Cyprus is usually measured in sunshine hours, property transactions, and tourist arrivals.But there is another metric — architecture. And it tells a far more interesting story. Over the past decade, the island has produced projects shortlisted and recognised in European architectural awards. These are not decorative landmarks. They are signals
LIMASSOL, 20 FEBRUARY 2026 The Anisad team stepped out “just to have a look”. We ended up staying for two hours. +19°C. Friday. On Anexartisias Street the air smells of grilled meat from Tsiknopempti, sweet zivania and cheap hairspray. We came without cameras raised, without any grand editorial intention.
10 things we consider normal — and you only begin to understand with time Before writing this, we did something very simple. We asked several of our Cypriot friends — people who have lived on this island for more than fifty years — how they see the difference between expectation and reality. People
For decades, Europe treated residential property as a market asset. Supply met demand. Capital flowed freely. Prices adjusted. In 2025–2026, that framework quietly collapsed. Housing is no longer discussed as an economic category. It is discussed as a political emergency. In 2024–2025, the issue of housing affordability officially
Europe’s property market is going through a restless phase. High interest rates, overheated capitals, political uncertainty, and tighter rules for buyers have made many investors noticeably more cautious. Against this backdrop, the Mediterranean is increasingly viewed not as a seasonal resort story, but as a zone of relative stability
For many years, Cyprus was largely a cash-buyers’ market. Mortgages existed, but were rarely a decisive factor in property transactions. This has changed. Despite higher interest rates compared to the pre-2022 period, mortgages have once again become a working tool — for both residents and foreign buyers. That said, mortgage financing
The Cypriot real estate market in 2025 was not defined by record transaction volumes, but by capital concentration. The island continued to sell steadily, yet the defining feature of the year was where the money accumulated, not how many properties changed hands. Official data from the Department of Lands and
Cyprus, Italy and Greece — facts, implications and early signals The first half of January 2026 delivered several concrete and verifiable developments across the Mediterranean property market. These were not speculative forecasts or political statements, but implemented tax reforms, confirmed capital investments and officially announced residency changes. Together, these developments offer
A journey across history, nature, and living cities This article is part of our interactive map “Cyprus: Cultural and Natural Sites”, a curated guide designed to help you explore the island through places that define its identity. The map brings together cultural landmarks, natural reserves, architectural icons, and everyday urban
A festive guide through Cyprus — explored via our interactive map Winter in Cyprus tells a quieter, richer story than the island’s summer image suggests. When December arrives, the Troodos Mountains and surrounding regions transform into a mosaic of Christmas villages, mountain markets, lights, music, and local traditions. Stone houses
The rental market in Cyprus has long outgrown the old model of “rent it out for the season and forget about it.” Increasingly, owners view their properties as long-term assets that should generate stable income — even if they live abroad and only visit the island occasionally. Yet many still confuse
Cyprus is entering a period in which its traditional model of water supply is no longer functioning. For decades, the island relied on winter rains and dams that stored natural water for the year ahead. Today, this system can no longer withstand climatic pressure: rainfall is declining, summers are becoming