Sustainable Urban Mobility Transformation: Larnaca’s €19 Million Initiative Unveiled

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 19, 2025

Project Overview

Larnaca has embarked on a transformative journey in urban mobility with the official launch of its €19 million sustainable mobility project. This initiative, marked by the signing of a crucial construction contract at the Transport Ministry’s public works department, signals a significant advancement for the city’s infrastructure and public transport framework.

Legal Resolution And Contract Finalization

Previously mired in legal complexities, the project’s trajectory was restored following the annulment of the initial contract award. The administrative court invalidated the original tender due to irregular meeting sessions by the review authority. With these issues now resolved, the contract, valued at €18.34 million (excluding VAT), has been finalized with Araco Construction Cy Ltd. The project is set to commence in September 2025 and will span 16 months, concluding in January 2027.

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Strategic Urban Mobility Enhancements

Financed through the Recovery and Resilience Plan alongside national resources, this project is a cornerstone of Larnaca’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). It aims to foster public transport, bolster multimodal connectivity, and enhance road safety, accessibility, and overall quality of life. Key facets include the reconstruction of road surfaces, the creation of dedicated bus lanes complete with modern bus stop infrastructure, and the development of approximately 22 km of state-of-the-art cycling lanes.

Comprehensive Infrastructure And Long-Term Sustainability

The project also emphasizes the modernization of pedestrian facilities through new and upgraded pavements, zebra and Pelican crossings, as well as cyclist-friendly intersections. Upgrades to traffic management systems, including new traffic lights and enhanced signage, are set to streamline urban navigation. Additionally, essential supporting systems such as drainage, road lighting, sewage management, irrigation for green spaces, and water supply structures form a fundamental component of the overall scheme.

As the initiative advances, Larnaca is poised to secure long-term economic and environmental benefits, solidifying its commitment to sustainable urban development and setting an industry benchmark for future urban mobility projects.

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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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