Unlocking the Puzzle for Stranded Property Buyers In Cyprus

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

This May, significant clarity is expected on the legislative resolution concerning stranded property buyers in Cyprus. Legislative and executive bodies have been navigating a legal impasse ignited by a Court of Appeals decision last summer that declared the existing law unconstitutional, further exacerbating challenges for these buyers.

What’s Next for Stranded Buyers?

Next week, the parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee is set to deliberate on a new law proposal designed to protect these buyers. There is consideration of introducing legal provisions to release properties from financial entrapment, particularly for buyers who have settled all dues yet remain indebted due to systemic issues. Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the processing of requests at the Land Registry for these 9,497 trapped buyers.

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Temporary Respite and Future Challenges

Banks and credit acquisition firms have responded positively to extend the freeze on foreclosures until July’s end, giving legislators time to devise comprehensive solutions. This comes as the last stand; creditors agree to stall auctions temporarily to facilitate cooperative negotiations.

The legal intricacies of these cases underline the complexities inherent in navigating Cyprus’s real estate market, highlighting a critical need for informed legislative reform.

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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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