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Two seals born in same cave in Ayia Napa Two Mediterranean seals were born in the Sea Caves area in Ayia Napa a month ago, Haris Nicolaou, part of the government’s Mediterranean seal conservation group, said on Monday.  Nicolaou repeated an appeal to the public not to harass the extremely sensitive... NEWS 1 day ago
A total of 19 Monk seals in Cyprus Around 4 - 5 Mediterranean Monk seals were spotted a few days ago in the area of Ayia Napa, bringing the total number to 19 throughout Cyprus. Speaking to CNA, the Officer of the Fisheries Department Melina Markou noted that this time of the year is the period when monk seals rep... NEWS 2 weeks ago
New planetarium in Tamassos area to be inaugurated in autumn A new planetarium in Nicosia’s Tamassos area that will be one of the best 10 in Europe is expected to be inaugurated in autumn, Philenews reports. The project is sponsored by Vyacheslav Zarenkov, a Russian oligarch who lives in Cyprus for the past 20 years. The project&rs... NEWS 2 weeks ago
Lefkara named one of world’s top tourism villages Lefkara has been recognised as one of the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).  The initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultu... NEWS 1 month ago
From 1703 to Limassol marina Anyone at the Limassol marina recently can’t fail to have noticed the mast and rigging of an 18th century tall ship among the masts of modern yachts projecting into the horizon behind the harbour master’s building.  They belong to the Shtandart, a replica o... NEWS 1 month ago
Pope’s visit ‘means the world to us’ Pope Francis’ historic visit to Cyprus this week has sparked a general feeling of joy and expectation among the Catholic community. With the last two years plagued by the burden of the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-anticipated arrival of the pontiff will, according to m... NEWS 1 month ago
True replica of Peter the Great ship to visit Limassol Russian sail training frigate Shtandart, from the same crew who built the Black Pearl used in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, will arrive in Сyprus this week and will be open for visits and sailing trips, it was announced on Wednesday. The vessel, an exact replica of th... NEWS 1 month ago
Cyprus shines in major international robotics festival Cypriot students excelled at the Robotex International robotics festival in Estonia earlier this month, placing high in a number of categories. Taking place at Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, Robotex International involved the participation of approximately 600 students from 21 differ... NEWS 2 months ago
Walking tour looks at the transformation of Nicosia The city is always changing. People come and go, neighbourhoods are abandoned, businesses open and close, some buildings fall, others are erected. Everything a city holds makes up a part of its culture, history and identity and as life changes and progress, so does the city. The... NEWS 2 months ago
Cyprus to present climate impact report at COP26 President Nicos Anastasiades and his team arrived in Glasgow on Monday for the COP26 climate conference, where they will present a report on the expected impacts of climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean.  The UK is hosting the United Nations climate change conference,... NEWS 2 months ago
Top 10 of the world’s best locations for buying a holiday home Paphos has made the top 10 of the world’s best locations for buying a holiday home, ranking second behind Venice, according to a study by Australian-based Compare the Market. Paphos secured overall marks of 6.91/10 behind Venice 6.92 and ahead of Abu Dhabi 9.70.... NEWS 2 months ago
Dig in Larnaca unearths water supply network dating back to 1745 An archaeological dig has unearthed remains of the impressive Ottoman water supply network of the coastal city of Larnaca. The ancient system of sewerage that came to light this week further enriches the archaeological richness of the island’s third-largest city. Specific... NEWS 2 months ago
Cyprus Museum of Natural History The first Natural History Museum of Cyprus The Cypriot Natural History Museum is located at the Carlsberg factory in Latsia-Dali and it is open to the public for free-entry visits.  It is a remarkable, fully organised museum, of European standards, which contributes to th... PLACES 3 months ago
Apesia Hills Donkey Riding Park Enjoy the wonderful environment of the farm! Apesia Hills Donkey Riding Park is located in the village of Apesia, a semi-mountainous village in the province of Limassol, south of the Troodos Mountains. At the farm you can enjoy the green surroundings, take a walk with the adora... PLACES 3 months ago
Cyprus places sixth in European cyber security competition Cyprus has scored an impressive sixth place finish at this year’s European Cyber Security Challenge.  Germany took the top spot, followed by Poland, Italy, France and Denmark.   The competition, which took place in Prague between September 28 and October 1, inv... NEWS 3 months ago
Queen's Baton Relay - route today The Queen's Baton will continue its relay across Cyprus today passing through the Nicosia, Larnaca & free Famagusta areas. In all, the baton will travel to 72 Commonwealth nations and territories, carrying the Queen’s message to the Commonwealth ahead of next year&rsqu... NEWS 3 months ago
Licensing registration for self-catering holiday lets Law regulating self-catering rentals enacted February 21, 2020 In 2020, a  new law was passed in relation to self-catering holiday rentals, The Regulation of the Establishment and Operation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodations (Amendment) Law of 2020 N. 9(I)/2020 (also &ldqu... NEWS 3 months ago
Carob Museum and Pastelopoieio Black Gold An interesting insight into how they use the carob bean The Carob Museum and Pastellopoieio were built in 1990, at a time when carobs were a major export of Cyprus. They were used to make a wide variety of products such as photographic film plates. The museum is a stone-built t... PLACES 3 months ago
Commonwealth Games smart baton to travel to Cyprus A smart baton designed to be used in the Queen’s Baton relay for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will travel to Cyprus and the rest of the Commonwealth in October, reports said. The Queen will place a message to the Commonwealth inside the baton on October 7 in Lond... NEWS 3 months ago
Limassol Wine Festival is back, celebrates 60 years This year’s Wine Festival promises a glamorous comeback after a year of absence due to the pandemic with “impressive” opening and closing ceremonies, and many activities for everyone, Limassol municipality announced on Monday.  The municipality said it wou... ENJOY 3 months ago
Second wheelchair ramp on Lady’s Mile to provide access to sea The installation of a second movable access ramp for the disabled at Ladies Mile beach has been completed, the British Bases said on Thursday. The ramp is located to the east of the Oasis restaurant and is expected to serve a significant number of less privileged bathers, who req... NEWS 3 months ago
Cyprus in ‘historic’ bid to host group phase of Eurobasket 2025 The Cyprus Basketball Federation (CBF) presented its candidacy to host the group phase of the Fiba Eurobasket 2025 in Limassol. The candidacy was officially presented at an event held in the presence of Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides, MPs and sports stakeholders, such as... NEWS 3 months ago
Bygone era brought back to life in Kritou Terra Recreating a traditional clothes-washing ritual in Kritou Terra is part of Paphos’s tourism strategy. Paphos is renowned for its top-rated tourist attractions and sun-drenched beaches. A vacation hotspot, the coastal resort is also home to picture-postcard rural villag... NEWS 3 months ago
Wedding Thank You Gifts Some couples are unsure of protocol when it comes to buying “thank you” gifts for the wedding party. Below will give you some indication of what normally happens, but each day is unique and as individual as the guests themselves that attend. Wedding day gifts can be s... WEDDINGS 5 months ago
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