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🚨**Overnight police raids: 5 arrests and 93 drivers caught speeding
Police carried out another large-scale overnight operation across Cyprus
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👮♂️ Five people were
arrested — for illegal possession of property and assault on police officers.
🚗 435 vehicles were stopped, 518 people were checked.
📝 196 traffic fines were issued, 93 of them for speeding.
🍷 Alcohol and drugs:
— 72 alcohol tests — 1 positive
— 9 preliminary drug tests — 4 positive
🚘 4 vehicles were impounded.
🏪 24 establishments were checked — 4 complaints related to licenses were recorded.**
📌Police continue enhanced raids every day. If you are behind the wheel — don't drink, don't speed, and make sure your documents are in order.
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Police carried out another large-scale overnight operation across Cyprus
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👮♂️ Five people were
arrested — for illegal possession of property and assault on police officers.
🚗 435 vehicles were stopped, 518 people were checked.
📝 196 traffic fines were issued, 93 of them for speeding.
🍷 Alcohol and drugs:
— 72 alcohol tests — 1 positive
— 9 preliminary drug tests — 4 positive
🚘 4 vehicles were impounded.
🏪 24 establishments were checked — 4 complaints related to licenses were recorded.**
📌Police continue enhanced raids every day. If you are behind the wheel — don't drink, don't speed, and make sure your documents are in order.
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**📘School violence in Cyprus: children explained their legal responsibilities
**Police and the Ministry of Education have released a joint information guide for school students. It explains rights, responsibilities, and consequences of offenses in simple language.
🔞 Criminal responsibility from age 14
The main message: "You begin to be accountable for your actions from the age of 14. Ignorance of the law does not exempt you from responsibility."
⚖️ What offenses are covered:
— fights
— vandalism / property damage
— possession and use of explosives and weapons
— sexual offenses against minors
— online crimes (gambling, betting)
— threats and hooliganism
— disturbing public peace (insults, disorderly conduct)
📖 What else is explained:
— age restrictions for different actions
— how police conduct arrests and investigations
— what constitutes a crime, an attempted crime, and criminal omission
The guide has already been distributed to secondary schools. The goal is not to scare, but to prevent — so that children know the law is no joke, and consequences can be serious.**
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**Police and the Ministry of Education have released a joint information guide for school students. It explains rights, responsibilities, and consequences of offenses in simple language.
🔞 Criminal responsibility from age 14
The main message: "You begin to be accountable for your actions from the age of 14. Ignorance of the law does not exempt you from responsibility."
⚖️ What offenses are covered:
— fights
— vandalism / property damage
— possession and use of explosives and weapons
— sexual offenses against minors
— online crimes (gambling, betting)
— threats and hooliganism
— disturbing public peace (insults, disorderly conduct)
📖 What else is explained:
— age restrictions for different actions
— how police conduct arrests and investigations
— what constitutes a crime, an attempted crime, and criminal omission
The guide has already been distributed to secondary schools. The goal is not to scare, but to prevent — so that children know the law is no joke, and consequences can be serious.**
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🦵**Crossing your legs: myths and facts about your back, joints, and varicose veins
**Three physiotherapists from the University of Sydney analyzed popular fears about sitting with legs crossed in The Conversation. Spoiler: most concerns are myths.
❓ Myth or reality?
For most people, sitting with crossed legs is safe. There is no strong evidence that this posture harms the back, hips, knees, or causes varicose veins.
🦴 What about joints?
The fear that crossing your legs "wears down" joints is unfounded. Joints experience far greater stress from walking, climbing stairs, or lifting heavy objects. Crossing your legs may temporarily change joint alignment but does not lead to arthritis.
🩸 And varicose veins?
Also a myth. Varicose veins are linked to age, genetics, pregnancy, obesity, and prolonged standing. A brief effect on blood circulation does not cause the disease.
⚠️ When should you avoid it?
Only based on individual medical advice — for example, after hip surgery or if you have pain. There is no general rule.
