The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, in view of recent articles published in the media, concerning shipwrecks in the sea zone between Cyprus and Lebanon, announced the below.

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced that museums, archaeological sites and ancient monuments will continue to remain closed to the public until May 31.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced that Museums, Archaeological Sites and Ancient Monuments will continue to remain closed to the public until the April 30, as part of the protective measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 and in accordance with the relevant decisions approved by the council of ministers.

The Department of Antiquities apologises to the public for any inconvenience caused.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announced that on April 02, on the occasion of International Autism Awareness Day, it will once more participate in the Light it Up Blue worldwide campaign.

The Larnaca Tourism Board organised the annual educational tour for Larnaca hotel staff, domestic travel agents and other tourism industry workers.

The music event ‘Aroma of the Sea and the Orient’, was organised by the Municipality of Ayia Napa on February 01. The event was held at the Municipal Museum Thalassa.