26 h. ago Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion

Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion  Kathimerini.com.cy

Transport

32 h. ago Cyprus services and transport turnover increases in first quarter

The turnover value index for services and transport in Cyprus recorded increases during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to the state statistical service, administrative and support service activities rose by 10.6 per cent in turnover value, according to the latest data. Accommodation and food service activities saw […]

Sport

44 h. ago Cypriot students in Ioannina call for direct flights to Cyprus

A group of Cypriot students in Ioannina has appealed to the transport ministry and several airlines – including Sky Express, Cyprus Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Tus Airways – calling for the introduction of direct flights between Larnaca and Ioannina. According to the group, around 400 Cypriot students are currently studying in the […]

Politics

52 h. ago COSMOS Insurance to hold voluntary blood donation in Larnaca

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organising a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11am to 1pm, at its regional office in Larnaca (13 Peliou Street, Quality Tower A). The event will take place […]

Events

2 d. ago Former minister, others, plead not guilty in golden passports trial

Former transport minister Marios Demetriades on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges he faces in relation to “suspicious” naturalisations of new Cypriot citizens under Cyprus’ citizenship through investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden passport’ scheme. Demetriades was one of nine defendants – seven people and two legal entities – to plead not guilty to […]

Politics

3 d. ago Arrest for illegal transport of 23kg of cannabis at Larnaca Airport

A 25-year-old Austrian national was arrested at Larnaca airport on Wednesday after 23kg of cannabis was found in his luggage. During a customs and police drug squad Ykan search, an initial x-ray examination showed that the passenger’s baggage may contain drugs.  A manual check that followed found 23.154kg of cannabis. According to police, the passenger […]

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3 d. ago Ήρθε Κύπρο με 23kg κάνναβη στις αποσκευές. Συνελήφθη 25χρονος (pics)

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Politics

4 d. ago Bronze Age cemetery near Larnaca airport shows Cyprus was Mediterranean trading hub

Bronze Age cemetery near Larnaca airport shows Cyprus was Mediterranean trading hub  Philenews

Politics

5 d. ago Navigating growth: researchers use blockchain and AI to reclaim Europe’s inland waterways

Europe’s expansive inland waterways remain underutilised despite their potential. Researchers and industry partners are developing innovative tools, such as digital simulations of river flows or blockchain-powered pollution control, that support smarter, more resilient and sustainable inland waterway transport. By Tom Cassauwers The Douro River is one of Portugal’s best-known waterways. It flows through the region […]

Politics

5 d. ago Two men arrested in Paphos for illegally holding fundraisers

Two men, aged 49 years old and 47 years old, were arrested on suspicion of illegally holding fundraising events, the Paphos police said on Monday. The pair stand accused of having recruited “a number of women” who “collected monetary contributions from the public”, either by way of going door to door to ask for donations […]

Events

6 d. ago Seven killed after bridge collapse, train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region bordering Ukraine

At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in Russia’s Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, Russian authorities said early on Sunday. Russia’s Railways had initially said on the Telegram messaging app that the bridge collapse was the result of an “illegal interference […]

Sport

6 d. ago Tatar renews call for crossing points in Mia Milia and Louroujina

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Saturday renewed his call for crossing points to be opened in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia, and in the village of Louroujina, which is located between Nicosia and Larnaca. Speaking to TV2020, he said the opening of the two crossing points would “reduce traffic congestion”, but that […]

Politics

8 d. ago Concerns raised over ship ‘carrying bombs for Israel’ due to dock in Cyprus

Concerns have been raised over a ship which is due to dock in Larnaca on Sunday, with it having been alleged that among the ship’s cargo is raw material which is to be used by Israel to construct deadly explosives to be used against Palestinians. The Palestinian-led boycott, divestment, sanctions (BDS) movement alleged that the […]

Politics

8 d. ago Larnaka Airport welcomes 2025 FIBA EuroBasket trophy, mascot

With smiles and wishes for a successful event, Hermes Airports welcomed the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 trophy and mascot to Larnaka Airport on May 26, 2025. In collaboration with the organising committee of FIBA EuroBasket in Cyprus, Hermes proudly welcomed the prestigious trophy, along with Marky Mark, the mascot of the largest sports event to be […]

Politics

8 d. ago Italian activists face trial for migrant sea rescue in legal first

A Sicilian judge has ordered six members of an Italian charity ship to stand trial on accusations of aiding illegal immigration, the first time crew members of a rescue vessel have faced such prosecution, the group’s lawyer said on Thursday. The case centres on a 2020 operation where the Mare Jonio charity ship, operated by […]

Events

8 d. ago Tornado strikes Larnaca village as severe weather hits Cyprus (VIDEO)

Tornado strikes Larnaca village as severe weather hits Cyprus (VIDEO)  Kathimerini.com.cy

Events

8 d. ago Turkish gunman arrested by Cypriot police, handed over to north

A 20-year-old Turkish national was arrested by the Republic of Cyprus’ police and handed over to the United Nations at the Ledra Palace, the Republic’s police confirmed on Thursday. A police spokesperson confirmed to the Cyprus Mail that the man had been arrested on suspicion of illegally entering Cyprus after it was found that he […]

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8 d. ago Larnaca authority asks for €15 million to cover archaeology costs

The Larnaca regional authority is asking the government for €15 million to pay for extra expenses caused by archaeological discoveries during sewage work. The finds slowed down the project and made it more costly. On May 28, the authority’s president, Angelos Hadjicharalambous, said that the extra work was needed because important ancient artefacts were uncovered. […]

Economics

9 d. ago Former minister says he was not told of Takata airbag death risk

A public inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of dangerous vehicle recalls revealed on Thursday that successive transport ministers were left uninformed about critical safety warnings, including those linked to fatal accidents. The investigative committee examining the vehicle recall process met on Thursday to look into the chain of information passed to political superiors between 2004 and […]

Events

1 week ago The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works of the Republic of Cyprus and the Growthfund signed a MoU for the development of port infrastructure

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works of the Republic of Cyprus and the Growthfund signed a MoU for the development of port infrastructure  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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