News: Travel Journal – Page 4
Cyprus not just a sun and sea destination
Cyprus is not just a sun and sea destination but it also offers many other authentic experiences visitors can choose…
Two seals born in same cave in Ayia Napa
Two Mediterranean seals were born in the Sea Caves area in Ayia Napa a month ago, Haris Nicolaou, part of the…
A total of 19 Monk seals in Cyprus
Around 4 - 5 Mediterranean Monk seals were spotted a few days ago in the area of Ayia Napa, bringing the total number…
New planetarium in Tamassos area to be inaugurated in autumn
A new planetarium in Nicosia’s Tamassos area that will be one of the best 10 in Europe is expected to be inaugurated…
Lefkara named one of world’s top tourism villages
Lefkara has been recognised as one of the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation…
From 1703 to Limassol marina
Anyone at the Limassol marina recently can’t fail to have noticed the mast and rigging of an 18th century tall ship…
Pope’s visit ‘means the world to us’
Pope Francis’ historic visit to Cyprus this week has sparked a general feeling of joy and expectation among the…
True replica of Peter the Great ship to visit Limassol
Russian sail training frigate Shtandart, from the same crew who built the Black Pearl used in Disney’s Pirates of the…
Cyprus shines in major international robotics festival
Cypriot students excelled at the Robotex International robotics festival in Estonia earlier this month, placing high…
Walking tour looks at the transformation of Nicosia
The city is always changing. People come and go, neighbourhoods are abandoned, businesses open and close, some…
Cyprus to present climate impact report at COP26
President Nicos Anastasiades and his team arrived in Glasgow on Monday for the COP26 climate conference, where they…
Top 10 of the world’s best locations for buying a holiday home
Paphos has made the top 10 of the world’s best locations for buying a holiday home, ranking second behind Venice,…
Dig in Larnaca unearths water supply network dating back to 1745
An archaeological dig has unearthed remains of the impressive Ottoman water supply network of the coastal city of…
Cyprus places sixth in European cyber security competition
Cyprus has scored an impressive sixth place finish at this year’s European Cyber Security Challenge. Germany took the…
Queen's Baton Relay - route today
The Queen's Baton will continue its relay across Cyprus today passing through the Nicosia, Larnaca & free Famagusta…
Licensing registration for self-catering holiday lets
Law regulating self-catering rentals enacted February 21, 2020 In 2020, a new law was passed in relation to…
Commonwealth Games smart baton to travel to Cyprus
A smart baton designed to be used in the Queen’s Baton relay for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will travel to…
Second wheelchair ramp on Lady’s Mile to provide access to sea
The installation of a second movable access ramp for the disabled at Ladies Mile beach has been completed, the British…
Cyprus in ‘historic’ bid to host group phase of Eurobasket 2025
The Cyprus Basketball Federation (CBF) presented its candidacy to host the group phase of the Fiba Eurobasket 2025 in…
Bygone era brought back to life in Kritou Terra
Recreating a traditional clothes-washing ritual in Kritou Terra is part of Paphos’s tourism strategy. Paphos is…
Cyprus exits spring with supermoon
Cyprus will say farewell to spring with a supermoon today, when the moon will be at its closest point to earth,…
Cyprus through to Eurovision final
Cyprus’ Eurovision entrant Elena Tsangrinou on Tuesday night secured a spot in Saturday night’s final in Rotterdam.…
Cyprus Environment Featured Saving the world’s rarest marine mammal in Cyprus
Did you know that the Mediterranean Monk Seal ( Monachus monachus ) is currently the most endangered marine mammal…
Cyprus Second chance to enjoy supermoon tonight
A supermoon or pink moon appeared in Cyprus’ skies on the night between Monday and Tuesday and will also be visible…