Why Cyprus dreads ‘Tuesday 13’

Across much of the Western world, any 13th day of the month that falls on a Friday carries unease for the superstitious. Hotels skip the number. Airlines often avoid the row.

In Cyprus and Greece, however, it’s Tuesday the 13th that scares us. But why?

In Cyprus, it’s not Friday the 13th that scares us. It’s Tuesday. But why?

Across much of the Western world, any 13th day of the month that falls on a Friday carries unease for the superstitious. Hotels skip the number.