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Cyprus Airports to Get 40 New Automated Passport Gates

Kostas Raptis

Larnaca and Paphos airports will receive 40 new ABC gates by the end of 2026 as Cyprus prepares for the EU Entry/Exit System.

1 month ago

Cyprus Has Removed 145 Tons of Pufferfish From Its Seas

Manuel Santos

Cyprus has removed 145 tons of invasive pufferfish since June 2024, paying fishermen €685,000 under a program that runs through 2029.

1 month ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

2 months ago

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.

6 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 […]

6 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.

6 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.

6 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.

6 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

6 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.

6 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.

6 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.

6 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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British Parents Arrested After Minor’s Alcohol Intoxication in Rethymno

2026-09-27 By Manuel Santos

A 17-year-old British tourist was hospitalized for heavy drinking in Rethymno, leading to the immediate arrest of her parents under Greek law.

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Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later

2026-09-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The National Development Fund launches a study to explore development options for the 2,000-stremma Nikos Kazantzakis airport site in Heraklion.

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Agios Nikolaos Concludes Week-Long World Tourism Day Celebration Highlighting Gastronomy and Community

2026-09-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Manolis Menegakis reviews Agios Nikolaos’ week-long World Tourism Day events, emphasizing local gastronomy, producers, and community hospitality.

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Crete’s Inland Villages Struggle as the Cost of Farming Keeps Rising

2026-09-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Speaking to Kriti TV, residents in Tefeli highlight soaring production costs and labor shortages threatening Crete’s vital farm-to-table rural economy.

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Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans

2026-09-26 By Kostas Raptis

Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.

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