Cyprus is one step closer to joining the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after resolving critical technical issues related to system interconnection with US authorities, according to officials familiar with the matter. The technical obstacles, which involved secure digital exchanges of passenger and security data, compliance with US security standards, and access to terrorism and […]
The position that Paphos is an internationally recognised tourist destination, which combines natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, authenticity and high-quality services, has been expressed by the new President of the Paphos Tourism Development and Promotion Company (ETAP), Michalis Mitas. In an interview with InBusinessNews , Mitas highlights the biggest challenges facing Paphos in the […]
The movement of traveller to and from Cyprus in 2024 recorded an increase compared to 2023, Cystat said, adding that total arrivals of travellers reached 6,285,427 recording an increase of 2.9% and departures totalled 6,270,760, also recording an increase of 2.7%, compared to 2023. Air traffic accounted for 97.7% of both arrivals and departures in […]
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a shift from per-animal subsidies to productivity-based payments for goat and sheep farmers, doubling support for high-performing operations to increase milk production for protected designation of origin (PDO) halloumi cheese. The Ministry unveiled the strategy during Monday’s agricultural advisory committee meeting, chaired by Minister Maria Panagiotou with participation from all farming […]
The Kourion and Limassol municipalities will manage parts of their beaches this summer, adopting Ayia Napa’s model to improve services while ensuring low costs for locals and visitors, it emerged on Tuesday. In an article published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce (Evel), Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou said that the municipality has taken responsibility for services and facilities […]
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Lenovo and Newcytech Business Solutions Ltd. According to the announcement, the agreement, which was signed with the ministry’s department of information technology services, aims to improve the digital infrastructure of Cyprus’ public sector. The agreement concerns the supply […]
Cyprus ranked above Greece on nominal income, below on value Cyprus has been ranked in the middle of the global wealth rankings for 2025 by The Economist, which placed Switzerland at the top and Burundi at the bottom in its assessment of 178 countries. The list measures income at market exchange rates, purchasing power adjusted for local prices, and […]
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday reported total assets of €28.35 billion as of June 30, 2025, according to a report by governor Christodoulos Patsalides. The largest component of the central bank’s assets was intra-Eurosystem claims, which stood at €18.09 billion. Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro accounted for €7.22 billion. Gold and gold receivables totalled […]
Cyprus generated €3.2 billion from tourism in 2024 as traveller numbers rose, with Paphos ranked as the island’s top destination, according to a report released on Tuesday by the statistical service. Specifically, total arrivals reached 6,285,427 during this time, reflecting a rise of 2.9 per cent over the previous year. Departures, meanwhile, totalled 6,270,760, which also marked an increase of 2.70 per cent […]
Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou participated in the informal meeting of the EU Ministerial Competitiveness Council that was held in Copenhagen on 18 July. Ministers exchanged views on ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the European Union which is called upon to respond to increasing pressures from international competitors, as well as the […]
Cyprus’ tourism continues its upward trajectory, breaking record after record, despite significant challenges, primarily due to geopolitical developments in the region. Although the situation in Israel remains fragile—as does the ceasefire—the neighbouring country continues to be a stable and significant pillar and partner for the tourism industry, remaining the second largest source market. At the […]
Wizz Air on Monday announced two new direct air services, linking its new hub in Warsaw, at Modlin Airport, with Athens and Paphos as of this December. The airline will start flying between Warsaw and Athens on December 1 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and link Paphos with the Polish capital as of December […]
The Central Bank of Cyprus has marginally revised down its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.1%, compared to the 3.2% projected in March, according to its July Economic Bulletin. Central Bank Governor Christodoulos Patsalides noted that the Cypriot economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and dynamism despite international uncertainties. Economic growth reached 3.4% in 2024, […]
Service nears full bookings for 2025 The passenger and vehicle ferry route between Limassol and Piraeus is continuing to draw strong demand, with nearly full bookings reported for all scheduled sailings in 2025. According to figures published on Monday by Politis, a total of 7,719 passengers have already reserved seats for the 2025 season. Of these, 3,781 bookings were […]
Cyprus recorded a budget surplus of €619.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary fiscal data released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). This marks an increase from the surplus of €575.70m reported during the same period in 2024. Total revenue rose by €231.20m or 6.8 per cent, reaching €3.64 billion in the January to March […]
CBC projects further debt drop to 57 per cent of GDP in 2025 The Cypriot economy continues to demonstrate significant resilience and adaptability despite ongoing global uncertainty, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides. In its June 2025 economic bulletin, the CBC revised its forecast for the country’s growth rate in 2025 to 3.1 per […]