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1021. 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,...

1022. 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....

1023. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....

1024. International aid rushed to support Greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

1025. Erdogan's diplomatic efforts in Gulf region

CONSTANTINOPLE - REPORT: With the aim of attracting capital worth 50 billion dollars, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a tour of Gulf countries. ...

1026. 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,...

1027. Varosha's mysterious hotel reservations raise concerns

Today, Yeniduzen highlights a peculiar development in Varosha as its main story under the headline "A strange reservation." The newspaper reports on the opening of reservations for four hotels within the Varosha gated area, scheduled for 2025. ...

1028. North Korea: US Soldier fled to evade disciplinary action

An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....

1029. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

1030. US soldier detained in North Korea

An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea during a tour in the region. ...

1031. 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....

1032. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

1033. Varosha hotels now accepting bookings for 2025

The latest developments in Varosha have been brought to light by Yeni Bakis newspaper. ...

1034. Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...

1035. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

1036. Bugs attack patrons in Paphos' restaurants

The chaos caused by an 'invasion' of Pangaeus bilineatus bugs in Kato Paphos over the past four days has been emphasized in recent reports by Philenews....

1037. DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

The Digital Agenda introduces the Alpha Stage Start-ups Innovation Platform, where startups and innovation teams have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Agenda Alpha Stage Artificial Intelligence Competition, known as DAAS-AI, ...

1038. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

1039. Rhodes: Greek priest arrested for anointing tourist's genitals with holy oil

A priest was arrested on the Greek island of Rhodes earlier this week after a tourist claimed he anointed his genitals, a local outlet reports....

1040. Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

1041. Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

1042. Shanghai students do it Greek style

In the age of digital society and social media, a viral TikTok video has the power to transform lives and introduce an unexpected culture to the world. ...

1043. Extreme temperatures prompt Acropolis hour reduction

Greek authorities have made adjustments to the operating hours of the Acropolis due to the anticipated extremely high temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius....

1044. Pseudo-gov't pushes forward with controversial marina project in Varosha

The self-declared pseudo-government in the occupied areas has made a decision to proceed with the construction of a marina intended for private boats and tourism development in Varosha, an area belonging to the Republic of Cyprus....

1045. Transformative Identities: New Conceptual Exhibition in Minthis

1046. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

1047. Double the number of tourist transfers to the occupied territories

The arrival of 11 tourists in Cyprus, through the country's legal airports, and then a number of them arriving in the occupied areas, is not a daily phenomenon....

1048. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

1049. Madonna plans tour reschedule after illness

After her hospitalization and stay in the intensive care unit following a bacterial infection, the famous singer Madonna made her first post on social media....

1050. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....