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61. 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....

62. Southern Europe shines as affordable summer haven

In an analysis by Allianz Research, holidays in southern European countries retain their cost advantage over other "competitive" summer destinations worldwide, despite rising expenses. ...

63. Strong occupancy rates over long weekend translates into thriving leisure sector

Occupancy in leisure businesses throughout Cyprus ranged from 75% to 80% during the Pentecost long weekend, known in Cyprus as Kataklysmos (Inundation), according to the Federation of Recreation Centres (OSIKA)....

64. Pentecost weekend to boost tourism in Protaras

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

65. Updated traffic schedule eases burden, but requires motivation and deterrents

The flexible working hours in the public service, which were passed by Parliament on Thursday and will come into effect from May 1, are expected to provide some relief to Nicosia's traffic problem....

66. 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, ...

67. High prices continue to plague the market

68. Covid, RSV & influenza are causing a triple epidemic

With regard to seasonal viruses, hospitals seem to be operating in a precarious situation in terms of bed availability. ...

69. Cypriot hospitals swarmed with viral infection cases

State hospitals have witnessed an increased flow of patients with viral infections a spokesman for the State Health Services Organization told CNA, adding that occupancy in all pediatric clinics is particularly high due to viral infections...

70. Government owed €16.2m from ineligible first time home buyers

More than 270 people who benefited from the reduced rate of 5% VAT for first-time home buyers, have been found to be ineligible, following checks carried out throughout Cyprus by the Tax Department, and should be charged 19% VAT, totaling €16.2 million announced on Wednesday the Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, after the Council of Ministers. He also announced on-site checks on other categories of taxpayers and types of taxes....

71. The first ever underwater civil wedding in Alonissos

The first organized underwater civil wedding took place in Alonissos on Monday 29 August at the initiative of the Municipality....

72. EU recommends second Covid booster for over-60s

European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second Covid-19 booster for everyone above 60 amid a new rise in infections and hospitalizations across Europe....

73. Mayor, minister trade barbs over fallen balconies

The collapse of two balconies in Paphos last week has stirred up debate about asylum seekers being cramped into old apartments, but an expert in the field says local tenants are also part of the problem as there are no laws that would force them to vacate a building in need of maintenance...

74. 885,000 passengers passed through Larnaka and Pafos airports in May

According to a press release by Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in May is at 78.3% of the corresponding month of 2019, a year in which a record passenger traffic was recorded at Larnaka and Pafos airports....

75. Cyprus will request EC permission to implement mortage-to-rent scheme

Cypriot authorities plan to submit in June an official request to the European Commission for the implementation of a mortgage-to-rent scheme, aiming to address non-performing loans collateralized by primary residences and SME business premises with an estimated contractual value of €3 billion....

76. A market-based solution to the anti-vaxxer problem

As the world grapples with the fast-spreading Omicron variant and its potentially devastating consequences, a major policy dilemma revolves around how governments might nudge the unvaccinated or partially vaccinated to join the ranks of those who are fully protected....

77. Nine children hospitalised with COVID

Nine children are receiving treatment for COVID right now at Makarios Children`s Hospital, and the Head of the pediatric ward says that this is the highest number of hospitalizations since the pandemic broke out. Dr. Avraam Elia called on parents once again to vaccinate their kids....

78. Troubling details emerge in stabbing death in Nicosia

Troubling details in the death of an asylum seeker, who was stabbed by a fellow compatriot outside their residential building, point to arguments over food, ambulance delays, and unspeakable living conditions among asylum seekers...

79. Cyprus hotels eyeing May for reopening doors

April is the month in which the first bookings of tourists from Israel to Cyprus are set to begin. Although large flows of tourists to Cyprus are not expected at that time, it is clear that those tourists who will come will be needing tourist accommodation. They will however have to choose between the few hotels that remain open, or even the individual ones that will resume operation by April, since all hoteliers aren’t planning to reopen their doors before May at the earliest....

80. Winter season a window of opportunity for tourism

With the tourism sector’s performance this summer having refuted even the most optimistic forecasts that were made, the question for tour operators is what more can be done over the next period to reduce the big losses. As such, everyone's attention has shifted to the winter period that begins next November and ends in March 2021....

81. Nicosia mayor weighs in on migrant housing

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis has suggested asylum applicants be barred from residing downtown until their applications are adjudicated, while also calling on the government for a 'clearer housing policy'...

82. Locals find hidden hotel rates in Cyprus

A report shows that booking some hotel rooms online in the Republic of Cyprus could end up costing more money, after locals discovered they could land better deals by calling a hotel directly...

83. KISA weighs in on downtown clashes

An NGO director in Cyprus is challenging the notion that foreign rival gangs have desolated the historic centre of the capital, saying bad practices by some local employment agencies are often behind many disputes including a fatal incident last Sunday...

84. New scheme to subsidize airlines conducting flights with low occupancy

Transport minister Yiannis Karousos on Wednesday announced a new scheme that will support airlines in view of stimulating passenger traffic....

85. Cyprus must remain successful in battle against virus, Health Minister says

Cyprus has been successful so far in controlling COVID-19 but needs to remain so, said Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou, noting that the EU must improve the overall quality of its healthcare services to be better positioned to deal with issues like COVID-19 in the future....

86. Lifting restrictions signal progress, but concerns high over relapse

Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Wednesday that with the island moving toward recovering from the coronavirus outbreak, the gradual lifting of measures set to begin next week is a testament of the progress being made, but it also a source of intense concern over a potential relapse....

87. Exceeding expectations

In the eight months of its operation, Nicosia Mall has surpassed expectations. Following the triumphant opening in November 2018 and the resounding welcome by consumers, the capital’s newest shopping mall has been steadily and assuredly pulling in crowds and converting them into devoted customers. The outstanding traffic as well as the levels of satisfaction and observed visitor loyalty, which are examined on a quarterly basis through surveys, are a testament that a thoughtfully planned retail destination and a customer centric approach can yield success. Most importantly, the data available foretells a bright future ahead...

88. Tallest building in Cyprus selling fast

The sale of apartments in the tallest residential building in Cyprus is half way through, with officials saying 360 Nicosia is almost finished and parts of the skyscraper are already livable...

89. Woman wins case against Cyprus

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Cyprus in a case where a Vietnamese woman had complained about the conditions of her detention back in 2012, awarding €10,500 in total damages...

90. More hotels to stay open during winter

Cyprus hoteliers say the occupancy rate has reached or exceeded 90%, with officials expecting good performance through the end of the year despite Russian numbers dwindling...