Cyprus Says Cruise Ship Casinos Fall Outside Its Jurisdiction

The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority has clarified that onboard casinos operating on cruise ships and passenger vessels remain outside its regulatory framework, irrespective of the vessel’s flag. This delineation underscores a principled adherence to jurisdictional boundaries and aligns with prevailing international standards.

Regulatory Exemptions For Maritime Casinos

According to the authority, these operations fall outside its remit because they take place beyond the territorial waters of Cyprus. Further details are available through the authority’s official resources.

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Operational Conditions In International Waters

Casinos aboard cruise ships are allowed to function solely while in international waters. When these vessels enter ports or Cyprus’ territorial waters, gaming activities are halted. This operational model is reflective of industry best practices that separate domestic oversight from international maritime activities.

Growth In A Global Entertainment Sector

The cruise industry continues to expand, with projections placing the global market at approximately $18.30 billion by 2030. Onboard gaming contributes an estimated 20% to 30% of total revenue, supported by integrated payment systems and customer data tools used by operators.

Encouraging Responsible Gaming

Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority also issued an advisory for consumers, urging passengers to engage in gaming activities responsibly and with moderation. Such activities are intended for entertainment purposes and should not be considered a means of generating income or addressing financial obligations, the regulator noted.

Alongside this guidance, the authority continues to oversee gaming activity in Cyprus, focusing on regulatory clarity and consumer awareness in both domestic and international contexts.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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