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1. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

2. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

3. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

4. 17 repatriation flights leave Cyprus today to help Israelis get home

Cyprus is once again playing a key role in the region, with 17 special repatriation flights scheduled on Wednesday to help transport Israeli nationals back home, as tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East....

5. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

6. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

7. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

8. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

9. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

10. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

11. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

12. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

13. Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

A total of 55 Cypriot citizens, 50 in Israel and five in Iran, have formally requested to be repatriated, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday....

14. Wizz Air Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv and European flights to Amman Until 15 September

Wizz Air has made the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and European flights to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately, until 15 September 2025. The airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice....

15.  Never trust your informant

You may have seen the headline flying around. Something like: "Unbelievable: Fault in the pilot’s seat caused the Air India Boeing crash – It slipped backward and lost control – See the report and the black box recordings."...

16. EasyJet flight from Paphos makes emergency landing in Turkey

A routine EasyJet flight from Paphos to Bristol turned tense on Sunday night when the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkey after a smoke alert went off mid-flight....

17. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

18. Oil and gas prices surge after attack on Iran nuclear sites

Global energy prices soared and markets plunged Thursday following an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, intensifying fears of a wider Middle East conflict and compounding global economic pressures....

19. 78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....

20. Sole survivor of Air India crash says he ''ran through fire'' after waking in wreckage

The lone survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people says he woke up surrounded by fire, wreckage, and bodies and simply ran for his life....

21. Crisis update: Flights grounded, embassies closed after Israeli strikes on Iran

Air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos Friday after Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes on Iranian targets, prompting countries to shut down airspace and airlines to ground or divert flights. Embassies are closing, travelers are stranded, and global tensions are escalating....

22. Fifteen local hotels rally to help stranded passengers after flights diverted

With flights to Israel suddenly rerouted to Cyprus due to rising tensions in the region, hotels in Paphos have quickly stepped up to accommodate unexpected visitors....

23. Flights canceled, US and European flights rerouted to Cyprus

Flights between Israel and Cyprus were canceled on Friday, and planes from Europe and the U.S. were rerouted to Larnaca and Paphos airports after Israel launched a major overnight strike on Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region....

24. Wizz Air suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv

Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, and several closed airspaces in the region, Wizz Air has decided to suspend its operations to Tel Aviv as of this morning and reroute all of its flights (where possible) that were due to overfly the affected airspaces for the next 72 hours....

25. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

26. BREAKING: Air India flight to London crashes after takeoff, 242 feared dead

Tragedy struck India early Wednesday when an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, with 242 people on board....

27. Nearly 24,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Paphos airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized thousands of illegal cigarettes on Monday after stopping a Greek Cypriot man heading to London....

28. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

29. EU approves rules allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage

EU transport ministers on Thursday approved updated air passenger rights rules that include allowing airlines to charge for carry-on cabin baggage, despite opposition from Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Slovenia....

30. Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....