https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-flight-path-to-the-future-with-major-airport-expansion
Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-eu-rules-mean-less-compensation-for-travelers
If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, hoping your flight goes smoothly, here’s something to keep in mind: the EU just agreed on new rules that cut the amount airlines have to pay passengers when flights are delayed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-firm-to-conduct-accreditation-inspection-at-ercan-airport
In a televised interview, it was stated that international accreditation procedures for the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport are expected to proceed after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-links-up-with-air-india-to-turbocharge-summer-travel
Get ready for a summer of smoother skies and easier connections: Cyprus Airways and Air India have officially joined forces through a brand-new interline agreement that promises to make international travel faster, easier, and a whole lot more exciting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-launches-direct-santorini-istanbul-flights
Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/stay-seated-or-pay-up-turkey-s-new-rule-for-impatient-flyers
Turkey is officially done with the mad dash to the airplane exit. Under a new rule, passengers who leap out of their seats before the plane finishes taxiing could face a $70 fine, all in an effort to bring some order to the post-landing chaos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/skyup™-launches-direct-flights-from-poland-to-greece-cyprus-and-bulgaria
SkyUp (U5) is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-aboard-cyprus–lebanon-ferry-to-set-sail-by-summer-2025
A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-led-international-team-pioneers-ai-technology-for-aerospace-and-mechanical-engineering-advancement
An international research team led by the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), has developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that could transform technology for high-speed aircraft, space exploration, and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-untold-story-behind-the-killing-of-u-s-ambassador-rodger-davies-in-cyprus
The tangled story behind the 1974 assassination of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus takes center stage in 'Invisible Conspiracy', the latest book by journalist and researcher Andreas Hatzikyriakos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adidas-drone-show-near-the-acropolis-triggers-legal-drama-and-culture-chat-video
What happens when Adidas drones buzz near the Acropolis? Apparently, a legal kerfuffle and a lively debate about mixing business with ancient history....
