https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-criticized-after-azerbaijan-s-first-direct-flight-heads-to-larnaca
The first direct flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Larnaca Airport was carried out two days ago by Azerbaijan's state airline, *Yeni Bakış* reported on its front page today....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-calls-emergency-meeting-as-mpox-reaches-europe
The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-marks-19-years-since-helios-airways-fatal-crash
Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus
Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pushes-for-taiwanization-of-occupied-cyprus
According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-silver-medalist-pavlos-kontides-back-home
Cyprus celebrated the return of sailor Pavlos Kontides, who secured his second Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-threatens-imminent-attack-on-israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-airport-breaks-record-with-44-9m-passengers-in-2024
Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sends-firefighting-planes-to-north-macedonia
Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting planes to North Macedonia to aid in battling forest fires in the Chashka and Sveti Nikole regions, the Department of Forests announced Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-unveils-new-short-stay-parking-area-for-passenger-drop-offs
Paphos Airport has introduced a new short-stay parking area designed to facilitate quick passenger drop-offs, Hermes Airports announced on Thursday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-passenger-traffic-at-cyprus-airports-in-2024
In a landmark achievement, the number of passengers passing through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the first seven months of 2024 has surged by 4.42% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paws-and-relax-at-larnaka-airport
Passengers at Larnaka Airport can now ease their travel jitters with a furry twist, thanks to a new initiative by Hermes Airports that brings specially trained dogs into the Departure Gates area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-s-dog-beach-gets-a-paw-some-upgrade
The beloved dog beach near Spyros Beach, just south of Larnaca Airport, has been transformed with a fresh new look and upgraded amenities, thanks to the Larnaca Municipality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-from-larnaca-to-cairo
Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-spies-and-political-prisoners-freed-in-largest-prisoner-swap-since-cold-war
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been freed from Russian custody as part of a significant prisoner exchange involving numerous foreign citizens held in Russia and several Russian political prisoners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-germany-france-and-britain-urge-citizens-to-leave-lebanon
Germany has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions escalate following a deadly rocket strike on the Golan Heights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-alert-shuts-down-euroairport-on-french-swiss-border
EuroAirport, located on the French-Swiss border in Alsace, was evacuated earlier today for security reasons, hours after sabotage disrupted the French rail network ahead of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony....
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....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-tatar-reject-federal-solution-on-50th-anniversary
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-tells-customers-to-arrive-3-hours-early-amid-global-it-outage
Wizz Air has advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flights today due to disruptions caused by a global IT system outage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/microsoft-365-and-azure-hit-by-global-it-outage
A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lot-polish-airlines-expand-routes-to-cyprus-for-2025
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Larnaca Airport, marking a significant return after a two-year hiatus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-tourism-decline-linked-to-high-costs
International air traffic to Mykonos is on a downward trajectory for another year, according to plans for available seats that airlines have for this summer so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-8m-passengers-milestone-at-larnaca-airport
Wizz Air, the most sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce a significant milestone at Larnaka International Airport, with the airline reaching 8 million passengers traveling to and from Larnaka International Airport since commencing operations in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/younger-tourists-are-choosing-cyprus-in-the-winter
In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-launches-direct-flights-to-barcelona
Cyprus Airways is excited to announce the launch of its new direct flights from Larnaca to Barcelona, commencing on the 3rd of July. This new route will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, providing passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to one of Europe's most vibrant cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-intensifies-mosquito-spraying-for-public-health
Larnaca Municipality has informed residents that systematic spraying operations to combat mosquitoes are ongoing throughout the city....
