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President Anastasiades congratulates Cypriot athletes News President Anastasiades congratulates Cypriot athletes In a written statement, President Nicos Anastasiades conveyed his "warmest congratulations to all those who represented our country in the Commonwealth Games, which were hosted in Australia". Cyprus was 10th place with ...
Ryanair begin Summer service to Paphos from Dublin News Ryanair begin Summer service to Paphos from Dublin Among the 15 routes that Ryanair now services from Paphos is a service for Dublin Airport.  The new twice weekly summer 2018 service from Dublin Airport to Paphos International Airport has been welcomed and with th...
Gold for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games News Gold for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games The results increase for Cyprus at the Commonwealth Games.  Currently the result is in total eight; six gold and two bronze. The gold has been won in artistic gymnastics (2 gold medals), rhythmic gymnastics (2 gold...
Construction progress for upcoming Ayia Napa Marina News Construction progress for upcoming Ayia Napa Marina Latest progress reports show that significant updates are now being completed on both the corporate and construction levels of the Ayia Napa Marina. With the rebranding of the Marina completed last month with the launc...
Cyprus wine tasting in London News Cyprus wine tasting in London Cyprus is an exciting country now for winemaking, this is largely due to the younger generation travelling the world picking up tips and realising what the international markets want in the process.  The annual Cypr...
Cypriot champion Anna Ioannou breaks world record News Cypriot champion Anna Ioannou breaks world record Anna Ioannou broke the world record in closed rowing in the 500m with a time of 1:37.2.  Anna, a Cypriot rowing champion and Limmasol Nautical Club coach broke the world record on 31st March at the Limassol Nautical...
Ancient village back on tourism map News Ancient village back on tourism map Chirokitia located 35km from the main city of Larnaca, has been inducted into the new Larnaca tourist map.  The area is best known for its archaeological site, which is a remarkably well-preserved settlement from th...
Nissi Beach - 3rd most popular and photographed beach in the world News Nissi Beach - 3rd most popular and photographed beach in the world A survey carried out by Globehunters on the social media network Instagram found that Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa was ranked 3rd among the network's most popular and most-photographed beaches. Ayia Napa municipality announ...
Ayia Napa moves ahead with golf course News Ayia Napa moves ahead with golf course Ayia Napa's golf course is moving ahead, trying to raise the profile of the area. The state land in the Cavo Greco is earmarked for the golf project. Ayia Napa is seeking a new quality of high-income tourists. The golf ...
Thousands of trees planted along the coastline of Paphos News Thousands of trees planted along the coastline of Paphos GreenCyprus.com have again completed another major tree-planting event.  The non-profit organisation have planted 2,000 trees along the scenic coastline of Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock).  GreenCyprus.com...
World’s biggest yacht in Limassol News World’s biggest yacht in Limassol A luxury superyacht belonging to a Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov is anchored in Limassol this week.  The Dilbar was built in Lurssen and delivered to the Mediterranean in May 2016, replacing Usmanov’s p...
Tourist arrivals up over 23% in February News Tourist arrivals up over 23% in February Results from the Passenger's Survey were released this week showing that arrivals were up 23.4% in February compared to 2017.  Arrivals reached 101,481 in February 2018 compared to 82,209 in February 2017.  Th...
UK Cypriot woman wins global teacher award News UK Cypriot woman wins global teacher award A 39 year old UK Cypriot teacher has won a million-dollar prize after being chosen from 30,000 entries from 173 countries for being the most outstanding teacher in the world. Andria Zafirakou who was born in London to a...
Kenyan wins Limassol marathon News Kenyan wins Limassol marathon Kiprugut Simon Kirui from Kenya won the Limassol Marathon on Sunday.  Kiprugut won the 42km race in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 28 seconds.  Second place was shared by Sehii Popov and Anatoliy Bondarenko of Ukraine...
Ayia Napa Triathlon News Ayia Napa Triathlon Ayia Napa's Triathlon takes place tomorrow, Saturday 17th March.  The event is the most prestigious and biggest triathlon event in Cyprus. The great location, clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea and sunny weather...
An energetic Saturday in Limassol News An energetic Saturday in Limassol This Saturday for those who do not want to take part in the Limassol Marathon but are interested in fitness, the sponsors of the Marathon, Petrolina has organised an Energy Day event.  The event will give everyone ...
The ever-popular tulip festival News The ever-popular tulip festival The organisers of the annual tulip festival said that this year a full carpet of stunning wild tulips will be in full bloom in Polemi Village on 1st April. The annual festival is organised by Polemi Village council.&nbs...
Beautiful black swans relax in Limassol News Beautiful black swans relax in Limassol Members of the public were amazed to see two black swans in the sea off Limassol on Monday.  People were drawn to the beach to watch with interest and joy the unusual sight. Limassol lifeguards alerted the relevant...
Cyprus Airways adds new flight to Prague News Cyprus Airways adds new flight to Prague Cyprus Airways announced the addition of a second weekly flight from Larnaca to Prague for summer 2018.Direct flights from Larnaca to Prague start on 1st June 2018, every Friday. The new weekly flight will start on the 2...
More lifeguards for 2018 tourist season News More lifeguards for 2018 tourist season According to the Deputy Government spokesperson, the Cabinet approved this week, the employment of 164 lifeguards to improve safety measures on beaches....
The Limassol Boat Show 2018 is on the horizon News The Limassol Boat Show 2018 is on the horizon Following the show's success over the last three years, Limassol Marina will be hosting the Limassol Boat Show 2018 in association with Dacor Advertising and Media Ltd.  The boat show is from the 3rd to the 6th May ...
Over 56,000 tonnes of packaging recycled in 2017 News Over 56,000 tonnes of packaging recycled in 2017 Green Dot Cyprus said this week that in 2017 more than 56,200 tonnes of packaging was recycled, some 135 per cent over contractual obligations. In Cyprus the collection of recycling packages programme was servicing abou...
Online Flight Search launched on airport website News Online Flight Search launched on airport website This week a new online flight search service was launched.  Cyprus' airport operator Hermes launched the service on their website. Services to and from Paphos and Larnaca airports will be displayed and anyone inter...
Yeroskipou beachfront to receive €668,000 upgrade News Yeroskipou beachfront to receive €668,000 upgrade The municipality announced on this week that an upgrade worth Euros 668,000 is planned for Yeroskipou beaches. An addition of three snack bars and facilities for the public. The municipality hopes that the upgrade will ...
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