Cyprus has re-opened their digital nomad visa scheme after over a year of pausing it. First launched in October 2021, the scheme allowed only a hundred applications. This was increased to 500 in March 2022. The program was paused around the start of 2024, so that the government could make improvements to the system after […]
A tourist from the UK was kept in police custody for over 6 days after a major traffic accident that killed a man. The accident happened as the UK tourist’s vehicle collided with another man riding his motorcycle, which led to the death of the other driver -a former British Bases firefighter. The accident happened […]
The drilling of the Electra field in Cyprus’ EEZ’s Block 5 has been postponed by a week on account of geological pressures on the drill rig. According to George Papanastasiou, the Energy Minister of Cyprus said that the drilling, which was carried out by ExxonMobil-Qatar Energy, was delayed due to the pressures, which needed additional […]
Paphos Hoteliers Association Director Evripides Loizides has said that the number of tourist bookings for the year are set to stay steady, despite the seasonal tourism drop. Loizides said that people are no longer booking according to the seasonal tourism schedule, which will soon become obsolete. Hotel pre-bookings made between November 2024 and January 2025 […]
UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs & Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Dr. Constantinos Kombos and Jeyhun Bayramov, the foreign ministers of Cyprus and Azerbaijan respectively, in Abu Dhabi. The leaders discussed potential routes of further cooperation across different fields, such as investment, development, and economy. Sheikh Abdullah […]
Mansur Yavas, the Mayor of Ankara has expressed his tribute on social media platform X (formerly, Twitter) by calling Konak the “son of the north.” Yavas further added how Konak’s “powerful” and songs were influential to many – and that his contributions went beyond being an artist and was in fact the “voice, heart and […]
The Bank of Cyprus has announced that it shall release the 2025 first quarter results in May. The results will be announced prior to trade day opening on the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Athens Exchange. One of the aims of announcing the information is to allow investors and other major stakeholders to get vital […]
After several days of turbulence, Cyprus is finally expected to experience some good weather conditions . The island nation’s next few days are expected to be good – with a small chance of some clouds higher up in the sky . The wind is expected to be slight and enjoyable at around 3 on the […]
A minor earthquake has occurred in Cyprus, leaving people worried and in a state of panic . The earthquake of 3.2-magnitude struck the island nation in the early hours of the morning, causing various people on the island to experience sudden shaking . This was largely felt in and around Limassol . Several residents reported […]
Over five thousand people participated in the OPAP Marathon in Limassol . The marathon started in Epichosis, proceeded towards the western direction near the coast towards Franklin Roosevelt Street, passed via the roundabout at New Port and crossed the parallel road to once again pass via the roundabout of ‘Lady’s Mile .’ The marathon path […]
The police are currently investigating a theft at a kiosk in Larnaca . Two people wearing masks conducted a robbery at the kiosk – they took what is best described as a “lot” of cash from the register and proceeded to run away from the scene unstopped . The theft occurred in the late hours […]
The Cyprus police has announced that they will be implementing new traffic & security measures in light of the Cypriot National Day celebrations . Restrictions on parking shall be there in place from 12 AM from the day before in high-traffic areas of Nicosia. This includes Vyronos Avenue, the Feneromeni Church, and Konstantinos Palaiologos Avenue […]
The Cyprus reunification issue has been a major topic for the divided island nation . To that end, the leaders of the divisions, Nikos Christodoulides of Greek Cyprus and Ersin Tatar of Turkish Cyprus shall meet with each other . This shall be their second meeting, right after the one that occurred in Geneva . […]
Seven dead bodies have been found in a capsized boat . A search-and-rescue mission of the boat, filled with migrants was done, where the dead bodies were found. Only two were found alive with a greater – unknown number found missing . The two people found alive were present in international waters over 55.5 kilometers […]
The biggest discussion in a meeting of the Road Safety Council was the need for newer and stricter rules and regulations for e-scooters amidst concerns for public safety . According to Alexis Vafeades, the Transport Minister of Cyprus, the authorities are coming up with a suitable set of guidelines for those owning personal mobility devices […]
The island nation of Cyprus is set to face its third year of major water shortage, with circumstances made worse by destruction of the desalination plant in Paphos due to the fire . Water Development Department (WDD)’s Senior Engineer Yianna Economidou says that the water reserves in dams have slid down to an all-time low […]
Cyprus is set to see a decrease in temperatures, along with partially cloudy skies . Winds are expected to blow at three to four by Beaufort standards, going in a southeast-to-southwest direction. Meanwhile the seas are expected to be slightly-to-smooth sailing . Specifically, the temperatures are expected to be around 22°C in the mountainous areas, […]
Rain has arrived in Cyprus. Residents are expected to see skies filled with clouds, along with localized showers multiple times a day. Some thunderstorms might also occur. Sleet and/or snow is expected to occur on higher terrains. Winds are expected to stay light to moderate and will flow from north-east to south-east. This can make […]
The island nation of Cyprus is all set to join the Schengen region in 2025. Ekathimerini reported that Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus has announced the same at the ‘Beyond Sea and Sun’ tourism conference. He mentioned how Cyprus along with Ireland were the remaining European Union member states which had not yet joined […]
Security Agency Shin Bet has asked Israeli airlines IsraAir, Arkia & El Al to avoid going to Paphos. As a result, all of the airlines have decided to halt all Paphos-bound planes, on grounds of confidential security reasons. A representative for Shin Bet has said that flights shall instead land at Larnaca. Passengers meant to […]
