THE CYPRUS TRAFFIC CAMERA REVOLUTION
A CAMERA BANDWAGON The Cyprus traffic camera revolution has firmly extended its reach across the whole of the island. This has helped to enforce the general view that Cyprus authorities…
CYPRUS & THE SCHENGEN AREA
AN OPTIMISTIC VIEW The Republic of Cyprus constantly affirms its aspirations of joining the ‘Schengen Area’. Although persistent, the reality of this happening remains far less likely than most predict…
THE CYPRUS TO GREECE FERRY
LIMASSOL TO PIRAEUS The Cypriot-flagged ship ‘Daleela’, owned by SCANDRO HOLDINGS LTD, runs twice weekly maritime connections from Cyprus to Greece. Starting every year during May, the service runs throughout…
A GOVERNMENT PLEDGE, THE TROODOS MOUNTAIN VILLAGES REGENERATION PROGRAM
CYPRUS GOVERNMENT TO OFFER INCENTIVES TO HALT VILLAGE MIGRATION LIFE WITH A COMMUTE! HALTING THE POPULATION DECLINE IN REMOTE MOUNTAIN VILLAGES Village communities, mainly in rural mountainous regions of the…
HOMEOWNERSHIP IN CYPRUS
THE CYPRUS HOME OWNERSHIP PLAN The Home Ownership Plan to Help Young Families Cyprus currently runs a housing assistance program to help individuals buy their own home. The scheme is…
CYPRUS VISITOR NUMBERS ON THE INCREASE
CYPRUS AIRPORTS EMBRACE MORE CONNECTIONS Flights to Cyprus airports have steadily increased over the last few years. The latest increase was recorded this winter with arrivals and departures increasing by…
A NEW LANDFILL TAX
A LOW MUNICIPAL RECYCLING RATE The European Union’s Environmental Implementation Review that took place in 2023, revealed that Cyprus currently has one of the lowest municipal recycling rates within the…
CYPRUS ENERGY
CYPRUS DOMESTIC ENERGY A MULTIFACETED ISSUE The high energy prices in Cyprus are a multifaceted issue influenced by reliance on imports, infrastructural challenges, market dynamics, and geopolitical tensions. Addressing these…
THE UK’S NEW ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION RULES EXPLAINED
WHO NEEDS IT? HOW LONG IS IT VALID FOR? HOW TO APPLY? VALID FOR UP TO 2 YEARS The United Kingdom’s‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ permit is now in full operation. This…
A NEW DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICE FOR CYPRUS
SIGNIFICANT VIEWING QUALITY Cyprus Television will soon benefit from a new digital television service. Hellas Sat has recently obtained a licence to establish and operate a digital terrestrial television network…