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UK Foreign Office warns against travel to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus due to heatwave
Coventry Live
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June 28, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned British holidaymakers about extreme weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as a potent heatwave inflicts the European Union. Northern Europe is gripped by an unprecedented early summer heatwave, with...
“Israel is Preparing a ‘Backyard’ in Cyprus… This Cannot But Sound the Alarm for Us”
Great Reporter
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June 27, 2025
As war rages in Gaza and regional escalation with Iran deepens, a quiet but dramatic shift is unfolding just across the Mediterranean. Cyprus, long seen as a neutral tourist haven, is now absorbing thousands of Israeli nationals — many of them...
Florida, Barbados, Thailand and Disneyland Paris holidays for £99 with Wowcher
Birmingham Live
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June 28, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Wowcher is offering people the chance to jet off to a mystery location for as little as £99. Getaways to Florida, Barbados, Thailand,...
Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities
Knews Kathimerini
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The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another...
Cyprus Among the Highest-Ranked European Countries in Air Connectivity Growth, According to ACI Europe
Routes
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The latest ACI Europe Airport Industry Connectivity Report for the year 2025 published last week, ranks Larnaka and Pafos Airports first, among European airports in terms of the growth rate in direct air connectivity, in terms of number of flights...
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82; 10 campers remain missing
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday, including 28 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp continued and fears of more flooding prompted evacuations of volunteer responders. Larry...
Tourism, trade & ties: 11 envoys present credentials to President Dr. Muizzu
Maldives Voice
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In a ceremony held this morning at the President’s Office, several non-resident ambassadors and high commissioners officially presented their Letters of Credence to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Each diplomat was escorted from Republic Square to...
How Do Cyprus and Croatia Fit Into India’s Europe Strategy?
The Diplomat
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June 27, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia earlier this month was significant in many ways. Notably, it was the first foreign trip by the Indian prime minister after India’s Operation Sindoor. The visit to Canada as...
Cyprus Sees 13.7% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in May 2025
Famagusta Gazette
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June 22, 2025
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus increased by 13.7% in May 2025, reaching 479,160 visitors compared to 421,400 in May 2024. From January to May 2025, total arrivals reached 1,344,486, marking a 14.9% rise from the same period in 2024. The United Kingdom...
Discontent in Cyprus as RAF planes take off for Middle East wars
The National News
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Adonis Spyrou looks up at the sky as an RAF fighter jet roars overhead on its way to land at the nearby Akrotiri base on the island of Cyprus. His grandparents were relocated from their homes to make way for RAF Akrotiri decades ago and he still...
Cyprus and India: from non-alignment to strategic alignment
Cyprus Mail
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June 22, 2025
Cyprus has been a staunch supporter of deepening the EU-India partnership, which will continue to evolve under Cyprus’ presidency of the European Council next year By Euripides L Evriviades Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus – India’s...
Cyprus Economy Sees Growth in Manufacturing and Tourism
Famagusta Gazette
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June 22, 2025
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — The Statistical Service has published its bimonthly bulletin “Monthly Economic Developments” for January-April 2025, highlighting key trends in the Cyprus economy. Manufacturing production rose by 3.3 percent in the first...
Middle East updates: What travel advisors are seeing, Qatar CEO’s open letter, travel insurance
KARRYON
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June 25, 2025
What agents are seeing 26 June 2025 We asked travel advisors what impact, if any, the current situation in the Middle East was having on business. Unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of questions – mostly around air travel – but fortunately, few...
Cyprus Chabad inundated by thousands of Israelis trying to find way home
The Times of Israel
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Within hours after Israel launched its preemptive strike against Iran, thousands of Israelis found themselves stranded in Cyprus as flights in and out of the Jewish State were canceled. More than a week later, Chabad houses around the country are...
Tourists fear popular holiday resort could become 'ghost town' as curfew introduced
Nottingham Evening Post
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June 22, 2025
British holidaymakers in the much-favoured resort of Marmaris have been left frustrated by a stern crackdown on local nightlife. The idyllic Turkish Mediterranean destination, cherished by UK tourists for its abundant beach bars and restaurants,...
Nearly 70 killed, including 21 children, in catastrophic Texas floods
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
By Sergio Flores, Rich McKay and Tim Reid, Reuters A volunteer looks for missing people, following severe flash flooding that occured during the 4 July holiday weekend, in Hunt, Texas Photo: RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP Death toll expected to rise 11...
Major airlines have canceled flights to the Middle East. Here’s what travellers need to know
The Globe and Mail
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June 27, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Many airlines have suspended flights to the Middle East.ISSEI KATO/Reuters Many airline services remain disrupted in the Middle East arising from the 12-day air war between Iran and Israel that ended with a U.S.-brokered...
Travel smarter: Tips for saving big on family vacations
Yahoo Finance
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Planning a family vacation is exciting. But when you start adding up the cost of flights, hotels, food, excursions, and other travel-related expenses, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Planning a debt-free family trip isn’t always easy — especially...
Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites
Knews Kathimerini
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The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet. The...
Ceasefire with Iran gives Israelis a chance to return from temporary Cyprus haven
The National News
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Police at Limassol’s port in Cyprus were nervous as Israelis who had sought a haven and were stranded by weeks of airline disruption gradually arrived on Thursday to board a cruise ship that would take them home. Many had spent weeks away from...