'€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News. At Larnaca Airport, one woman traveling with children reported that a driver told her there...

Lidl Cyprus invests in people's well-being with its 6th Lidl Wellness Camp

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, air connectivity, cruise tourism, EIB, GSI

Business & economy news from the day before Water and housing are the key challenges faced by Cyprus, head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño said on Tuesday, emphasising the significant impact of European investments on the...

Cyprus: Bank holiday weather

Skies will feature locally increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers. Winds will begin as variable and light at 3 Beaufort, shifting by afternoon to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly at 4 Beaufort. Sea conditions will remain...

Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025

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Cyprus’s Clean Energy Paradox

With the European Union under pressure to cut emissions, reduce Russian gas dependence, and diversify its energy partnerships, Cyprus is in a unique position. The island – traditionally heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels – has more clean...

Cyprus ranks second in Europe for air connectivity improvement

Cyprus has been ranked second in Europe for improving air connectivity, while also closing 2025 with another strong year for tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. Speaking during an event for World Tourism Day held on...

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

'Mediterranean jewel' has 22C temperatures in winter and 300 days of sun

Cyann Fielding Travel News Reporter and Chloe Dobinson 12:39, 05 Oct 2025 Cyprus is an excellent choice for families(Image: Алексей Облов via Getty Images) Brits seeking a sun-soaked escape might want to consider one English-speaking island...

Europe’s new entry system starts next week. Here’s what you need to know

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Warning to anyone visiting these 29 countries in Europe after October 12

Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) UK travellers heading to Europe will face new border checks as the European Union launches its Entry/Exit System (EES) - a major change in how...

Brits warned of 'global shortfall' that could make holidays more expensive

The travel industry will struggle to keep up with demand, according to a new report(Image: AFP via Getty Images) The world is facing a 43 million worker shortfall by 2035 that could spell chaos for holidaymakers if not addressed. Many of the...

U.S. shutdown curbs embassy communications in Cyprus as 750,000 federal workers furloughed

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus announced that its social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, "X") will not be updated regularly during the U.S. government shutdown, except for urgent safety and security information. Despite the budget impasse in...

UK tourists heading to Europe on holiday face strict new rules from this month

Terminal 2 departure terminal at Manchester Airport.(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) UK tourists with plans to travel to Europe this month are being reminded of some major changes coming into effect that will have an impact on their...

Off to Europe? From fingerprint scans to fees, these are the new travel rules for Brits you must be wary of... and they start NEXT WEEK

Thousands of families will already be planning to jet off for some winter sun. But the way we travel around Europe will drastically change next week with a shake-up of rules which will track the movement of non-EU citizens. So Britons trying to...

News The Independent I am travelling to the EU on or after 12 October. What is changing?

British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are about to become subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES). The digital border scheme begins on Sunday 12...

Dad and daughter vow to never use TUI again after being 'abandoned' en-route to Birmingham Airport

12:52, 05 Oct 2025Updated 12:52, 05 Oct 2025 (Image: Stoke Sentinel/BPM Media) A holidaymaker has pledged to never fly with TUI again after he and his daughter were left stranded overnight. Jason Hall, 54, had been on a nine-day holiday in Cyprus...

CYPRUS IS SAFE FROM CHIKUNGUNYA OUTBREAK, SAYS TOP DOCTOR

Dr. Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology & Molecular Virology at the University of Cyprus has said that the island nation is under no threat from the mosquito-borne disease. However, he has confirmed that there may be a slight...

Air France-KLM Flying Blue October Promo Awards For Travel Through March 31, 2026

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has updated its latest promotional awards for October. These awards are valid for travel through March 31, 2026, and must be booked by the end of this month. The maximum discount is 25% off the required miles, although...

Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Motorists in Nicosia should plan ahead on Wednesday as several central streets will be closed for the city’s annual Military Parade. The parade, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Joseph X. Joseph Avenue in Strovolos, will trigger temporary road...