cyprus
Book by Eugene K. Keefe, William W. Cover, William Giloane, James M. Moore, Suzanne Teleki, Eston T. White; US Government Printing Office, 1971
Subjects: Cyprus
...48,000 Paphos 538 62,150 11,000 Larnaca 436 62,150 21,000 Kyrenia 247 31...the island's best and busiest port. Larnaca District is southwest of Famagusta and...has a lowland area off the coast from Larnaca Bay, but about two-thirds of the district...
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History of Art in Phoenicia and Its Dependencies - Vol. 1
Book by Walter Armstrong; Chapman and Hall limited, 1885
Subjects: Art, Phoenician, Art--Cyprus, Cyprus--Antiquities, Phoenicia--Antiquities
...successor of Kition is called; it is called Larnaca , and the most probable derivation of...from the Greek , a box or coffer; ta larnaca would mean "the sarcophagi"; and we...Almost all these remains have disappeared. Larnaca has never ceased to be what is called...
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journal articles on: Larnaca  - 24 results

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Theological and Biblical Reflections on Diakonia: A Survey of Discussion within the World Council of Churches
Journal article by Martin Robra; The Ecumenical Review, Vol. 46, 1994
Subjects: Ecumenical movement--History, Service (Theology)--Philosophy, World Council of Churches--Philosophy
...world consultation on interchurch aid in Larnaca (1986) revealed the importance of involvement...diakonia, as well as on global diakonia (Larnaca 1986) in resistance to the global system...world conference on inter-church aid in Larnaca is the language of prophetic diakonia...
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Deaf Clubs Today: Do They Still Have a Role to Play? the Cases of Cyprus and Greece
Journal article by Kika Hadjikakou, Magda Nikolaraizi; American Annals of the Deaf, Vol. 155, 2011
Subjects: Community, Deafness, Linguistics, Research & development--R&D, Sign language, Social classes, Society
...founded in Limassol in 1995, and another in Larnaca in 1995. Combined membership in the clubs...clubs (with the exception of the one in Larnaca, which rents its space) have their own...lot of Deaf clubs. During the winter in Larnaca there are few people, whereas during...
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The Globalisation of Care: Filipina Domestic Workers and Care for the Elderly in Cyprus
Journal article by Prodromos Panayiotopoulos; Capital & Class, 2005
Subjects: Cyprus, Domestic service, Elder care, Globalization, Migrant workers, Philippines, Women
...two working-class neighbourhoods in Larnaca, Cyprus (4). These neighbourhoods...to contest his dismissal. No lawyer in Larnaca was prepared to represent me. "We are...and a half years ago. A coach trip from Larnaca to the Troodos mountains suffered an accident...
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Taking Sides on the Island of Cyprus
Journal article by Leo Paul Dana, Teresa Elizabeth Dana; Journal of Small Business Management, Vol. 38, 2000
Subjects: Cyprus--Business and industry, Small business--Cyprus
...an Industrial Free Trade Zone area in Larnaca. This is an industrial estate into which...Government incentives and the creation of the Larnaca Industrial Free Trade Zone have precipitated...countries. Major deep-water ports include Larnaca and Limassol, with modern facilities...
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Editorial
Journal article by Myra Blyth; The Ecumenical Review, Vol. 46, 1994
Subjects: Ecumenical movement--Philosophy, World Council of Churches--Philosophy
...world consultation on Diakonia 2000 (Larnaca 1986) broadened the ecumenical understanding...discipline. The challenges coming from both Larnaca and El Escorial are still very much alive...to be seen not only as a consequence of Larnaca and El Escorial, but also in the light...
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magazine articles on: Larnaca  - 32 results

