2025/2026 EU Regulation: Why Cyprus Remains the Safest Short-Term Rental Investment

By Helen Daniilidou 29/09/2025 The European short-term rental (STR) market is facing its most significant shake-up yet. Driven by the twin pressures of housing crises and the implementation of new EU data and transparency regulations (expected to be fully in force by mid-2026), popular destinations are introducing stricter, costlier, and more complex rules. For property […]
Buying Property with Bitcoin & Crypto in Cyprus: Safe Regulated and Legitimate

By Helen Daniilidou 29/09/2025 Cryptocurrency is no longer a niche payment method—it’s becoming part of mainstream finance. In November 2023, Cyprus joined 47 other countries in adopting the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This move brings crypto transactions under clear international rules, making them as secure and transparent as traditional banking. For investors, this means […]
The ISTF International Maritime Tourism Festival is coming to Cyprus for the first time at Ayia Napa Marina

In Business News For the first time in its history, the ISTF International Maritime Tourism Festival, one of the most important events of its kind that until now took place in Greece, is coming to Cyprus. Ayia Napa Marina, co-organized by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus and in collaboration with BoatsAdvisor […]
Non-EU buyers purchase over 25% of Cyprus properties

Cyprus Mail 23/09/25 Elias Hazou Foreign nationals are increasingly snapping up immovable property in Cyprus, accounting for over a quarter of all property sales in 2024, although that ratio is likely an undercount, a report released on Tuesday by the Audit Office showed. The auditor-general’s special report found that 27.35 per cent of property sales during […]
Larnaca marina dredging to wrap up by December.

Cyprus Mail 25/09/25 Rebekah Georgiades The dredging of Larnaca’s marina, budgeted at €900,000, is “proceeding as scheduled” and is expected to be completed by December, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday. Speaking during a visit to the marina, the minister said final decisions on the future of the marina and port will be taken […]
Smart Investing: How Stage Payments Make Off-Plan Property in Cyprus a Winning Strategy

By Helen Daniilidou 24/09/25 When it comes to property investment, timing and structure can make all the difference. In Cyprus, one of the most attractive ways to maximize returns with minimal upfront capital is through buying property off-plan. This method allows investors to secure a premium property at today’s prices while spreading payments over 18–24 […]
From the US to the Mediterranean: Cyprus as the Ideal Expat Destination

By Helen Daniilidou 24/09/2025 Across the world, more people are rethinking what “the dream life” really means. Rising costs, political stress, and a longing for better work-life balance are pushing many—especially Americans—to look beyond their borders. For those searching for sunshine, safety, and a slower pace of life, Cyprus is emerging as one of the […]
UK, Israeli Tourists Drive Record-High Tourism Numbers in Cyprus

In Cyprus e.philenews 17/09/2025 Cyprus recorded a record high of 602,026 tourist arrivals in August 2025, the highest monthly figure since statistical records began in 1976, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus. The August figure represents an 8.5% increase compared to 554,923 arrivals in August 2024. For the January-August period, tourist arrivals reached 3.034 million, marking […]
Larnaca: The plan for a Restart of the Commercial center

In Cyprus en.philenews Natasa Christoforou 13/09/25 The commercial centre of Larnaca is going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history, due to two large-scale projects, which are essential for its future and began at the end of 2024. This period, in particular, has seen construction work at its peak, with many […]
Britons warned against buying properties in occupied north

In Cyprus. en.philenews 15/09/2025 British pensioners seeking retirement homes in Cyprus are being warned they could face legal action if they purchase properties in the Turkish-occupied north, where prices are up to 50% cheaper than in Republic of Cyprus-controlled areas, the Daily Express reported. Cypriot officials caution that many properties being sold to unsuspecting buyers were […]