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Cyprus Worries Over Russian Tourism

Liliana Steffens

The economies of the EU versus Russia Crimea situation extend farther afield than some visa denials and wanton sanctions against the Russian Federation. With regional tourism massively affected by Russian tourists rubles, how can the EU further a NATO agenda and not hurt places like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus?

8 years ago

Crete City of Rethymno Hosts Olive Oil Marketing Meet

Liliana Steffens

An interesting cross-border collaborative effort in between Crete and Cyprus is being held in the city of Rethymno on Crete Oct. 1. An all important workshop to “Promoting marketing of oil” will see formulators, mills, merchants and producers discuss how best to collectively upgrade their products. Organized by SEDIK, the Region of Crete and the […]

8 years ago

Northern Cyprus Tourism: Not at All Gloom and Doom

Phil Butler

Recent news of banking system problems on the Island of Cyprus have already had further negative impact on Cyprus where inbound tourism is concerned. And, considering the impact tourism has on the overall Cyprus economy, this is maybe the worst sort of news. However, not so many travelers might know that travel to Northern Cyprus shows no such real or percieved banking or other difficulty. You see, Northen Cyprus (officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) is in many ways a wholly separate system.

9 years ago

China Investors Eyeballing Cyprus Airways

Liliana Steffens

News from Nicosia, China’s Beijing Yi Xiang Da Investment Co Ltd has expressed an interest in acquiring Cyprus Airways according to reports on Friday.

9 years ago

“The Last Bride” Ends Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus

Liliana Steffens

For travelers to Cyprus, a fascinating exhibition entitled The Last Bride (PDF) by Asteris Gkekas, runs until April 5th at the ARTos Foundation.

9 years ago

Can You Find Cyprus On the Map? [infographic]

Liliana Steffens

Can you find Cyprus, or is yelling Cyprus where are you your only shot at discovering the Island paradise? Only about 1 in 10 people could spot Cyprus on a world map if their life depended on it. Better have a look at this infographic for clues then.

9 years ago

Cyprus Tourism Boosted By Influx of Russian Arrivals

Mike Wheatley

Cyprus might be struggling to come to terms with the prevailing economic woes around Europe, but you wouldn’t know it if you worked in the country’s tourism sector, which saw foreign tourist arrivals hit a seven-year high last year thanks to an influx of Russian visitors.

9 years ago

Cyprus Travel Sails – Everywhere In the UK

Rhett Butler

A huge advertising campaign will be taken to the many media outlets; TV, radio, posters, flyers, the works, by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. A tagline the organization created to touch everyone’s heart is; “Cyprus in Your Heart” – striking words, representing Cyprus as it is; beautiful, scenic, from the beaches to the mountain tops, from ancient ruins, to ever more decadent cities.

9 years ago

Russian Travelers Fuel Increase of Cyprus Tourism Revenues

Alina Popescu

An increase in tourist arrivals from Russia has powered an increase in Cyprus’ tourism revenue. After a constant increase throughout 2012, revenues are expected to reach 2 billion euros by the end of the year, closing at a 10% increase from last year’s figures, according to the Cyprus Tourism Organistion (CTO).

9 years ago

Single European Sky Meetings Take Off in Cyprus

Liliana Steffens

Yesterday key officials began a conference in Limassol (Cyprus) to try and get back on track in important transportation initiative for Europe, the so called Single European Sky aviation project to create a single European airspace. Despite widespread support and the logic of unifying European airspace however, nearly a decade has passed with mediocre progress toward this end.

9 years ago

EU ‘Seas’ Rosy Future for Maritime: Ecologists Not Convinced

Mike Wheatley

In light of mounting economic problems over the last few years, the EU is looking offshore to its seas and oceans, as it bids to create more jobs, sustainable growth, and perhaps, an find an end to its current financial crisis.

9 years ago

Limassol Hosts Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration

Liliana Steffens

The Cultural Movement of Limassol ‘Epilogi’ kicks off, A Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration in Cyprus, a series of concerts and other activities at Heroes Square and the Rialto Theater in Limassol starting tomorrow. International artists from many genres are scheduled to  perform at some of Cyprus’ finest venues. From Thursday until Sunday visitors to on of Cyprus’ […]

9 years ago

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