New Legislation To Revolutionize Energy Storage In Cyprus

by News Editor

April 11, 2025

After much anticipation, the Cyprus Parliament unanimously passed a pivotal law enabling the storage of electrical energy. This significant move, driven by persistent efforts from Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou, brings Cyprus a step closer to energy stability.

The Role Of Energy Storage

The new law grants the Transmission System Operator of Cyprus the responsibility to implement and manage energy storage systems. Collaborations with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus aim to stabilize the island’s isolated electrical grid and minimize the risks of power shortages. This initiative is vital in reducing the curtailment of green energy, particularly from photovoltaic sources, due to overproduction.

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Political Dynamics And Unified Agreement

The legislative journey was not without its complexities. Notably, amendments proposed by the Energy Committee’s Chairman, Kyriakos Hadjiyiannis, were reshaped by a majority, reflecting the European Union’s directive for state-backed energy storage solutions. Despite initial resistance, all parties, including the opposition and the Democratic Rally party, expressed unanimous support for the revised bill.

This development not only paves the way for energy resilience in Cyprus but also aligns with broader European environmental goals, solidifying Cyprus’s role as a forward-thinking player in regional energy advancements.

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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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