Serving HQ United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
Nicosia HIVE C/O HQ UNFICYP
PO Box 47
BFPO 567
Tel/Fax: 00357 22359316
Email:
nicosiahive@armymail.mod.uk Opening Hours: Tue-Thu: 0800 - 1300hrs Wed: 0800 - 1030 (Ledra Palace 1100 - 1300hrs)
The Headquarters of the United Nations Force in Cyprus (HQ UNFICYP) and the Headquarters British Contingent are located within the United Nations Protected Area (UNPA) on the west side of the city of Nicosia, approximately five km from the city centre.
The UNPA is located within the Buffer Zone in the area of the now disused Nicosia International Airport. Mostly open scrubland, the area is dotted with small groups of used buildings as well as many disused structures, formerly part of the airport. The Kyrenia Mountains can be seen to the north of the UNPA and the Troodos mountains to the south.
Amenities include a gymnasium, squash court, 3 tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, various sport and recreational clubs including football, rugby, judo & golf course with club.
There is also a Marshall Arts Club, Boxercise Class, Circuit Training Class, ERMES, CESSAC, free internet service at the HIVE and Library, Thrift Shop, Loan Store, Barbers, Beauty Salon, Chinese & International take-a-way and an International Café.
Married Family Quarters in Cyprus are serviced by a Housing Office located on the edge of the patch. Houses are fully furnished, including carpets and curtains, but are not supplied with cutlery, crockery, glassware or bedding. A get-you-in pack is issued on arrival and will be removed on arrival of unaccompanied baggage. White goods and electrical items, such as television, video recorder, etc, can be rented locally.
All 6-month unaccompanied personnel accommodation is based in Blue Beret Camp on the UNPA. A typical accommodation block consists of 8 single rooms, a communal living area and communal washrooms. There is a separate block with washing machines and tumble dryers.