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Paphos has been named the world’s best destination for sunrise and sunset views in a ranking from the European photo-printing company Cewe, the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) shared on Thursday. The ranking was chosen by Cewe in partnership with the travel and wildlife photographer Bella Falk. It was highlighted in the Travel + Leisure magazine on Wednesday, which also...

Building activity across Cyprus recorded strong growth during the first two months of 2026, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service, highlighting continued momentum in the residential property sector. The total floor area of licensed developments increased by 54.9% year-on-year, while project values, building permits and the number of planned residential units also posted...

The latest RICS Cyprus Property Index with KPMG in Cyprus for the first quarter of 2026 shows the island’s real estate market continuing on a path of modest but steady growth. The report tracks both property sale prices and rental values across all districts and major property sectors in Cyprus. Property prices recorded small increases across every asset class during the opening three months of the...

Cyprus recorded a sharp increase in construction activity in January 2026, with building permits rising significantly across all types of projects, according to official data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. Strong gains were reported in total floor area, project value, number of permits issued, and planned residential units. A total of 789 building permits were issued in January 2026, up...

The latest preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) suggest that the residential property market remained broadly stable in the third quarter of 2025, with only marginal movements recorded across the House Price Index (HPI). According to CyStat, the HPI reached 146.86 units in Q3 2025, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter decline of 0.3% when compared with the second...

The 9 per cent increase in Cyprus property sales in November puts the island on track for its best performing year since 2007 – and the third most successful year since records began in the year 2000. According to official statistics published by the Department of Lands & Surveys, total of 1,644 property sale contracts were deposited at Land Registry during the month, up from 1,506 in November...

Property sales in Cyprus recorded an annual increase of 24 per cent in October, with all districts posting double-digit gains, according to official statistics published by the Department of Lands & Surveys. October was one of the strongest months of 2025, with 1,638 property sale contracts deposited across Cyprus compared to 1,318 in October 2024. All districts recorded...

Despite ongoing backlogs faced by the building permit authorities, new tools introduced over the past year have significantly speeded up approvals, resulting in many permits being issued. According to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, more than 1,300 urban planning and building permits for residential properties have been approved since the launch of the fast-track licensing measures introduced...

Limassol is set to welcome two landmark high-rise developments following approval from the Environmental Authority, paving the way for projects worth a combined total of over €260 million. KEAN Soft Drinks Ltd development in Amathounta The former KEAN factory site in Amathounta, Limassol, will soon be transformed into a €189 million high-rise development. The historic factory will be...

Urban development in Larnaca is accelerating at record speed in 2025, with planning applications rising by 53% compared to last year. The growth is driven by released land in Livadia, Oroklini and Pyla, alongside housing policy reforms, digital permit submission systems and strong demand for residential, hotel and commercial units. According to the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation (EOA)...