Cyprus Secures EGOI 2026 Gold Medal As Youth Talent Flourishes

Cyprus has once again demonstrated its leadership in computing education by securing a gold medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2026). The competition, held in Italy from May 12 to May 18, 2026, brought together top young talent from across Europe and beyond.

Breakthrough Achievement By A Young Talent

Secondary school standout Mariza Paspalli captured the spotlight by winning gold and ranking third overall among 248 participants. Her stellar performance marks another milestone in an already impressive track record, which includes 11 additional medals over the past three years at international informatics competitions.

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Robust Delegation And Strategic Guidance

Cyprus’ high-performing team also featured promising competitors Anastasia Evangelou, Rafaella Nicolaou, and Chrystallena Karittevli. Under the adept leadership of informatics teacher Father Antonis Georgiou and deputy team leader Afroditi Hadjimarkou, the delegation’s success underscores the country’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent in STEM fields.

Driving Gender Diversity In STEM

The Cyprus Computer Society has highlighted that this achievement plays a crucial role in bolstering initiatives aimed at increasing girls’ participation in Informatics and broader STEM disciplines. Such efforts are vital for sustaining long-term innovation and competitiveness on the global stage.

Continuing A Legacy Of Excellence

Building on the recent success of hosting the Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI 2025), Cyprus is poised to further invest in young talent with upcoming participation in prestigious events like the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (BOI), the Junior European Olympiad in Informatics (EJOI), and the junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI) in 2026.

The Cyprus Computer Society congratulated the entire delegation for their outstanding performance and extended sincere appreciation to all individuals and organizations that consistently support youth development in Informatics.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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