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1. Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his first shot in film with Mykonos comedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-takes-his-first-shot-in-film-with-mykonos-comedy

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek NBA star known for his incredible rise from Athens to the Milwaukee Bucks, is now adding a new chapter to his impressive career—film production. ...

2. Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

3. Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-october-sets-record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

4. Flamingos return to Larnaca’s salt lake, bringing a splash of color

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-return-to-larnaca-s-salt-lake-bringing-a-splash-of-color

The first group of flamingos has returned to the Larnaca Salt Lake, making a striking pink arrival as they settle in for the winter. Drawn by Cyprus' warmer climate and the promise of a good meal, ...

5. Florence cracks down on over tourism in historic city center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center

As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...

6. US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-charges-reveal-iranian-plot-to-kill-trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....

7. Larnaca and Paphos airports to handle 17.5 million passengers annually

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-and-paphos-airports-to-handle-17-5-million-passengers-annually

The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......

8. Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-traffic-offenders-with-new-photo-radar-e-toll-systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

9. 17-year-old arrested over Finikoudes fight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-arrested-over-finikoudes-fight

A 17-year-old minor was arrested Sunday night in connection with an ongoing police investigation into a case involving conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, affray, causing a disturbance, breach of the peace, and malicious damage....

10. Record tourist numbers for 2024, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-tourist-numbers-for-2024-slightly-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....

11. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-infrastructure-shines-as-med9-summit-boosts-tourism

12. Protests rise against Barcelona's growing tourist influx

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-rise-against-barcelona-s-growing-tourist-influx

Barcelona is grappling with a surge in tourism that has led to rising tensions among locals. Iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, along with bustling streets like Las Ramblas, are attracting 170,000 visitors daily, according to city authorities. ...

13. British tourists hospitalized after bartender serves cleaning fluid in Crete

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-tourists-hospitalized-after-bartender-serves-cleaning-fluid-in-crete

Five men were hospitalized after being served a cleaning agent instead of alcohol at a luxury hotel in Gouves, Crete, on Saturday....

14. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-2-million-visitors-since-varosha-s-reopening-tatar-says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

15. Cyprus tourism revenue rises to €474 million in July

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-revenue-rises-to-€474-million-in-july

Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by €19.4 million in July 2024, reaching €474.0 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to €454.6 million in July 2023, according to the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service....

16. Here's your chance to become a gondolier earning up to €150,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/here-s-your-chance-to-become-a-gondolier-earning-up-to-€150-000

Picture this: gliding through Venice’s canals, steering a sleek black gondola beneath ancient bridges, serenading tourists as the city’s history unfolds around you....

17. Cyprus needs new strategy to grow winter tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-needs-new-strategy-to-grow-winter-tourism

According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....

18. Cyprus struggles to boost winter tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-struggles-to-boost-winter-tourism

Cyprus is having a tough time improving its winter tourism, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, even though more tourists are visiting and spending more money. ...

19. Tourist arrivals hit record high in Cyprus for August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-hit-record-high-in-cyprus-for-august

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high in August 2024, with 554,923 visitors, surpassing the previous record set in August 2019 by 0.20%, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

20. Austria named world's most overcrowded tourist spot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-named-world-s-most-overcrowded-tourist-spot

Austria has been identified as the world's most overcrowded tourist destination, with nearly four tourists per resident....

21. Why your GPS is off: Military actions by Israel disrupt navigation in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-your-gps-is-off-military-actions-by-israel-disrupt-navigation-in-cyprus

If your smartphone's GPS system has been inaccurately showing your location as Limassol when you're actually in Protaras, don't worry......

22. TUI halts day trips to occupied areas of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tui-halts-day-trips-to-occupied-areas-of-cyprus

TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...

23. Paphos tourist season mirrors 2023, July arrivals expected to match 2019

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-tourist-season-mirrors-2023-july-arrivals-expected-to-match-2019

The 2024 tourist season in Paphos is expected to mirror 2023 levels but fall short of the strong numbers seen in 2019, except for July, which might match 2019 arrivals, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

24. Tourist arrivals in Cyprus exceed 2.2M in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-arrivals-in-cyprus-exceed-2-2m-in-2024

Tourist arrivals for the period of January – July 2024 exceeded 2.2 million, pushed by the arrivals of July which marked an all-time record for the specific month....

25. Cyprus beach cleanups remove 110 kg of waste

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-beach-cleanups-remove-110-kg-of-waste

In a series of recent beach cleanup events held across Cyprus, beachgoers and volunteers came together to collect more than 110 kilograms of waste as part of the "Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" project....

26. Cyprus tourism holds steady despite Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-holds-steady-despite-middle-east-tensions

According to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, tourism in Cyprus remains strong despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The summer season has shown a slight increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, with current figures indicating a positive trend. Tourism receipts up to May have mirrored this performance, suggesting that Cyprus' tourism sector is holding steady....

27. Famagusta to target global tourists with new campaign

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-to-target-global-tourists-with-new-campaign

28. Controversy as 2.7M tourists flock to occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-as-2-7m-tourists-flock-to-occupied-cyprus

According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....

29. Iron-coated teeth found in Komodo dragons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iron-coated-teeth-found-in-komodo-dragons

Komodo dragons, renowned for their formidable size and venomous bite, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. ...

30. Cyprus sees surge in Russian tourism despite sanctions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-surge-in-russian-tourism-despite-sanctions

Cyprus is witnessing a promising increase in Russian and Russian-speaking tourists despite the European Union's sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the suspension of direct flights between Cyprus and Russian airports....

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