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1. 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....

2. 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....

3. 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, ...

4. 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. ...

5. 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. ...

6. 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)....

7. 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. ...

8. 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....

9. 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)....

10. 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....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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. ...

14. Tourist arrivals hit record high in Cyprus for August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-hit-record-high-in-cyprus-for-august

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high in August 2024, with 554,923 visitors, surpassing the previous record set in August 2019 by 0.20%, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

15. Greece imposes 20-euro levy on cruise visitors to curb overtourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-imposes-20-euro-levy-on-cruise-visitors-to-curb-overtourism

Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....

16. Paphos tourist season mirrors 2023, July arrivals expected to match 2019

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-tourist-season-mirrors-2023-july-arrivals-expected-to-match-2019

The 2024 tourist season in Paphos is expected to mirror 2023 levels but fall short of the strong numbers seen in 2019, except for July, which might match 2019 arrivals, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

17. Record 6.6 million passengers from January to July 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-6-6-million-passengers-from-january-to-july-2024

A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people....

18. Tourist arrivals in Cyprus exceed 2.2M in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-in-cyprus-exceed-2-2m-in-2024

Tourist arrivals for the period of January – July 2024 exceeded 2.2 million, pushed by the arrivals of July which marked an all-time record for the specific month....

19. US greenlights $20 billion arms sale to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-$20-billion-arms-sale-to-israel

The U.S. has approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, the State Department announced Tuesday. ...

20. Cyprus tourism holds steady despite Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-holds-steady-despite-middle-east-tensions

According to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, tourism in Cyprus remains strong despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The summer season has shown a slight increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, with current figures indicating a positive trend. Tourism receipts up to May have mirrored this performance, suggesting that Cyprus' tourism sector is holding steady....

21. Cyprus Deputy Minister: Green line will not become migration route

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-green-line-will-not-become-migration-route

Cyprus Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides stated today that the Green Line, which divides the island, should not become a migration route. Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus does not want the Green Line to function as a border for migrant flows....

22. Controversy as 2.7M tourists flock to occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-as-2-7m-tourists-flock-to-occupied-cyprus

According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....

23. Cyprus Police illegally dump asylum seekers in Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-illegally-dump-asylum-seekers-in-buffer-zone

Cyprus Police have been transferring asylum seekers intercepted in the free areas to the UN buffer zone, despite objections from the United Nations, according to the UN in Cyprus....

24. Cyprus sees surge in Russian tourism despite sanctions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-surge-in-russian-tourism-despite-sanctions

Cyprus is witnessing a promising increase in Russian and Russian-speaking tourists despite the European Union's sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the suspension of direct flights between Cyprus and Russian airports....

25. Cyprus airports unaffected by global software outage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airports-unaffected-by-global-software-outage

Airports in Cyprus remain operational and unaffected by the major technical problems caused by software linked to Microsoft that has disrupted services for banks, airlines, media, and other public sectors worldwide. ...

26. Over 1.65 million visitors mark a 2.4% increase in Cyprus tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-1-65-million-visitors-mark-a-2-4-increase-in-cyprus-tourism

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged past 1.65 million in the first half of 2024, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). The influx of visitors in June, the start of the summer season, rose by 5.5% compared to June 2023....

27. Cyprus tourism faces €25 million Hit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-faces-€25-million-hit

The president of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, has highlighted the urgent need to extend the tourist season and increase the number of year-round hotel operations. ...

28. Paphos hoteliers face mixed bag of occupancy rates in June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hoteliers-face-mixed-bag-of-occupancy-rates-in-june

The hotel industry in Paphos province experienced a varied start to June, gradually improving as the month progressed, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

29. Cyprus cuts migrant arrivals by 50%, earns European praise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise

Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...

30. FT: Biden eases path to citizenship for 500,000 undocumented spouses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-biden-eases-path-to-citizenship-for-500-000-undocumented-spouses

President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...

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