https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-arrests-in-cyprus-raise-security-and-tourism-concerns
Information surrounding the recent arrests of two Palestinians by Cypriot police is emerging only in dribs and drabs, with authorities revealing very little about the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus
The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-puts-cyprus-back-in-safest-travel-category
The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Cyprus to Level 1, the lowest risk category in its travel warning system, marking a return to normal after months of heightened concern linked to regional instability in the Middle East.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/on-trozena-s-pitch-black-ridge
Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-slumps-as-british-demand-drops-and-bookings-fall-60
The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-renowned-artists-come-to-cyprus-with-kapopoulos-fine-arts-exhibition-at-amara-hotel
Kapopoulos Fine Arts is bringing internationally acclaimed artists of global prestige to Cyprus, offering art lovers on the island a unique opportunity to experience — and invest in — exceptional works of contemporary art. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crisis-what-crisis-tourists-discover-cyprus-secret-paradise
While news of a drone strike at RAF Akrotiri last month made headlines, tourists arriving in Cyprus are discovering a very different reality: sunny skies, empty beaches, and a warm welcome from locals and resort staff, says a report from the BBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-protect-tourism-as-government-counters-travel-advisories
Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-brings-in-international-pr-team-to-rebuild-tourism-confidence
The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/remembering-cyprus-jewish-internment-camps-77-years-on
On Monday, February 9, people gathered at Nicosia’s old British Military Hospital to remember a chapter of history that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring: the Jewish internment camps that operated in Cyprus after World War II....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-uk-showcases-immersive-technologies-and-educational-excellence-at-youth-tech-festival-2026
British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-exposes-alleged-sex-for-work-scheme-targeting-british-women-in-ayia-napa-video
Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-hits-record-highs-€2-47-billion-in-eight-months
Tourism in Cyprus is booming. August alone brought in €581.8 million, up nearly 14% from last year, while total earnings from January through August hit €2.47 billion, marking a 16.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-s-little-paris-and-other-villages-of-forgotten-glamour
Before Cyprus’s coast was lined with luxury resorts, its glamour pulsed inland, among misty forests and stone-built villages that drew kings, poets, and diplomats to their shaded courtyards and elegant hotels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-revenue-soars-but-cyprus-still-serves-up-too-much-junk-on-the-plate
According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-music-festival-2025-culture-in-full-bloom-in-cyprus
Where nature meets human creativity and Cyprus' highlands stretch out beneath open skies, the Minthis Music Festival is ready to return....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/virtual-reconstruction-reveals-parthenon-s-interior-was-dark-and-awe-inspiring
A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-bases-warn-against-swimming-at-lady-s-mile-due-to-contaminated-water
The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-observatory-to-open-in-june-bringing-cyprus-into-the-spotlight-of-astro-tourism
Cyprus is about to take a giant leap into the world of astro-tourism with the much-anticipated Troodos Observatory, set to open in June 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-smashes-tourism-records-with-over-4-million-visitors-in-2024
Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-revenue-rises-to-€474-million-in-july
Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by €19.4 million in July 2024, reaching €474.0 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to €454.6 million in July 2023, according to the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-as-2-7m-tourists-flock-to-occupied-cyprus
According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-surge-in-russian-tourism-despite-sanctions
Cyprus is witnessing a promising increase in Russian and Russian-speaking tourists despite the European Union's sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the suspension of direct flights between Cyprus and Russian airports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-portugal-and-morocco-to-hit-46°c-this-week
British families heading to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco this week are being warned to brace for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 46°C....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-77-million-euros-troodos-observatory-aims-to-inspire-wonder
A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-of-winter-visitors-to-cyprus-stay-in-occupied-areas
A new survey from Hermes Airports shows that 2% of tourists visiting Cyprus during the winter months (October 2023 - March 2024) stayed in the occupied areas. Additionally, 3% visited the occupied areas while staying in the free areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-is-the-ultimate-hit-with-americans-as-visitors-top-1-million
Athens has developed into a booming 12-month tourism destination, and its biggest market is the US, a new survey is showing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-tallest-bird-cranes-thrive-with-80-pairs
In a remarkable resurgence, Britain's tallest bird, the crane, has notched up its highest breeding figures since their disappearance from the UK landscape back in the 16th century....
