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61. Ministry's robust €65.2M budget signals ambitious 2024 plans

At 65.2 million euros, the proposed budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2024 surpasses previous years, accounting for initial budgets and excluding additional expenditures....

62. MSC Cruises expands Ocean Cay experience in the Bahamas

MSC Cruises is set to elevate the offerings at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian destination. New facilities include watersport-friendly excursion centers, a state-of-the-art dive and snorkel center, and additional dining options....

63. Athens' Christmas cat show is back in town

Athens is set to become the epicenter of feline fascination as the highly anticipated cat festival returns to the Peristeri Exhibition Centre on December 2nd and 3rd....

64. Surging Airbnb revenues by 27% in occupied territories

For 2022 alone, there has been a 27% increase in Airbnb income in the occupied territories, with the annual amount per accommodation reaching 24 thousand....

65. Ministries unite to transform halloumi industry

There is a need for order, mainly regarding the conduct of inspections but also other issues related to the production and distribution of halloumi cheese, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying, with George Papanastasiou and Petros Xenofontos agreeing that the management of all issues concerning the product, should be transferred to one and only ministry. And this was deemed necessary, since halloumi is now a protected designation of origin....

66. Limassol International Book Fair returns for its second year

The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...

67. MINTHIS welcomes the renowned Artist Felix Volossenkov for an exclusive Art Exhibition in collaboration with Chemisov Art G

MINTHIS resort proudly presents an exclusive Art Exhibition featuring the renowned Russian artist, Felix Volossenkov, unveiling his unique and multi-dimensional works with a grand opening on the 20th of October in collaboration with Chemisov Art G....

68. Christodoulides: ''Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same''

Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday at the opening of Ümit İnatçı's art exhibition, “Universalis Spiritus,” in Nicosia. He noted that this principle has guided his efforts to reunite the island....

69. Cyprus in need of a literary renaissance

From this column, we've emphasized numerous times the pressing need for substantial state support within the book sector....

70. Executives Club of Cyprus announces Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023

The Executives Club of Cyprus is delighted to announce the forthcoming Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023, accessible at www.youthtechfest.com....

71. Pseudostate promoting tourism aimed at Balkan states

In the realm of foreign tourism promotion and marketing, the pseudostate actively participated in the inaugural Istanbul Balkan Tourism Exchange Exhibition (IBTB Istanbul) from September 20 to 22....

72. Saudi Arabia prepares for its first-ever fashion week

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host its inaugural Fashion Week, scheduled for October 20 to 23 in Riyadh. The event features participation from 30 local fashion designers and companies. ...

73. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

74. MINTHIS welcomes the renowned Brazilian Artist Caroline De Souza for an exclusive solo Art Exhibition in collaboration with Artion Galleries

MINTHIS resort proudly presents an exclusive solo Art Exhibition featuring the renowned Brazilian artist, Caroline De Souza, with a grand opening on the 15th of September in collaboration with Artion Galleries. ...

75. Slovakia's UN peacekeeping efforts in Pyla earn global praise

FM Constantinos Kombos and Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezak praised the principled stance of the Slovak contingent of the UN peacekeeping force during the recent incidents in Pyla....

76. Charting history with ancient maps of Larnaca and the East Med

An exhibition featuring maps depicting Larnaca and the Eastern Mediterranean, part of the collection housed in the Historical Archives of the Municipality of Larnaca, is currently on display at the former Ottoman Bank building in the coastal town....

77. Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...

78. French justice minister sparks controversy with remarks on topless journalists

"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition....

79. Peristeris makes history at FCI World Dog Show

A skilled hunter hailing from Chania has captured the spotlight at the FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva, garnering attention as a proud representative of Crete and Greece....

80. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

81. Diaspora conference kicks off with over 300 delegates

The World Conference of Cyprus Diaspora has commenced, gathering more than 300 delegates from various corners of the world. The event, which began on Tuesday afternoon, is scheduled to run until August 25th....

82. Cyprus tourism up 32%, upbeat outlook

Tourism in Cyprus has recorded a 32% increase this year compared to last year, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis....

83. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

84. Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....

85. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

86. Transformative Identities: New Conceptual Exhibition in Minthis

87. Cyprus counts down to Moon Day

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, with the first woman to step on its surface, in just a few years from now, we celebrate this magical celestial body on the 20th of July, a day that was declared by the UN as the International Moon Day. ...

88. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

89. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

90. Halloumi takes a bite of the Big Apple

Cyprus is making its mark in the international food market as it participates in the "Fancy Food Show" in New York. The country's halloumi cheese companies are taking center stage by sponsoring two European programs, "EU Delicious" and "Cheese U," with the goal of promoting Cypriot cheese globally....