💡 The real enemy is not the posture — it's immobility
Your back and joints adapt easily to different positions. What harms the body is prolonged sitting without movement, not a specific posture. If your leg falls asleep or goes numb — that's a signal to stand up and stretch.**
**👉Cross your legs to your heart's content if it's comfortable. But don't forget to move and change positions. Your body loves variety, not stillness.**
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**Three physiotherapists from the University of Sydney analyzed popular fears about sitting with legs crossed in The Conversation. Spoiler: most concerns are myths.
❓ Myth or reality?
For most people, sitting with crossed legs is safe. There is no strong evidence that this posture harms the back, hips, knees, or causes varicose veins.
🦴 What about joints?
The fear that crossing your legs "wears down" joints is unfounded. Joints experience far greater stress from walking, climbing stairs, or lifting heavy objects. Crossing your legs may temporarily change joint alignment but does not lead to arthritis.
🩸 And varicose veins?
Also a myth. Varicose veins are linked to age, genetics, pregnancy, obesity, and prolonged standing. A brief effect on blood circulation does not cause the disease.
⚠️ When should you avoid it?
Only based on individual medical advice — for example, after hip surgery or if you have pain. There is no general rule.
💡 The real enemy is not the posture — it's immobility
Your back and joints adapt easily to different positions. What harms the body is prolonged sitting without movement, not a specific posture. If your leg falls asleep or goes numb — that's a signal to stand up and stretch.**
**👉Cross your legs to your heart's content if it's comfortable. But don't forget to move and change positions. Your body loves variety, not stillness.**
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**🏖️ Larnaca — a calm and quietly wise city of Cyprus, where time seems to slow down
**There is no hustle here — just the sea, silence, and a sense of inner balance. The city holds its history, its faith, and a special atmosphere in which everyone finds something of their own.
Larnaca is not about hurry — it's about a state of being. A place where you can stop and hear yourself.**
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**There is no hustle here — just the sea, silence, and a sense of inner balance. The city holds its history, its faith, and a special atmosphere in which everyone finds something of their own.
Larnaca is not about hurry — it's about a state of being. A place where you can stop and hear yourself.**
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**🏛️Cyprus tightens control over "golden visas": what changes for investors
**The parliamentary interior committee is fast-tracking a bill by the opposition party AKEL today, April 15, to amend the rules for issuing residence permits through investment ("golden visas"). The goal is to vote on it before parliament dissolves ahead of the May elections.
📜 What AKEL proposes:
— The program can only operate if the government adopts implementing regulations
— The government will have 3 months after the law comes into force to develop them
— If the regulations are not adopted, the program will automatically terminate
💰 How the program currently works:
— Minimum investment: €300,000 + VAT (real estate, funds, or shares in Cypriot companies)
— A residence permit is issued to the applicant, their spouse, and children up to age 25
— A visit to Cyprus is required once every two years
— After 7 years, one can apply for citizenship (requires a clean criminal record and verified annual income of at least €50,000)
📊 Statistics:
Since 2013, 7,088 "golden visas" have been issued. The criteria have been revised four times.
⚠️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs position:
The Ministry is opposed — it believes parliament should not interfere in the criteria and wants to keep full jurisdiction with the executive branch.
🏁 Context:
The "citizenship by investment" program ("golden passports") was shut down in November 2020 following scandals and EU pressure. In March 2026, the European Commission closed its infringement case against Cyprus. However, "golden visas" remain under close scrutiny from Brussels.
👉If the law is passed, investors will face new checks and possibly bureaucratic hurdles. AKEL insists on transparency and fighting corruption, and also notes that the influx of investors affects housing prices. It remains unclear whether the law will pass before the elections and what the final version will look like. We are following developments.**
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**The parliamentary interior committee is fast-tracking a bill by the opposition party AKEL today, April 15, to amend the rules for issuing residence permits through investment ("golden visas"). The goal is to vote on it before parliament dissolves ahead of the May elections.
