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Cyprus Prepares Nine Christmas Villages Across All Districts For 2026-2027 Holiday Season

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 21, 2026

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has announced that nine Christmas Villages will operate across Cyprus this year, bringing festive activity to communities in every district during the 2026-2027 holiday season.

Nine Destinations Selected Across The Island

The villages will open in Agros, Deryneia, Kakopetria, Kalopanayiotis, Kyperounta, Lefkara, Lofou, Statos-Agios Fotios and Fikardou. The festive programme will run from 21 November 2026 until 6 January 2027.

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Built On A Proven Tourism Model

The selection followed the completion of the evaluation process for applications submitted under the grant scheme for community and municipal councils along the Heartland of Legends route. The initiative continues the Deputy Ministry’s broader effort to stage Christmas Villages in municipalities and communities, a programme that has delivered strong results and positive visitor feedback over the past five years.

Local Identity At The Centre Of The Experience

This year’s destinations will feature festive decorations, wooden chalets selling local products and handmade crafts, and experiential workshops focused on artisan skills and food and wine culture. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities, including nature walks, cycling routes, village tours, and other seasonal attractions.

The Ministry’s long-term objective is to keep enriching the Christmas Villages each year, strengthening their local character and building them into a stronger attraction for both domestic and international visitors.

More Information Online

Further details on the programme and activities of each Christmas Village will be published on the dedicated website: christmasvillages.com.cy.

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Cyprus Business Electricity Prices Rank Among The EU’s Highest

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 6, 2026

Electricity prices for a defined group of non-household consumers in Cyprus reached €0.23 per kilowatt-hour in the first half of 2026, placing the country among the most expensive in the EU, according to Eurostat.

The rate matched Italy and exceeded the EU average of €0.18. Ireland recorded the highest price at €0.27 per kilowatt-hour.

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The figures cover non-household consumers with annual electricity consumption of between 500 and 2,000 megawatt-hours, rather than all businesses or households.

EU Electricity Prices Continued To Fall

Across the EU, average prices for this consumer group declined by 2% compared with the second half of 2025 and were 5.4% lower year on year.

The lowest rates were recorded in Finland (€0.09 per kWh) and Sweden (€0.12), followed by Denmark, Spain and Portugal, all at €0.13.

Prices Fell In Most Member States

Electricity prices declined year on year in 19 EU countries during the first half of 2026. Luxembourg recorded the largest fall, at 23.8%, followed by Czechia (11.9%) and Greece (11.8%).

Prices increased in eight member states, led by Sweden (18.8%), Finland (18.7%) and Bulgaria (14.2%). Despite the sharp increases, Finland and Sweden continued to have the lowest electricity prices in the bloc.