Tourism in Cyprus remains an important part of the economy, but Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis warns against complacency. During an event celebrating World Tourism Day 2024 on Friday, in Nicosia, Koumis stressed the need to redefine tourism’s role amid ongoing challenges such as climate change. Speaking at the event, organised under the auspices […]
Empowering female innovators in the technology sector The need for diverse voices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more critical, particularly as the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology. Tanya Romanyukha, the General Manager of TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest non-profit technology association, and Director of the Women in Tech® Cyprus Chapter is […]
Cyprus marks October 1st, Independence Day, with a traditional military parade in Nicosia. It has been sixty-four years since the republic was established after Cyprus finally won full sovereignty from Britain. October 1 became a national holiday in Cyprus in 1979. Taking part in Tuesday morning’s parade were motorized and infantry divisions of the National […]
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams’ upcoming concert in Cyprus is approaching a sell-out, with only arena tickets still available. The event, scheduled for October 16 at Tsirio Stadium in Limassol, has seen demand exceed expectations, with all categories except the arena (fan zone and Golden arena) now sold out. “The response of the public to the […]
An overwhelming 98.9 per cent of passengers in July and 97.8 per cent in August were processed through security checks at Cyprus airports in less than ten minutes, the transport ministry said on Monday. Additionally, passport control for EU, European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Swiss citizens at departures reached 87.6 per cent in July and […]
‘For those who want to really understand our island, there’s an entirely different set of sites…’ Think like a tourist for a moment. What’s a Cyprus must-see? What’s the one site or place or attraction you’d recommend any visitor should not miss? Depending on your own interests, this could be anything from Lara Bay to […]
Roads around Nicosia are to close for parades to celebrate Cyprus’ independence day. Iosif X Iosif avenue in Strovolos will be closed from the intersection with Spyros Kyprianou avenue to the intersection with Athalasaa avenue between 7am and 1.30pm, while Spyros Kyprianou avenue itself will be closed from its intersection with Iosif X Iosif avenue […]
On September 27, 2024, His Excellency Constantinos Kombos, Minister of foreign affairs of Cyprus, concluded his meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, where he held over 35 bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from countries including Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, India, and Iran. The aim was to strengthen existing relationships and explore new areas […]
His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of Republic of Cyprus: Responsible fiscal policy, continuous and bold reforms, and a strong financial system among other factors leading to ongoing upgrades of the Cypriot economy allow us to aim for significant foreign investments that also strengthen our efforts to create quality jobs. I was particularly pleased to have […]
His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of Republic of Cyprus: I am often asked if I am optimistic about peace in Cyprus after 50 years. Allow me to recall the words of Jean Monnet: “Now is not the time for blind optimism or paralytic pessimism. Now we must be determined.” Therefore, my answer is clear: I […]
His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of Republic of Cyprus: It was with great honor and emotion that I met today in New York with a delegation from the Pan-Pontian Federation of the USA and Canada, led by President Mr. Kostas Tsilfidis, at their invitation to present me with the ‘Harry Psomiadis Award.’ I have repeatedly […]
US entrepreneurs and executives expressed keen interest in pursuing business opportunities in Cyprus during a Wednesday working lunch with President Nikos Christodoulides in New York. The Cypriot president was in the US last week to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where he held meetings with peers and other and foreign officials, but also promoted […]
A significant part of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan has been dedicated to strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the economy, with €368.8 million, or 30.1% of the total budget devoted to this. One of the main pillars of strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the economy is the new development model and the diversification […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 23: On Monday, Stella Ioannidou, a financial market infrastructures and payments expert at the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), clarified that the digital euro will offer the same level of privacy as cash notes. Addressing concerns raised by citizens across the euro area, Ioannidou debunked the […]
Cypriot tourism remains resilient in the face of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with the sector recovering and bolstering the local economy, according to the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek). In an announcement released on Friday, the association welcomed the official celebration of the 45th World Tourism Day, which is hosted […]
Napa favourite doesn’t really pull the punches One final summer hurrah on the east coast of the island meant we also had to set ourselves up for a night out in the area. And when I say night out, I mean dinner and drinks. Having been told that it can be quite fun, we headed […]