CYPRUS TOURISM SECTOR DIVERSIFIES AS UK SHARE EASES AND ISRAEL GROWS

 Cyprus Mail 13 February 2026 - by Kyriacos Nicolaou

Beach in Limassol (file photo, image rights Kyriacos Nicolaou, Cyprus Mail)

Cyprus faces high tourism intensity and overtourism risks, says analyst

Cyprus’ tourism sector achieved record-breaking arrivals and revenues in 2025, underscoring strong real income growth and improved market diversification, according to a analysis by Eurobank’s Konstantinos Vrachimis.

Total tourist arrivals reached 4.5 million in 2025, up from 4 million in 2024, marking an increase of 12.2 per cent year on year, with strong momentum sustained through the final months of the year.

AFTER RAINFALL, DAM CAPACITY REACHES 14.1 PER CENT ON FRIDAY

 Cyprus Mail 14 February 2026 - by Joanna Pauls

The Klirou dam (Photo Constantinos Antoniades)

Cyprus dams stood at a capacity of 14.1 per cent on Friday,  the water development department (WDD) said on Saturday. Last year at this time they were 26 per cent full.

As of Friday, the dams held a total of 41.1 billion cubic metres, having recorded an inflow of 19.2 billion since October 1.

MAJOR ROAD WORKS

 

MAJOR ROAD WORKS

Larnaca-Famagusta Motorway

On the Larnaca-Famagusta Motorway, heading towards Famagusta, from the exit to Livadia to the exit to Oroklini, on Monday 16/02/2026, from 20:00 in the evening until 05:30 in the morning of the next day, road maintenance works will be carried out. During the works in the above section, both lanes of the motorway, heading towards Paralimni, will be closed for a distance of approximately 3 km. and traffic will be diverted throughout to the opposite traffic flow, which will operate in two-way traffic with the use of appropriate signage. The exit to Livadia will remain closed and traffic will be diverted via the exit to Oroklini with the use of appropriate signage.

CYPRUS MPs EXAMINE REVISED OPENING HOURS FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS

 Cyprus Mail 13 February 2026 -by Souzana Psara

Cyprus’ house energy committee is examining revised opening hours for recreation centres, as part of a government bill aimed at modernising the catering sector and strengthening the competitiveness of the tourism product.

The legislation seeks to address weaknesses in the current framework, while also introducing new categories of establishments.

Following strong stakeholder reactions, the government amended the proposal, which is now being discussed article-by-article in closed committee sessions.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 14 February 2026

The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.

As a result of the preventive policing operations, one person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and one person for the offense of public insult.

AN EVENING WITH PHILLIP DYSON - Technopolis 20 - 5 March

 

AN EVENING WITH PHILLIP DYSON

Technopolis 20

5 March - 8pm

Entrance: €12
Reservations are necessary at 70002420

Phillip Dyson returns to Technopolis 20 on Thursday 5fh of March, 20:00, with another wonderful programme of Classical, Ragtime and Early Jazz. The programme includes Beethoven ‘Moonlight’ Sonata, Rachmaninov Prelude in C sharp minor, Scott Joplin The Entertainer and Bethena, Chopin Fantaisie Impromptu, Liszt Liebesträume, Brahms Rhapsody in G minor … and much more!
Phillip Dyson broadcasts regularly for the BBC and Classic FM, tours constantly throughout the UK and has a great international reputation in Europe and America, gaining enormous popularity in both the classical and light music repertoires. Mr Dyson is a Decca Classics recording artist.

MESS AGAIN AT KATO PAPHOS DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER

Filenews 14 February 2026 - by Dora Christodoulou

Once again, the severe weather phenomena that hit Paphos last night created serious problems for the businesses of the coastal front and especially on the pier. The intense sea turbulence resulted in the area of the pier being filled with algae, sea water and other debris, causing damage to the businesses opposite the pier.