[INLINE]BABY FOOD, NAPKINS

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Both international and locally-produced brands of baby food, napkins, disposable diapers, baby cosmetics, anti-rash creams etc., are available on the Cyprus market. There is a big variety from which to choose "babies' necessaires", and these can be found in Pharmacies (chemists) and in supermarkets . Pharmacies (Chemists, Drug stores) can be traced in the yellow Pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory. [INLINE] BABY SITTING SERVICES Almost all Hotels in Cyprus offer baby-sitting facilities, provided arrangements with the reception are made ln advance.

The Banking system in Cyprus is well-developed and capable of coping with the diverse needs of the business community. The commercial banks in Cyprus have correspondents in most major cities around the world, and transactions can be negotiated in all leading currencies [INLINE] The Central Bank of Cyprus is responsible for the monetary, credit, and exchange policy, issues currency and acts as banker of the Government. [INLINE] Commercial Banking arrangements follow the British model, and the majority of Commercial Banks on the island are now full members of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, (S.W.I.F.T.). Banking hours for the public: Monday - Friday: 08.15-12.30 [INLINE] Centrally located Banks provide afternoon tourist services from Tuesday to Friday. [INLINE] Banks at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports provide services throughout the day, as well as a night service for most flights. [INLINE] Banking facilities are also available at the Lemesos (Limassol) Harbour. [INLINE] Hotels, large shops, restaurants, e.t.c. usually accept travellers cheques and major credit cards. Rates of exchange are published daily in the local press, and are also broadcast at the 10.00 o'clock News Bulletins by the CBC (except Sundays) on Channel 2, on 693 KHz, on Medium waveband. [INLINE] Bank holidays are the same as Public Holidays .