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181. 18 linked to Pournara events deported, 11 in line for expulsion

182. Cyprus allocates 65M euros for diverse tourism initiatives in 2024

The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end. ...

183. Government achieves historic 50% drop in asylum applications

There is a 50% reduction in the period March-October 2023 in new asylum applications compared to the 2022 corresponding period, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, noting at the same time that for the first time, the overall balance of arrivals-returns presents a positive picture, and Cyprus is now ranking in the first places among European states in absolute numbers of returns....

184. Unusual military helicopter activity raises eyebrows (video)

In recent times, the residents of Polis Chrysochous and other areas of Akamas have been witnessing daily military helicopter flights. ...

185. Tatar advocates ''two-state solution'' in London meetings

Ersin Tatar, the Turkish Cypriot leader, recently engaged with British MPs and members of the Turkish Cypriot community in London. Discussing the "two-state solution," Tatar emphasized Turkey's unwavering support for this approach....

186. Pocket drain or green gain? Denmark's tricky tax call

Airports Council International Europe has issued a cautionary note to the Danish Government, discouraging the introduction of a passenger tax averaging 100 Danish krone or $14 (€13.41) on air travel....

187. Gulf Air soars to new heights with additional flights

In a strategic move to bolster its European operations, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced an increase in the number of flights to Larnaca and Athens....

188. Larnaca soars with new routes from British Airways and EasyJet

The decision by British Airways to transition the Gatwick - Larnaca routes into full-time service was disclosed on social media by the Ministry of Tourism....

189. Europe embraces Cyprus' bold plan for Gaza aid corridor

The European Commission has welcomed the idea proposed by Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor for humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the issue is expected to be part of the discussions in the upcoming Paris conference on Gaza, a spokesperson of the Commission has told the Cyprus News Agency....

190. 'Standing pods' and 'robot flight attendants' on 2050 airline cabins

Artificial intelligence can be brutally honest and play up to stereotypical views - as Irish budget airline Ryanair found out recently....

191. IATA's OneID sees a passport-free future in air travel

Recent strides in digital identity technology are reshaping the landscape of air travel, offering the promise of a streamlined and secure experience without the hassle of passports and boarding passes. ...

192. Tatar's two-state solution push for Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, emphasized the challenge of reuniting after 60 years, stating that there is little common ground left for such a reunion. He argued that there are now two separate states in Cyprus, highlighting the need for a new policy on this basis....

193. JetBlue challenges KLM's JFK presence over Amsterdam flight reductions

JetBlue has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to remove KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from John F. Kennedy International Airport after the Dutch government announced plans to reduce flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport....

194. Cyprus Airways say 'bonjour!' with its new Nice route

Cyprus Airways is set to launch a new route to and from Nice on December 12, announced by the airline's Commercial Director, Christos Limnatitis, during an interview on DIASPORA NEWS on the SPOR FM channel....

195. Greece and Cyprus key to evacuation plans for US citizens in Israel

Key to the emergency plans devised by the United States and other Western nations for evacuating their citizens from Israel are Greece and Cyprus. ...

196. Family mourns as Shani Louk confirmed dead

A young woman who was kidnapped by Hamas and paraded half naked on the back of a truck is dead, her family has said....

197. Cyprus, the safest haven? US prepares for Middle East evacuation

The U.S. government is actively considering contingency plans for the potential evacuation of Americans from the Middle East as tensions rise in the Israel-Hamas conflict....

198. Bombs at the US Embassy

On November 30, 1963, just eight days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, President Archbishop Makarios submitted to Vice President Dr. Fazil Kiouchuk the 13 points for improving the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

199. New boarding method to save time and money

Airlines have long grappled with the challenges of efficient boarding, a process that often leads to travelers standing in lengthy queues both outside and inside the aircraft....

200. European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

201. Six French airports evacuated amid email threats; bomb warnings at four

Six airports across France were evacuated on Wednesday, October 18, after emailed "threats of attack", a police source told Agence France-Presse (AFP)....

202. German Special Forces deployed to Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

According to the German news network RND, Germany has sent a special forces team (KSK) to Cyprus, ready for action in the event of a crisis in the Middle East....

203. Larnaca port welcomes cruise ship carrying foreign nationals escaping Israeli war

In a historic moment at Larnaca Port, the very first cruise ship arrived, marking a significant event in the midst of the Israeli conflict....

204. TUS Airways suspends Tel Aviv flights amid safety concerns

TUS Airways, a Cyprus-based carrier, has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective from Saturday, October 14, 2023. This decision impacts routes between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, Pafos, Athens, and Heraklion....

205. Cyprus sees 22.1% surge in commercial flights in September 2023

In a promising turn for the aviation industry, Cyprus experienced a remarkable upswing in commercial flights in September 2023. Data gathered by Eurocontrol and published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical service, unveiled a 22.1% increase in the number of flights compared to September 2022. ...

206.  Israeli tourists seek refuge in Cyprus amid Hamas attack

Several hundreds of people continue to arrive every day to Cyprus on commercial flights from Israel, after the crisis that broke out in the Middle East, due to the massive terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel....

207. Netanyahu forms emergency unity government amid Gaza war

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced an emergency wartime government, as pressure mounts for the establishment of corridors to allow aid and medicine into the Gaza Strip and to allow civilians to leave....

208. Portugal and Austria airlift citizens from Israel to Cyprus

Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....

209. Unprecedented escalation in Gaza and Cyprus' response

The escalation in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' surprise terror campaign last Saturday, has plunged the Middle East into a renewed cycle of violence within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. ...

210. Cyprus Airways announces that it will waive ticket reissue fees between Tel Aviv and Larnaca

Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus, in order to facilitate passengers traveling between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, announces that it will waive ticket reissue fees for passengers holding a valid ticket until 15 November who wish to travel earlier or later....