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Cyprus’ tourism hits new highs, but winter still gets the cold shoulder
Knews Kathimerini
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Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing. According to Kathimerini’s Dorita Yiannakou, industry leaders say the island’s long-standing...
Cyprus property market sizzles in July
Knews Kathimerini
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By Andreas Andreou* Even though July marks the start of summer holidays for Cypriots, the month delivered a strong push to the property market. A significant part of this surge comes from foreign buyers, who this year have flocked to the island,...
Peter Andre shares sweet photos as he celebrates wife Emily's birthday during family holiday after ex Katie Price hit back at his bombshell statement
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Peter Andre gave a sweet insight into his family holiday to Cyprus as he celebrated his wife Emily's birthday on Saturday amid his feud with his ex Katie Price. The singer, 52, and his wife Emily, 36, posed for a series of selfies together with...
Peter Andre, Emily's loved up Cyprus trip overshadow Katie Price feud
The News International
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August 16, 2025
Peter Andre, Emily's loved up Cyprus trip overshadow Katie Price feud Peter Andre is seemingly ignoring all the drama and chaos with his ex Katie Price by sharing sweet moments with his new wife, Emily. The singer, 52, who is currently on a family...
UK mum turns on fellow Cyprus hotel guests as they sneak down at 1.30am to claim sunbeds
Daily Express
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August 16, 2025
A British holidaymaker has taken the sunbed-towel wars into her own hands after she spotted fellow guests ignoring the 9am rule. Samantha Cooper, a mother from Manchester, has turned on the other hotel visitors after she spotted them sneaking down...
Amalthea plan back in action as 1,200 tonnes of aid departs Limassol for Gaza
Cyprus Mail
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August 19, 2025
The Amalthea plan, Cyprus’ humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza, returned to action late on Monday night, with the foreign ministry announcing on Tuesday morning the departure of 1,200 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the Limassol port bound for Gaza....
65th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence
Cyprus Mail
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August 16, 2025
Saturday marked 65 years since the proclamation of Cyprus as an independent Republic after 82 years under British rule, based on the Zurich-London agreements signed on on August 16, 1960. “Our state, the Republic of Cyprus, is our most important...
Mum confronts rule-breakers at Cyprus resort over early sunbed snagging
Birmingham Live
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August 16, 2025
A British holidaymaker has taken matters into her own hands in the ongoing battle of the sunbeds, after noticing fellow guests flouting the 9am towel rule. Samantha Cooper, a mum from Manchester, took action against other hotel visitors who were...
Mum had 'seen enough' when she turned on fellow holidaymakers who 'deserved it'
Liverpool Echo
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August 16, 2025
A mum on holiday with her family in Cyprus decided to take matters into her own hands after becoming fed up with the daily scramble to find a spot by the hotel's pool. Samantha Cooper, 40, from Manchester, was on a two-week sunshine break in the...
UK trade envoy quits over northern Cyprus visit
London Daily Digital
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August 16, 2025
Afzal Khan travelled last week to the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, where he met Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Labour MP Afzal Khan has stepped down as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey after a storm over his recent visit...
Warwickshire family holiday ruined by 'cockroach infestation'
Coventry Live
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August 16, 2025
A 'cockroach infestation' ruined a £2,500 holiday for a Warwickshire family. The Wheeldons were excited for seven nights at the Basilica Holiday Resort in Paphos - but things soon turned sour. Stuart, from Coleshill, was shocked to discover...
Peter Andre shares sweet photos as he celebrates wife Emily's birthday during family holiday after ex Katie Price hit back at his bombshell statement
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Peter Andre gave a sweet insight into his family holiday to Cyprus as he celebrated his wife Emily's birthday on Saturday amid his feud with his ex Katie Price. The singer, 52, and his wife Emily, 36, posed for a series of selfies together with...
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 set to boost Cyprus economy and tourism
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
Event expected to generate more than €13 million in economic impact The hosting of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 is expected to bring multiple economic benefits to the Republic of Cyprus, according to the local FIBA EuroBasket 2025 organising committee....
Labour MP resigns as trade envoy to Turkey after controversial visit to northern Cyprus
Radio X
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Afzal Khan, the MP for Manchester Rusholme, had stepped down from his position on Friday. It comes after Khan visited the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is not recognised by the British government. Turkish troops have...
CA shares how he traveled for 22 days. 3,000 miles, eight cities, wife+two kids with just one credit card bill
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Chartered Accountant Mehul Shah recently recounted his travel adventure that lasted 22 days, covering eight cities in the USA and Hong Kong, accompanied by his wife and two kids. Posting on social media, Shah said that he managed the entire trip...
Midland family's Cyprus holiday 'ruined due to cockroaches crawling on pillow'
Birmingham Live
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August 16, 2025
A West Midlands dad says his family's holiday to Cyprus was ruined by a 'cockroach infestation' at their hotel. Stuart Wheeldon, aged 49, paid more than £2,400 for his wife and two daughters to stay at the Basilica Holiday Resort in Paphos for...
UK Trade Envoy to Turkey Resigns Over Visit to Northern Cyprus
Famagusta Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Home Cyprus UK Trade Envoy to Turkey Resigns Over Visit to Northern Cyprus FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – British lawmaker Afzal Khan has resigned as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Turkey following criticism over his recent visit to Northern Cyprus, a...
Vacation Roulette? This Travel Agency Plans Your Trip—and Keeps It a Surprise
Robb Report
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August 14, 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown. For travelers accustomed to having access to the best of everything, mystery travel offers...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Only local traffic allowed on Cypress Close in Olds Thursday
The Albertan
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August 14, 2025
Restriction in place Aug. 13 to allow workers to undertake a water service repair project at 6244 Cypress Close OLDS — Starting at 8 a.m. on, Thursday, Aug. 14 the Town of Olds is restricting Cypress Close to local traffic only while a water...
Everyone is traveling to Japan. Here's why you should book a trip to Taiwan instead
Nine
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August 15, 2025
Japan has well and truly cemented itself as a favoured Aussie holiday destination - nearly one million of us visited the country last year. So if you've already checked it off your list, you might be wondering where to head next. Many Aussies are...