Paphos Embarks on EU Project to Revolutionize Tourism Sustainability

by News Editor

May 20, 2025

Paphos has partnered with nine other European regions to join the EU-supported Smart-Tour initiative. This venture aims to revolutionize digital and sustainable tourism, steering Paphos towards a visionary destination.

The 36-month endeavor involves the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) and emphasizes enhancing accessibility, digital transformation, environmental consciousness, cultural heritage, and creative industries. More about Cyprus’s strategic initiatives can be found here.

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The project, dubbed ‘Smart Tourism – Smart Destinations’, seeks to embed digital solutions in local tourism policies, aspiring to elevate Europe’s tourism landscape.

This ambitious initiative provides essential infrastructure upgrades and the integration of smart tourism practices into regional strategies. With co-funding from the European Union, covering 80% of the costs, the program unites partners from Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Albania, Ukraine, Belgium, and Cyprus.

Paphos anticipates receiving close to €200,000 in EU funding under this scheme.

The inaugural coordination meeting will occur in Heraklion, Crete, from May 20 to 22, with Etap Marketing Officer Lucas Nikiforos representing Paphos.

Explore Cyprus’s growth projections starting in 2025 here.

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Apple Embeds Agentic Coding In Xcode, Pioneering AI-Driven Development

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 4, 2026

Introduction

Apple has taken a bold step in transforming the software development landscape with its latest Xcode update. By integrating agentic coding, the company is empowering developers with advanced AI tools that can autonomously generate and test code, streamlining complex workflows. This move underscores Apple’s commitment to innovation and positions the tech giant at the forefront of AI-driven development.

Expanding The Developer Ecosystem

The updated Xcode now supports powerful AI agents, including Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex. With these integrations, the development environment is set to handle multi-step tasks, allowing the AI to build projects, search through Apple’s extensive documentation, and resolve coding issues. In a recent demonstration, an Apple representative highlighted how coding agents and Xcode collaborate to manage complex processes seamlessly.

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Driving A Paradigm Shift In Coding

The update builds on earlier enhancements introduced in the summer, when Apple added support for tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI services. The new agent-based features reflect a broader industry trend sometimes referred to as “vibe coding,” where developers provide prompts and AI systems generate initial code that is later refined by humans. This approach can reduce development time and shift how programmers interact with software tools.

Implications For The Future

While Apple’s consumer AI products have seen mixed reception, the integration of AI into Xcode is drawing attention from iOS developers. The system allows additional compatible AI services to be connected through an open API, reducing dependence on a single provider.

Market Rollout And Industry Impact

Xcode 26.3 is currently available in beta for registered Apple developers and is expected to reach a wider audience through the App Store later this year. The release follows a broader shift in the technology sector toward AI-assisted coding tools, as companies including OpenAI continue to introduce new developer-focused applications.

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