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 […]
‘Suostei’ and ‘Xin chào’, just two of the few Cambodian and Vietnamese words I learned as I ventured into the heart of southeast Asia for a week-long cruise along the majestic Mekong River. Admittedly, they both mean ‘hello’, but when you’re setting foot in a part of the world you’ve never been to before, you’ve […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet sent today a message to his compatriots on the occasion of the Pchum Ben Festival, one of the biggest holidays in the country.“On the occasion of Pchum Ben Festival, I would like to wish all the Cambodian people from all walks of life best wishes, safe travel to their hometowns, good […]
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 […]
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park received 699,850 international visitors in the first nine months of this year, up 29.7% from 539,561 over the same period last year, said a news release on Tuesday. The ancient park made $32.5 million in revenue from ticket sales during the January-September period, up 30% from about $25 million over […]
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 […]
On September 27, 2024, His Excellency Constantinos Kombos, Minister of foreign affairs of Cyprus, concluded his meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, where he held over 35 bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from countries including Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, India, and Iran. The aim was to strengthen existing relationships and explore new areas […]
New York: On the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, met with Daniel Chapman, Founder and CEO of Argentem Creek, to inform potential investors. In Cambodia. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr. Daniel Chapman to discuss […]
His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of Republic of Cyprus: Responsible fiscal policy, continuous and bold reforms, and a strong financial system among other factors leading to ongoing upgrades of the Cypriot economy allow us to aim for significant foreign investments that also strengthen our efforts to create quality jobs. I was particularly pleased to have […]
His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of Republic of Cyprus: I am often asked if I am optimistic about peace in Cyprus after 50 years. Allow me to recall the words of Jean Monnet: “Now is not the time for blind optimism or paralytic pessimism. Now we must be determined.” Therefore, my answer is clear: I […]