📜 What AKEL proposes:
— The program can only operate if the government adopts implementing regulations
— The government will have 3 months after the law comes into force to develop them
— If the regulations are not adopted, the program will automatically terminate
💰 How the program currently works:
— Minimum investment: €300,000 + VAT (real estate, funds, or shares in Cypriot companies)
— A residence permit is issued to the applicant, their spouse, and children up to age 25
— A visit to Cyprus is required once every two years
— After 7 years, one can apply for citizenship (requires a clean criminal record and verified annual income of at least €50,000)
📊 Statistics:
Since 2013, 7,088 "golden visas" have been issued. The criteria have been revised four times.
⚠️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs position:
The Ministry is opposed — it believes parliament should not interfere in the criteria and wants to keep full jurisdiction with the executive branch.
🏁 Context:
The "citizenship by investment" program ("golden passports") was shut down in November 2020 following scandals and EU pressure. In March 2026, the European Commission closed its infringement case against Cyprus. However, "golden visas" remain under close scrutiny from Brussels.
👉If the law is passed, investors will face new checks and possibly bureaucratic hurdles. AKEL insists on transparency and fighting corruption, and also notes that the influx of investors affects housing prices. It remains unclear whether the law will pass before the elections and what the final version will look like. We are following developments.**
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🏠**How to buy property in Cyprus in 2026: areas, prices, and laws
**Choosing the right area depends on your goals: permanent residence, investment, retirement, or seasonal holidays. The main factors are price per m², infrastructure, rental demand, and resale potential.
📍 Popular areas:
— Limassol – for expats and professionals (€3,000–3,685/m², median apartment ~€471,000)
— Paphos – quiet coastline (€2,200–3,000/m², median ~€600,000)
— Larnaca – best price-to-infrastructure ratio (€1,330–3,200/m², apartment €214,000–335,000)
— Nicosia – for families and year-round living (~€2,518/m², apartment €202,000–353,500)
— Famagusta free area (Paralimni, Protaras, Ayia Napa) – tourist potential (~€3,470/m², ~€470,000)
— Polis and Latchi – sparsely populated nature (below-average prices)
— Troodos villages – mountain lifestyle (€1,750–2,100/m²)
📜 Laws and permits:
— Non-EU citizens – need a permit under Cap. 109: can buy up to 4,000 m² of land for their own residence, or up to two units
— EU citizens – can buy without a permit
— In any case, verify the title deed through the Department of Lands and Surveys
💰 Taxes and fees:
— Stamp duty, VAT (if buying from a developer)
— First-home buyers may qualify for tax exemptions (see details on the Ministry of Finance website)
🏖️ Rent:
— Long-term: standard 12-month contract, 1–2 months' deposit
— From July 1, 2026, rent above €500 must be paid by non-cash methods
— Short-term (Airbnb, Booking): register in the self-catering accommodation registry, license valid for 5 years
💡Advice: Before buying, hire an independent lawyer to review the contract and start by checking the title deed through the land registry. Good luck with your purchase! 🏡✨**
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**Choosing the right area depends on your goals: permanent residence, investment, retirement, or seasonal holidays. The main factors are price per m², infrastructure, rental demand, and resale potential.
