The Agora Hotel, Cyprus review

The Agora Hotel, Cyprus review

Location Pano Lefkara is a hilltop village in Cyprus known for silver and lace-making. The village is popular with tourists who usually visit for a day trip, but it’s well worth spending a few days here. Just a 30-minute drive into the hills from Larnaca airport (or an hour from Nicosia), the Agora Hotel offers an ideal […]

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Top scenic drives in Cyprus

Top scenic drives in Cyprus

Cyprus is a treasure trove of breathtaking landscapes, and there’s no better way to experience its diverse beauty than by hitting the road. From winding coastal routes to mountain passes with stunning vistas, the island offers a range of scenic drives that cater to every taste. Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or just someone […]

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Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to Introduce Schengen-Style Single Visa to Boost Tourism Sector in Asia

Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to Introduce Schengen-Style Single Visa to Boost Tourism Sector in Asia

In a bold move to revolutionize regional travel, Thailand is spearheading a proposal to establish a Schengen-like visa system among six Southeast Asian countries. This initiative is designed to build on the success of recent visa-free travel policies that have already proven effective, with Thailand experiencing a tourism boom, welcoming 28 million tourists in 2023 […]

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Tourism revenue in Cyprus rises by 6.6 per cent in June

Tourism revenue in Cyprus rises by 6.6 per cent in June

Cyprus’ tourism revenue reached €385.2 million in June 2024, marking a 6.6 per cent rise compared to €361.5 million in the same month of the previous year. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), tourism revenue totalled €1.13 billion in the first half of 2024, up by 4.2 per cent from €1.09 billion during the corresponding period in 2023. The average expenditure […]

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London fund with ties to Cyprus invests in AI, green energy, health

London fund with ties to Cyprus invests in AI, green energy, health

Brookstreet Equity Partners, a Greek-founded fund management firm, whose investment footprint includes Cyprus, this week launched a new investment platform based in London. According to an official announcement, the new platform focuses on critical sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), green energy, as well as health and longevity. “We believe these sectors will drive the […]

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Partnership aims to advance agricultural research in Cyprus

Partnership aims to advance agricultural research in Cyprus

The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (Capo) this week announced that it has established a strategic partnership with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (ECoE), which operates within the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). According to the announcement, this key agreement was formally signed by Andreas Kyprianou, Capo Commissioner, and Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis, Managing Director of the ECoE. In their […]

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Alexis Vafeades: Contractors will be in place at Larnaca marina ‘in about a year’

Alexis Vafeades: Contractors will be in place at Larnaca marina ‘in about a year’

Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeades has said contractors will be in place to continue specefic works at Larnaca marina “in about a year.” These contractors, the Minister continued, will be responsible for implementing specific short-term reconstruction projects selected to continue. Speaking on Ant1’s midday news show on 27 August, Vafeades mentioned that […]

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Cyprus hoteliers satisfied with August occupancy rates

Cyprus hoteliers satisfied with August occupancy rates

August has seen high occupancy rates at Cypriot hotels, reaching or even exceeding 90 per cent in some cases, according to Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe) general director Philokypros Rousounides. Rousounides noted that despite various challenges, including regional conflicts, economic downturns in the UK, and major sporting events, the industry remains resilient. In statements to local outlet InBusiness, […]

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Cyprus real estate agent exams to be held in October

Cyprus real estate agent exams to be held in October

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council this week announced that it will conduct examinations for aspiring new real estate agents on Saturday, 26 October 2024. According to the announcement, these exams are essential for candidates seeking registration in the council’s official registry. Council president Marinos Kineyirou said that “the written examinations are conducted in accordance with Article 11(1)(a)(v) of the […]

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Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus Business Now

The University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC) is entering the second phase of its tax reform project, it emerged on Monday, after it had been tasked to come up with a series of proposals by the government. The proposed tax reform is set to focus on green taxation, reducing dependence on expensive electricity, and […]

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