https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shine-your-light
Several European cities share similarities in building architecture, with central squares capturing visitors' attention. However, each city, including capital cities, boasts a unique history reflected in its grand structures, cathedrals, and fortifications erected primarily for population protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-reverts-vat-refund-amount-to-€50
The Ministry of Finance's new circular set to change in 2024, altering the decision that foresaw an increase in the minimum expenditure from €50 to €175. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-astrobank-residential-and-commercial-properties-for-sale
AstroBank is selling residential and commercial properties in various areas of Cyprus such as Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/occupied-territories-witness-a-33-surge-in-visitors
In the first 10 months of this year, the influx of visitors to the occupied territories through land entry points and ports saw a remarkable increase of 33% compared to the corresponding period last year, totaling 1,520,604 individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-mitsotakis-sign-landmark-friendship-declaration
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mega-investments-and-unanswered-questions
In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for instance, multi-million investments requiring a substantial workforce. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/city-of-dreams-mediterranean-faces-bumpy-start-with-181-job-losses
In a stark indicator of the challenges facing the Limassol casino-resort, the recent dismissal of 181 employees reveals significant issues four months after its grand opening. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-villages-across-cyprus-sparkle-in-seasonal-grandeur
In a joyous celebration on the evening of November 25, 2023, the Christmas Villages for 2023-2024 were officially launched in Kyperounda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-debates-shops-opening-hours
The talk about when shops should open is back, and this time, it's the Parliamentary Committee on Labour, Welfare, and Social Security discussing it. The Committee's head, Andros Kafkalias, thinks the government needs to set some rules on when shops can be open....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/icelandic-authorities-brace-for-eruption-following-earthquakes-and-magma-surge
Icelandic authorities are bracing for a potential volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island following a series of earthquakes and signs of rapidly spreading magma underground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hunt-for-the-killers-of-kalogeropoulos-ends-with-third-arrest
Police in Cyprus said Friday they have arrested a third suspect in connection with the killing of a businessman who was gunned down outside a cafe in Limassol last month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bhutan-becomes-first-to-100-vaccinate-street-dogs
Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hagia-sophia-to-charge-tourist-visitors-in-2024
In a move that is raising eyebrows and sparking debate, the Turkish government is set to impose entry fees at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, a decision announced by the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nouri Ersoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-secures-€245-million-boost-for-business-growth-in-2027
A total of €245 million has been secured by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry for the new programming period up to 2027, which will be made available to businesses through targeted grant plans with an emphasis on absorbing and utilising as many resources as possible from European Funds, including the Recovery and Resilience Fund, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday, speaking at the General Electoral Assembly of the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-unstoppable-rise-beyond-one-million-in-occupied-lands
With the headline "Cannot Be Less Than One Million," Geni Duzen's columnist, Jenc Mutlougiakali, writes that the population in the occupied territories has surpassed one million.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/celestyal-cruises-unveils-largest-fleet-gem-celestyal-journey-in-limassol-port
Celestyal Cruises presented its largest fleet jewel, the "Celestyal Journey," at Limassol Port this Wednesday. The vessel has been part of the routes that commenced last September, scheduled to continue until June 2024, with the exceptions of January and February....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-thrives-with-nearly-18-surge-in-september-arrivals
In a promising sign for the country's tourism sector, Cyprus reported a remarkable 17.9% increase in tourist arrivals during September 2023 compared to the same month in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourists-seek-refuge-in-cyprus-amid-hamas-attack
Several hundreds of people continue to arrive every day to Cyprus on commercial flights from Israel, after the crisis that broke out in the Middle East, due to the massive terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-buyer-sets-sights-on-varosha-s-transformation
The Turkish Cypriot (T/C) buyer of hotels in the fenced area of Famagusta is set to accept renovation offers for the properties within the next six weeks, as reported by the T/C newspaper Yeni Bakis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poles-and-greeks-europe-s-thriftiest-tourists
Poles are the most tight-fisted tourists in Europe, spending around €185 per person in other countries while visiting for tourism purposes, totalling up to €7.2 billion in 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-for-alleged-ayia-napa-tourist-rape-postponed-to-october-16
The trial for the alleged rape of a tourist that occurred on September 3 in Ayia Napa and was originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed and rescheduled for October 16 before the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-spend-over-€1-5-billion-setting-new-high
The most recent data from the Statistical Service regarding tourism revenues are confirming expectations, as expressed by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis in a recent interview with "K". It appears that this year could potentially set a new record for tourism revenues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/21-killed-in-fiery-bus-crash-near-venice
At least 21 people died on Tuesday and 18 were injured after a bus carrying tourists to a campground crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy and caught fire, city officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-9-increase-in-tourism-revenue-compared-to-last-year
The year 2023 is poised to go down in history with remarkable revenue figures, as highlighted in a recent interview with the Deputy Minister and substantiated by the latest tourism revenue data from the Statistical Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€9-5-million-tourism-investment-shaping-paralimni-s-future
In a significant development within the Famagusta province, specifically in the municipality of Paralimni, a noteworthy €9.5 million investment project is currently underway in the tourism sector....
