Cyprus tourism bodies renew focus on sustainability and innovation

Two of Cyprus’ leading tourism bodies have renewed their commitment to sustainability, innovation and year-round growth, marking this year’s focus on the transformative power of tourism. Firstly, the Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) said that...

'Mediterranean jewel' has 22C temperatures in winter and 300 days of sun

Cyann Fielding Travel News Reporter and Chloe Dobinson 12:39, 05 Oct 2025 Cyprus is an excellent choice for families(Image: Алексей Облов via Getty Images) Brits seeking a sun-soaked escape might want to consider one English-speaking island...

Huge travel change arrives for all UK passport holders – and it starts now

Big changes are set to come into place in October (stock image)(Image: Simon Marcus Taplin via Getty Images) Fresh regulations are being rolled out for British passport holders visiting certain European destinations. Travel expert Sam Ward...

Political leaders and international partners send independence day messages to Cyprus

Greece and the United States extended congratulations to the Republic of Cyprus on the 65th anniversary of its independence, reiterating their support for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation....

Autumn on paper, summer in spirit: Cyprus celebrates under sunny skies

Happy holiday, Cyprus! While the calendar insists it’s autumn, the weather has clearly decided, “Not so fast!” and is clinging to summer like a child refusing to let go of the beach. Today: Expect the unexpected in the skies. Clouds will gather...

ExxonMobil Cyprus donates €100K to support actions in Limassol’s fire-hit region

Following the devastating wildfires that affected villages in the mountainous Limassol region last July, and after consultations with relevant stakeholders on practical assistance to the impacted areas, ExxonMobil has contributed a total of...

Songbird trapping in Cyprus: a growing national and environmental crisis

Despite progress over recent years in reducing the trapping of songbirds in Cyprus – a practice illegal since 1974 under Cypriot law and then later also under EU legislation – scientific data shows this brutal activity is once again on the rise....

Travel: Fancy an autumn minibreak? Verona’s the place to go

The crowds have thinned, the weather’s still warm: autumn is the ideal time to visit Verona, as Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discovered The Ponte Pietra, a five-arched bridge that crosses the river Adige, is valuable evidence of the Roman...

Braathens bankruptcy disrupts over 1,000 Finnish holiday plans

Swedish airline Braathens has filed for bankruptcy, forcing travel operator Apollomatkat to reorganise flights for more than 1,000 Finnish customers. The airline was scheduled to operate several charter flights for Apollomatkat throughout October....

Travel with Terri: From cobblestones to coastlines, 12 unforgettable bike rides across the globe

Wherever I’ve wandered—through sleepy villages, bustling cities, or wild coastal trails—there’s a quiet kind of magic in discovering a place by bike. The rhythm invites presence: the soft hum of tires on pavement, the shifting textures under my...

Warning to anyone visiting these 29 countries in Europe after October 12

Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) UK travellers heading to Europe will face new border checks as the European Union launches its Entry/Exit System (EES) - a major change in how...

Dad and daughter vow to never use TUI again after being 'abandoned' en-route to Birmingham Airport

12:52, 05 Oct 2025Updated 12:52, 05 Oct 2025 (Image: Stoke Sentinel/BPM Media) A holidaymaker has pledged to never fly with TUI again after he and his daughter were left stranded overnight. Jason Hall, 54, had been on a nine-day holiday in Cyprus...

San Francisco vacation: baseball, stairs, murals and a ‘rush’ ticket

I spent part of last week in San Francisco, the California city America has been trained to hate. Even a lot of Californians hate it. But I love SF. I visit every year, for cultural, food, baseball and stair-climbing reasons. September is arguably...

Cyprus sets new tourism record in August 2025, arrivals up 10% year-to-date

NICOSIA— Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high in August 2025, totaling 602,026 visitors — the highest monthly figure since records began in 1976, according to the Statistical Service. The previous record was set just one month...

Travel expert names best sun-soaked destinations for a 'shoulder-season' escape

With temperatures in the 30s, Turkey is a great destination for September travel(Image: Getty Images) Summer may be over, but this might be the best time of the year to plan your next holiday. The start of ‘shoulder season’ means off-peak pricing...

British visitors remained the largest tourism market in Cyprus

Home Cyprus British visitors remained the largest tourism market in Cyprus NICOSIA, Cyprus — Tourism revenue in Cyprus increased by 17.4% year-on-year during the January–July period of 2025, according to data released by the Statistical Service....

Cypriots choose Greece for their holidays - Press Trip of Cypriot journalists to Aegina

This year is expected to end on a positive note in terms of arrivals from Cyprus, despite the temporary "freezing" of bookings and the fluctuations observed in demand - mainly last July - due to major fires. The summer of 2025 highlighted both the...

Pafos vs Bayern Munich predictions and betting tips – Dream tie for Cypriots

This is the sort of tie that Pafos would have been dreaming of when they booked their place in the league phase of the Champions League. This is one of the biggest nights in the Cypriot club’s history. Bayern Munich are overwhelming favourites to...

Spain tries to lure back Brits with new travel rules for over-70s

By MARTI STELLING, TRAINEE REPORTER and ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 05:09 EDT, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 06:00 EDT, 30 September 2025 Brits over 70 are to be exempt from a new fee charged to tourists visiting Spain under a...

Establish Annual Visits to the Diaspora

The visits of the leaders of Greece and Cyprus to New York last week, as happens every year at this time, had as their immediate purpose their participation in the proceedings of the United Nations. However, on this occasion, they were also given...