Cyprus Faces Energy Strain As Cold Wave Hits: Authorities Call For Power Conservation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 20, 2025

A cold wave sweeping across Cyprus threatens to test the island’s energy infrastructure in the coming days. Chará Kousiappa, spokesperson for the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC), warned that the country could face serious challenges as energy demand surges.

“It will be a tough situation,” Kousiappa told the Cyprus News Agency. “We’re already seeing very high demand, and we’re continuously assessing the situation. We hope things will go smoothly, but we’re ready to act if necessary.”

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The cold front is expected to hit shortly, with the most critical period for electricity demand falling between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM—when renewable energy production drops off. During these peak hours, the power supply will be under significant pressure, as several key power units are offline due to scheduled maintenance or technical issues.

TSOC is closely monitoring the situation, and Kousiappa hopes that some of the power units currently under repair at the Dhekelia and Vasilikos stations can be brought back online before temperatures fall. She also emphasized the importance of energy conservation, urging the public to reduce electricity usage during peak hours and shift high-energy tasks, like laundry and dishwashing, to the day when solar power is at its peak.

As Cyprus braces for a difficult few days, authorities are calling on citizens to play their part in ensuring the stability of the island’s power grid.

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Cyprus Tourism Revenue Edges Higher In June, But First-Half Decline Persists

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 2, 2026

Cyprus posted a marginal increase in tourism revenue in June 2026, ending a three-month run of declines. But the broader picture for the first half of the year remains subdued, with earnings from the sector down 11.4%, according to data released Monday by the Statistical Service.

June Returns To Growth

Based on the Passenger Survey, tourism revenue reached €423.1 million in June, up 0.2% from €422.3 million in the same month of 2025. The increase was modest, but it marked a return to positive territory after three consecutive months of contraction.

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First-Half Performance Still Weak

Despite the improvement in June, the six-month trend remains negative. Tourism receipts for the January-June 2026 period stood at €1.2213 billion, compared with €1.3781 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.

That represents a drop of €156.8 million year on year, underscoring the pressure facing one of Cyprus’s most important sectors.

Spending Per Visitor Rises

On a per-capita basis, tourist spending in June 2026 increased to €863.62, up 2% from €847.01 a year earlier. The data suggest that while arrivals and revenues have been uneven, visitor value remains relatively resilient.

Key Markets Continue To Shape The Sector

The United Kingdom remained Cyprus’s largest source market in June, accounting for 33% of total arrivals. British visitors spent an average of €103.98 per day.

Israel was the second-largest market, with a 16.4% share of total arrivals. Israeli tourists recorded the highest average daily spend, at €174.27.

Poland ranked third, representing 7.3% of arrivals, with an average daily expenditure of €84.37 per visitor.

What The Numbers Signal

The latest figures point to a tourism industry that is stabilizing month to month, but has yet to recover fully over the year. For policymakers and operators alike, the challenge is no longer only attracting visitors, but sustaining higher-value demand across the season.

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