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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.

3 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.

7 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 […]

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 months ago

Officials Say Cyprus Remains Safe Despite Middle East Tensions

Argophilia Travel News

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

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 months ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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