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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.

Cyprus Government Moves to Cut Electricity Prices

According to the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the energy regulator are set to meet this week to discuss a formula to lower the price of electricity.

This development comes from President Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks over the weekend, where he urged the EAC not to increase electricity rates. Christodoulides confirmed that he had a meeting with the EAC, asking them not to impose any increases at this juncture.

The government spokesman emphasized that the current administration is committed to bringing down the price of electricity in any way possible. Letymbiotis noted that the state-run power utility and the regulator would make their own assessments based on the wider direction of the government regarding reductions in the coming time period.

It is worth noting that Cypriots pay the second-highest rates for electricity in Europe when adjusted for spending power, according to Eurostat data released last week. Only consumers in the Czech Republic paid more for their household energy bills than those in Cyprus.

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