1 mission of Estonia in Cyprus: Vice Consulate of Estonia in Nicosia, Cyprus. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. George M. Loizou, Honorary Vice-Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Estonia is an appealing destination for some travelers from Cyprus, thanks to its unique blend of cultural and natural attractions. With its medieval architecture in Tallinn and pristine countryside, the country attracts around 800,000 international visitors each year. Given that approximately 500,000 Cypriots travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Estonia to be an intriguing option for their travels.
Estonia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Cyprus. It ranks 4th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Cyprus, which ranks 11th. According to the Global Peace Index, Estonia is ranked 24th out of 160 countries, significantly safer than Cyprus, which is ranked 86th. In terms of crime statistics, Estonia has a murder rate of 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to Cyprus's lower rate of 1.3. However, Estonia has a lower female murder rate at 0.6 compared to Cyprus's 1.1. When looking at organized crime, Estonia generally has better scores than Cyprus in several categories, such as state crime (Estonia 2.0 vs. Cyprus 4.0) and human trafficking (Estonia 4.5 vs. Cyprus 5.5). Overall, while no place is entirely free of crime, Estonia is a safe choice for tourists from Cyprus.