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571. Ireland and Cyprus buck the trend as passport stamping continues amid EES implementation

Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....

572. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

573. Varosha hotels now accepting bookings for 2025

The latest developments in Varosha have been brought to light by Yeni Bakis newspaper. ...

574. Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...

575. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

576. Bugs attack patrons in Paphos' restaurants

The chaos caused by an 'invasion' of Pangaeus bilineatus bugs in Kato Paphos over the past four days has been emphasized in recent reports by Philenews....

577. DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

The Digital Agenda introduces the Alpha Stage Start-ups Innovation Platform, where startups and innovation teams have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Agenda Alpha Stage Artificial Intelligence Competition, known as DAAS-AI, ...

578. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

579. Rhodes: Greek priest arrested for anointing tourist's genitals with holy oil

A priest was arrested on the Greek island of Rhodes earlier this week after a tourist claimed he anointed his genitals, a local outlet reports....

580. Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

581. Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

582. Shanghai students do it Greek style

In the age of digital society and social media, a viral TikTok video has the power to transform lives and introduce an unexpected culture to the world. ...

583. Extreme temperatures prompt Acropolis hour reduction

Greek authorities have made adjustments to the operating hours of the Acropolis due to the anticipated extremely high temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius....

584. Pseudo-gov't pushes forward with controversial marina project in Varosha

The self-declared pseudo-government in the occupied areas has made a decision to proceed with the construction of a marina intended for private boats and tourism development in Varosha, an area belonging to the Republic of Cyprus....

585. Transformative Identities: New Conceptual Exhibition in Minthis

586. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

587. Double the number of tourist transfers to the occupied territories

The arrival of 11 tourists in Cyprus, through the country's legal airports, and then a number of them arriving in the occupied areas, is not a daily phenomenon....

588. 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....

589. Madonna plans tour reschedule after illness

After her hospitalization and stay in the intensive care unit following a bacterial infection, the famous singer Madonna made her first post on social media....

590. 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....

591. Michalis Hatzigiannis steps down as Deputy Minister

The resignation of Deputy Minister of Culture, Michalis Hatzigiannis, was anything but unexpected....

592. Diverse music styles unite at Windcraft Music Fest

The Windcraft Music Fest opens its doors for the ninth time on the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd in Katidatata Solia and invites music lovers and those seeking an interesting festival experience to join this celebration of wind instruments and more....

593. Madonna fights for her life in intensive care

Global superstar Madonna is recovering after a terrifying near-death experience forced her to cancel The Celebration world tour. Fresh details of her collapse and the desperate fight to save her life have emerged....

594. Climate change threatens tourism as tourism impacts climate change

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels, increased temperatures, sea disturbances, and storms, as well as the reduction of freshwater supply, are some of the consequences of climate change....

595. Uncovering hidden gems abroad

July is a month that many people eagerly await to enjoy their vacations....

596. Tourist carves names on Colosseum

An English tourist accused of defacing the Colosseum has said he was not aware of the age of the ancient monument....

597. Paphos mayor worried about protest against Quran burning

A group of protesters in Paphos marched on Sunday against the burning of the Quran in an incident in Sweden last week, prompting the town’s mayor to express concern over 'religious fanaticism' creeping into Cypriot society...

598. Madonna's tour postponed as singer hospitalized with serious infection

Madonna’s upcoming Celebration tour has been postponed after the singer was hospitalized with a “serious bacterial infection”, according to an Instagram post from her longtime manager Guy Oseary. ...

599. Israel says Cyprus remains a safe destination

Israel's National Security Council has assured that Cyprus remains a safe destination for Israeli tourists during the current tourist season...

600. Tourist found dead in a swimming pool in Paphos

In a heartbreaking incident, a 75-year-old Scottish tourist was found lifeless in a swimming pool located in the picturesque Paphos Province. The discovery was made by her devastated husband at a private villa where the couple was staying....