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Cyprus Airports Set To Welcome 13 Million Passengers In A Record-Breaking Year

Cyprus is on the verge of hitting a new milestone in air travel as Hermes Airports anticipates an influx of up to 13 million passengers in 2025. This reflects a notable 5.6% annual increase from last year’s figures, further cementing the island’s reputation as a thriving hub of connectivity.

With 55 airlines ready to operate flights to and from 158 destinations across 39 countries, the surge in passenger traffic is no coincidence. Hermes Airports, the body managing Larnaca and Paphos international airports, attributes this growth to strategic efforts aimed at enhancing air connectivity to and from Cyprus.

New Routes And Airlines

The summer schedule introduces exciting new direct routes including Riyadh, Venice, Marseille, Düsseldorf, Lyon, and Sibiu. Significantly, the Riyadh-Larnaca connection debuts Saudia’s inclusion in Cyprus’s scheduled route network. Fresh names like AnimaWings, SkyUP, and Air Haifa are entering the market, adding vibrant options to regional air travel.

A Resilient Tourism Sector

Despite losing significant markets such as Russian and Ukrainian travel and facing global economic uncertainties, Cyprus’s tourism remains strong.

As we approach the summer, Hermes Airports is geared up to manage 145 flights daily, underscoring Cyprus’s role as a pivotal player in the Mediterranean air travel sphere. Stay tuned as Cyprus continues its journey of growth, leveraging strategic connections and resilient infrastructure.

Eurobank Plans €1 Billion Investment In AI And Digital Banking By 2028

Eurobank plans to invest about €1 billion in technology from 2025 through 2028, its largest technology investment program to date. The Banking Forward strategy focuses on digital banking, artificial intelligence, customer experience and a “phygital” model combining digital services with face-to-face support.

Digital Banking Dominates Customer Activity

Digital channels already account for 96% of Eurobank transactions, with 61% completed through the Eurobank Mobile App. Among customers aged 35 and under, digital adoption reaches 94%.

Customers make about 574 million annual logins across e/m-banking and more than 1 million digital transactions each day. During the first half of 2026, one in three banking products was acquired digitally.

AI Moves Into Everyday Banking

Eurobank is expanding the use of AI through tools including EVA, its digital customer assistant, and myEVA, an AI-powered voice assistant for employees. The technology is also being applied to mortgage assessments, customer feedback analysis and contractual documents.

The bank’s technology architecture is built around five areas: digital channels, customer experience orchestration, data and AI, core banking, and infrastructure and cloud. About 50% of its applications and digital channels are already cloud-based.

Investment Extends Beyond Technology

The program is intended to reshape how Eurobank operates, combining automation and AI with employee development and human support. The bank says the approach is designed to improve services while maintaining access to face-to-face banking when customers need it.

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