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1. Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....

2. Holiday boom at illegal airport

More than 600 aircraft are expected to land and take off from the illegal airport in Tymbou between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as airlines ramp up flights for the New Year holiday rush....

3. Wizz Air takes you to Europe’s most affordable ski destination from Larnaca

With Christmas just around the corner, Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable and affordable airline, invites travellers to experience the magic of winter with easy access to some of Europe’s most budget-friendly and picturesque ski destinations....

4. Rare desert rains flood Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....

5. Wizz Air announces AS Roma partnership

Nicosia, 15 December 2025 - Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines and a top carrier in Italy’s aviation landscape, is proud to unveil a major new partnership with Serie A club AS Roma....

6. Flights from occupied Tymbou airport pose no danger to Nicosia residents

The Civil Aviation Authority is urging Nicosia residents not to worry about recent sightings of civilian aircraft flying over the city, following takeoffs from the illegal Tymbou airport in the occupied areas of the island....

7. Cyprus airports soar to new heights: Record 13 million passengers in a single year

Hermes Airports has announced a historic milestone for Cyprus, with passenger traffic reaching 13 million this year, the highest figure ever recorded at the nation’s airports....

8. Thousands of Airbus jets temporarily grounded for radiation-linked software fix

Airbus has ordered a large portion of its single-aisle fleet to undergo an urgent software correction after engineers confirmed that bursts of solar radiation can disrupt the computers that manage altitude readings on certain aircraft....

9. Turkish Airlines flight draws concern after low pass over free areas

A Turkish Airlines plane sparked brief concern Monday night when it flew at a low altitude over the Republic-controlled areas, according to several residents who reported seeing the aircraft around 9:10 p.m....

10. Widespread Cloudflare outage sends major websites offline worldwide

Cloudflare resolved a major service disruption on Tuesday that temporarily took down a wide range of prominent websites and online platforms around the world....

11. Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....

12. The countdown begins for Cyprus’ turn at the EU helm

Cyprus is ramping up preparations as it gets ready to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, a role that will put the country at the center of EU decision-making for six months....

13. Strategic link to Brussels: Aegean cleared for takeoff

The Department of Civil Aviation and Aegean Airlines are expected to sign a contract in the coming days to establish direct flights between Larnaca and Brussels (Zaventem Airport)....

14. Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for Athens International Airport, with passenger numbers between the two countries hitting new records this year....

15. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

16. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

17. Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...

18. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

19. What today’s general strike means for you

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike Thursday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a standoff over the cost-of-living allowance (ATA)....

20. Six flights canceled as Cyprus airports prepare for Thursday strike

A total of six flights to and from Larnaca Airport have been canceled due to a general strike scheduled for Thursday, September 11, airport officials said....

21. Three-hour strike to disrupt flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports tomorrow

Travelers at Cyprus’ main airports should brace for delays tomorrow as a three-hour strike is expected to affect more than 50 flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports....

22. Eleni Charitonos to speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Eleni Charitonos will take the stage as a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, presenting on the theme ''Following Your Dreams.'' Charitonos is an integrated operations engineer at Rocket Lab, overseeing rocket launches from New Zealand....

23. Vangelis Liakos at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Vangelis Liakos will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, presenting on ''Branding and Creativity: How Beetroot Took Over the World.''...

24. Cyprus’ tourism hits new highs, but winter still gets the cold shoulder

Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing....

25. New flight route links London Stansted to occupied north via Turkey

A new flight route from London Stansted to the occupied airport of Tymbou in the northern part of Cyprus began operations on August 5, with a stopover in Istanbul or Ankara. ...

26. Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars

Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...

27. Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....

28. Turkish airline to launch London–Tymbou route via Istanbul on July 26

A Turkish airline is preparing to launch a new flight route that will connect London to the occupied north of Cyprus via Istanbul’s secondary airport, raising both eyebrows and questions on the island....

29. French air traffic strike grounds 1,500 flights just as summer holidays take off

If your summer getaway includes flying over or through France this week, you might want to double-check your flight status, especially if you're one of nearly 300,000 passengers grounded by an air traffic control strike that’s thrown Europe’s skies into chaos....

30. Qantas hit by major cyberattack, 6 million customers potentially exposed

Qantas Airways is investigating a serious cyberattack after hackers breached a third-party call center system and may have accessed personal information belonging to up to six million customers, the airline announced Wednesday....