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1. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

2. 35 kilos of cannabis seized at Larnaca airport, 2 arrested (pics)

Authorities seized about 35 kilos of cannabis at Larnaca airport yesterday, following a coordinated effort between the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) and customs officials. ...

3. Passengers receive suspended sentence for smoking on Cyprus flight

A Paphos District Court on Wednesday handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to two British passengers, aged 50 and 44, for smoking and consuming alcohol on a flight. ...

4. EU sets new rules for carry-on bags starting September 1

Starting September 1, all air travelers in Europe should be prepared for significant changes in hand luggage regulations....

5. Lufthansa flight diverted to Cyprus midway to Tel Aviv

A Lufthansa flight from Munich to Tel Aviv made an unexpected landing in Larnaca, Cyprus, according to Israeli media....

6. Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....

7. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

8. 3.2kg of cannabis seized after bus collision

In a coordinated operation by the Drug Enforcement Unit, a quantity of approximately 3.2 kilograms of cannabis was located and seized yesterday afternoon....

9. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over unregistered luxury watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the renowned actor and former Governor of California, has encountered a legal hurdle at Munich Airport where he is reportedly being detained and questioned under tax law....

11. Video exposes terrifying collision at Haneda airport

Renowned expert Ed Galea has shared a chilling video on his Linkedin account, providing a firsthand look at the initial moments of a collision between a commercial aircraft and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport....

12. Larnaca airport lost luggage sale raises alarms

In a concerning turn of events, a Facebook page operating under the name ''Larnaca Airport'' has recently surfaced, enticing internet users to purchase allegedly lost luggage from Larnaca Airport. ...

13. '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....

14. 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....

15. 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)....

16. European Parliament clears the air on carry-on baggage fees

From now on, traveling by plane will be a different process for millions of passengers in Europe who wish to travel with carry-on baggage....

17. Passengers stranded as Swiss plane forgets luggage in Zurich

A Swiss International Air Lines plane arrived at its destination without a single checked bag on board....

18. Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. ...

19. Illegal smokes haul seized in Pournara migrant center

Customs authorities recently seized quantities of duty-free tobacco products believed to have been illicitly transported from the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

20. Gasoline trade in divided Cyprus

The issue of gasoline from the occupied territories is one of the most well-known psychodramas of Cyprus. It is a distortion of the market due to the country's division and the occupation of part of it by another country. ...

21. Personal use of fuel from occupied side permitted, but with limitations

According to Stefan de Kersmacker, the Commission's responsible representative, fuel is permitted to be transported via the Green Line under certain conditions....

22. Police Seize 16 kilos of Cannabis in Paphos

The Police, in collaboration with the Customs Department, carried out a new seizure of a large quantity of cannabis yesterday....

23. New policies create passenger backlash at Limassol Port

On Sunday, a wave of reactions was triggered at Limassol port as citizens became aware of a new policy set to be implemented this year by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping. ...

24. Massive cash haul uncovered at Paphos airport

In a joint operation between the Customs Department and the YKAN (Financial Intelligence Unit), a startling discovery was made at Paphos Airport on Thursday night, 8th June 2023....

25. British tourist fined €10,000 for smuggling tobacco from occupied territories

Customs officials seized 29.5 kilograms of rolling tobacco from a British tourist who admitted to buying it in the occupied territories with the intention of transporting it to the UK, according to a statement from the Customs Department....

26. 42,000 euros for every victim who died in the Tempe rail tragedy

Hellenic Train, whose train crashed in a head-on collision with a freighter on Feb. 28, killing 57 people on board, announced on Wednesday it will make advance payments to the families of the victims and to the passengers injured in the crash in Tempe, to cover their immediate financial needs....

27. Britney Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to a source familiar with the matter....

28. The new Porsche 718 Style Edition models

Stuttgart. Fresh colours and harmonious contrast packages characterise the new Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Cayman Style Edition sports cars. ...

29. Top position in luxury car sales for Porsche and A.I. Motokinisi Ltd in Cyprus

Porsche Cyprus in a leading position in terms of sales in the first half of 2022...

30. 100,000 daily departing passenger limit at Heathrow until September 11

Heathrow Airport said it has introduced a cap of 100,000 daily departing passengers until September 11, as the aviation sector struggles to cope with demand for travel....