The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that Cyprus ranks 37th in the world regarding digital wellbeing.

A total number of 153.563 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in August of this year, compared to 96.558 in the corresponding month last year, recording an increase of 59 percent.

True to its commitment to contribute to local society by introducing newcomers to the labour market, DP World Limassol launched for another year, a three-month internship programme for students pursuing a degree in shipping or related field.

Ayia Napa Marina had recently welcomed its first super cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas.

The arrivals of tourists reached 451.133 in August of this year compared to 321.858 in August 2021, recording an increase of 40.2 percent.

The European Commission recently announced the four shortlisted destinations for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 award. The EDEN initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. 

Cyprus Airways will start operating its winter flight schedule on October 30 with a planned 28 return direct weekly scheduled services to four key airports. Athens will be served with a double daily flight, whilst Tel-Aviv and Beirut will be served with six weekly services.

In 2019, Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) initiated a five-year programme for the implementation of the Action “Evolution into a high-performing node within the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) Network”. This Action (no 2017-EL-TM-0158-W) is co-funded by the European Commission, under the programme of “Connecting Europe Facility – Transport Sector”, which concerns EU's priority for the creation of the “Single European Sky” (SESAR).

Cyprus Airways recently announced its traffic results for this August confirming steady operational progress.

On September 19 the opening ceremony of the first Ronald McDonald House,® in Cyprus was held in the presence of the Annita Dimitriou, President of the House of Representative, Cyprus.