Airbnb Issues Safety Guidance To Property Owners After Cyprus Incident

Airbnb has sent an urgent email to property owners registered on its platform following the recent incident at Cape Base in Cyprus. The message aims to ensure that hosts receive up-to-date safety guidance and operational information relevant to the current situation.

Local Guidance And Safety Protocols

In its communication, Airbnb directed property owners to consult official instructions issued by Cyprus Civil Defence authorities. According to the company, the objective is to help hosts remain informed and prepared during a period of heightened uncertainty.

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“In light of the events in Cyprus, we would like to provide you with some local information to ensure you are well informed,” the company stated in the email. Hosts were also provided with a link to official safety guidance and emergency instructions.

Communication With Guests

Airbnb further advised hosts to contact guests who may have upcoming reservations to discuss possible adjustments if necessary. Clear and proactive communication is considered essential when managing booking changes, cancellations, or schedule modifications during unexpected developments.

Maintaining transparent communication between hosts and guests helps minimize disruptions while ensuring that travelers remain aware of local safety guidance.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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