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1. Air Canada under fire for in-flight map labeling Israel as 'Palestinian territory'

A passenger on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto sparked controversy after noticing that the airline’s in-flight map labeled Israel as ''Palestinian Territory.''...

2. Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025

Greek and foreign airlines are increasing their routes to and from Athens and other top tourism destinations in Greece for the 2025 summer season by airlines that continue to identify more demand for the Greek tourism product....

3. Spain fines Ryanair and other low-cost airlines €179M for abusive practices

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has slapped five major low-cost airlines with hefty fines totaling €179 million for a range of alleged abusive practices, including charging extra fees for hand luggage. ...

4. Trump blames Biden and Harris for latest assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....

5. Man arrested for second assassination attempt on Trump

The man accused in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, appeared disturbingly calm when apprehended by police,...

6. Trump speaks out after gunfire: ‘I am safe' as suspect arrested

Former President Donald Trump, 78, was unharmed after an alleged gunman fired shots near him at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, according to the FBI. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was apprehended following a traffic stop on Interstate 95....

7. Two men charged after theft of Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon'

Two men have been charged with burglary following the theft of Banksy's iconic artwork, Girl with Balloon, from a London gallery. ...

8. Impressive Olympic outcomes for Cypriot athletes

The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....

9. Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....

10. 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. ...

11. 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. ...

12. 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. ...

13. Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally (video)

Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The FBI has identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania....

14. 2% of winter visitors to Cyprus stay in occupied areas

A new survey from Hermes Airports shows that 2% of tourists visiting Cyprus during the winter months (October 2023 - March 2024) stayed in the occupied areas. Additionally, 3% visited the occupied areas while staying in the free areas....

15. Ibiza airport closed after bomb threat

Ibiza Airport was forced to shutdown this afternoon following a bomb threat reported on a Ryanair flight destined for Milan-Bergamo. Authorities have not yet confirmed details of the threat, which prompted the suspension of normal operations for nearly an hour....

16. Airbnb goes Hollywood in latest stunt

In a hilltop mansion in Westchester County, New York, Airbnb is bringing fantasy to life with a unique twist. Imagine entering the driveway and being greeted not by the usual scene, but by the colossal severed head of a Sentinel, an iconic foe from the X-Men universe....

17. Why your outfit choice could bar you from boarding flights

Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Easyjet passengers face being banned from flights - due to an outfit choice. A flight attendant and airline worker has revealed the real reason your outfit could get you banned from the plane this summer....

18. Cyprus tourism faces headwinds in 2024

According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....

19. Coast guard finds dog trapped in shipping container

In a heartwarming turn of events, a routine inspection at the Port of Houston led to the rescue of a dog trapped inside a shipping container for at least eight days, without food or water. ...

20. Americans return home in surprise Venezuela swap

In a significant diplomatic development, Americans, previously considered wrongfully detained in Venezuela, have touched down at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas. ...

21. Oscar-nominated Ryan O'Neal passes away at 82

In a poignant turn of events, Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who seamlessly transitioned from TV soap operas to Oscar-nominated roles, has bid farewell at the age of 82....

22. 'Standing pods' and 'robot flight attendants' on 2050 airline cabins

Artificial intelligence can be brutally honest and play up to stereotypical views - as Irish budget airline Ryanair found out recently....

23. European Parliament clears the air on carry-on baggage fees

From now on, traveling by plane will be a different process for millions of passengers in Europe who wish to travel with carry-on baggage....

24. Were test monkey deaths concealed in Neuralink trials?

Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....

25. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

26. Global investment giants converge in Cyprus for IIFA 2023

The 36th annual international conference of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), will take place in Cyprus, for the first time, on October 23-25. ...

27. TechIsland's workshop marks Cyprus's tech hub aspiration

TechIsland’s 'Building Tech Islands' Workshop: A Milestone in Cyprus’s Quest to Attract Global Tech Giants...

28. Mexican congressional hearing unveils extraterrestrial specimens

Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....

29. Identity of gunman in Florida racial attack revealed

A gunman who shot dead three black people in a "racially motivated" attack in Florida has been named....

30. Kuwait bans Barbie, Lebanon weighs censorship for ''homosexuality''

Kuwait has banned the film Barbie in a bid to protect "public ethics and social traditions," while a Lebanese minister has made moves to censor the film on grounds it "promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation"....