Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyta said it secured five major distinctions from Ookla for the second half of 2025, maintaining its position as Cyprus’ fastest mobile network for a fifth consecutive year. Separately, Cyprus hoteliers reported cancellations and slower bookings following a US travel advisory, amid warnings that Middle East turmoil could affect the economy.
Cyta recognitions from Ookla
Cyta said the recognitions reflect performance across speed, video and gaming experience. The company said maintaining the fastest mobile network position for five consecutive years reflects sustained excellence in mobile speed performance, based on independent measurements from real users through the Speedtest platform.
Among the distinctions, Cyta was named Fastest Mobile Network for five years in a row, in recognition of the highest overall mobile speeds in Cyprus.
Tourism sector reports cancellations and booking slowdown
Cyprus hoteliers reported cancellations for April and May and a slowdown in new bookings for the coming months following the US travel advisory for the island, with industry groups urging calm and closer coordination with the government.
The Association of Cyprus Tourism Enterprises (Stek) said several cancellations of reservations have already been recorded for April and May, while new reservations for the rest of the period have dropped sharply, raising concerns across the sector.
Stek president Akis Vavlitis said the Cypriot government is expected to make representations to the US Embassy in Cyprus and the US Department of State to lift what he called an unfair travel advisory issued for Cyprus.
Vavlitis said the decline in new bookings from June onwards is particularly worrying, noting that March and April are traditionally the strongest months for reservations for the rest of the tourist season.
Economist warns of broader economic effects
Economist Tassos Yiasemides said tourism, shipping, investment, energy, inflation and household purchasing power in Cyprus are expected to be affected by turmoil in the Middle East, with the scale of the impact depending on the intensity and duration of the conflict.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday, Yiasemides said energy prices for households and businesses could rise, as electricity generation in Cyprus relies heavily on fossil fuels and imported supplies.
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