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91. Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....

92. Cyprus expects over 300,000 Polish tourists in 2024

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, announced on Thursday that tourist arrivals from Poland are expected to exceed 300,000 in 2024....

93. Cyprus allocates 65M euros for diverse tourism initiatives in 2024

The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end. ...

94. EY Cyprus redefines corporate reporting landscape at 3rd annual insights event

EY Cyprus organised its 3rd Annual Corporate Reporting Insights event titled ‘Connectivity: Reforming Corporate Reporting.’ ...

95. Pocket drain or green gain? Denmark's tricky tax call

Airports Council International Europe has issued a cautionary note to the Danish Government, discouraging the introduction of a passenger tax averaging 100 Danish krone or $14 (€13.41) on air travel....

96. Gulf Air soars to new heights with additional flights

In a strategic move to bolster its European operations, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced an increase in the number of flights to Larnaca and Athens....

97. Larnaca soars with new routes from British Airways and EasyJet

The decision by British Airways to transition the Gatwick - Larnaca routes into full-time service was disclosed on social media by the Ministry of Tourism....

98. Middle East turmoil shifts energy and diplomatic priorities

The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....

99. Emirates introduces biometric passport-free travel

We all know that there are loads of perks when it comes to travelling with Emirates — from luxe amenities kits to a variety of food choices and earning Skywards....

100. CBC Governor Herodotou reveals breakthrough in digital finance

The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....

101. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

102. Pyroi residents push for crossing point amid calls for unity

Residents of the Turkish-occupied village of Pyroi in the Nicosia district have voiced their demand for a new crossing point, while the government indicates its endorsement for expanded communication between the island's divided communities. ...

103. Cyprus hotels expect August rebound, 85%-90% occupancy forecasted

The occupancy of hotels in July was between 80%-85% and better results are expected for August, when occupancy rates could reach 85%-90% the Head of the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE) Thanos Michaelides told the Cyprus News Agency....

104. Cyprus approves €35M plan for high-speed internet in rural areas

Cyprus Commissioner for state aid control Stella Michaelidou announced the approval of a €35-million subsidy scheme aiming to create very high capacity network (VHCN) connectivity in mainly rural areas that do not attract private sector interest....

105. Jordan and EU strengthen energy ties via Cyprus

The desire for cooperation with Cyprus on the issue of Jordan's electricity connectivity with the EU was expressed by the Jordanian Minister of Energy during his meetings with the Cypriot Minister of Energy in Amman. ...

106. Schools vulnerable to ransomware

The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....

107. Assessing Christodoulides' stance on the tourism sector

Judging from President Christodoulides' recent remarks on his 100-day governance report, it seems that the sectors of Shipping and Tourism are relatively low on his list of priorities....

108. Sacrificing authenticity for viral validation

In an era dominated by digital connectivity, social media has seamlessly integrated itself into the fabric of our lives....

109. Cablenet and Plume expand partnership in intelligent connectivity for Cyprus homes

Cablenet and Plume joined forces once again in Nicosia to celebrate their successful collaboration and discuss plans for future expansion. The two partners in intelligent connectivity convened to review their market achievements and explore opportunities for growth....

110. Aegean and Cyprus Airways join forces with code-sharing agreement

In a significant move that aims to enhance connectivity and offer improved travel options, Aegean and Cyprus Airways are preparing to announce strategic cooperation through a code-sharing agreement....

111. Pentecost weekend to boost tourism in Protaras

Last-minute reservations are typical for the Pentecost long weekend, as described by tourism professionals....

112. Christodoulides attends 2nd European Political Community Summit

Maintaining a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean remains of the utmost strategic importance, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday, addressing the 2nd European Political Community Summit taking place in Chisinau, Moldova....

113. Safeguarding First Responders on duty

The rapid evolution of technology is bringing huge and beneficial changes in all areas and the rescue sector isn't an exception. ...

114. Easter holiday boosts air travel in Cyprus by 26%

April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...

115. Airlines and IATA to take legal action for flight reductions at Schiphol

The government of the Netherlands may be facing legal action related to their recent decision to reduce the number of annual flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to 460,000 from November 2023, which is eight percent lower than the current flight cap....

116. How will airport traffic fare this year?

Passenger traffic at Cypriot airports is expected to return to 2019 levels this year. According to current data, passenger traffic will reach at least 96% of what it was in 2019 and may even exceed it. ...

117. 'We want to be different' - US teens throw away their smartphones

How long do you spend each day staring at your phone's screen? If one actually calculates the answer, the result can surprise them because the number of hours will probably be higher than they anticipated....

118. Half a billion euro investment in digital transformation

Over the next five years, a little more than half a billion euros (€512 million) will be set aside for digital transformation. ...

119. Tourism revenues are on the mend

Savvas Perdios, the deputy tourism minister, spoke with K shortly after his trip to New York and Washington, D.C., about the ministry's investment in this market and the need to gradually lay the groundwork for increased American visitor numbers in Cyprus....

120. 9.2 million passengers traveled through Cyprus in 2022

A total of 9.2 million passengers traveled through Cyprus airports in 2022, which corresponds to 82% of passenger traffic in 2019, Senior Director of Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication of Hermes Airports Maria Kouroupi said....