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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-southern-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes
Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fly-business-class-from-just-€150-with-cyprus-airways—limited-time-only
Cyprus Airways Introduces unmatched Business Class Fares Starting at €150: Luxury Travel Made Accessible...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-poised-for-negotiations-under-un-framework
The Greek Cypriot side is ready for negotiations, even tomorrow, on the condition that the basis of any initiative must be the agreed framework and the decisions of the Security Council, stated on Sunday the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Yiannis Antoniou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-casualties-in-lebanon-32-killed-thousands-wounded-in-device-blasts
Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-to-push-for-trilateral-talks-amid-solution-uncertainty
According to Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, efforts to revive Cyprus peace talks face significant challenges as hopes for a trilateral meeting between the UN Secretary-General, the Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot leaders during the UN General Assembly in New York appear slim. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-s-7-hour-flights-start-at-£89-if-you-re-up-for-a-squeeze
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air will maintain its no-frills offering even as it introduces longer flights, betting that passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper fares....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-pushes-two-state-solution-for-cyprus-in-london-meetings
According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has intensified his efforts to promote a two-state solution for Cyprus, emphasizing equal sovereignty for Turkish Cypriots and advocating for direct flights, trade, and diplomatic recognition of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaka-and-pafos-airports-set-record-for-passenger-traffic
The period from January to August 2024 saw the highest passenger traffic ever at Larnaka and Pafos airports, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-rejects-tatar-s-two-state-push
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-announces-a-€25m-investment-in-volotea
Aegean Airlines S.A. (''AEGEAN'') is pleased to announce an investment of €25M in Volotea S.L., one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers based in Barcelona, Spain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/qantas-passengers-score-first-class-tickets-at-85-off
Qantas Airways recently made a costly mistake, offering first-class tickets at an 85% discount due to a coding error. The Australian airline accidentally listed round-trip first-class flights from Australia to the United States, typically priced at up to AUD 28,000 (USD 19,000), for just AUD 3,400 (USD 2,300)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-faces-mass-strike-amid-anger-over-hostage-deaths
A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-jets-target-hezbollah-rocket-launchers-amid-escalating-tensions
Israeli jets launched extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon early Sunday, in what the Israeli military described as a "pre-emptive" action against the Lebanon-based militant group....
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/news/russia-opposes-turkish-naval-base-plans-in-occupied-cyprus
Russia has expressed opposition to the militarization of the Eastern Mediterranean and supports a viable and just resolution to the Cyprus issue, as well as agreements that prevent any air connections with the Turkish-occupied areas, according to Yuri Pilipson......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-launches-one-of-a-kind-all-you-can-fly-membership
Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable airline globally1, has announced the launch of its “All You Can Fly” membership, providing an extensive number of flights across 12 months for €599, to more than 800 destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/president-s-diplomatic-misstep-as-un-meeting-proposal-leaks-early
Cyprus President's Diplomatic Blunder: UN Meeting Proposal Revealed Prematurely
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-and-cyprus-forge-evacuation-pact-amid-middle-east-crisis
An agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus concerning Emergency Evacuation Operations, via the territory of the Republic of Cyprus was made on August 6th....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-hit-a-snag-as-tatar-says-no-to-un-meeting
According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...
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/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/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/news/officials-refute-rumors-of-cyprus-airspace-closure
Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....
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/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/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. ...