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Can't Wed Won't Wed
Magazine article by Stephanie Genkin; The Middle East, December 1998
...Aviv. Israeli estimates are higher. Larnaca city hall gets the most traffic, due...to be married in the mayors office in Larnaca that Monday afternoon. Dressed in jeans...certificate. A few souvenirs from the Larnaca municipality to remember their wedding...
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Security Council 'Vigorously' Condemns Israeli 'Aggression' against Tunisian Territory
Magazine article; UN Chronicle, Vol. 22, November 1985
Subjects: Israel--Relations with Tunisia, Refugees, Palestinian--Tunisia, Terrorism--Prevention, Tunisia--Military aspects, United Nations. Security Council--Relations with Israel
...the attack on three Israeli civilians at Larnaca, Cyprus-- were not in Tunisia. It...The "butchery of three Israelis at Larnaca, Cyprus, had been perpetrated by "Force...demonstrable responsibility by the PLO for the Larnaca killings, that would not have justified...
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Stuff of Myths: The Old-Fashioned Island of Cyprus Inspires Mediterranean Idylls
Magazine article by Gene Burns; The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 284, September 1999
Subjects: Cyprus--Description and travel, Cyprus--History
...were murdered on a boat moored at the marina in the town of Larnaca. The perpetrators proved to be foreign terrorists, and Cyprus...produces some very good wine. Just off the road from Limassol to Larnaca is the village of Lefkara. If visits to the labyrinthine souks...
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Travel: The Stuff of Myths
Magazine article by Gene Burns; The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 284, September 1999
Subjects: Cyprus--Description and travel, Travel research--Cyprus, Travel--Cyprus
...were murdered on a boat moored at the marina in the town of Larnaca. The perpetrators proved to be foreign terrorists, and Cyprus...produces some very good wine. Just off the road from Limassol to Larnaca is the village of Lefkara. If visits to the labyrinthine souks...
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A Prisoner Once Again: At Last I Have Made It Back to Gaza to See My Family, Armed with Supplies for My Ailing Mother. Now That I Am Here, There Is No Way Out
Magazine article; New Statesman, Vol. 138, August 10, 2009
Subjects: Domestic relations--Health aspects, Domestic relations--Management, Family relations--Health aspects, Family relations--Management, Gaza Strip--Military aspects, Gaza Strip--Social aspects, Hamas-Israeli Conflict, 2008-2009--Social aspects
...organised by the Free Gaza Movement. It is part of the Hope Fleet sailing from Larnaca to Gaza in an attempt to break Israels siege. When I arrive at Larnaca airport, everything looks the same as when I was first here, seven years ago, after...
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newspaper articles on: Larnaca  - 539 results

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Your Travel: Try a Taste of the Real CYPRUS; Give Beach Hotels a Miss to Discover the Heart of the Island
Newspaper article; Sunday Mirror (London, England), March 15, 2009
...countryside... ANNAHOUSE, SKARINOU, NR LARNACA THE house dates back to 1880 and was restored...Youre about 40 minutes from the resort of Larnaca, where you can stroll along the Phinkikoudes...EUR40 per night. REDBLUE DOOR, LEFKARA, LARNACA THIS is two adjoining properties in the...
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Dive into a Dream Home On. Cyprus; CYPRUS Has Always Been Popular with Brits Buying Abroad. So Much So That Some Are Now Snapping Up More Than One Property. If You've Got an Eye on a Holiday or Retirement Home on the Copper Island, Travel Editor GILL WILLIAMS Gives Her Expert Advice on How to Go about It
Newspaper article; Sunday Mirror (London, England), April 15, 2007
Subjects: Real estate industry
...up for the island. Projects to upgrade Larnaca and Paphos airports and improve roads...to where prices are slightly cheaper. Larnaca and the capital Nicosia are two up-and...below those in popular Paphos. Values in Larnaca are expected to rise sharply when a new...
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Why Britons Are Choosing Cyprus over the Costas; Property Mail
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), August 13, 2004
...whose parents own a house in the McKenzie district of Larnaca, and George Michael, whose family owns a palatial...of estate agent Antonis Loizou amp; Associates. Larnaca town and Larnaca Bay are popular with British buyers on the hunt for...
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Basking in the Glow of the Mighty Aphrodite; Sandra Howard Flees to Cyprus - Birthplace of the Goddess of Love - for a Blast of Late Sun; We Went Round in Circles in the Dark, Unable to Find the Border Crossing
Newspaper article; The Mail on Sunday (London, England), October 10, 2010
...and Bungalows on the quiet seafront at Larnaca. It wasnt the most obvious choice, only...fair size - but it was a good choice. Larnaca is one of the oldest cities in Europe...island with chalky-white soil, while Larnaca had looked like a fairly run-of-the...
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Spy Paymaster's Disappearance Cloaked in Mystery
Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), July 11, 2010
Subjects: News agencies, The Associated Press
...Christopher Torchia Associated Press LARNACA, Cyprus -- The United States and Russia...budget tourist during his 13-day stay in Larnaca had such easy access to thousands in cash...spy was last seen in a hotel in downtown Larnaca, where he placed the "Do not disturb...
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encyclopedia articles on: Larnaca  - 4 results

 
 
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Larnaca
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
LARNACA lar n k , town (1992 pop. 43,622), SE Cyprus, on Larnaca Bay. It is a port and district administrative center...There is a tradition that St. Lazarus settled in Larnaca after his resurrection and became its first bishop...
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Cyprus
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...W of Syria. The capital and largest city is Nicosia . In addition to the capital, other important cities are Famagusta , Larnaca , and Limassol . The island is divided into a northern, Turkish Cypriot sector and a southern, Greek Cypriot sector. A thin...
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Dhekelia
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Eastern Sovereign Base Area, British military base (2004 est. pop. 7,200), c.51 sq mi (131 sq km), SE Cyprus, on Larnaca Bay; an overseas territory of Great Britain. The base, which surrounds three small Cypriot enclaves, serves as a staging...
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Citium
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CITIUM sish e m, ancient city of Cyprus, on the southeast coast, the modern Larnaca; also called Cition. Of Mycenaean origins, it was a major port with valuable saltworks and an important center under Phoenician...


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