Cyprus could join Schengen as early as 2025

On October 10 and 11, a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs of the EU countries was held in Luxembourg, which was attended by the Minister of Justice and Public Order of Cyprus, Marios Hartsiotis. At the meeting, Hartsiotis presented Nicosia's position regarding Cyprus' full membership in Schengen by 2025. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen previously gave...

Kennedy Square Renovations

If I told you that they were building a new Historical Documentation Centre in Paphos it probably wouldn't sound very interesting. Believe me though, you will want to know about this. It is being built from the shell of the Old Police Station in Kennedy Square. For the moment, it just means that there is less parking at the Car Park. It will eventually become the Paphos Historical Documentation Centre....

The true story of the Paphos pelican

Almost as famous as Aphrodite’s Rock, Kokos the pelican is a much-loved fixture of the Paphos harbour. But there’s a lot to the story you may not know... Of course you know Kokos – everyone does!He’s been around for decades, a fixture of the Paphos seafront; a celebrity featured on postcards and stamps, in international articles and documentaries. Even, once, in a scandalous...

Urban planning amnesty 2024 in Cyprus:

fines for minor violations will range from 300 to 3000 euros On Friday, September 13, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus approved the rules governing the urban planning amnesty. It will allow thousands of property owners to obtain titles after paying fines (from 300 to 3,000 euros) for making “minor unauthorized” changes to the original building plan. — Who is covered by the...

Sights of Cyprus

Perhaps every traveler wants to visit a small island with a paradise climate in the Mediterranean. We are talking about Cyprus, an island full of historical and natural attractions, located in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Magnificent nature, beaches inviting with snow-white sands and clear blue sea waters, the most exquisite entertainment, numerous attractions of Cyprus, fraught with...

Cyprus has the lowest suicide rate in the EU

Cyprus had the lowest suicide mortality rate in the European Union: 2.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This is according to data published by Eurostat on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Statistics refer to 2021. During this period, 47,346 deaths due to suicide were recorded in the European Union. This corresponds to 0.9% of all deaths for the year or an average of 10.2...

July 2024 broke an absolute record in the history of the tourism industry of the Republic of Cyprus in terms of the number of vacationers.

In July 2024, 551,229 tourists vacationed in Cyprus. This is an absolute record. This is 5.3% more than in July 2023 and 0.05% more than in July of pre-pandemic 2019, which held the previous record. Most tourists from Great Britain, Israel and Poland vacationed in Cyprus in July.ENTRY TOURISM According to the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, the UK retains its leadership. Last month,...

Millennials and Zoomers will make up 70% of property buyers in Cyprus by 2025

Who will buy Cyprus property in the coming years? What will their needs and preferences be? How to comply with them? These questions are asked by Cypriot builders and developers. According to the forecast of Danos and Associates, a company specializing in valuation and consulting in the real estate sector in Cyprus, by 2025, 70% of buyers of Cypriot real estate will be representatives of the millennial...

Cyprus 2024 : The best months in real estate sales since 2008

From January 2024More than 9,210 properties were sold in Cyprus.Despite repeated increases in interest rates on loans and uncertainty in international markets, this is the best period for sales since the record year 2008, when 10,152 purchases and sales of Cypriot real estate were concluded. Compared to the same period in 2023, sales increased by 1.8%, and pre-pandemic 2019 by 42.7%....

Аmazing Lakes of Cyprus

8 amazing lakes in Cyprus. Cyprus has several lakes - beautiful places that are not only natural and historical cultural value, but also an important factor in ensuring the habitat of our islands, which are of global interest. Now, in autumn, when the rainy season begins on the island, the Cypriot lakes are filled with water. Lake OrokliniThis lake is located at a...

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