📍 Popular areas:
— Limassol – for expats and professionals (€3,000–3,685/m², median apartment ~€471,000)
— Paphos – quiet coastline (€2,200–3,000/m², median ~€600,000)
— Larnaca – best price-to-infrastructure ratio (€1,330–3,200/m², apartment €214,000–335,000)
— Nicosia – for families and year-round living (~€2,518/m², apartment €202,000–353,500)
— Famagusta free area (Paralimni, Protaras, Ayia Napa) – tourist potential (~€3,470/m², ~€470,000)
— Polis and Latchi – sparsely populated nature (below-average prices)
— Troodos villages – mountain lifestyle (€1,750–2,100/m²)
📜 Laws and permits:
— Non-EU citizens – need a permit under Cap. 109: can buy up to 4,000 m² of land for their own residence, or up to two units
— EU citizens – can buy without a permit
— In any case, verify the title deed through the Department of Lands and Surveys
💰 Taxes and fees:
— Stamp duty, VAT (if buying from a developer)
— First-home buyers may qualify for tax exemptions (see details on the Ministry of Finance website)
🏖️ Rent:
— Long-term: standard 12-month contract, 1–2 months' deposit
— From July 1, 2026, rent above €500 must be paid by non-cash methods
— Short-term (Airbnb, Booking): register in the self-catering accommodation registry, license valid for 5 years
💡Advice: Before buying, hire an independent lawyer to review the contract and start by checking the title deed through the land registry. Good luck with your purchase! 🏡✨**
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📉**Life in northern Cyprus: 9 out of 10 Turkish Cypriots say things are going wrong
**A recent survey (March 2026, 500 participants) has painted a grim picture in the occupied territories. People are complaining about corruption, poor leadership, and economic collapse.
💰 No money at all:
— 63% believe that in two years their situation will get even worse (only 8% expect improvements)
— 70% think the economy overall will go downhill
— 54% cannot cover basic family needs — food, bills, clothing
— 73% are worried they won't be able to pay off their debts
— 74% cannot afford medical treatment or medicine
📊 Indices (on a scale of 1 to 10):
— Happiness: 5.95 (below average)
— Social trust: 3.49 (catastrophically low — people don't trust each other or institutions)
— Sustainability of development: 6.02 (barely holding on)
🗣️ Mine Yücel, research director: "Social trust at 3.49 raises serious questions about the future of society."**
📌People in the north are in despair. Inflation there is already nearing 40%, the Turkish lira is collapsing, and Turkish Cypriots are increasingly crossing to the south to shop — it's more stable and cheaper there. The survey showed that even basic things like seeing a doctor have become a luxury. And the saddest part — most people don't believe the situation will improve.
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**A recent survey (March 2026, 500 participants) has painted a grim picture in the occupied territories. People are complaining about corruption, poor leadership, and economic collapse.
💰 No money at all:
— 63% believe that in two years their situation will get even worse (only 8% expect improvements)
— 70% think the economy overall will go downhill
— 54% cannot cover basic family needs — food, bills, clothing
— 73% are worried they won't be able to pay off their debts
— 74% cannot afford medical treatment or medicine
📊 Indices (on a scale of 1 to 10):
— Happiness: 5.95 (below average)
— Social trust: 3.49 (catastrophically low — people don't trust each other or institutions)
— Sustainability of development: 6.02 (barely holding on)
🗣️ Mine Yücel, research director: "Social trust at 3.49 raises serious questions about the future of society."**
📌People in the north are in despair. Inflation there is already nearing 40%, the Turkish lira is collapsing, and Turkish Cypriots are increasingly crossing to the south to shop — it's more stable and cheaper there. The survey showed that even basic things like seeing a doctor have become a luxury. And the saddest part — most people don't believe the situation will improve.
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**🏛️Cyprus President returns two education laws to parliament — no one to look after the children
**President Nikos Christodoulides has used his veto power and sent two education-related bills back to parliament for reconsideration. Both will be discussed tomorrow in the parliamentary committee and in the plenary session.
📜 First law — on permanent teachers
Parliament attempted to regulate the dismissal of teachers working on indefinite contracts. The President believes this violates the separation of powers: personnel matters of civil servants are the prerogative of the executive branch, not parliament. He cites decisions of the Supreme Court.
👧 Second law — on childcare before and after school hours
This is the most contentious and painful issue. The law would have required the Ministry of Education to arrange supervision for children in schools before classes begin and after they end. Parents have been fighting for this for years — there is no one to leave their children with, especially when the workday does not align with school hours.
But the President again cites a violation of the Constitution: parliament cannot assume the administrative powers of a ministry. Determining school hours, childcare arrangements, and surveillance cameras is, in his view, exclusively the competence of the executive branch.
