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President: Cyprus Remains a Safe Tourist Destination

Published March 17, 2026, 10:15
President: Cyprus Remains a Safe Tourist Destination

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, assures that Cyprus remains a safe destination for tourism, investment and business activity, emphasizing the country's institutional and economic stability. In an interview, he states that Cyprus is a stable European pillar in a geopolitically significant region, highlighting the increase in tourist arrivals and revenues in the last three years. The President states that this increase is due to the cooperation between the State and the private sector and long-term planning. A recent meeting was held to re-evaluate the tourism strategy after the conflicts in the Middle East. Mr. Christodoulides expresses optimism for this year, emphasizing Cyprus's ability to adapt to difficult conditions. As an example, he refers to the period of the war in Ukraine, where Cyprus managed to cover the loss of Russian tourists with visitors from other markets. The President emphasizes that Cyprus is not part of the region's problems, but operates as a pillar of stability and cooperation, due to its geographical location and its status as an EU member state. Finally, the President states that he is in constant communication with European officials to ensure that Cyprus is promoted as a safe destination and that he will hold contacts in Brussels next week. The strategic goal is to transform Cyprus into a twelve-month destination, leveraging its history, culture, gastronomy and natural beauty.