The Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) announced on Tuesday that the district is becoming the first tourist destination in Cyprus to feature an AI-powered (artificial intelligence) digital assistant. “The board, with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, is taking yet another step towards innovation by introducing an AI digital assistant for tourism,” Etap said. “It is an artificial intelligence […]
The value of property transfers in Cyprus reached almost €3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Real Estate Agent Registration Council. In a statement released on Tuesday, the council said the sector’s pace was evident in the period from January to September, as sales documents filed nationwide rose by 13 […]
On 11 November 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia and the European Partners reviewed progress in implementation of the Joint European Strategy (JES) and the EU Global Gateway Strategy, reaffirming Team Europe’s commitment to joint cooperation and sustainable development in the country. On 11 November 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), […]
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute has launched its first commercial spinout company to manufacture unmanned sea vessels with Cypriot technology for military and civilian applications. Nautonomy Ltd, established in September, will commercialise autonomous and smart maritime technologies developed by CMMI researchers. The company plans to produce sea drones—unmanned surface and underwater vessels—that can be used […]
With visitor numbers projected to rise steadily through the rest of the year, Koh Rong is solidifying its reputation as a vibrant global travel hotspot. Koh Rong Islands have witnessed remarkable tourism growth in recent years, emerging as one of Cambodia’s fastest-growing destinations, a statement issued by Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) citing Koh Rong Municipality […]
Visitor rates at leisure centres across Cyprus surpassed 80 per cent in September and October, marking a strong start to the autumn season, according to the association of hospitality sector owners (Osika). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), president of the association, Neophytos Thrasyvoulou, said the past two months were “encouraging” for the catering […]
BlueMed cable strengthens Cyprus’ role as digital hub Telecommunications provider Cyta on Thursday announced the successful landing of the BlueMed submarine cable at its Yeroskipos landing station. This marks “another decisive step in strengthening the country’s international connectivity”, Cyta stated. The BlueMed project, developed by Italian telecommunications provider Sparkle in collaboration with Google and other global partners, forms part of a wider […]
Tourism revenue reached a historic record of €581.8 million in August 2025, pushing the January-August 2025 period to a record level of €2.47 billion. According to results from the Traveller Survey, published Thursday by the Statistical Service, tourism revenue in August 2025 reached €581.8 million, showing a 13.8% increase compared to the corresponding month of 2024 […]
The cabinet has approved a sweeping tax reform package, the country’s first in 22 years, which now heads to parliament for debate and approval. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos described the reform as a “flagship project” that aims to distribute the tax burden more fairly, strengthen the middle class and low-income earners, and support small and medium-sized […]
Cyprus was ranked 30th out of 143 countries in this year’s edition of the World Justice Project (WJP)’s annual rule of law index, moving up a single place since last year. The island received a score of 0.67 out of a maximum score of one – the same as last year – seeing it also rank […]
The electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC) has begun the widespread installation of smart electricity meters across all districts, it was reported on Thursday. The replacement of each meter will require a temporary power outage, which the authority says should not exceed 20 minutes. The rollout starts on Thursday, and will continue throughout November. In Nicosia, […]
Kapopoulos Fine Arts opens a brilliant new group exhibition, and presents significant artworks of leading international artists, Greek and foreign, in Nicosia, at their gallery space at 43 Stasikratous Street on Friday, October 31. With three days of showcasing exceptional artworks for the true art lover, the public of Cyprus will have the opportunity to discover the trends of the international […]
Cyprus is making gradual progress toward its strategic goal of becoming a year-round tourist destination, buoyed by local hoteliers who are voluntarily extending their operating seasons. A number of hotels, primarily in the Ayia Napa and Protaras areas, have committed to staying open for an additional two weeks in 2026—both at the start of the season […]
Larnaca is experiencing a remarkable boom in tourism-related development, with dozens of new projects under way or awaiting approval, reflecting its growing appeal among both domestic and foreign investors. According to Politis, data from the Larnaca District Organisation of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) show a sustained rise in applications for tourism developments over the past three […]
Domestic production accounted for €33.71 trillion (91.5 per cent of the total supply of goods and services in the EU) in 2023, while imports contributed €3.14 trillion (8.5 per cent), according to Eurostat. This marked an increase in domestic production of €1.25 trillion (up from €32.45 trillion, 90.3 per cent of total supply) compared with 2022, while imports fell by €330 billion (down […]
Cyprus is gearing up for another strong tourism year, setting out a €74.6 million budget for 2026 that puts sustainability and year-round growth at the heart of government policy. Presenting the figures before the House Finance Committee, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said the budget reflects a clear shift from a numbers-driven model to […]