ECONOMY
Tourism Sector Alarmed as Hotel Bookings Stall Ahead of Season
Cancellations rise and new reservations slow amid Middle East war uncertainty
CULTURE
Ten Years to Showcase a Roman-Era Mosaic
On discovery of the exceptional mosaic in July 2016, the Antiquities Department said it would take “several months” for excavations to be completed at Larnaca’s Chrysopolitissa neighbourhood. Unfortunately, 10 years on, the mosaic has yet to be showcased.
ECONOMY
Tourism Under Pressure – Hotels in Free Famagusta District to Operate with Fewer Employees
The Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE) is trying to persuade the state to extend unemployment benefits for hotel employees who will not be able to return to work immediately, until the end of next April.
SOCIAL LENS
Ayia Napa: Installation of ‘Smart Parking’ Sensors
First sensors installed at the ‘Melissi’ car park
ECONOMY
Farmers Threaten to Shut Airports and Ports
Livestock farmers warn of escalating industrial action – including the closure of roads, ports, and airports – if mass culls of asymptomatic animals continue.
