Ayia Napa Municipality has called for tenders towards awarding a contract for the construction fencing at Ayia Napa Athletic Centre’s auxiliary football pitches.

On the basis of the Statistical Service’s Passengers Survey, June had the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded in Cyprus during the specific month, also contributing the highest ever number recorded in the first half of the year.

Leptos Estates’ participation at international seminars and exhibitions on real estate and investment in the Middle and Far East this summer has proved successful.

The municipalities of Paralimni, Ayia Napa, Sotira and Derynia recently presented their joint Cultural Mosaic programme aiming to help third country nationals  integrate into local society.

The European Disability Card is circulated and used in eight European Union Member States which include Cyprus, following an agreement between the European Commission and each of the eight countries.

The recent seventh Sotira Municipality Festival achieved its aim of showcasing Cyprus’ traditional culture.

On the basis of the results of a survey carried out by the Statistical Service for the collection of data on scientific research and experimental development, total Research and Development (R & D) expenditure in Cyprus in 2016 is estimated at EUR98.8 million.

The hotel search engine www.travelmyth.com released its Mediterranean islands with the most beachfront hotels list, placing Cyprus in third place with 309 hotels.

The consortium creating Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort, Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus (ICRC), comprising Melco International Development and The Cyprus Phassouri (Zakaki), a member of CNS Group, welcomed the establishment of a Deputy Ministry for Tourism in Cyprus.

This year’s European Sports Week is being supported with the participation of operators, aiming to attract more locals to physical activity and athletics.