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1. Trump’s tariff war backfires as tourists ditch U.S., head to Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-war-backfires-as-tourists-ditch-u-s-head-to-europe

The global tariff war initiated by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the US economy in 2025, as European and Canadian tourists change their plans....

2. Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-a-hit-with-polish-tourists-as-arrivals-reach-record-high

Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....

3. Tourists are flocking to Cyprus this Easter: Here's what's driving the surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus

Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....

4. Human Rights Court voices concern over migrant treatment in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-rights-court-voices-concern-over-migrant-treatment-in-cyprus

Cyprus has come under increased scrutiny for its handling of migration, with the Auditor General's recent report shining a light on several serious issues despite efforts to reduce illegal arrivals. ...

5. Cyprus kicks off 2025 with tourism boom as revenues jump 53% in January

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january

Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....

6. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/like-it-or-not-cyprus-must-investigate-migrant-pushback-claims-by-2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

7. €170 Million expansion kicks off at Larnaca and Paphos airports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€170-million-expansion-kicks-off-at-larnaca-and-paphos-airports

After years of planning and preparation, the expansion of Larnaka and Pafos Airports is officially underway. ...

8. Cyprus repatriates 18,000 migrants since Christodoulides took office

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-18-000-migrants-since-christodoulides-took-office

For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...

9. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

10. One in three short-term rental accommodations is illegal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-three-short-term-rental-accommodations-is-illegal

11. Cyprus leads EU in migrant departures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures

Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...

12. Fewer Americans expected in Cyprus this summer as travel costs rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fewer-americans-expected-in-cyprus-this-summer-as-travel-costs-rise

Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...

13. Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asylum-seeker-detained-at-airport-for-months-ordered-released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

14. Cyprus smashes tourism records with over 4 million visitors in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-smashes-tourism-records-with-over-4-million-visitors-in-2024

Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...

15. Over 69,000 migrants arrive in East Med as Cyprus faces rising numbers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers

In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....

16. 10,000 migrant departures in 2024, asylum applications drop 41%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41

Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...

17. Turkish mafia turf war turns Athens streets into a battleground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground

A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....

18. Nicosia aims to become a model for sustainable tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-aims-to-become-a-model-for-sustainable-tourism

Nicosia is positioning itself as a model for combining urban and rural tourism, offering a rich blend of cultural heritage, modern experiences, and sustainable development, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism, Costas Koumis....

19. Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-october-sets-record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

20. Flamingos return to Larnaca’s salt lake, bringing a splash of color

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-return-to-larnaca-s-salt-lake-bringing-a-splash-of-color

The first group of flamingos has returned to the Larnaca Salt Lake, making a striking pink arrival as they settle in for the winter. Drawn by Cyprus' warmer climate and the promise of a good meal, ...

21. Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-i-almost-voted-for-trump—and-why-many-americans-did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

22. Cyprus joins World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-joins-world-travel-market-in-london-with-55-exhibitors

Cyprus is present in this year's World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors. ...

23. Record tourist numbers for 2024, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-tourist-numbers-for-2024-slightly-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....

24. Could human arrival have doomed Cyprus' dwarf hippos and elephants?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-human-arrival-have-doomed-cyprus-dwarf-hippos-and-elephants

Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...

25. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-fast-track-22-000-asylum-applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

26. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

27. 30 boats arrive in Ayia Napa from Lebanon as evacuations continue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-boats-arrive-in-ayia-napa-from-lebanon-as-evacuations-continue

Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....

28. Flight delays hit Athens airport amid air traffic controllers' ''slowdown''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flight-delays-hit-athens-airport-amid-air-traffic-controllers-slowdown

Passengers at Athens International Airport and other regional airports in Greece are facing significant delays and cancellations due to a sudden slowdown in air traffic management....

29. Cypriots flock to Greece and Europe for October holidays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-flock-to-greece-and-europe-for-october-holidays

In a report by Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou, it seems that Cypriots are already planning their next leisure trips for the 1st and 28th of October, with many taking advantage of the extended weekends for short getaways abroad....

30. Cyprus struggles to boost winter tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-struggles-to-boost-winter-tourism

Cyprus is having a tough time improving its winter tourism, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, even though more tourists are visiting and spending more money. ...

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