Cyprus’ average monthly salary reached “almost €2,500” last year, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Tuesday. He said the country’s average wage had hovered around €2,000 per month between 2010 and 2021, but that “over the last few years, there has been a clear upward trend”. He added that the same applies to the median […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The government is stepping up its efforts to make housing more affordable in Cyprus, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday. Speaking at an event titled “The Right to Housing – Housing Policy” at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak), Ioannou highlighted access to housing as one of the most pressing challenges facing modern societies. In […]

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract more visitors from Poland, with the Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) teaming up with local hotels for a roadshow across Krakow, Poznan and Warsaw this week. Held between April 7-11, the roadshow was organised by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and aims to strengthen ties with Polish tour […]

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, […]

Technology Cyprus has the potential to become a key location for data centres, according to Andreas Poullikkas, an expert in energy systems and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). However, he stressed that careful planning is required to address the high energy demands of such facilities. In his analysis, Poullikkas explained that data centres play […]

It is cherry blossom season and though we may not be in Japan, the beauty of Japanese cherry trees in spring comes to Cyprus for the second time. The Sakura Cherry Blossom festival in Kampos tis Tsakistras returns this weekend, taking place at the village’s Sakura Park Kampos Community Council, together with the Japanese embassy […]

High-end property sales hit €64.8 million in February Cyprus’ high-end property market experienced a significant recovery in February 2025, with the 50 largest transactions across the island totalling €64.8 million, according to a report released on Monday by real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The ten most expensive property transactions alone reached €36.75 million, with Limassol dominating the list by accounting […]

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, […]

With a high level of expertise in the demanding luxury hospitality and real-estate industry, MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture – is evolving into one of Cyprus’ and the East Mediterranean’s leading groups, showcasing fast, yet steady, growth. The MHV portfolio includes some of the most notable luxury hotels and resorts in Cyprus and Greece, while also delivering high-end […]

By Martin ClarkSome people think of mosaic making as a craft but really good mosaicists can introduce perspective, depth of field, movement and ‘life’ into mosaic. Of course, in Cyprus, that’s been happening since the Mycenaean Greeks settled on the island 4,000 years ago and was at its height in the Roman and then Byzantine […]

President Nikos Christodoulides has wrapped up a whirlwind trip across the United States, pitching Cyprus as a solid bet for international investors and laying the groundwork for some big-name partnerships, particularly in finance, energy, and tech. The message was clear: Cyprus isn’t just a sunny destination, it’s a smart place to invest. The visit, which […]