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Cyprus not just a sun and sea destination News Cyprus not just a sun and sea destination Cyprus is not just a sun and sea destination but it also offers many other authentic experiences visitors can choose from, including sports events such as L` Étape by Tour de France, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Sa...
Two seals born in same cave in Ayia Napa News 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 a...
A total of 19 Monk seals in Cyprus News 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 ...
New planetarium in Tamassos area to be inaugurated in autumn News 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 oligarc...
Lefkara named one of world’s top tourism villages News 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 ru...
From 1703 to Limassol marina News 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’...
Pope’s visit ‘means the world to us’ News 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 ...
True replica of Peter the Great ship to visit Limassol News 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...
Cyprus shines in major international robotics festival News 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 th...
Walking tour looks at the transformation of Nicosia News 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 ident...
Cyprus to present climate impact report at COP26 News 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...
Top 10 of the world’s best locations for buying a holiday home News 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 6.91/1...
Dig in Larnaca unearths water supply network dating back to 1745 News 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 ...
Cyprus places sixth in European cyber security competition News 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 ...
Queen's Baton Relay - route today News 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...
Licensing registration for self-catering holiday lets News 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 Acc...
Commonwealth Games smart baton to travel to Cyprus News 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 messa...
Second wheelchair ramp on Lady’s Mile to provide access to sea News 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 se...
Cyprus in ‘historic’ bid to host group phase of Eurobasket 2025 News 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...
Bygone era brought back to life in Kritou Terra News 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 ...
Cyprus exits spring with supermoon News Cyprus exits spring with supermoon Cyprus will say farewell to spring with a supermoon today, when the moon will be at its closest point to earth, appearing larger than usual. Astrophysicist Chrysanthos Fakas told the Cyprus News Agency this happens beca...
Cyprus through to Eurovision final News Cyprus through to Eurovision final Cyprus’ Eurovision entrant Elena Tsangrinou on Tuesday night secured a spot in Saturday night’s final in Rotterdam. Elena was among 16 acts taking part in the first of two semi finals to secure 10 places eac...
Cyprus Environment Featured Saving the world’s rarest marine mammal in Cyprus News Cyprus Environment Featured Saving the world’s rarest marine mammal in Cyprus Did you know that the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) is currently the most endangered marine mammal species in the Mediterranean and the rarest species in the world? With fewer than 700 individuals current...
Cyprus Second chance to enjoy supermoon tonight News Cyprus Second chance to enjoy supermoon tonight A supermoon or pink moon appeared in Cyprus’ skies on the night between Monday and Tuesday and will also be visible during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the head of the Cyprus Astronomical S...
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