😡 Reaction:
The teachers' union POED has already expressed sharp dissatisfaction with the delays in providing childcare. Parents are desperate. Parliament will reconsider the laws tomorrow. Whether they can reach a compromise is a big question. For now, children remain caught between school and their parents' work schedules.**
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**President Nikos Christodoulides has used his veto power and sent two education-related bills back to parliament for reconsideration. Both will be discussed tomorrow in the parliamentary committee and in the plenary session.
📜 First law — on permanent teachers
Parliament attempted to regulate the dismissal of teachers working on indefinite contracts. The President believes this violates the separation of powers: personnel matters of civil servants are the prerogative of the executive branch, not parliament. He cites decisions of the Supreme Court.
👧 Second law — on childcare before and after school hours
This is the most contentious and painful issue. The law would have required the Ministry of Education to arrange supervision for children in schools before classes begin and after they end. Parents have been fighting for this for years — there is no one to leave their children with, especially when the workday does not align with school hours.
But the President again cites a violation of the Constitution: parliament cannot assume the administrative powers of a ministry. Determining school hours, childcare arrangements, and surveillance cameras is, in his view, exclusively the competence of the executive branch.
😡 Reaction:
The teachers' union POED has already expressed sharp dissatisfaction with the delays in providing childcare. Parents are desperate. Parliament will reconsider the laws tomorrow. Whether they can reach a compromise is a big question. For now, children remain caught between school and their parents' work schedules.**
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🔥Cyprus leads the EU in workplace burnout — nearly one in two employees on the edge
According to the 2024 European Working Conditions Survey, 44% of workers in Cyprus experience physical exhaustion constantly or most of the time. This is the worst rate among all EU countries. For comparison, in the Netherlands it is 18%.
📉 Figures and facts:
— Cyprus's work intensity index is 56 points (lower only in Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and Poland)
— 21% of workers work 6–7 days a week — above the EU average
— 56% report stress (3rd place in Europe after Greece and Malta)
🏢 Why is this happening?
— 94.8% of businesses in Cyprus are micro-businesses (up to 10 employees). In such settings, one person often handles management, administration, and customer service simultaneously.
— The tourist season (April–October) creates peak workloads in the hotel and restaurant sector — the second largest employer on the island.
😷 Emotional exhaustion:
— At the EU level, 13% feel emotionally drained because of work (women more often than men)
— In healthcare and agriculture, physical fatigue reaches 35%
— A University of Nicosia study showed moderate burnout in 57.9% of medical workers in Cyprus and Greece, a figure lingering since the pandemic
🗣️ Union reactions:
— SEK demands maintaining a 38-hour work week and fair pay for overtime
— PEO notes a gap between economic growth and actual working conditions
💡Conclusion:
Cyprus leads the EU in burnout. Small businesses, tourism seasonality, and a culture of overwork have created a perfect storm for fatigue. If you work on the island and feel exhausted — you are not alone. And it is not your fault, but a systemic problem. Time for something to change.
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According to the 2024 European Working Conditions Survey, 44% of workers in Cyprus experience physical exhaustion constantly or most of the time. This is the worst rate among all EU countries. For comparison, in the Netherlands it is 18%.
📉 Figures and facts:
— Cyprus's work intensity index is 56 points (lower only in Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and Poland)
— 21% of workers work 6–7 days a week — above the EU average
— 56% report stress (3rd place in Europe after Greece and Malta)
🏢 Why is this happening?
— 94.8% of businesses in Cyprus are micro-businesses (up to 10 employees). In such settings, one person often handles management, administration, and customer service simultaneously.
— The tourist season (April–October) creates peak workloads in the hotel and restaurant sector — the second largest employer on the island.
