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1. Turkish drones disrupting flight paths near Larnaca and Paphos

As Cyprus’ two community leaders discuss the future of the island, air traffic controllers are warning of a very different kind of tension in the skies: Turkish drones flying close to Larnaca and Paphos airports and along important civilian flight routes....

2. Damascus adds European flights as Syria comes off US terror list

Syria is getting two new direct links to Europe, just as one of the biggest restrictions hanging over the country has been removed....

3. ''European involvement'' could backfire by helping end Turkish Cypriot isolation

Turkey is attempting to turn European involvement in the Cyprus issue into a boomerang by directing it exclusively towards ending what it describes as the ''isolation'' of the Turkish Cypriot community....

4. Even your background music now comes with a bill

That playlist humming in the background of a café, the radio playing at the barber shop or the television in a holiday apartment may seem like a small part of doing business. In Cyprus, however, it could come with an additional bill....

5. Cyprus aims for Schengen entry without resolving national issue

The Christodoulides administration has charted a new course by pursuing full Schengen membership regardless of whether the Cyprus problem is resolved, marking a break from previous governments....

6. Paphos airport passenger traffic rebounds despite difficult tourism season

Paphos Airport recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic in July compared with the same month last year, offering one of the clearest signs yet that travel demand is recovering after a difficult start to 2026....

7. At least 73 killed as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....

8. Traffic jams put at top of new transport minister’s to-do list

New Transport, Communications and Works Minister Evanthia Tsolaki has put cutting congestion near the top of her agenda, saying the ministry is examining a range of measures that could make journeys less frustrating and reduce the amount of time people spend stuck on the roads....

9. Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border controls in Schengen dispute

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU governments over Rome's decision to restrict the movement of some passengers arriving from Spain....

10. Larnaca Airport reopens road access to Arrivals level

Road access to the Arrivals level at Larnaca Airport will reopen on Friday, 7 August, following a decision aimed at reducing congestion around the Departures area and improving traffic flow for passengers and motorists....

11. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

12. Cyprus secures EU technical approval for Schengen

The Republic of Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen area, according to an EU technical evaluation presented to the competent Schengen Committee on June 26. Sources close to the matter indicate that the EU gave Cyprus a positive evaluation, describing it as technically ready for full participation in the Schengen area. ...

13. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

14. Cyprus fights for vital air links as EU prepares to change state aid rules

The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....

15. Cypriot business pioneer Nikos Shacolas passes away at 98

Nikos K. Shacolas, one of the most prominent and visionary figures in the Cypriot business community, has passed away at the age of 98. His death was announced on Thursday morning by the CTC Group, the conglomerate he founded and led for decades....

16. Cyprus facing legal action over missing aviation fuel penalty rules

Cyprus is among 13 European Union countries facing legal action from the European Commission for failing to introduce national penalties required under EU aviation fuel legislation designed to encourage the use of cleaner fuels....

17. Farmers take protest, and animals, to Presidential Palace

Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....

18. Families, students and pet owners set sail again from Limassol

For many Cypriots, summer does not truly begin until the Cyprus-Greece ferry pulls out of Limassol port....

19. Paphos hotels set for packed holiday weekend despite slower tourism season

Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....

20. UN criticizes Cyprus over treatment of Turkish Cypriots

A United Nations anti-racism committee has issued a series of sharp recommendations and criticisms toward Cyprus, expressing concern over what it described as obstacles faced by Turkish Cypriots in accessing equal rights compared to Greek Cypriots....

21. Airlines slash millions of seats as fuel fears shake global travel

Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry. ...

22. No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....

23. Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

24. European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

25. Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...

26. Cyprus braces for African dust after flight disruptions in Greece

A thick wave of African dust sweeping across parts of Greece disrupted flights and darkened skies Wednesday, as authorities warned the same system is expected to reach Cyprus in the coming days....

27. Cat goes missing during airport transfer

Bibi, a male cat blind in one eye, vanished during an international flight from Larnaca Airport with a stopover in Athens, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising serious questions about how pets are handled in transit....

28. Why long-haul travel from Cyprus is suddenly more complicated...and more expensive

For years, flying from Cyprus to Asia or Australia often meant one relatively affordable connection through the Gulf. That era may be ending, at least for now....

29. Several major airlines have cut flights as fuel costs soar

Major airlines around the world are canceling flights as the ongoing conflict in Iran drives oil prices to historic highs, forcing carriers to rethink operations and route schedules....

30. Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....