British athlete dies on Larnaca–Manchester flight
A 35‑year‑old British bare‑knuckle boxer, Callum Kerr, died during a June 21 flight from Larnaca to Manchester, according to reports in The Sun cited by Alithia. Witnesses told the British…
Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions
President Nikos Christodoulides announced two new European Commission strategies — one for Islands and one for resilient, prosperous and sustainable Coastal Areas — during a high‑level conference in Paphos. He…
Survey: Half of Greeks plan to cut summer‑holiday spending as costs rise
About half of Greeks say they will reduce spending on summer holidays this year as rising prices continue to strain household budgets, the financial newspaper Naftemporiki reports, citing a survey…
Tourism Revenue Drops 33.8% in March as Arrivals From Israel Fall
Tourism revenue in Cyprus fell 33.8% in March, reflecting a sharp decline in arrivals from Israel, one of the island’s most important markets. Officials said the drop was also linked…
UK, U.S. Ease Travel Advisories for Cyprus
The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus, keeping the island among destinations for which no “avoid travel” recommendation is in place and lowering its assessed risk level.…
Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent
Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent so far this year because of instability in the Middle East, the head of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association said. Christos…
Cyprus’ economy is expected to remain resilient
Cyprus’ economy is expected to remain resilient despite the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, according to the European Commission’s Spring Forecast released in Brussels. The Commission projects…
Cyprus notes steady and gradual recovery in tourist arrivals
Cyprus is seeing a steady and gradual recovery in tourist arrivals, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said after a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace. Koumis noted that tourism data…
Talk on Geotourism in Cyprus Scheduled for May 17
A presentation titled “Geotourism in Cyprus: Travel Differently, Experience More” will take place on May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Episkopi Paphos Environmental Centre. Environmental geologist Konstantia Achilleos will…