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1. PwC Cyprus sponsors the Reflect Festival 2025 - the Premier Tech & Entrepreneurship Event Connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

PwC Cyprus once again took center stage at Reflect Festival 2025, held on 15-16 May in Limassol, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the business world....

2. 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....

3. 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....

4. Buzzing with history: Museum in Kato Drys stitches together past and present

Tucked in the mountainous village of Kato Drys, the Bee and Embroidery Museum offers visitors a journey into Cyprus’s rich cultural past, showcasing over 1,000 artifacts in a 300-year-old restored home....

5. British Bases warn against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to contaminated water

The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....

6. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

7. Larnaca's Horizon Towers is a fresh start for the city’s waterfront

What was once a hub for oil and gas storage in Larnaca is about to be transformed into a thriving, modern neighborhood. ...

8. 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....

9. Snakes on the rise as drought drives snakes into Cyprus homes

Cypriot homeowners are getting some unexpected, and very unwelcome, visitors lately: snakes. Reports of slithery intruders in yards, gardens, and even by swimming pools are becoming more frequent as warm weather and drought conditions drive the reptiles into residential areas in search of water and shade....

10. 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....

11. Make a splash! Fasouri Watermania Waterpark reopens May 9 for a summer of fun

The Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol is back for another exciting season! It opens its doors on May 9th!...

12. €50M ALPHAMEGA complex set to transform Nicosia shopping scene

A brand new €50 million ALPHAMEGA hypermarket and commercial complex is on the way to Engomi, and it’s not just a supermarket....

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

14. TEKNOFEST lands in Turkish-occupied north

Aviation, drones, and digital dreams took over the old Ercan Airport in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus on Wednesday as TEKNOFEST, a major technology and aviation festival organized by Turkey, officially opened its doors for the first time on the island....

15. East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition 2025: Another Milestone for Cyprus’ Shipping Industry

The 11th East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, organized by Fameline Holding Group under the auspices of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping and coordinated by Thoosa Events, concluded successfully at the GrandResort in Limassol....

16. Cyprus President in Belgrade for key talks with Serbian counterpart

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is currently in Belgrade, where he’s meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss several important issues. ...

17. Masterpieces in Ink: Five centuries of printmaking on show in Plataniskia

Tucked away in the quiet village of Plataniskia in Limassol, a cultural treasure has just opened its doors, and it’s one well worth the trip. ...

18. 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....

19. 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. ...

20. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

21. Kathikas brings back the Passion: A village’s Good Friday tradition lives on

The mountain village of Kathikas in the Paphos district is once again bringing history and faith to life tonight, Good Friday, as locals prepare to take part in a powerful and moving reenactment of Christ’s path to Golgotha, a tradition that’s now been going strong for nearly half a century....

22. Trump’s tariff war backfires as tourists ditch U.S., head to Europe

The global tariff war initiated by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the US economy in 2025, as European and Canadian tourists change their plans....

23. The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

24. Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....

25. Two worlds, one journey: Cyprus meets Cambodia

Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....

26. 2025: A milestone year for the delivery of Limassol Greens

2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....

27. Tourists are flocking to Cyprus this Easter: Here's what's driving the surge

Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....

28. Easter celebration full of surprises from Lidl Cyprus

The beloved Lidl Food Academy in the heart of Nicosia is once again wearing its ''Easter gear'' and welcomes both children and adults on Sunday, April 13, for a wonderful day full of Easter flavours, happy activities and many surprises!...

29. New cycle and pedestrian path to transform Nicosia suburbs

A major upgrade to the Nicosia district’s urban landscape is on the way, as plans for a new cycle and pedestrian path along Kalamon/Glafkos Clerides Avenue officially move ahead. ...

30. Minthis Resort Ranked 20th Among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in Europe for 2025

Minthis Resort has been recognized as the number one golf destination in Cyprus and ranked 20th among the top golf resorts in Europe for 2025, according to the prestigious Leading Courses ranking. ...