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31. Flight delays hit Athens airport amid air traffic controllers' ''slowdown''

Passengers at Athens International Airport and other regional airports in Greece are facing significant delays and cancellations due to a sudden slowdown in air traffic management....

32. Amendment introduced to share geopolitical risks equally on GSI

Late last night, Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy introduced an important amendment that aims to share the geopolitical risks equally between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector, ...

33. 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....

34. Iraqi teen detained in Vienna over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...

35. Vienna cancels Taylor Swift concerts over foiled terror attack

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances. ...

36. Stranded abroad? Here's what airlines must provide

Flight cancellations and lengthy delays are the primary issues frustrating travelers, according to Trade and Industry Officer Anastasia Stylianides. Addressing these concerns, Stylianides also clarified the rights of passengers when their flights are canceled....

37. 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....

38. Cyprus betting sector breaks records with €1 billion revenue

The revenues of the betting activity in the Republic of Cyprus recorded an upward trend for another quarter, confirming the dynamic and stable growth of the sector. ...

39. Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Thirty three flights to Greece (16 arrivals and 17 departures) are impacted by tomorrow's strike of air traffic controllers in Greece. The flights concern destinations Athens and Thessaloniki....

40. Wizz Air forced to pay £1.2m in compensation

Thousands of passengers have scored a significant victory against budget airline Wizz Air, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals a landmark compensation payout of £1.2 million....

41. 79% jump in consumer complaints this year

In a substantial leap from 2022, the Cyprus Consumer Association reports a noteworthy spike in four complaint categories in 2023....

42. Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season. ...

43. Highlights and shadows in global New Year's revelry

As the world transitioned into the new year, a kaleidoscope of celebrations unfolded across the globe....

44. Arachova faces unrest as Oliver slaying triggers online boycott

In the enchanting town of Arachova, situated at the base of Mount Parnassos, a distressing event has stirred waves of unease. The recent brutal killing and torture of an 8-year-old Husky named Oliver have prompted an online boycott targeting the winter resort....

45. Israelis find sanctuary in Greece and Cyprus

As the conflict with Hamas in Gaza intensifies, a growing number of Israeli citizens are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus....

46. The Israeli war's impact on economy and energy prices

Economists have been examining the inevitable economic consequences of the war in Israel, particularly its influence on fuel and electricity costs....

47. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

48. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

49. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

50. UK air traffic system issue causes ongoing turbulence

Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....

51. 70 flights cancelled during German storms

Due to heavy rainfalls over Frankfurt, dozens of flights were canceled at Germany's largest airport on Wednesday....

52. Europe dominates 7/10 searched summer getaways

The European destinations continue to have the highest travel interest this summer, while Asia Pacific has experienced a surge in popularity, a recent research by Skift has revealed, showing the ten most searched destinations for travel in the summer of 2023 is led by Bangkok, Thailand....

53. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

54. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

55. Profit distribution for players in classes A and B increased by 22%

Total gross revenue (pay-in) from class A and class B bookmakers amounted to 267.6 million in the first quarter of 2023 marking an increase of 21% compared with the respective quarter of last year, National Betting Authority (NBA) has said....

56. Lack of aircraft preventing global air travel recovery

The air travel industry has recently been facing delays in aircraft deliveries, a problem that is not allowing it to fully recover from the pandemic....

57. Strikes in Greece causing flight cancellations in Cyprus

Greek air traffic controllers are on strike for 24 hours, causing all flights to and from Greek airports to be canceled on Wednesday. The Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Union is organizing the strike, which began at midnight today and will end at midnight on Thursday....

58. Fruits and vegetables being rationed in Britain

Supermarkets across the country have begun rationing fresh food items in a move that is expected to last “weeks”....

59. Chaos and flight cancellations: A cable caused Lufthansa's system to crash

The disruption of Lufthansa's IT system, which resulted in chaos at German airports and flight cancellations and delays for the airline worldwide, appears to have been caused by an excavator damaging a cable during railroad construction....

60. Romania retaliates against Austria's Schengen veto

Romanians that were looking forward to spending winter holidays in Austria’s many tourist destinations have started calling off their bookings, following Austria’s Schengen Veto, which prevents Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area....