Tourist arrivals in Cyprus exceed four million for the first time

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus in 2024 exceeded four million for the first time, recording a historic value with 4,040,200 arrivals, compared to 3,845,652 in 2023, marking a significant annual increase of 5.1%. The previous record for arrivals was recorded in 2019 and was 3,976,777. In addition, according to CySTAT, tourist arrivals in December 2024 set a new all-time record of...

Coastlines – 20-24.11.2024

Theme: In the Coastlines exhibition, artist Ioanna Epaminondou invites viewers to encounter the shorelines of her island, framing coastal landscapes as a sanctuaries – spaces for empathy, renewal, and undisturbed connection. Through her work, Ioanna draws upon the lines and colors of the coast and sea as metaphors for life’s fluidity: boundaries that are ever-presen...

These are Cyprus’s Christmas villages for 2024-2025

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism launched its annual Christmas Villages programme for 2024-2025 on Friday evening in Kalopanayiotis village, with Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis presiding over the inauguration ceremony. The initiative, which has garnered positive feedback since its inception in 2021, aims to offer authentic experiences to both local and foreign visitors ...

Forestry Department offers real Christmas trees for sale

The Department of Forests has announced the sale of real Christmas trees to the public, sourced from forest plantation thinning operations. The trees, primarily black and brutia pine with a limited number of fir trees, will be available at affordable prices. Sales will run from November 27, to December 20, 2024 at nine forestry stations across Cyprus, including locations in...

“Once Upon a Time” for two more performances on Christmas Eve

The sold-out premiere of the new production of the Nicosia International Festival, “Once Upon a Time”, a show for audiences of all ages – children and parents alike- took place on Saturday, November 16. Following the success of the first three performances, the Nicosia International Festival is adding two more performances on Tuesday 24 December 2024, Christm...

Paphos airport expansion public consultation ends today

The public consultation period for the proposed Paphos airport expansion ends today, following the recent presentation of an environmental impact study in Timi. The study, presented to local authorities and community groups, concludes that the expansion project, which includes runway extensions and terminal building improvements, will not significantly affect the environment o...

Cyprus to issue new 13-week Treasury bills at estimated 2.95-3.05% yield

Cyprus will issue new Treasury bills on Monday, November 25, 2024, with a 13-week maturity period ending February 28, 2025. The bills are expected to yield between 2.95% and 3.05% on an annualised basis. Treasury bills have attracted increasing interest from both private and corporate investors. The previous auction for €25 million worth of bills drew bids totalling &eu...