Cyprus Business Now: budget, Eurobank, tourism, lending rates, economy update

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday handed over the draft state budget for 2026 amounting to €10.7 billion to House president Annita Demetriou, with the House expected to vote on it by December 17. “It is a growth-oriented budget that...

Electric Supercars: How Dubai is shaping the future of eco-luxury travel

Electric supercars in Dubai combine sustainability with speed, offering instant power, zero emissions, and futuristic designs. With world-class infrastructure and luxury rental options, the city is leading the future of eco-luxury travel. Dubai is...

Cyprus’s Best Retreat: Minthis Spa Wins at the Prestigious World Spa Awards

Minthis Spa has been named Cyprus’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2025. This international accolade recognises Minthis as one of the most distinguished wellness destinations globally, a sanctuary where holistic wellbeing, nature,...

Cyprus loan rates broadly aligned with euro area averages in August

Cyprus housing loans down to €96m as lending volumes contract The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday released new data on average interest rates and loan volumes for August 2025, highlighting a slowdown in lending activity and contrasting...

Tickets on sale for this year's holiday lights festival at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tickets are on sale now for the holiday lights festival coming to Tucson Botanical Gardens Nov. 28 through Jan. 11."LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination" is billed as "trees dance under a million lights, tin stars twinkle, luminarias glow." "Over...

Cyprus tourism in 2025 set to match last year despite challenges

Cyprus aims for year-round tourism as sector faces new tests Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025 is expected to perform similarly to the levels recorded in 2024, according to the president of the Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos...

'€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News. At Larnaca Airport, one woman traveling with children reported that a driver told her there...

Lidl Cyprus invests in people's well-being with its 6th Lidl Wellness Camp

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia...

Cyprus economy shows mild slowdown in September

Cyprus’ economy showed signs of a mild slowdown in September 2025, according to a report from the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). Specifically, the research centre regularly publishes its Cyprus Composite Leading Economic...

Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025

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I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

Cyprus: Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Apartment in Paphos

Home Cyprus Cyprus: Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Apartment in Paphos PAPHOS, Cyprus— A blaze severely damaged an unoccupied apartment in a tourist complex on Danais Avenue in Paphos, according to the Fire Service. Spokesperson Andreas Kettis...

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, taxes, inflation, foreign property

Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service. Officials said this figure marked an increase from the €474m recorded during the...

Cyprus President Heads to Copenhagen for Informal EU Summit

Home Cyprus Cyprus President Heads to Copenhagen for Informal EU Summit Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set to travel to Copenhagen to participate in the Informal European Council, where key discussions will focus on EU security and...

U.S. shutdown curbs embassy communications in Cyprus as 750,000 federal workers furloughed

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus announced that its social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, "X") will not be updated regularly during the U.S. government shutdown, except for urgent safety and security information. Despite the budget impasse in...

UK tourists heading to Europe on holiday face strict new rules from this month

Terminal 2 departure terminal at Manchester Airport.(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) UK tourists with plans to travel to Europe this month are being reminded of some major changes coming into effect that will have an impact on their...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, air connectivity, cruise tourism, EIB, GSI

Business & economy news from the day before Water and housing are the key challenges faced by Cyprus, head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño said on Tuesday, emphasising the significant impact of European investments on the...

Cyprus: Bank holiday weather

Skies will feature locally increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers. Winds will begin as variable and light at 3 Beaufort, shifting by afternoon to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly at 4 Beaufort. Sea conditions will remain...

Brits warned of 'global shortfall' that could make holidays more expensive

The travel industry will struggle to keep up with demand, according to a new report(Image: AFP via Getty Images) The world is facing a 43 million worker shortfall by 2035 that could spell chaos for holidaymakers if not addressed. Many of the...

News The Independent I am travelling to the EU on or after 12 October. What is changing?

British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are about to become subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES). The digital border scheme begins on Sunday 12...