Limassol
Cyprus
The Oldest Wine in the World
Commandaria, an amber-colored sweet dessert wine from Cyprus, has the prestigious distinction of being the oldest named wine still in production today.
The name dates back to the arrival of the Crusaders in Cyprus in the 12th century, but the...
Cyprus
Europe’s Largest Casino Resort Opens in Cyprus
The largest casino and integrated resort in Europe opened earlier in the week in Cyprus with a dazzling gala attended by Republic of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
The City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM) is the brainchild of Hong Kong-based gambling...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Makes Season’s First Trip
The Cyprus-Greece ferry makes its first trip on Wednesday, lifting anchor at Limassol port and sailing to Piraeus carrying 156 passengers.
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanoli and Mayor of Limassol Nikos Nicolaides were on board the passenger ferry...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Link to Resume on May 31
The Cyprus-Greece ferry connection is set to resume operations on May 31, according to a recent announcement by operators Scandro Holding Ltd.
The Limassol to Piraeus ferry connection had been on a 21-year hiatus before Scandro Holding won the tender...
Cyprus
Revived Cyprus-Greece Ferry Sets Record Number of Passengers
The revived Cyprus-Greece ferry, which set sail in mid-June, saw its final return voyage for this season. The ferry left Piraeus on Friday and arrived in Limassol on Saturday.
After conducting a total of 22 round trips, Cyprus' Deputy Minister...
Cyprus
173 Passengers on the Maiden Voyage of the Cyprus to Greece Ferry
The first ferry trip between Cyprus and Greece in 21 years was hailed as “very positive” by the Cypriot deputy shipping minister Vassilis Demetriades on Monday.
Motorcyclists, pensioners, nervous flyers, and students are just some of the 173 people who...
Greek News
First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Starts Service on Sunday
The first car and passenger ferry in 22 years linking Cyprus and Greece will set out on its first voyage on Sunday departing from the port of Limassol to Piraeus.
The fully renovated Daleela ferry is operated by Scandro Holding,...
Cyprus
First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Could Start Service in June
The first Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry line will kick off as early as June from Limassol port 22 years after it was abandoned, Cyprus daily Phileleftheros reported on Tuesday.
The preferred bidder to operate the once very popular ferry line will...
Cyprus
Pro-Russia Rally in Cyprus Draws Support, Counter Protestors
A pro-Russia rally in Limassol, Cyprus garnered both support and counter protesters on Saturday.
Members of the city's Russian community demonstrated their support for their home country. While much of the world has rallied around Ukraine, which was brutally invaded...
Animals
Large Pod of 30 Dolphins Spotted Off Limassol, Cyprus
A pod of nearly 30 bottlenose dolphins were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea off Limassol, Cyprus, on Friday.
Although the species of dolphin is the most common in the Mediterranean Sea, a pod this large is an uncommon sight in...