This year, Ayia Napa Municipality was awarded with the highest number of Blue Flags for beaches under its jurisdiction than any other municipality in Cyprus.

Constantinos Petrides, minister, interior, Cyprus, recently revealed details of Salamis, a new national plan to secure swimmer safety at the island’s organised beaches.

Limassol Marina will shortly host venue two high-profile sailing events, starting with Optimist World Championships, scheduled to take place from August 27 – September 06.

Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) board and chairman met with the heads of local tourism associations to discuss a recent drop in bookings from Russia.

Music and reality-show celebrity Peter Andre returned to his Cypriot roots to film a new television show in Larnaca.

Pafos Regional Board of Tourism applauded Austria-based airline Laudamotion’s decision to begin a regular service linking Vienna with the Cypriot city.

Larnaca Municipality and Larnaka Tourism Board awared the title of Larnaka’s Loyal Friend to the owner of an Israeli cruise line which has brought passengers to the city for the past eight years.

According to current data and estimates from major source markets, this year’s tourist season is expected to close positively, with a potential increase in arrivals.

Prodromos Prodromou, government spokesman, Cyprus, spoke at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)-Europe Annual General Assembly, discussing the importance of sport and physical activity within society, analysing the theory that sports is one of the best ways to bring people together and give the message of cooperation, friendship and peace.

A Cypriot team came in close second place in the 16 – 18 age group of European Statistics Competition.