New €4.7m scheme to upgrade tourism units in rural and mountain areas
The deputy ministry of tourism on Wednesday announced the launch of a scheme aimed at upgrading hotels and accommodation for tourists in Cyprus’ rural and...
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Mountains commissioner outlines progress made
The progress made in improving the lives of those living in the mountains justifies the president’s choices, mountains commissioner Costas Hambiarouris said on Tuesday handing...
Heavy traffic in some areas, many picnic sites overcrowded
Police said there was heavy traffic on some mountain roads on Monday while the forestry department said some picnic sites were overcrowded and it urged...
Musical series travels the mountains
A returning series of live music performances will take music enthusiasts and nature lovers up to Cyprus’ mountains and villages this September. As we ease...
Revitalising rural and mountain communities ‘high on government agenda’
Transport Minister, Yiannis Karousos has expressed the government’s commitment and determination to develop remote areas through upgrades to the standard of living of rural populations,...
Five Italian climbers still missing after glacier collapse
Five Italian climbers were still missing more than 48 hours after the deadly collapse of part of a mountain glacier in the Alps, a tragedy...
Cabinet approves subsidy scheme for upgrading rural and mountain areas (Updated)
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the subsidy plan for the revival of rural and mountain areas with the aim of enriching and upgrading the tourist...
Breathing new life into mountain areas
Initiatives costing €397 million in the works A whopping 194 initiatives at a total cost of €397 million are in the process of being implemented...
More snow, colder temperatures on the way (Update 3)
Isolated storms and snow are expected on Tuesday while temperatures will drop further mid-week, the director of the meteorological service Kleanthis Nicolaides said on Monday....
Road closures due to snowfall and rockslides in mountains
Several roads were closed on Wednesday morning as snow fell in the mountainous areas of the island, including villages in the Nicosia district. Apart from...
