Cyprus – A perfect blend of work and leisure In recent years, the concept of working remotely has evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream way of life. As more professionals embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, destinations around the world are fighting for the attention of digital nomads. Among these contenders, Cyprus has become […]
Larnaca was one of the most popular destinations for travellers flying from London’s Heathrow airport in July, according to an announcement released on Monday. “Venice and Larnaca proved popular destinations for those jetting off for some summer sun, as Doha and Dublin joined Dubai and JFK as the latest routes with one million passengers travelling to and from Heathrow this year,” […]
With many people on holiday in Cyprus, now is the time to enjoy traditional produce August is a great time to visit Cyprus’ mountain and rural villages, to find solace in their cooler climate and traditional fun in the many local festivals that are on this month. Nearly every rural community organises annual events in […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will launch in September an e-Arrival card scheme for air passengers arriving in the Southeast Asian country, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday, reported Xinhua. The e-Arrival digital card will replace paper forms for immigration, health and customs declarations. It will be available either at www.arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival […]
Construction of a monument in Paphos to the Greek Revolution of 1821 was completed on Sunday. The monument is located within the town’s municipal garden. Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos said the monument will “inspire the next generations with the visions and values of the great struggle, and at the same time transmit to modern society, and […]
Cambodia’s economy is enriched by the United States market, the largest export partner representing nearly 40 percent of all exports in 2023, generating over a million jobs in the Kingdom. Disclosing this at Cambodia’s first US trade show themed, ‘US Food & Beverage Showcase’ held in Rosewood Phnom Penh on Thursday, Aleksandra Zittle, Acting Deputy […]
Credit cards in Cambodia have grown 20 percent in 2023, showing that customers have become more savvy in using new financial instruments. The number of credit cards has risen 20 percent to 223,749 in 2023 from 185,360 in 2022. But as a percentage of total credit in the system, credit cards still form a small […]
Continuing with its robust growth, Cambodia’s exported goods worth $14.76 billion to foreign markets in the first seven months of 2024. The figure represented a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year when exports totalled $12.9 billion, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise showed on Sunday. The US […]
Cambodia’s aviation sector is experiencing a significant uptick in the first half of 2024 with the country’s three international airports handling a combined 3.03 million air passengers from January to June, up 22 percent from 2.48 million recorded in the same period last year. Figures from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) showed that […]
Cambodia exported 173,915 tonnes of natural rubber latex in the first seven months of 2024, slightly up by 1.72% from 170,968 tonnes over the same period last year, according to a General Directorate of Rubber’s report on Sunday. The country earned $269 million in revenue from exports of the commodity during the January-July period this […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting August 5: The Cypriot economy continues to display remarkable growth and resilience in the face of a challenging global economic environment, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides said on Monday. The CBC governor also said that “geopolitical developments, climate change, and […]
PHNOM PENH: A new world survey says that Angkor Wat, the heart of Cambodia, ranks seventh as the place with the most tag posts on TikTok and Instagram. The report, from Titan Travel, states that Cambodia’s icon is the most tagged place in South-East Asia, with only Singapore’s Bay Garden appearing in the top 10. New York’s […]
The traditional art of weaving Cypriot ‘ploumista’ on the loom is alive and well in the Paphos village of Fiti. While women primarily carry on this craft, it is also practiced by Athinodoros Georgiou from Pachyammos in Tylliria. Today, Fiti weaving is preserved mainly by the few women who still live in the community, as […]
According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works, the passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports experienced a year-on-year increase of 1.45% in July 2024, totalling 1,496,715 travellers. The primary markets contributing to this growth were the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, Israel, and Germany. The Ministry also reported that the period between January and July […]
The University of Cyprus has launched a new project in partnership with Cyprus Public Transport aimed at developing a next-generation energy management solution for renewable-powered and battery-integrated electric vehicle charging stations. According to a UCy press release, the project is entitled “EMS4PVBEV”, an acronym for “Advanced AI-Driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-Powered and Battery Integrated […]
The total registrations of motor vehicles recorded an annual increase of 16.6% in January-July 2024, according to CySTAT, which announced the publication of a report entitled “Registration of Motor Vehicles” for the period January-July 2024. The report says that in July 2024, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 4,614, recording an increase of 3.9% […]