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Officials Say Cyprus Is Safe, so Everyone Can Relax

Iorgos Pappas

Officials say Cyprus is perfectly safe despite tensions in the Middle East. Nothing to worry about, everything under control, please continue booking your holidays.

3 months ago

Cyprus Keeps High Alert After Akrotiri Evacuation Ends

Kostas Raptis

Cyprus authorities announced that the evacuation status in the municipal district of Akrotiri will not be extended, following a new assessment by the Ministry of Interior and other state agencies. The decision comes after several days of heightened concern in the area, which lies next to the British military base at Akrotiri — a location […]

3 months ago

Cyprus Runs Out of Water While Projects Run Out of Time

Manuel Santos

Cyprus faces a severe water crisis with reservoirs at 21% capacity, delayed desalination projects, and emergency measures planned to avoid supply cuts.

3 months ago

Cyprus Launches Emergency Alert System Through SafeCY App

Kostas Raptis

Cyprus introduced new emergency alert notifications through the SafeCY app, allowing residents and visitors to receive warnings about security or emergency incidents.

3 months ago

Chaos Over Animal Culling in Cyprus Sparks Protests and Political Clash

Iorgos Pappas

Confusion over animal culling measures in Cyprus led to protests by farmers, political criticism, and an EU visit as authorities try to control the foot and mouth crisis.

3 months ago

Officials Say Cyprus Remains Safe Despite Middle East Tensions

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Officials in Cyprus say there is no reason for concern despite Middle East tensions, stressing stability and safety for visitors ahead of the tourist season

3 months ago

Cyprus Resorts to PR as Market Confidence Weakens

Iorgos Pappas

Cyprus officials launch image campaign to reassure tourists despite cancellations, flight disruptions, and growing concern over Middle East instability.

3 months ago

In Cyprus, Fuel Queues, Empty Shelves, and a Nervous Tourism Season

Iorgos Pappas

Panic buying, fuel queues, and cancellations in Cyprus show growing uncertainty despite official reassurances that life is continuing as usual.

3 months ago

Safe Destination Message Returns as Tourism Woes Plague Cyprus

Iorgos Pappas

Cyprus tourism continues normally says deputy minister Koumis, but arrivals, bookings and cancellations show early impact from regional tensions.

3 months ago

Cyprus Taxi Drivers Warn of Strike Just as Tourism Needs Everything to Work

Manuel Santos

Cyprus urban taxi drivers threaten indefinite strike over illegal taxis, costs and airport access, raising concerns for tourism and transport.

3 months ago

Cyprus Flights Back, But Crisis Never Really Left

Victoria Udrea

According to Cyprus Mail, Cyprus air connectivity is returning after flight resumptions from Britain and Lufthansa Group, boosting tourism confidence.

3 months ago

RAF Akrotiri Alert Raises New Questions About Cyprus Situation

Iorgos Pappas

Sirens sounded at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus today, as residents received shelter warnings, despite earlier reports describing the situation as calm.

3 months ago

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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American Tourist Rescued by Coast Guard Near Dia Island

2026-06-21 By Manuel Santos

A 75-year-old American tourist was evacuated by the Heraklion Coast Guard after falling ill on a boat near Dia Island.

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