The Council of Ministers has approved a revised strategy for the primary sector containing 11 actions, with the aim of increasing the contribution of the sector to the country’s GDP. In statements after the 2 October Cabinet meeting, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, said that the strategy includes 11 actions for the […]

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has expressed its support for the innovative e-learning initiative, the ‘ICS Academy’,  launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Wednesday. ICS, which represents national shipowners’ associations globally, aims to address the growing regulatory challenges faced by the shipping industry. In a press release, the chamber emphasised the significance […]

In recent years, Cyprus has been transforming itself from a popular tourist destination into a vibrant entrepreneurial hub. But what is driving this change, and why are so many startups flocking to this Mediterranean island? Stepan Kuzmin, Co-Founder of TellYourStartup, explained that “In recent years, Cyprus has been quietly reinventing itself” adding that “Once primarily known […]

The value and volume of turnover in Cyprus’ retail trade saw a notable increase in August 2024 compared to August 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, the retail trade turnover value index increased by 6.9 per cent in August 2024, while the volume index rose by 5.7 per cent […]

Limassol led the way in Cyprus’ high-value real estate transactions in August 2024, contributing significantly to the total of €20.9 million in sales across the island, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Notably, the most expensive transaction was a €5.4 million house in Ayios Tychonas, Limassol, as the district dominated the top sales […]

Cyprus’ tourism revenue reached €474 million in July 2024, marking a 4.3 per cent rise compared to €454.6 million in the same month the previous year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). From January to July 2024, total tourism revenue amounted to €1.61 billion, a 4.3 per cent increase from the €1.54 […]

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 […]