Larnaca was one of the most popular destinations for travellers flying from London’s Heathrow airport in July, according to an announcement released on Monday. “Venice and Larnaca proved popular destinations for those jetting off for some summer sun, as Doha and Dublin joined Dubai and JFK as the latest routes with one million passengers travelling to and from Heathrow this year,” […]

With many people on holiday in Cyprus, now is the time to enjoy traditional produce August is a great time to visit Cyprus’ mountain and rural villages, to find solace in their cooler climate and traditional fun in the many local festivals that are on this month. Nearly every rural community organises annual events in […]

Construction of a monument in Paphos to the Greek Revolution of 1821 was completed on Sunday. The monument is located within the town’s municipal garden. Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos said the monument will “inspire the next generations with the visions and values of the great struggle, and at the same time transmit to modern society, and […]

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting August 5: The Cypriot economy continues to display remarkable growth and resilience in the face of a challenging global economic environment, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides said on Monday. The CBC governor also said that “geopolitical developments, climate change, and […]

The traditional art of weaving Cypriot ‘ploumista’ on the loom is alive and well in the Paphos village of Fiti. While women primarily carry on this craft, it is also practiced by Athinodoros Georgiou from Pachyammos in Tylliria. Today, Fiti weaving is preserved mainly by the few women who still live in the community, as […]

According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works, the passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports experienced a year-on-year increase of 1.45% in July 2024, totalling 1,496,715 travellers. The primary markets contributing to this growth were the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, Israel, and Germany. The Ministry also reported that the period between January and July […]

The University of Cyprus has launched a new project in partnership with Cyprus Public Transport aimed at developing a next-generation energy management solution for renewable-powered and battery-integrated electric vehicle charging stations. According to a UCy press release, the project is entitled “EMS4PVBEV”, an acronym for “Advanced AI-Driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-Powered and Battery Integrated […]

The total registrations of motor vehicles recorded an annual increase of 16.6% in January-July 2024, according to CySTAT, which announced the publication of a report entitled “Registration of Motor Vehicles” for the period January-July 2024. The report says that in July 2024, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 4,614, recording an increase of 3.9% […]

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week released a statement emphasising the strategic importance of the Cyprus-Europe electricity interconnection through Greece, highlighting its significance both for Cyprus and the European Union. “This project is crucial not only for geopolitical reasons but also to end the energy isolation of our country by integrating […]

Hellenic Bank on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through a number of actions and initiatives outlined in its 2023 sustainability report. The report provides an in-depth look at the bank’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. which, the bank said has become a key pillar of its overall operations. “The report confirms Hellenic Bank’s […]

The production of services remained more or less stable in the eurozone (down -0.1%) and in the EU (+0.1%) in May 2024 compared to April, while increasing compared to May 2023 (+2.5% in the eurozone and 2.6% in the EU) according to estimates from Eurostat. In Cyprus in May there was a 3.6% annual increase compared […]

Cyprus is sweetening the pot for its Olympic athletes, with cash bonuses and job guarantees on offer for medallists and finalists. The Cypriot government is providing up to €150,000 to athletes who win gold at the Olympic Games, according to the Cyprus Sports Organisation (CSO). Silver and bronze medallists will receive €125,000 and €110,000 respectively. Financial […]

Building permits issued in Cyprus increased by 8.5 per cent during the period from January to May 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the service reported that a total of 3,254 permits were issued during this period, up from 2,998 in the corresponding […]

The Larnaca Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Thursday said that it is continuing to intensify its efforts this year under its action plan, which focuses on ecological improvements and enhancing accessibility. The board said that this will help strengthen Larnaca’s tourism appeal and provide an enhanced environment for both visitors and locals. One of the […]

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week said that there is an urgent need to modernise state pavilions and streamline procedures to enhance Cyprus’ presence at international exhibitions and attract investors. In a statement, the chamber said that a meeting took place this week, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, […]

Sun Chanthol, the First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), received a delegation of EuroCham Cambodia led by its Chairman, Tassilo Brinzer, for further investment cooperation discussions at the CDC’s headquarters this morning. The discussion gave an opportunity to EuroCham Cambodia to address their needs and challenges for their additional […]