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Limassol Marina 6th most popular on Instagram The Limassol marina was ranked sixth of the most Instagrammed marinas in the world by Compare the Market website, one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites. Using Instagram hashtag data, the website ranked the finest picture-perfect marina resorts around the world.... NEWS 1 year ago
Cyprus welcomes 534,040 tourists January-April 2022 Tourist arrivals in the first four months of 2022 surpassed half a million – nearly ten times the number who visited amid the tight pandemic-dictated restrictions in the same period last year, according to the latest figures issued by the statistical service on Monday. The... NEWS 1 year ago
Cyprus’ song is tenth most listened to Eurovision entry of all time Fuego by Eleni Foureira is the tenth most listened to Eurovision entry of all time, a new survey revealed on Wednesday, a few days before the 66th Eurovision contest. The song took Cyprus to second place, its highest ever placing, in 2018. It was streamed over 91.2 million times... NEWS 1 year ago
Cyprus ranked 6th most popular country for travel Cyprus ranked sixth among the most popular countries in the world where Britons are likely to travel to in 2022, according to a survey carried out by UK search engine for holiday rentals. Cyprus ranked sixth after Turkey, Greece, the Maldives, Spain and Thailand, thanks to &ldqu... NEWS 1 year ago
Paphos in top five best value holidays for UK travellers Paphos is the fifth best value holiday destination for British travellers, according to the latest British Post Office annual holiday costs barometer. It surveyed 36 destinations worldwide to compare the cost of meals, drinks and other essentials British tourists are likely to b... NEWS 1 year ago
Nissi Beach among the top beaches of the world On the basis of reviews and ratings from travellers, Tripadvisor included Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa at number 22, among the 25 best beaches in the world.... NEWS 1 year ago
Icon stolen by RAF pilot in 1974 returned to Cyprus An 18th-century icon of John the Baptist which was stolen by a British Royal Air Force pilot in 1974 is set to be returned to Cyprus.  The son of the pilot – who was serving in Cyprus at the time of the Turkish invasion – reached out to the authorities to facili... NEWS 1 year ago
Cyprus beach ranked 4th best in Europe – 22nd best in world Two Cyprus beaches have ranked in the best in Europe and best in the world lists according to the popular Tripadvisor travel network. As determined by its global community of travel lovers, the lists are described as “the ultimate guide to the 2022 beach getaway of dreams&... NEWS 1 year ago
World’s largest cruise liner docks in Limassol The largest cruise ship in the world, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ Wonder of the Seas which arrived at Limassol port on Monday morning is expected to hugely benefit the economy and tourism.  With a length of 362 metres, 64 metres width and a gross tonnage of 236,... NEWS 1 year ago
Larnaca to benefit from numerous tourism projects The Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company (Etap) presented on Thursday a number of upgrades and additions to both the city and district’s tourist infrastructure for 2022. “The Larnaca tourism board is spearheading and sponsoring upgrades and initiatives a... NEWS 1 year ago
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, Savvas Perdios, said on Monday during an event to present his ... NEWS 1 year ago
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 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 year 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 2 years ago
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