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Paphos Extends Domestic Tourism Campaign After Reaching 335,000 Visitors

Etap Paphos is extending its domestic tourism campaign until mid-November after reaching more than 335,000 potential visitors across Cyprus during the May-August period.

Campaign Reaches 2.6 Million Impressions

The campaign generated more than 2.6 million impressions and 882,000 interactions between May and August, according to Etap Paphos. The initiative aims to encourage Cyprus residents to visit the district for short breaks and weekend trips outside the peak summer season.

Promotional content has focused on Paphos’ beaches, natural areas, gastronomy, events and outdoor activities, mainly through Facebook and Instagram. Online competitions also attracted more than 85,000 participants.

Polis Chrysochous And Akamas In Focus

Two campaigns have focused specifically on Polis Chrysochous and the Akamas peninsula. Promotional material has highlighted their beaches, natural landscapes and rural setting, with an emphasis on visits outside the busiest summer months.

Campaign Shifts To Autumn Getaways

The extended campaign will promote short autumn trips for couples, solo travellers and families. Etap Paphos is also highlighting local food, nature trails, outdoor activities, events and festivals across the district.

“The coming months provide the perfect opportunity for rejuvenating seaside escapes,” the tourism board said, while also pointing to events and festivals taking place across Paphos.

Focus On Year-Round Tourism

Etap Paphos said the campaign is intended to support businesses and tourism professionals across the district by extending domestic demand beyond the traditional summer season.

The November extension will continue promoting Paphos’ coastline, countryside, gastronomy and outdoor activities as attractions for Cyprus residents during the autumn period.

Cyprus Business Electricity Prices Rank Among The EU’s Highest

Electricity prices for a defined group of non-household consumers in Cyprus reached €0.23 per kilowatt-hour in the first half of 2026, placing the country among the most expensive in the EU, according to Eurostat.

The rate matched Italy and exceeded the EU average of €0.18. Ireland recorded the highest price at €0.27 per kilowatt-hour.

The figures cover non-household consumers with annual electricity consumption of between 500 and 2,000 megawatt-hours, rather than all businesses or households.

EU Electricity Prices Continued To Fall

Across the EU, average prices for this consumer group declined by 2% compared with the second half of 2025 and were 5.4% lower year on year.

The lowest rates were recorded in Finland (€0.09 per kWh) and Sweden (€0.12), followed by Denmark, Spain and Portugal, all at €0.13.

Prices Fell In Most Member States

Electricity prices declined year on year in 19 EU countries during the first half of 2026. Luxembourg recorded the largest fall, at 23.8%, followed by Czechia (11.9%) and Greece (11.8%).

Prices increased in eight member states, led by Sweden (18.8%), Finland (18.7%) and Bulgaria (14.2%). Despite the sharp increases, Finland and Sweden continued to have the lowest electricity prices in the bloc.

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