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Amazon Prime Chooses Cyprus For New Reality Show Production

Filming has begun in Paphos, Cyprus, for the Danish version of the popular reality show Roast on the Coast. This show, known for its humorous pranks in which comedians joke around with each other during vacations, has gained popularity in Northern Europe.

Lefteris Eleftheriou, head of the Cyprus Film Commission, confirmed that the commission has approved the production of three versions of the show for Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The rights to Roast on the Coast are held by Banijay, one of the largest global content production and distribution companies.

Amazon Prime is making a notable investment in this project and has selected Cyprus as the location for filming. This opens up new opportunities for collaboration, positioning Cyprus as an attractive destination for international productions.

The most recent season of Roast on the Coast, which aired in May, was filmed in Marbella, Spain, where comedian Linda P. invited five well-known Danish comedians to join her for a vacation full of comedic challenges and pranks.

Additionally, the Cyprus Film Commission has revealed plans to implement a green filming policy. Eleftheriou shared that this initiative is currently under review by the Ministry of Finance. As eco-friendly production practices are gaining importance at major global film festivals, Cyprus is eager to meet these standards and attract even more international projects to the island.

Cyprus Economy Outperforms EU Benchmarks With 4.5% Quarterly Growth

The Cypriot economy recorded an impressive 4.5% year-on-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the Statistical Service. This performance represents a notable acceleration, with a seasonally adjusted quarterly increase of 1.4% compared to the previous period.

Quarterly Performance Surpasses Expectations

Based on Eurostat data, Cyprus has significantly outpaced its European counterparts. While the Eurozone achieved an average growth rate of 1.3% and the European Union registered 1.5%, Cyprus clearly outperformed both. Such robust quarterly performance underlines the nation’s strategic economic positioning amid global market uncertainties.

Full-Year Projections And Fiscal Discipline

For the entire year 2025, growth is forecasted at 3.75%, exceeding earlier predictions from the Ministry of Finance and several domestic and international agencies, which had estimated an increase between 2.9% and 3.5%. This optimistic projection is supported by a low inflation environment and conditions of near-full employment.

Sustainable Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

Despite increased international volatility, Cyprus continues to demonstrate a resilient economic dynamic. Experts assert that a commitment to prudent and disciplined fiscal policies will bolster the nation’s ability to maintain medium-term growth rates above 3%. This strategic approach offers a strong competitive edge, much like other success stories in high-growth markets where sound economic management has proven vital.

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