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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 previous yacht.  The Dilbar is the biggest yacht in the ... NEWS 1 year ago
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.  This result is the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever rec... NEWS 1 year ago
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 Greek Cypriot mother and a Greek father was overwhelmed and... NEWS 1 year ago
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. Olivera Jevtic from Serbia was the first female runner ac... NEWS 1 year ago
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 makes this event the perfect choice to start the race seaso... NEWS 1 year ago
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 a chance to try out some activities and get information on h... NEWS 1 year ago
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 authorities as to the two black swans appearance in the sea... NEWS 1 year ago
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.  The festival attracts hundreds of visitors every year. T... NEWS 1 year ago
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 2nd of July and will operate every Monday.In July 2016, Charl... NEWS 1 year ago
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 2018. The largest boat show in Cyprus and the Eastern Medit... NEWS 1 year ago
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.... NEWS 1 year ago
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 about 82 per cent of the country`s population, covering 26 munic... NEWS 1 year ago
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 interested in using the service can add the travel dates and any ... NEWS 1 year ago
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 make Yeroskipou beach front a focal point for visitors and e... NEWS 1 year ago
Ryanair announces new routes for winter 2018 On Tuesday Ryanair announced 12 new routes from Paphos for winter 2018. Its capacity will increase by 74 per cent. New routes will include Bournemouth and Liverpool.  The new routes will contribute 940,000 passengers annually as they double their operations in Paphos. Furt... NEWS 1 year ago
Tourism revenue up 12% Tourism rose last year by 12 per cent in Cyprus aided by a 15 per cent increase in arrivals to 3.7m, a new record to the Island. In the month of December tourism rose an annual 9.6 per cent to Euros 55.8m, an all-time high. In 2017 the average spending per tourist fell 2.6 per ... NEWS 1 year ago
Ayia Napa Marina – under construction By 2019 Cyprus' fourth marina should be up and running in Ayia Napa.  Ayia Napa is Cyprus' liveliest tourist destination. The work started in October 2016. The project will cost 220 million euros and is being backed 80 per cent by Egyptian billionaire investor Naguib Sawir... NEWS 1 year ago
The historic Ibrahim’s Khan in Paphos to open in May The historic Ibrahim’s Khan in Paphos should be fully operational by May this year. This week at a local council meeting the first successful craftsmen and artisans to be allocated available units, will be announced. There are 16 units in total available at the Khan inclu... NEWS 1 year ago
Rare black flamingo returns to base The British Bases have said that a rare black flamingo has returned to the salt lakes Akrotiri for the third time in four years. The flamingo first arrived in 2015 and caused a media storm all over the world. It is believed that the flamingo suffers from melanism which is a gene... NEWS 1 year ago
Marathon season in Cyprus Marathons, half-marathons and fun runs will take place over the next few weeks in Cyprus.  This weekend, 4th March, sees the first taking place, a race that is over 20 years old and takes in the most sensational scenery in the country.  The marathon takes place in honou... NEWS 1 year ago
Casino announces 500 job opportunities Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the company behind City of Dreams Mediterranean, the integrated casino resort announced on Monday some of its first 500 job opportunities. The company said that it is currently recruiting ‘aspiring professionals for the temporary and sate... NEWS 1 year ago
Letymbou soon on the visitor map The mukhtar for Letymbou Village in Paphos and his American Wife, popular singer, Melissa Williams are pushing for change for the village. Letymbou is a traditional Cypriot village, close to the Ezousas River, with an agricultural history, including vine growing and a small popu... NEWS 1 year ago
Post Office holiday money report 2018 The Post Office has rated Paphos the 8th best value holiday destination in the world (6th in Europe) for 2018. What better time to book a holiday to this beautiful part of Cyprus! Click here to search for your perfect Cyprus holiday.... NEWS 1 year ago
Cyprus beaches among Europe's top 25 Tripadvisor have included three beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras within the best 25 beaches of Europe. Fig Tree beach in Protaras was also ranked number 13 among the best 25 beaches in the world. The beach is also the fourth best beach in Europe, according to 2018 travellers&rs... NEWS 1 year ago
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