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361. United Airlines loses tire, damages cars below

A United Airlines flight faced a dramatic emergency landing on Thursday after one of its tires fell off midflight, causing damage to several cars in a San Francisco parking lot. ...

362. Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Thirty three flights to Greece (16 arrivals and 17 departures) are impacted by tomorrow's strike of air traffic controllers in Greece. The flights concern destinations Athens and Thessaloniki....

363. Cyprus tourism faces headwinds in 2024

According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....

364. Porsche's new Panamera e-hybrids: Faster, greener, better

Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...

365. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

366. Cyprus proposes €700 fine for first-time illegal taxi services

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has tabled a bill aimed at tackling the issue of passenger transport by unlicensed taxi drivers, proposing fines of €700 for first-time offenders and €1500 thereafter....

367. Porsche unleashes powerhouse Taycan with enhanced performance

Higher, faster, further and coming to Porsche Centres in the spring of 2024....

368. Cyprus Airways launches direct flights from Larnaca to Brussels

Today marks a milestone for Cyprus Airways as the airline proudly announces the commencement of flights between Larnaca and the vibrant city of Brussels twice a week. ...

369. 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....

370. Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

In a recent development, the Court of Appeals has revisited the sentencing in the tragic traffic death case involving 62-year-old Hungarian national Marta Tyorjanne....

371. Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....

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

373. Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....

374. Wizz Air soars to new heights with 71% increase in Cypriot passengers

In 2023, Wizz Air experienced a remarkable surge in popularity among Cypriot travelers, with a staggering 71% increase in passengers compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.2 million passengers, as announced by the company....

375. Homemade bomb found in driver's vehicle

In a recent incident, members of the bicycle police intercepted a makeshift pipe bomb during a routine vehicle check on a 40-year-old driver. The impromptu stop occurred when officers discovered a 31-year-old wanted individual as the passenger....

376. Virgin Atlantic flight forced to stop due to missing parts of the wing

A Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York faced a last-minute cancellation as a vigilant passenger discovered faulty bolts on the plane's wing. ...

377. Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for cars per capita, exceeding average

In 2022, Cyprus ranked as the country with the fourth-highest number of passenger cars per population, boasting 658 cars per 1000 inhabitants, significantly surpassing the EU average of 560 vehicles per 1000 inhabitants, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

378. Wizz Air forced to pay £1.2m in compensation

Thousands of passengers have scored a significant victory against budget airline Wizz Air, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals a landmark compensation payout of £1.2 million....

379. Nicosia shooting: Victim flees abroad, silent to investigators

In the ongoing investigation of an attempted murder on Monday (17/1) along Larnaca Avenue in Aglantzia, authorities are facing challenges as the 49-year-old target has left the country without providing a written statement to investigators....

380. Gunmen target family in Cyprus street shooting

In a chilling incident reminiscent of recent fatal shootings in Limassol and Nicosia, organized crime once again sends shockwaves through authorities....

381. Record 34.6% surge in vehicle registrations unveiled

In a gear-shifting revelation, Cyprus witnessed a remarkable 34.6% surge in vehicle registrations, hitting 45,494 in the period from January to December 2023, as reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service in their latest report titled ''Vehicle Registrations.'' ...

382. iPhone survives 5,000-meter fall from Boeing

In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....

383. New Year's tragedy investigation continues (video)

In the aftermath of the New Year's tragedy that claimed four lives, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the quadruple fatality that occurred just half an hour into the new year. ...

384. 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....

385. Thousands flee as Iceland's volcano roars to life

Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....

386. Tesla recalls over 2M vehicles following autopilot safety concerns

In response to safety concerns related to its Autopilot system, Tesla is initiating a massive recall, impacting more than 2 million vehicles across its entire model range....

387. Student attacks bus driver mid-route to Parekklisia

The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....

388. Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....

389. Digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera

Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterised by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. ...

390. Critical student bus routes axed due to safety directive

In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....