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1. President on the move… again

“Wait, the president’s off on another trip? Honestly now, does he only come to Cyprus for vacation, or when a foreign official happens to drop by? How can he be so relaxed when next month we’ve got critical talks that could shape the future of the Cyprus problem?”...

2. 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....

3. She came back to say thank you...20 years later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

4. It's a finny thing: Shark spotted off Paphos coast (VIDEO)

A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....

5. Now doctors can access your health records anywhere in Europe

We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...

6. Akamas for sale?

Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....

7. From summer hotspot to all-year hub

Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....

8. Should European tourists be worried about taking a road trip in the U.S.?

For many Europeans, a road trip through the U.S. has long been a bucket-list experience—crossing vast landscapes, exploring iconic cities, and discovering the country’s diverse culture....

9. Isn't it ironic? Cyprus propaganda, politics, and the global stage.

A movie is being made in the occupied territories titled ''Aisie Went on Vacation'', which was also the code name for the Attila operation in 1974. They've even set up modern studios for creating TV series, as it seems they've grasped the importance of imagery in propaganda....

10. One in three short-term rental accommodations is illegal

11. Fewer Americans expected in Cyprus this summer as travel costs rise

Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...

12. Wizz air connects you with Europe’s most romantic destinations from Cyprus, this Valentine’s Day

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a special Buy One, Get One Half Price promotion—helping travelers create unforgettable moments in Europe’s most romantic cities. ...

13. 59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

A 59-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for illegally importing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine....

14. Greece mourns former Prime Minister Costas Simitis

The Greek government has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former prime minister Costas Simitis, with a state funeral to honor his legacy....

15. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

16. Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer Chris Triantafyllidis expressed outrage over a photograph of MEP Fidias Panagiotou, which depicted him relaxing with a hookah at a hotel in occupied Kyrenia. ...

17. ''Does anyone in this country ever take responsibility?''

Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already beginning to polarize, the president of the coalition's Democratic Party posted pictures of his family vacation in London....

18. Cypriots flock to Greece and Europe for October holidays

In a report by Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou, it seems that Cypriots are already planning their next leisure trips for the 1st and 28th of October, with many taking advantage of the extended weekends for short getaways abroad....

19. The Cypriot Hill Station

"Next Thursday, His Excellency the High Commissioner will depart from here with his family to go to his residence in Troodos for a vacation."(June 25, 1910). ...

20. Greece and the ferry-tale nightmare

The ferry boat situation in Greece is rapidly becoming an unfortunate stain on the very fabric of the country. As someone who not only vacations in Greece, I also own, operate, and conduct business there in the tourism sector....

21. Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...

22. Miley Cyrus named Youngest Disney Legend at 31

Miley Cyrus, fresh off her first Grammy win, has been named a Disney Legend....

23. Cypriots flock to the coast for summer holidays despite rising prices

Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....

24. Tommy Robinson discovered in Cyprus as UK demands his arrest

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has provoked Cypriot police over their offer to assist British authorities in taking action against him....

25. Olympic medalists receive life-changing rewards from home countries

26. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers unable to afford vacations

Cyprus recorded the second-largest share of workers unable to afford vacations in 2022 among EU member states, with 25% of its workforce affected, according to an analysis of Eurostat data by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)....

27. How much does it cost to stay in Limassol or Ayia Napa this August?

August remains the prime month for holidays, with the period around August 15 being especially popular. ...

28. Mykonos: Matt Damon caught in hoax bomb scare

Hollywood actor Matt Damon found himself amidst a hoax bomb scare on Saturday night while vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with his wife, Luciana Barroso....

29. Averof's podcast musings and the flip-flop chronicles

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Averof has appeared on a podcast again – how does he manage to do it all? – to question why they are celebrating 24 percent when they considered 26 percent disastrous during the Presidential elections! ...

30. Labor shortage hits Antiparos island

The small Aegean island of Antiparos is in a fever of preparations for the summer’s tourism miracle. ...