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121. Croatia tops the list for summer escapes

Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....

122. Lycabettus theater reopens after 15 years

The municipal Lycabettus Theater will reopen its doors to the public after 15 years on September 15, 2023, with a landmark concert featuring one of Greece’s greatest composers of popular music, Stavros Xarchakos, on stage. ...

123. Cyprus tourism up 32%, upbeat outlook

Tourism in Cyprus has recorded a 32% increase this year compared to last year, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis....

124. Top restaurants to celebrate August 15th in style

As summer reaches its peak, locals and visitors in Nicosia are gearing up for a memorable August 15th celebration. While many might head to the coast or countryside for the occasion, others are finding exciting ways to enjoy the holiday in the city....

125. Online coordination sparks mass protests for free beaches

Many see wrongdoings or abuses of power, but they have self-taught themselves to overlook them. Many experience humiliations or injustices, but they have learned to remain silent....

126. Russian consular services in occupied areas stirs debate

In April 2022, when K reported that Russia was planning to establish permanent consular services for Russian citizens residing in the occupied territories, both Moscow and the Russian Federation's delegation to the European Union denied the publication,...

127. 670K euros invested in Ayia Napa beach amenities

Four thousand new sunbeds and a thousand beach umbrellas, valued at a total of 670 thousand euros, have been recently set up along the shores of Ayia Napa....

128. Mall of Cyprus explains parking fee decision

In an interview with "K", the General Manager of Mall Cyprus, Kypros Hadjistyllis, explained the rationale behind the decision to implement parking charges after a two-hour period....

129. Upcoming parking charges at Mall of Cyprus and IKEA

Parking fees will be implemented at the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA starting September 1, aiming to enhance parking utilization and visitor efficiency. ...

130. Tourism sets record revenue with fewer arrivals

The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....

131.  Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

132. German Metal Festival asks for car-free commute

The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany, have asked visitors to leave their heavy metal at home. They issued a travel ban Tuesday for ticket-holders with cars and trucks due to the muddy terrain of the festival grounds....

133. Southern Europe shines as affordable summer haven

In an analysis by Allianz Research, holidays in southern European countries retain their cost advantage over other "competitive" summer destinations worldwide, despite rising expenses. ...

134. Varosha's haunting appeal to tourists

Few places in the world can claim to have been favored by both Hollywood actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and thrill seekers under very different circumstances. ...

135. Owner fined €30k for horse death

The owner of a horse that collapsed and died while pulling a tourist carriage through a Corfu street has been arrested and fined 30,000 euros, according to a report by state broadcaster ERT....

136. Cyprus on high alert at 42°C

The Meteorological Service of Cyprus has issued a warning for an impending heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 42 degrees Celsius on Friday....

137. Hyperion, Limassol's new skyline wheel

Limassol could soon have its own captivating observation wheel, similar to the famous London Eye....

138. Rhodes' heartbreaking farewell

Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....

139. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

140. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

141. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

142. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

143. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

144. 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,...

145. 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....

146. 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....

147. Varosha hotels now accepting bookings for 2025

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

148. 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. ...

149. 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....

150. 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....