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91. Cyprus sees surge in air travel as summer season takes off

Airplanes arriving in Cyprus were about 85% full in May, with numbers continuing to climb, according to Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communication at Hermes Airports. ...

92. Passenger traffic up at Larnaca and Paphos airports amid drop in hotel bookings

Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....

93. Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Time has its own meaning. The former president of DISY, Av. Neophytou, according to a report......

94. Koumis praises Larnaca's tourism milestone with new brand

Larnaca’s new brand identity was presented on Friday aimed at attracting more tourism to the coastal town....

95. Man dies in engine accident at Schiphol airport

Tragedy struck at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday when a man was killed after being trapped in a moving aircraft engine....

96. A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words, a picture is a gut punch. In Paphos, a woman with a cane lies on the ground in front of a bus stop. Thousands of similar scenes unfold across Nicosia and other cities,...

97. ''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

The ''government'' in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is reportedly moving forward with plans to grant a ''license to operate'' a casino within the controversial Tympou airport, according to the local newspaper Avroupa....

98. Amalthea initiative brings Cyprus and Qatar closer

His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, commenced his visit to Cyprus with a cordial reception by President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus upon arrival at Larnaca Airport....

99. Qatar's Emir in Cyprus for bilateral summit

The Emir of Qatar arrives in Cyprus on Monday for an official visit during which he will discuss with President of the Republic bilateral relations, regional......

100. Passenger dies as Singapore Airlines flight encounters severe turbulence (pics)

A passenger died and several others were injured today when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Thailand....

101. BBF launches Eden Bay in Kato Paphos

Marking BBF’s latest expansion to the charming city of Paphos, bbf: eden bay embodies a unique blend of rich cultural history, endless beaches, and high-end living....

102. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

103. Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....

104. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

105. The hotspots where Cypriots are headed to this Easter

The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...

106. ''State won't yield to blackmail on Larnaca port issue,'' says president

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port. ...

107. Transport ministry explores convenient fine payment methods

The Ministry of Transport is exploring fresh avenues for fine distribution, putting the brakes on photo radar for the time being....

108. Summer optimism in Cyprus tourism despite regional uncertainty

Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....

109. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

110. Indonesian volcano raises tsunami alarm, echoes past tragedy

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes following a series of eruptions from the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi island in Indonesia....

111. Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

112. Dubai Airport grapples with storm chaos

A significant disruption unfolded in Dubai this afternoon as planes navigated through waterlogged runways and the airport found itself submerged....

113. Countdown for potential Israeli strike on Iran heightens tensions

Israel is gearing up for a potential strike against Iran, with its air force on full alert for retaliation....

114. Easyjet halts Tel Aviv flights after Iranian attack

British airline Easyjet has announced the temporary suspension of its flights ''to and from Tel Aviv'' in response to heightened tensions following an Iranian attack on the city early Sunday morning....

115. Cyprus reopens air links

Air connections between Cyprus, Jordan, and Lebanon have been reinstated following a temporary closure prompted by heightened tensions in the Middle East. ...

116. Israeli defense on high alert amid Iran's 48-hour warning

A US official is quoted as saying that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran — “possibly on Israeli soil” — in the next 24 to 48 hours, citing American intelligence reports. ...

117. Roads turned into rivers amid thunderstorms and hail

Severe weather unleashed its fury on Cyprus on Tuesday, with thunderstorms and hail wreaking havoc in various parts of the island, transforming roads into rivers and snarling traffic. ...

118. Boeing's engine cowling detaches mid-takeoff, strikes wing

US airline regulators have launched an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing plane fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap, the latest in a series of safety problems facing the aircraft manufacturer. ...

119. Tatar asserts Turkish Cypriot rights in Cyprus talks

Returning from his diplomatic visit to the US, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar addressed the media at Ercan Airport......

120. New Jersey and New York shaken by strongest quake in 100 years

A rare magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted New Jersey on Friday, surprising residents across the Northeast United States, an area unaccustomed to significant seismic activity....