Despite high expectations and a visually striking performance by Theo Evan, Cyprus failed to qualify for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The result came as a shock to many viewers and Eurovision fans. The Cypriot entry, “Shh,” had generated strong momentum ahead of the contest, with bookmakers and fan polls predicting […]
Larnaca has begun work on what is expected to become one of Cyprus’ most important cultural landmarks, a €30 million Art and Design Centre set to be completed by 2030. Designed by world-renowned British firm Foster and Partners, the project will also include the Museum of People and serve as the flagship of the city’s European Capital of […]
Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen zone by 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, pledging that all the necessary groundwork will be wrapped up by the end of next year. Speaking at an event in Nicosia, the president made it clear that the goal isn’t just a wish, it’s a national […]
A total of 110 palm trees have been planted along the seafront on Castella beach in Oroklini, the Larnaca municipality and tourist board announced on Monday. The aim is to render Larnaca beaches more attractive, by making them aesthetically pleasing and lending them a comparative advantage. The Washingtonia palm trees are of the same variety […]
Two small nations, one big opportunity – why Cyprus should look East to unlock growth What do Cambodia and Cyprus have in common? On the surface, not much. One’s tucked in Southeast Asia, the other sits at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that […]
Coral Bay has officially been designated a plastic-free beach, becoming the ninth beach in Cyprus and the first within the boundaries of the Akamas municipality to receive the designation. A small certificaton ceremony was held on the beach, attended by representatives of international tour operator Tui, including the Tui Care Foundation’s board of directors’ chairman Thomas […]
Mary Lynne Hedley urges Cypriot scientists to embrace entrepreneurship Dr Mary Lynne Hedley, a trailblazer in biotechnology and scientific entrepreneurship, recently visited Cyprus to inspire the next generation of life science innovators. A Senior Scientific Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and a Venture Partner at Third Rock Ventures, Hedley brought with […]
A major initiative to reconnect Lebanon and Cyprus via ferry is being spearheaded by the Lebanese conglomerate INDEVCO Group, which also maintains business interests in Greece. Currently, Cyprus is only accessible from Lebanon by air or private boats—a limitation that this new venture aims to overcome. The project was originally conceived in 2021 by Neemat Frem, Member of […]
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia ignite a global eco-tourism wave in 2025. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia are no longer just beach escapes or cultural stops. Instead, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia ignite a global eco-tourism movement like never before. These nations are not just participating in tourism—they’re leading it. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia […]
PHNOM PENH (Bernama): Two Cambodian companies commenced their first export of cashew nuts and dried mangoes to Malaysia on Thursday under a private sector partnership agreement. Ample Agro Product Co Ltd and Kirirom Food Production Co Ltd signed separate memoranda of understanding with TrackinTech Solutions Sdn Bhd on January 23 this year to facilitate the […]
A new undersea cable linking Cyprus and Lebanon is being planned by Cyta, in a project expected to boost internet speed, emergency response, and economic growth across the region. Called CADMOS-2, the cable will run between Pentaschinos in southern Cyprus and Beirut, replacing the older system that has been in place since 1995. The goal is […]
Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasised that the Royal Government of Cambodia remains highly attentive to the well-being of all citizens, especially the youth, who serve as the nation’s future pillars. He made these remarks on May 7 during the inauguration ceremony of Buddhism’s achievements at Pean Rong pagoda in Pean Rong […]
President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste praised Cambodia as a “good and great friend” during a meeting with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen in Dili on May 8. “Cambodia is a good and great friend of the East Timorese,” President Ramos-Horta stated during the talks, as relayed by Senate Spokesperson Chea Thirith. He expressed gratitude for […]
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen delivered a keynote address to the plenary session of Timor-Leste’s National Parliament on May 8, during his three-day official visit. The event was attended by representatives from Timor-Leste’s five political parties. In his address, Hun Sen focused on three key areas: the bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Timor-Leste since its […]
The Ministry of Tourism said in a report on Friday that Cambodia welcomed 1.83 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.58 million in the same period last year. The report said Thailand still topped the chart among foreign tourist arrivals to the Southeast Asian country during the January-March period this […]
The Cyprus Forum will return to London on May 22, according to an announcement released on Friday. The event will bring together diplomats, academics, journalists and civil society leaders for a full day of discussion at the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus to the UK. Now in its second year, the event is […]