😷 Emotional exhaustion:
— At the EU level, 13% feel emotionally drained because of work (women more often than men)
— In healthcare and agriculture, physical fatigue reaches 35%
— A University of Nicosia study showed moderate burnout in 57.9% of medical workers in Cyprus and Greece, a figure lingering since the pandemic
🗣️ Union reactions:
— SEK demands maintaining a 38-hour work week and fair pay for overtime
— PEO notes a gap between economic growth and actual working conditions
💡Conclusion:
Cyprus leads the EU in burnout. Small businesses, tourism seasonality, and a culture of overwork have created a perfect storm for fatigue. If you work on the island and feel exhausted — you are not alone. And it is not your fault, but a systemic problem. Time for something to change.
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🚢 New ferry on the Cyprus — Greece route: AF Marina to replace Daleela. First sailing — May 29
This season, maritime passenger service between Cyprus and Greece will be operated by the Italian ferry AF Marina, replacing the vessel Daleela. Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis expressed optimism about the future of the route.
📅 Schedule and tickets:
— First sailing from Limassol — May 29
— Last sailing from Piraeus to Limassol — September 1
— A total of 22 round trips are planned
— Booking and ticket sales begin April 22
🛳️ AF Marina specifications (built in 1994):
— Passenger capacity: 394
— Vehicle capacity: 290 (depending on length)
— Cabins: 20 single, 10 double, 58 quadruple, 2 triple for guests with reduced mobility, 8 quadruple for passengers with animals, 84 airline-style seats
— Amenities: restaurant, cafe, infirmary, casino
— All cabins have private bathrooms
🐕 Pet transport:
Conditions have been significantly improved this year: animals will be housed in designated cabins, not in kennels.
💰 Prices and cancellations:
— Ticket prices have not been increased — fuel for the vessel was purchased in advance, before the price surge
— New cancellation policy: no refund of the ticket price (except for port fees), with a fee for changes
📈 Four-year route performance:
— Passengers: +6.27%
— Pets: +74.63%
— Vehicles: +35.07%
— Passengers with reduced mobility: +157.14%
🗣️ Deputy Minister:
"The route has gained public recognition, created a new tourism market segment, and strengthened Cyprus's connection with Greece and continental Europe. The prospects for sustainability remain positive."
📌The ferry connection is a critically important alternative to aviation, especially amid the Middle East crisis. AF Marina promises more comfort, but old problems (booking cancellations, limited space) remain. The new cancellation policy is strict — plan your trip carefully. Limassol — Piraeus, summer 2026. Tickets from April 22.
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This season, maritime passenger service between Cyprus and Greece will be operated by the Italian ferry AF Marina, replacing the vessel Daleela. Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis expressed optimism about the future of the route.
📅 Schedule and tickets:
— First sailing from Limassol — May 29
— Last sailing from Piraeus to Limassol — September 1
— A total of 22 round trips are planned
— Booking and ticket sales begin April 22
🛳️ AF Marina specifications (built in 1994):
— Passenger capacity: 394
— Vehicle capacity: 290 (depending on length)
— Cabins: 20 single, 10 double, 58 quadruple, 2 triple for guests with reduced mobility, 8 quadruple for passengers with animals, 84 airline-style seats
— Amenities: restaurant, cafe, infirmary, casino
— All cabins have private bathrooms
🐕 Pet transport:
Conditions have been significantly improved this year: animals will be housed in designated cabins, not in kennels.
💰 Prices and cancellations:
— Ticket prices have not been increased — fuel for the vessel was purchased in advance, before the price surge
— New cancellation policy: no refund of the ticket price (except for port fees), with a fee for changes
📈 Four-year route performance:
— Passengers: +6.27%
— Pets: +74.63%
— Vehicles: +35.07%
— Passengers with reduced mobility: +157.14%
🗣️ Deputy Minister:
"The route has gained public recognition, created a new tourism market segment, and strengthened Cyprus's connection with Greece and continental Europe. The prospects for sustainability remain positive."
📌The ferry connection is a critically important alternative to aviation, especially amid the Middle East crisis. AF Marina promises more comfort, but old problems (booking cancellations, limited space) remain. The new cancellation policy is strict — plan your trip carefully. Limassol — Piraeus, summer 2026. Tickets from April 22.
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