Nine Cyprus Christmas villages open on 21 November: where they are and what is known about schedules
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism announced the list. So far two villages, Kalopanagiotis and Statos-Agios Fotios, have published their schedules.
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Early-morning fire damages Limassol Old Port restaurant
A blaze broke out in the outdoor seating area of a restaurant at Limassol Old Port before dawn on Saturday, damaging a glass front and part of the wooden floor.
Cyprus hotels seek another two-year lifeline on fire safety licences
MPs from Disy, Diko and Elam have tabled a bill pushing the fire safety deadline for hotels to February 2029, warning that closures could cost thousands of jobs.
Cyprus landlords weigh long-term rents against holiday lets
Rising residential rents and tighter tax rules are pushing some owners to reconsider short-term holiday letting, with new figures showing conventional tenancies gaining ground.
Cyprus Airways adds daily Larnaca–Stansted link from spring 2027
The airline will fly year-round between Larnaca and London Stansted starting April 23, 2027, adding a third UK gateway for Cypriot travellers.
Cyprus clears technical hurdles for Schengen accession
Nicosia has finished the technical groundwork for joining the Schengen area, with the decision now moving into the political arena, the Presidential Press Office says.
Cyprus visa rules: who can enter without one and how others apply
Most EU, UK, US and many other travellers can visit Cyprus visa-free for short stays, while others must apply in advance. The island is not in Schengen, so its visa is separate.
Cyprus rental cars may get first MOT at three years instead of two
The Road Transport Department has opened public consultation on draft rules that would postpone the first roadworthiness test for rental passenger cars and light goods vehicles.
Cyprus tourist arrivals down 7% but recovery gathers pace
Tourist arrivals fell 7% in the first eight months of the year, though the decline has narrowed sharply since spring, and the deputy tourism ministry expects it to reach around 5% by year-end.
Cyprus food safety under strain from drought, FMD outbreak and reliance on imports
Cyprus food safety officials say the island's food chain remains safe despite drought, foot and mouth disease and heavy dependence on imports, the Cyprus Mail reports.
Nine Christmas villages to open across Cyprus from November 21
The deputy ministry of tourism has announced nine Christmas villages running from November 21 to January 6, 2027, offering decorations, local products and crafts.
Eating out in Cyprus up 26% since 2023, industry data shows
A meal that cost €100 in 2023 now averages €126, according to data released on Friday, with energy and alcohol prices blamed for the rise.