CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
01 July, 2025
 

Search

Displaying results 1-30 of 143 matches for query stranded.

1. 53 Cypriots return home from Iran and Israel, says Foreign Ministry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/53-cypriots-return-home-from-iran-and-israel-says-foreign-ministry

A total of 53 Cypriot citizens who were in Israel and Iran have returned to Cyprus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on the evacuation of foreign nationals under the national “ESTIA” plan....

2. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

4. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-young-tourists-evacuated-in-rare-style-aboard-luxury-liner-crown-iris-escorted-by-israeli-navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

5. Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-working-to-repatriate-citizens-from-israel-and-iran

A total of 55 Cypriot citizens, 50 in Israel and five in Iran, have formally requested to be repatriated, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday....

6. Crisis update: Flights grounded, embassies closed after Israeli strikes on Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

7. Fifteen local hotels rally to help stranded passengers after flights diverted

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifteen-local-hotels-rally-to-help-stranded-passengers-after-flights-diverted

With flights to Israel suddenly rerouted to Cyprus due to rising tensions in the region, hotels in Paphos have quickly stepped up to accommodate unexpected visitors....

8. 24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/24-year-old-rescued-from-sea-caves-in-ayia-napa-after-injury

A 24-year-old British man was rescued Friday after injuring himself in the Sea Caves area of Ayia Napa and becoming unable to reach safety on his own, authorities said....

9. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-s-back-but-no-one-knows-why-it-failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

10. Banks extend protection for stranded property buyers until July 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-extend-protection-for-stranded-property-buyers-until-july-2025

Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....

11. Holy Thursday hike turns hairy with cliffside rescue in Palaichori

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-hike-turns-hairy-with-cliffside-rescue-in-palaichori

What started as a scenic hike in the hills of Palaichori turned into a Holy Thursday adventure two young people won’t forget any time soon....

12. Torrential rains lash Cyprus, flooding streets and causing chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/torrential-rains-lash-cyprus-flooding-streets-and-causing-chaos

Torrential rain hammered parts of Cyprus on Friday afternoon, turning streets into rivers and creating flash floods that caused traffic chaos and panic in several areas....

13. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

14. Heathrow Airport shutdown sparks chaos – flights from Larnaca canceled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heathrow-airport-shutdown-sparks-chaos-–-flights-from-larnaca-canceled

A major power outage at Heathrow Airport has thrown international travel into disarray, grounding thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded....

15. Cyprus turns up the heat, and it’s only March!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-turns-up-the-heat-and-it-s-only-march

Well folks, it’s only March, but Cyprus is already cranking up the thermostat! If you’re feeling hot under the collar, you’re not alone—today’s temps are making us wonder if summer RSVPed way too early....

16. WWII bomb discovery halts Eurostar trains, leaving thousands stranded

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wwii-bomb-discovery-halts-eurostar-trains-leaving-thousands-stranded

Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks of Paris' Gare du Nord, one of Europe's busiest train stations....

17. Truck removal delayed for 27 days, causing major traffic disruption

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/truck-removal-delayed-for-27-days-causing-major-traffic-disruption

A bizarre and frustrating situation has unfolded on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, where a truck, which has been stranded for 27 days after a traffic accident, is only now being removed—causing yet another headache for drivers....

18. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-couple-stranded-in-north-cyprus-with-twins-amid-surrogacy-probe

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

19. Tragic loss of life in Gaza amid freezing conditions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions

In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....

20. Ombudswoman raises alarm over prolonged stay of unaccompanied minors at Pournara

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ombudswoman-raises-alarm-over-prolonged-stay-of-unaccompanied-minors-at-pournara

A total of 27 unaccompanied minors have been stranded at the Pournara Temporary Reception and Accommodation Center for an average of 90 days, despite completing all necessary procedures for their transfer, according to a report by Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou-Lottides....

21. 50,000 vehicles in Cyprus face recall over defective Takata airbags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-000-vehicles-in-cyprus-face-recall-over-defective-takata-airbags

Cyprus could see up to 50,000 cars recalled due to the dangerous Takata airbags, a defective part responsible for deaths and injuries around the world, including in Cyprus. ...

22. Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-rains-bring-floods-across-cyprus-full-forecast-ahead-videos-and-pics

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

23. At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-95-dead-as-flash-floods-devastate-southeastern-spain

At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...

24. Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyramid-climbing-dog-thrills-social-media-users

A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....

25. Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-proposes-solutions-for-9-500-stranded-property-buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....

26. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

27. Flash flood in Vietnam kills 30, dozens still missing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flash-flood-in-vietnam-kills-30-dozens-still-missing

A flash flood devastated a hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing, as the death toll from Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath rose to 155 on Wednesday....

28. Cyprus to begin talks with UNHCR on Buffer Zone migrants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-begin-talks-with-unhcr-on-buffer-zone-migrants

Cyprus is preparing to begin discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address the growing problem of migrants stranded in the buffer zone, the area separating the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island....

29. Cyprus could face financial strain over Vasilikos debacle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-could-face-financial-strain-over-vasilikos-debacle

The abandonment of the Vasilikos terminal project by a Chinese consortium has triggered a cascade of financial and operational challenges for Cyprus, with substantial implications for state finances and energy infrastructure....

30. Stranded and struggling: Asylum seekers in Cyprus' UN buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-and-struggling-asylum-seekers-in-cyprus-un-buffer-zone

The UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus has become a temporary refuge for asylum seekers who arrived via Turkey, with 25 individuals currently stranded in the Aglantzia area....

X