Cyprus sees third highest EU rise in short-term rental stays

Cyprus short-term rentals jump 29 per cent Cyprus recorded the third largest increase in the European Union for short-term rental accommodation in the second quarter of 2025, with a rise of 29 per cent compared with the same period of 2024,...

Cypriot Travelers Keep Greece in Focus Despite 2025 Challenges

Cypriot journalists at the Temple of Aphaia. Photo source: GNTO Cyprus remains a resilient tourism market for Greece, with arrivals expected to close 2025 on a positive note despite disruptions caused by last summer’s wildfires and other natural...

Indian Warships Flex Muscles In Turkey’s Backyard; India’s Alliance With Greece-Cyprus-Armenia ‘Rattles’ Ankara?

Disgruntled by Turkey’s backing for Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ India is further strengthening its military ties with three of Ankara’s major rivals: Greece, Cyprus, and Armenia. When India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan in...

This Historic Florida Coastline Named After An Infamous Shipwreck Is A Treasure Trove For Active Travelers

The term “hidden gem,” is thrown out a lot in the travel industry. But the “Treasure Coast” is indeed a jewel of a region on Florida’s Atlantic shore. Quite literally, its moniker refers to the riches lost when a Spanish fleet wrecked offshore in...

Taxi fare gouging at Cypriot airports

ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Visitors arriving at Cyprus’ airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night. At Larnaca Airport, one woman traveling with children said a driver told her there were no buses until morning...

Cyprus Business Now: budget, Eurobank, tourism, lending rates, economy update

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday handed over the draft state budget for 2026 amounting to €10.7 billion to House president Annita Demetriou, with the House expected to vote on it by December 17. “It is a growth-oriented budget that...

As PFD sales wrap up, there are still interesting travel deals and developments in Alaska

A couple take a selfie on Aeropagous Hill with the ancient Agora temple of Ifestos in the background, in Athens, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Last week, travelers were checking their travel wish lists to see if there were...

Pegasus Airlines Launches Istanbul–Northern Cyprus Flights from Istanbul Airport

Pegasus Airlines has launched flights from Istanbul Airport to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus, adding a new route to its network. The service, which began with a single daily frequency, will increase to two daily flights from October 23,...

Cyprus’s Best Retreat: Minthis Spa Wins at the Prestigious World Spa Awards

Minthis Spa has been named Cyprus’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2025. This international accolade recognises Minthis as one of the most distinguished wellness destinations globally, a sanctuary where holistic wellbeing, nature,...

Cyprus loan rates broadly aligned with euro area averages in August

Cyprus housing loans down to €96m as lending volumes contract The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday released new data on average interest rates and loan volumes for August 2025, highlighting a slowdown in lending activity and contrasting...

Cyprus tourism in 2025 set to match last year despite challenges

Cyprus aims for year-round tourism as sector faces new tests Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025 is expected to perform similarly to the levels recorded in 2024, according to the president of the Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos...

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, taxes, inflation, foreign property

Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service. Officials said this figure marked an increase from the €474m recorded during the...

Cyprus economy shows mild slowdown in September

Cyprus’ economy showed signs of a mild slowdown in September 2025, according to a report from the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). Specifically, the research centre regularly publishes its Cyprus Composite Leading Economic...

Epoxy Art: The new global trend inspiring artists from Nicosia to Amsterdam

Walk into almost any gallery in a random city around the world these days and you’ll notice it: shimmering surfaces, glossy waves of color, jewelry that seems to trap sunlight inside. The secret isn’t a new paint or precious stone, but epoxy. A...

Forget Route 66: Five under-the-radar road trips that get to the heart of America

America’s interstate highways are great for covering vast distances, but if you want to delve into the heart of the country, you need to turn off and onto the roads less traveled. Here, we’ve highlighted five of the most seductive journeys: road...

Is Cyprus’ summer finally over?

October has arrived, but that doesn’t mean Cyprus is doing autumn just yet! While northern Europe is seeing the leaves change from green to gold (and the first snow has already fallen over the UK!), we’re still very much enjoying halcyon days....

European island is perfect half term holiday destination with 28C weather in October

Sam Dimmer Nottinghamshire Live Executive Editor, Beth Hardie and Abbie Wightwick 07:42, 03 Oct 2025 The beautiful Marina in Limassol city in Cyprus.(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) If the thought of chilly autumn mornings, rain, and wind is not...

Sixth Wellness Camp reaffirms Lidl Cyprus’ investment in island’s wellbeing

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia...

Electric Supercars: How Dubai is shaping the future of eco-luxury travel

Electric supercars in Dubai combine sustainability with speed, offering instant power, zero emissions, and futuristic designs. With world-class infrastructure and luxury rental options, the city is leading the future of eco-luxury travel. Dubai is...

Cyprus: Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Apartment in Paphos

Home Cyprus Cyprus: Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Apartment in Paphos PAPHOS, Cyprus— A blaze severely damaged an unoccupied apartment in a tourist complex on Danais Avenue in Paphos, according to the Fire Service. Spokesperson Andreas Kettis...