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1. Cypriots keep travelling despite rising airfares

Cypriots’ appetite for travel remains undiminished despite rising airfares. Ticket prices have already increased, but—for now, at least—people are not cutting back on trips abroad....

2. Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....

3. EU investigates Booking.com over scams and advertising

You have picked the hotel, checked the photos, and worked out what the holiday will cost. But is the listing genuine, can you trust a message asking for payment, and is that hotel recommendation actually an advertisement?...

4. Riyadh airport shut until Saturday as disruption spreads across Gulf routes

Riyadh’s international airport is expected to remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 17, following deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines cancel services and the disruption spreads beyond the Saudi capital....

5. Riyadh airport shuts after attack, disrupting flights

Saudi Arabia’s main airport in Riyadh suspended operations Saturday after an attack left several people injured, disrupting flights and forcing travelers to reconsider their plans....

6. Visa-free U.S. travel and direct flights top AmCham’s Cyprus wish list

A policy study by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham), which is part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), focuses on specific initiatives to further strengthen and deepen relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States....

7. U.S. warns Americans in Siberia over suspected plague case

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert for Americans in Siberia’s Irkutsk region after reports of a possible pneumonic plague case, a death, and quarantine measures at local hospitals....

8. Stabbed pilot helped save 174 people as flydubai jet plunged (video)

Bleeding on the cockpit floor as his aircraft plunged, Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the door—giving passengers and crew the chance to stop what Israeli officials describe as an attempt to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people....

9. AEGEAN is named “Best Regional Airline in Europe

AEGEAN has been named Europe’s Best Regional Airline for the 15th consecutive year and for the 16th time overall during its 27 years of operation, at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. This latest recognition from Skytrax, the International Airline Rating Organization Survey, is a significant recognition of the trust and appreciation of AEGEAN’s passengers, while also underscoring the airline’s continued commitment to quality, service excellence and the ongoing enhancement of the travel experience. ...

10. Europe flew more this August...Cyprus went the other way

Europe’s skies were busier this summer, but Cyprus was one of the few countries moving in the opposite direction....

11. No passport, no desks, no queue: Is this the airport border of the future?

You have survived the flight, wrestled your bag out of the overhead locker, and followed the crowd into arrivals. Then you turn a corner and see it: an immigration queue stretching halfway across the airport....

12. Occupied north moves to track every arrival with new digital entry system

The Turkish Cypriot ''administration'' is introducing a new electronic system intended to record who enters the occupied north, why they are travelling, and how long they plan to remain...

13. Two trips a year and counting: Cypriots refuse to stay home

For an island that requires a plane or boat to get almost anywhere, Cyprus residents certainly are not letting geography keep them at home....

14. Dozens of migrants rush ashore at crowded Spanish beach (video)

Holidaymakers on a crowded beach in southern Spain found themselves watching Europe’s migration challenge unfold just meters from their towels....

15. Cigarette smugglers turn travelers into couriers

What began as a routine check at the Deryneia crossing has deepened suspicions that an organized network is moving untaxed cigarettes from the occupied areas, through the Republic, and onward to Israel....

16. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

17. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....

18. Hundreds of thousands flee as violent wildfires sweep western Europe

Emergency operations across France and Spain are attempting to contain severe wildfires that have forced nearly 270,000 people from their homes. ...

19. US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

20. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

21. Cyprus fights for vital air links as EU prepares to change state aid rules

The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....

22. Mid-air drama on Cyprus flight ends in death of passenger

A 35-year-old man has died after a major mid-air disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester, during which passengers and cabin crew reportedly had to restrain him....

23. Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight

Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight Property among 1,000 hotels and resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Booking.com, one of the world's leading travel platforms....

24. Why more people are travelling for experiences, not just a break

For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....

25. EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

After more than a decade of negotiations, a long-running dispute over air passenger rights in the European Union is expected to finally conclude today in Brussels, with an agreement on updating the rules for air travelers....

26. Holiday rental prices in Cyprus rise as summer demand peaks

Cyprus’ short-term rental market is showing strong performance, with demand peaking this July and prices surging during the summer season....

27. Good news for tourism: UK and US ease travel advisories for Cyprus

The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....

28. US puts Cyprus back in safest travel category

The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Cyprus to Level 1, the lowest risk category in its travel warning system, marking a return to normal after months of heightened concern linked to regional instability in the Middle East. ...

29. Paphos hotels set for packed holiday weekend despite slower tourism season

Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....

30. Flight delays, cancelled trips and refunds: EU rules that could change how Cypriots travel

There is growing optimism that a breakthrough may finally be within reach in long-running EU negotiations to revise passenger rights in air travel....