Cypriots keeping hotels open

Hoteliers are turning to Cypriots still in a holiday mode to boost occupancy, with tourist numbers still nowhere near those of the pre-coronavirus era, despite a last-minute upturn. While hoping an upward

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Smart diplomacy is unbeatable

The recognition this week of US Senator Bob Menendez, a true friend of Cyprus and one of the few vocal critics of Ankara in Washington DC, with the Order of Makarios III,

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Cyprus lacks Mykonos wow factor

Celebrity name-branding or owning property in a certain location can impact real estate prices. Mykonos is becoming more popular among celebrities in recent years. An island of just 30,000 people in winter

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COVID19: One more death as cases rise

Another person died of coronavirus on Saturday, as the number of new cases rose 24% to 295, but hospitalisations were unchanged. The Health Ministry said in its daily Covid bulletin that a

COVID19: More deaths despite improving data

Four people died of the coronavirus on Friday, including a 43 year old, despite improving epidemiological data of the last few days, with the number of new cases and hospitalisations at 238

August the hottest month on record

This August was the warmest month in Cyprus since temperatures were recorded, with the island sweltering under prolonged heatwaves blamed on global warming. According to an announcement, maximum temperatures above 40°C became

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COVID19: Cases high among unvaccinated youth

Cyprus epidemiological indicators improved in August; however, infection of teenagers and those in their 20’s remain high, according to the Health Ministry’s latest COVID-19 report. According to the report (17-30 August 2021),