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1. Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....

2. Larnaca bus strike hits the brakes after 10 days

After ten days off the road, Larnaca’s public bus drivers will be back behind the wheel tomorrow morning....

3. Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

4. Too little, too late: Larnakos closes for crash probe amid public fury (pics)

Larnakos Avenue was closed in both directions early Wednesday morning as police reconstructed a deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou earlier this week, an incident that’s ignited public fury over long-ignored warnings about illegal street racing....

5. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

6. Makarios Avenue shuts down after scaffolding collapse

Authorities have closed a section of Makariou Avenue in Nicosia after part of a building under renovation collapsed, causing scaffolding to fall onto the road....

7. AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with even greater range and comfort

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. ...

8. Tototheo Global expands partnership with SES to deliver scalable, high-speed connectivity to maritime customers

Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES....

9. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

10. Wizz Air announces a new route from Larnaca!

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is delighted to announce a new exciting direct route from Larnaca to Tirana....

11. Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....

12. Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

Cyprus and four other southern European Union countries have voiced opposition to a proposed migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom, cautioning it could shift the burden of asylum claims onto them....

13. Nicosia unveils €100 million plan to fix traffic chaos and modernize the capital

Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....

14. 17 repatriation flights leave Cyprus today to help Israelis get home

Cyprus is once again playing a key role in the region, with 17 special repatriation flights scheduled on Wednesday to help transport Israeli nationals back home, as tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East....

15. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

16. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

17. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

18. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

19. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

20. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

21. 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....

22. U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. ...

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. Green light for six-story apartment block in former refinery zone

A new six-story residential building is coming to Larnaca’s Chrysopolitissa parish after the Environmental Authority approved plans for the project, which is set to transform a plot within the old refinery zone into modern housing....

27. Cypriots cruise into summer despite rising costs

Despite rising travel costs, Cypriots are going full steam ahead with their summer holiday plans, and this year, cruises are leading the way....

28. 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....

29. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....

30. India turns its gaze to Cyprus as gateway to Europe and the Middle East

Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....