Invest Cyprus joined President Christodoulides on roadshow to strengthen US–Cyprus strategic ties

Invest Cyprus joined President Christodoulides on roadshow to strengthen US–Cyprus strategic ties

In an era defined by rapid transformation and geopolitical complexity, Cyprus is stepping forward with clarity and purpose to reinforce its position on the global investment map, Invest Cyprus has underlined. In a relevant announcement, Invest Cyprus noted that, “From 3 to 9 April, President Nikos Christodoulides visited New York, Houston, and San Francisco, leading […]

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Cyprus hotels see stronger early bookings for 2025

Cyprus hotels see stronger early bookings for 2025

Easter occupancy hits 75 per cent The outlook for Cyprus’ tourism sector appears slightly brighter this year, with early bookings for the first half of 2025 showing a better trend than the same period in 2024, according to president of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Michaelides said the flow of […]

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Demetra reports €132m profit, driven by Hellenic stake and equity gains

Demetra reports €132m profit, driven by Hellenic stake and equity gains

Demetra Holdings on Thursday reported robust financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net profit for the group reaching €132.46 million, corresponding to 66.23 cents per share. This marks a substantial increase from €86.23 million (43.12 cents per share) in 2023. The company attributed this performance largely to gains from its investment in Hellenic Bank […]

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Strong Easter demand boosts hotel occupancy across Cyprus

Strong Easter demand boosts hotel occupancy across Cyprus

The Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) on Monday reported a strong increase in hotel bookings during the current period ahead of Easter, reflecting heightened demand across the island. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Pasyxe director general Christos Angelides said there has been “increased activity in hotel bookings in recent weeks due to the coinciding of Orthodox, Catholic and […]

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Polish tourist arrivals to Cyprus soar to record high

Polish tourist arrivals to Cyprus soar to record high

Koumis says Cyprus is seeing results from Polish market focus Cyprus continues to attract strong interest from Polish travellers, with 2024 marking an all-time record for arrivals from Poland, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis. Speaking during promotional events held in Krakow, Poznan and Warsaw between April 7-11, 2025, Koumis confirmed that over 337,000 Polish tourists visited Cyprus […]

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US visa waiver talks with Cyprus make headway

US visa waiver talks with Cyprus make headway

Cyprus has moved a step closer to joining the United States Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), following what President Nikos Christodoulides described as “absolutely constructive” talks with a visiting American delegation. The high-level team from the United States arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out a technical assessment of the country’s security systems. The visit […]

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Investment funds in Cyprus exceed €9 billion in assets, says CIFA

Investment funds in Cyprus exceed €9 billion in assets, says CIFA

Cyprus fund sector eyes Germany and Middle East for growth The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, presenting a comprehensive review of the sector’s achievements and outlining strategic priorities for continued growth and competitiveness. In her address, CIFA president Maria Panayiotou attributed the current momentum in the investment funds sector to “vision, […]

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This Cypriot City Named Top European Destination for Seniors

This Cypriot City Named Top European Destination for Seniors

As Europe’s population ages, tourism trends are shifting — and older travellers are now shaping the off-season travel scene. TUI Musement, the experiences division of travel giant TUI, has analyzed thousands of reviews to identify the most-loved European destinations among senior tourists, aged 65 and over. Topping the list is Larnaca, Cyprus.Unmute Remaining Time -0:00Fullscreen Follow FastForward on Google News […]

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2,300-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Cyprus, Bursting with Untouched Treasures

2,300-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Cyprus, Bursting with Untouched Treasures

In 1965, a diving instructor, Andreas Cariolu, discovered a shipwreck off the coast of Cyprus that would later become one of the most significant archaeological finds in history. This discovery, now known as the Kyrenia Shipwreck, has fascinated archaeologists for decades. Recently, a team of scientists has used advanced dating techniques to pinpoint the exact age of the ship, […]

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