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1411. Miss Cypriot Beauty 1971: A journey through time

"This fabric is an old curtain from Ledra Palace," she says, caressing the covering tenderly that she uses to cover her sofa, in a cool, oasis-like elevation within her elegant home in Kato Arodes, Paphos. ...

1412. Wizz Air hits milestone with 6 Million passengers at Larnaca airport

Low-cost - airline Wizz Air, celebrated the successful transportation of six million passengers to and from the airport of Larnaka, Cyprus....

1413. Vafeades announces affordable bus service from GSP stadium in a month

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades addressed the traffic problem, stating that the solution does not lie in building more roads, but rather in reducing the number of cars on the existing roads....

1414. The four-year wait: Bristol pub's legendary roasts have diners waiting years for a seat

If anticipation heightens pleasure then diners at one Bristol pub must be ecstatic by this point. With customers waiting up to four years to sample its award-winning meals, the Bank Tavern in central Bristol looks to be one of the hottest tickets not just in town but anywhere....

1415. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

1416. David Hunter sentenced for assisted suicide in Paphos

On Monday, the Paphos court will decide the fate of David Hunter, a British pensioner who is accused of helping his terminally ill wife to end her life. ...

1417. ACI world's top 10 European airports that never sleep

Airports Council International (ACI World) has published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the top European airports that have experienced the most traffic out of 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries....

1418. Trump furious over misinformation on EU travel requirements

Recent media misinformation and fake news claiming that American citizens will have to obtain a visa to travel to the European Union in 2024 have reached former United States President Donald Trump....

1419. Serious head injury to 6-year-old boy

The police are investigating the circumstances under which a six-year-old child was seriously injured last night while crossing the road as a pedestrian in Limassol....

1420. Heartfelt farewell to celebrities of 2023

The year 2023 has witnessed the passing of several iconic celebrities, leaving behind indelible marks in the realms of film, television, and music....

1421. Spain eases residency rules for travelers

The Spanish authorities have announced that foreigners holding the country’s temporary residence permits will no longer be subject to strict rules as before....

1422. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

1423. Rapid expansion for Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....

1424. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

1425. Are European cruise amenities overrated?

The beauty of European cruises has been so inviting for thousands of tourists every year, promising an unforgettable experience of traveling around the continent, which is so diverse and breathtaking....

1426. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

1427. 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....

1428.  2,000 people rescued from Rhodes beaches

About 2,000 people have been evacuated by sea from two beaches in Rhodes, Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. He said the evacuation took place “without incident.”...

1429. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

1430. Farewell to an icon: Legendary singer Tony Bennett passes away at 96

Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....

1431. U.S. military emails accidentally sent to Mali

A small spelling error has resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent instead to Mali, an issue that Pentagon officials said they've taken steps to mitigate....

1432. Americans to require visas for EU in 2024

United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide,...

1433. Brexit creates passport woes for tourists

A total of 254,316 holidaymakers’ valid passports do not comply with the post-Brexit rules for visiting the European Union countries, based on the figures from the HM Passport Office....

1434. Turkish President inaugurates new runway in occupied territories (video)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the occupied territories at noon today from the illegal airport in occupied Tybos. He gave remarks at the inauguration of the new runway....

1435. Germany recruiting nurses from Latin America

Germany is continuing its efforts to recruit more nurses from countries in Latin America to tackle the ongoing labor shortage....

1436. ChatGPT's rise sparks academic debates

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....

1437. Cyprus dispute: A barrier to EU-Turkey future

Turkey’s aspirations regarding Europe “pass through Cyprus”, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said upon his arrival to the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, underlining also that Turkey’s assessment can only be benchmark oriented....

1438. NPL crisis highlights tug of war between borrowers and legislation

The concealment, or "camouflage," of non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks before 2013 and their subsequent explosion have been, and may continue to be, the most significant challenge for the Cypriot economy. ...

1439. Larnaca - Piraeus ferry ready to set sail in ten days

In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...

1440. Ireland and Cyprus buck the trend as passport stamping continues amid EES implementation

Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....