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€50m Jewish Education Hub to Break Ground in Limassol

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 13, 2025

A private education project worth over €50 million is advancing in Polemidia, Limassol, with construction preparations underway for a new school funded by the Yael Foundation.

Work is expected to begin in September, as the final architectural designs are now being completed in parallel with the school’s licensing application to the Ministry of Education.

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International Education Standards

According to information from the Yael foundation, the response from the Ministry has so far been positive, with the school set to follow international education standards.

As stated on the foundation’s official website, the project aspires to create a flagship Jewish school in Limassol, a point of reference for Jewish education both in Cyprus and abroad.

A Beacon of Excellence

The institution will combine Jewish values with modern pedagogical methods in a high-standard academic environment, with the Foundation describing it as a future “beacon of excellence.”

The school is expected to open in 2027 and will host up to 1,500 students from Cyprus and overseas.

Facilities and Leadership

Its facilities will include modern classrooms, science laboratories, creative studios, a library, sports infrastructure, and places of worship, forming a fully integrated learning and development space across primary, middle, and secondary levels.

Leading the new institution will be Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler, originally from Israel, who brings experience from similar educational projects in Australia.

In his statement, the Rabbi said that “The school will be the cornerstone of the Jewish community of Cyprus, making it an even more attractive place to live.”

He frequently travels between Israel and Cyprus to oversee the project and is widely known for his commitment to academic excellence and Jewish education.

The Yael Foundation

Founded in 2020 by Uri and Yael Poliavich, a Jewish couple who have settled permanently in Cyprus, the Yael foundation is dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity through accessible, high-quality education.

The foundation is currently active in 35 countries, supporting around 13,000 Jewish students worldwide.

According to the organisation, it provides funding to 55 day schools, 18 catechism schools, 10 kindergartens, and 17 after-school programmes.

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Cyprus Tourism Shows Strength As Clean Monday Hotel Bookings Surge

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2026

Hotels Embrace A Bright Outlook

Recent figures point to growing momentum in hotel reservations ahead of the Clean Monday weekend, signaling renewed confidence in Cyprus’ tourism sector. Christos Angelides, Director of PASYXE, emphasized the positive trend while also underscoring the need to gradually extend the tourism season beyond traditional peak months.

Favorable Conditions And Festive Spirit

Angelides noted that bookings recorded during the past weekend reached encouraging levels, a development attributed to multiple converging factors. The return of sunny weather after prolonged rainfall, coupled with the festive aura of carnival events and children’s parades in cities such as Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos, has motivated many to opt for short getaways. This seasonal momentum is further boosted by the strategic initiatives of local hotels, many of which are curating special menus for Clean Monday events, offering guests an enhanced stay experience by keeping them on-premise.

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Positioning For The Off-Season

Despite the positive indicators, Angelides cautioned that average occupancy rates of 25%–30% highlight the need for continued innovation rather than complacency. He described the current period as part of a longer process of building winter tourism and pointed to opportunities in conferences, corporate events and niche travel segments as potential drivers of year-round demand.

Expanding Air Connectivity and Collective Ecosystem

Industry expectations are further supported by expanded air connections from established markets such as the United Kingdom and Israel, alongside increased routes from Armenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Poland. While recovery in the German market remains gradual, broader improvements in connectivity continue to strengthen overall tourism prospects. Angelides added that sustainable year-round tourism depends on a wider ecosystem that extends beyond accommodation to include restaurants, museums, cultural venues and community events.

The Path Forward

Cyprus continues to benefit from strong competitive advantages in climate, accessibility and hospitality infrastructure. With coordinated planning across tourism stakeholders and consistent investment in diversified offerings, the sector is positioned to contribute more steadily to the national economy and support a more balanced, all-season travel model.