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.

Cyprus Hotels Association, Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises and Association of Cyprus Travel Agents welcomed a parliamentary vote on the formation of a Deputy Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus.

Cyprus recently participated in World Health Organization’s (WHO) fifth high-level meeting of small countries.

Nicos Anastasiades, president, Cyprus, joined Cyprus Sports Organisation in congratulating the athletes who successfully represented the island at the recent 18th Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain.