The Department of Environment has issued positive approval for Paphos’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which aims to transform transport infrastructure across the greater Paphos area by 2030. The SUMP covers Paphos Municipality, neighbouring municipalities of Geroskipou and Pegeia, plus 16 communities including Agia Varvara, Agia Marinouda, Armou, Achelia, Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Konia, Lemba, Mesa Chorio, […]

The Transmission System Operator (TSO) on Thursday said it is working with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus to push forward, where possible, applications by businesses wanting to set up energy storage facilities. In a statement, the TSO said that 18 applications for permits for energy storage systems are currently under review. The 18 applications concern a […]

Cyprus grants over 500 digital nomad visas in four years Cyprus issued more than 500 Digital Nomad Visas in the past four years, as the government seeks to reposition the island as a hub for remote workers and part of its broader strategy to attract investment and talent.  According to figures from the Deputy Ministry […]

Cyprus was third among EU member states for the number of tertiary students from abroad with almost one in four in the country’s universities being an international student, Eurostat said on Friday. According to the data published, in 2023 there were 1.76 million students from abroad undertaking tertiary-level studies across the EU, amounting to 8.4 […]

Solar-powered parking payment systems have been installed by the Ayia Napa municipality in municipal carparks located on Kryo Nero and Alexandros Papadiamantis streets. The ticket machines are part of the municipality’s strategy for green growth and smart solutions in everyday life. “The specific upgrade is part of the municipality’s broader effort for the modernisation of […]

Cyprus’ outdated property law allows nationals of third countries to acquire real estate, even as individuals, with little oversight, according to a recent response from the Interior Ministry to parliament.  The ministry confirmed that foreign buyers can file a transfer deed at the land registry office and proceed to exploit a property, such as an […]

Greece continues to attract high demand for travel throughout the autumn, with TUI AG, the largest European tour operator, confirming the country remains a top choice for Europeans. The German group is already in talks with Greek hoteliers and managers of hotels within its network, as well as in Turkey, to extend operations until the […]

ASBISc Enterprises Plc has announced estimated consolidated revenues for July 2025, reporting a significant year-on-year increase. According to the company, which is more commonly referred to as ASBIS, estimated consolidated revenues for July amounted to approximately $281 million. This represents a 26 per cent rise compared with July 2024, when revenues stood at $223 million. […]

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has launched a tender for hotel rooms in Nicosia to accommodate thousands of delegates expected during Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of Europe from January to June 2026, when more than 250 meetings will take place across the island.  According to the notice published on the Electronic Procurement System, the estimated […]

The Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (CoE) this week announced the launch of Space BIC, a specialised business incubation centre to support space-based entrepreneurship in Cyprus. According to the announcement, the first call for applications is open until October 15, 2025. Operated by the Eratosthenes CoE with the support and funding of the Deputy Ministry of […]

Flights to Venice and one of Bosnia’s biggest cities, Tuzla, will be departing from Larnaca in the winter season and in 2026, Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air said on Tuesday. “We are expanding our network from Larnaca with these two new routes(…)  Venice has been one of the most sought-after destinations, while Tuzla is a new and […]

Authorities have approved construction of a €1 million camping facility in Peristerona, Paphos, following an environmental assessment due to its proximity to the Natura 2000 “Sarama Valley” Special Protection Area. The Environment Department granted approval under strict conditions after an ad-hoc committee’s comprehensive Special Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA), which concluded the redesigned project would not cause […]

Poland has established itself as Cyprus’s third largest tourism market following July results, joining the United Kingdom and Israel as the top sources of visitor arrivals to the island. Tourist arrivals in July 2025 reached 589,116 compared to 551,229 in July 2024, marking a 6.9% increase, the Statistical Service announced. For the January-July 2025 period, […]

Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool continues its upgrade programme, with interior building spaces set for demolition and renovation alongside energy efficiency improvements, following earlier refurbishment of external areas and pools. The related tender has been announced with a budget of €1.9 million excluding VAT, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund. Nicosia Municipality aims to complete work […]

Wizz Air has announced three new routes from its Cyprus and Greece operations, including direct flights from Larnaca to Venice starting December 2025 and to Tuzla from March 2026. The budget carrier will operate flights from Larnaca to Venice three times weekly from 2 December 2025, with fares starting at €19.99 for one-way tickets including […]

Cyprus’ tourism sector is performing strongly this season, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) director general Christos Angelides. Speaking to business outlet Economy Today, Angelides said the steady rise in arrivals is creating the basis for long-term planning, with Cypriot hotels aiming to extend the summer season into November. However, he argued that for the season […]