6 h. ago Cyprus Sees Significant Increase in German Tourists, Strengthening New Tourism Ties

Cyprus Sees Significant Increase in German Tourists, Strengthening New Tourism Ties  Travel And Tour World

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25 h. ago Larnaca EAO records increase in processing rate for building applications

The processing rate of building and urban planning applications in Larnaca has significantly improved in November, the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (EOA) said, referring to statistics from the interior ministry on Wednesday. “[These rates] confirm that the EOA Larnaca’s development licensing sector has entered a steady upward trajectory, reflecting the systematic, hard and intensive work […]

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38 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping 

Cyprus’ shipping community has increasingly been drawn into global efforts to tackle harassment at sea, as the island’s maritime cluster aligns with international campaigns, regulatory changes and growing expectations around crew welfare and inclusion. In the mid of 2025, the International Maritime Organisation’s Day of the Seafarer campaign, themed “My Harassment-Free Ship”, was actively promoted […]

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57 h. ago Old age and health dominate Cyprus’ social benefits spending

Cyprus’ social spending drops to 19.2 per cent of GDP in 2023 Social protection expenditure fell as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, even as the total spending increased in millions of euros, reflecting economic growth, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Social protection expenditure reached 19.2 per cent of GDP […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus turnover indices show continued growth in third quarter

Cyprus’ Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday announced that turnover increased in wholesale trade and in the trade and repair of motor vehicles during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued economic activity and higher sales compared with the same period last year. Specifically, the service reported the turnover value index of wholesale trade recorded an […]

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6 d. ago Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin has summoned Russia’s ambassador over what it said was a huge increase in threatening hybrid activities including disinformation campaigns, espionage, cyberattacks and attempted sabotage, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. “This morning we therefore summoned the Russian ambassador to the foreign office and made it clear that we are monitoring Russia’s actions […]

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8 d. ago Deputy minister urges collective planning for tourism future

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to strengthen the overall quality of its tourism offering as the sector prepares for a new phase of development, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told travel agents in Nicosia. Addressing this week’s annual meeting of the Association of Travel and Tourism Agents of Cyprus (Actta), Koumis said the year […]

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1 week ago Electric and hybrid vehicles increase share in Cyprus car registrations

Cyprus saw a robust rise in electric and hybrid vehicles between January and November 2025, according to figures published on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). The report showed that electric and hybrid cars expanded their presence across the motor market at a pace that outstripped petrol and diesel models. Specifically, total motor vehicle […]

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2 w. ago Progress on Ukraine’s Path to the European Union During Cyprus’s Presidency and Increased Sanctions Against Russia: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Nikos Christodoulides in Kyiv

Progress on Ukraine’s Path to the European Union During Cyprus’s Presidency and Increased Sanctions Against Russia: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Nikos Christodoulides in Kyiv  Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України

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2 w. ago Cyprus services and transport turnover rises in the third quarter

The turnover value index for services and transport in Cyprus recorded broad increases in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024, according to the statistical service (Cystat). According to the figures, administrative and support service activities rose by 8.8 per cent, while accommodation and food service activities increased by 7.7 […]

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2 w. ago November property sales up 9 per cent as Cyprus heads for a stronger year

Cyprus recorded a 9 per cent annual increase in property sales in November 2025, according to new figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS). A total of 1,644 sales documents were submitted to district land registry offices, compared with 1,506 in the same month last year. The rise followed a particularly strong October, […]

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2 w. ago Greece Strengthens Cyprus Tourism Ties as 2025 Trips Near 800,000

Greece Strengthens Cyprus Tourism Ties as 2025 Trips Near 800,000  GTP Headlines

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2 w. ago Lufthansa Airlines aims to increase profitability in 2026, says CEO

Germany’s Lufthansa wants to increase profitability at its core brand next year after it is set to return to the black this year, Lufthansa Airlines’ CEO Jens Ritter said on Thursday. Lufthansa Airlines will achieve all targets for the current year in its cost-cutting and service programme that runs until 2028, “and with that, we […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus growth “not enough” without social balance, Syprodat cautions

Cyprus’ decade-long economic rebound risks being overshadowed by a deepening housing crisis that is fast becoming a social issue with “increasingly larger dimensions”, the Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat)  said in a statement this week. The association noted that the country is simultaneously on a path of strong recovery yet “in narrow social dead ends”, pointing […]

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3 w. ago The deadlocks on the water and energy issues are dramatically increasing the cost of living in Cyprus

The deadlocks on the water and energy issues are dramatically increasing the cost of living in Cyprus  Parikiaki

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3 w. ago Greece and Cyprus Strengthen Their Tourism Ties at the Greece – Cyprus: Strategic Cooperation in Tourism Event, Focusing on Religious Tourism and New Travel Partnerships

Greece and Cyprus Strengthen Their Tourism Ties at the Greece – Cyprus: Strategic Cooperation in Tourism Event, Focusing on Religious Tourism and New Travel Partnerships  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Escape to Cyprus for Christmas: Tourism Numbers Hit New Heights with Increased Bookings

Escape to Cyprus for Christmas: Tourism Numbers Hit New Heights with Increased Bookings  Travel And Tour World

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