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121. Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....

122. Buggy plunges off cliff in Akamas, injuring two tourists

Two foreign visitors were injured Tuesday afternoon when their buggy-style vehicle plunged into a 29-meter (95-foot) ravine in the Akamas area, police said....

123. Cyprus ranks second in share of foreign tourists in Q1 2025

Cyprus had the second highest share of overnight stays by foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, according to monthly data on tourist accommodation published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

124. Cyprus Airways links up with Air India to turbocharge summer travel

Get ready for a summer of smoother skies and easier connections: Cyprus Airways and Air India have officially joined forces through a brand-new interline agreement that promises to make international travel faster, easier, and a whole lot more exciting....

125. Trump’s trade war drives tourists away from U.S.

Tourists from nations hardest hit by President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are increasingly avoiding trips to the United States, according to new data from hotel search site Trivago....

126. Aegean Airlines launches direct Santorini-Istanbul flights

Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....

127. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....

128. €100 ER fee only for tourists, not GESY patients

Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....

129. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is offering an exceptional selection of residential land for sale in Nicosia, Paphos and Famagusta....

130. Contactless payments coming to Famagusta buses this October

Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....

131. British tourist drowns in Paphos hotel pool

A 60-year-old British man died on Sunday after losing consciousness while swimming in a hotel pool in the Paphos District, authorities said....

132. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

133. All aboard! Cyprus–Lebanon ferry to set sail by Summer 2025

A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....

134. Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

A summer getaway turned violent on a beach in Alanya, Turkey, when a tourist was viciously attacked after refusing to pay for a sunbed, an incident that’s drawn widespread outrage and prompted swift action from local authorities....

135. Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

In a welcome boost for the Paphos district, more than €620,000 in grants will soon flow into Polis Chrysochous and surrounding communities as part of a government push to breathe new life into rural, mountainous, and remote areas....

136. Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus welcomed 418,730 tourists in April 2025, a 25.5% increase from the 333,563 arrivals recorded in April 2024, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

137. No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

138. Police fire shots during chase of wanted men; One suspect still at large

Police arrested two men Saturday afternoon following a car chase in Paphos, during which officers fired their service weapons. A third suspect, a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with murder and robbery, remains at large....

139. Will fans be safe, and welcome, in the U.S. in 2026?

What was supposed to be a routine update on the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a sharp turn after U.S. Vice President JD Vance cracked a ''joke'' that many say felt more like a threat, especially to the millions of foreign tourists expected to travel to the U.S. for the tournament....

140. Cyprus struggles to fill jobs amid booming sectors, red tape

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....

141. Altia strengthens its presence with a dynamic participation in REALTYon Expo 2025

142. AI ''time machine'' recreates 1970s Famagusta in stunning detail

Ever wish you could travel back in time? Thanks to artificial intelligence, you just might get close....

143. Raw sewage on tourist beach blamed on ''criminal'' mismanagement

A sewage leak at one of Paphos’ busiest coastal areas has sparked outrage, and the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organization (EOA) isn’t holding back....

144. Hotels race for private desalination plants as summer approaches

Large hotel groups across Cyprus are seriously looking into installing their own small desalination plants as a way to secure enough water during the island’s scorching, dry summers....

145. Search for missing tourist in Chrysochou Bay suspended

Authorities have suspended the search for a 35-year-old tourist missing since Tuesday in the waters off Chrysochou Bay, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca said Friday....

146. Now doctors can access your health records anywhere in Europe

We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...

147. Europe to tourists: Enough is enough!

If you’re planning a European getaway in 2025, expect more rules, higher fees, and fewer places to party. From Venice to Santorini, some of Europe’s most iconic destinations are saying “enough is enough” when it comes to mass tourism....

148. Ayia Napa pharmacies to stay open longer year-round

The long-standing confusion over pharmacy hours in Ayia Napa, especially during the busy tourist months, is finally being cleared up. ...

149. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

150. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....