News: Travel Journal – Page 13
Kicking their heels in Paphos
Whilst Cyprus is actively seeking to expand specialist holidays, particularly during the winter season, a British…
Akinci to have contacts in Berlin, London and Istanbul
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci sets off next month for a round of contacts in Berlin, London and Istanbul. CNA,…
Israeli court blocks government’s natural gas plan in blow to energy firms in eastern Med
Israel’s Supreme Court blocked a controversial plan to develop the country’s natural gas fields on Sunday, dealing a…
Sunday shopping decision on March 28
The Supreme Court on Monday announced it would be making its binding decision on the controversial shopping hours bill…
Funds for internship programme
Cabinet on Monday approved the continuation and expansion of a scheme to link universities with the labour market. The…
Eight-year old’s plea for local park
An eight-year old girl has written to the Mayor of the Nicosia Turkish Municipality, asking him to build a park in the…
MP’s rush to protect local TV channels
The House Interior Committee met urgently on Wednesday to discuss ways to safeguard the interests of Cypriot…
After Europe top 200, UCy hits top 200 globally
The University of Cyprus (UCy) has featured among the best higher education providers in the world has entered the…
EAC seeks €1 million from Vitol for faulty fuel shipment
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has moved to encash a bank guarantee worth around €1 million from Vitol, one…
Earth Hour marked at presidential palace
An event was held at the presidential palace on Saturday night to mark the annual Earth Hour in which lights are…
English weddings and baptisms in Cyprus
Whilst many expats on the island choose to have a civil marriage ceremony, it is also possible to have a religious…
Nicosia bags Financial Times honour
Nicosia has been voted top among small European cities in the human capital and lifestyle category by FDI magazine,…
Red Cross annual charity drive launched
The 2016 Door to Door annual fundraising campaign was launched on Monday by the Cyprus Red Cross society. The event,…
Second Fairy Festival promises more magic
The second annual Fairy Folk Fest held by Cyherbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth in Avgorou village is taking place on…
State-owned land in Akamas declared national forest
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Monday that all state-owned land in Akamas has been declared a national…
Ways to collect unpaid fines discussed in House
The House watchdog committee on Tuesday again discussed the matter of outstanding fines, with MPs seeking to propose…
Campaign to collect humanitarian aid for refugees
Hope Cyprus (Zitite Elpis) volunteer group announced on Thursday the launch of an island wide campaign starting next…
Green Dot denies Paphos claims of overcharging
Green Dot, the umbrella organisation licensed to recycle the packaging materials of consumer goods in Cyprus, on…
Islandwide motorbike tour in aid of young cancer sufferers
Motorcyclists on Thursday set off on a four-day ‘love route’ aiming to travel to all districts to collect funds in…
Private schools told to cut fees
Private schools have been told they must lower their tuition fees by 1.12 percent for the 2016-2017 school year.…
Second part of twining Paphos with Greater Amman
A delegation from Jordan will arrive in Paphos on Thursday ahead of the second part of the town’s twinning with…
Time to ‘spring forward’ on March 27
Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 27, the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism announced on…
Tourism figures up 23.9 percent
Tourism arrivals rose 23.9 percent in the first two months of this year, the statistical service Cystat said on…
Turkey and Cyprus roll up their sleeves
EU officials are bracing for a potential collision between Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and President Nicos…