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Tourism“IrAero” and PegasFly requested permission to fly to Egypt
Two Russian airline companies have requested from the authorities the permission to make regular flights to Egypt. The “IrAero” plans to fly from Omsk to Hurgada and Sharm-el-Sheikh. The Pegas Fly plans to fly…
Tourism“The World” arrived to Paphos
The biggest private residential ship “The World” arrive to Paphos. Of course, it was unable to get inside…
EconomyCyprus Citizenship By Investment Becomes More Attractive
The Council of Ministers approved on 13/9/2016 the new criteria of obtaining Cypriot Citizenship by investment, based on…
SocietyThe Ministry of Health warns the public about harmful water
The Ministry published a warning about the bottled water, which is sold under the brand Party Iceberg. Upon…
IncidentsNear miss for the conscripts
Two teenagers came out alive from an accident, when they crashed into a petrol station. According to the…
TourismShammas Dynasty: the secret of St. Raphael’s 30 year success
Looking at St. Raphael today, it’s hard to believe that 30 years ago this place was empty, derelict…
SocietyRains are forecasted in Cyprus
The beginning of the day is expected to be clear and without precipitation. However, after the lunch, in…
IncidentsA passenger was arrested for sleeping in the airport
The Malaysian citizen was arrested for 2 weeks because he resided in the Singapore International Airport for 18…
TourismAugust sets new records
The number of tourists coming to Cyprus has increased by 16,9%. Overall, approximately 460,000 tourists visited the island…
SocietyStatistical data regarding smoking among the teenagers
The latest study shows that from 35% to 40% of the boys in Cyprus aged 15-18 years are…
PoliticsAnastasiades will meet with Biden
The reunification negotiation are still underway. This time, Anastasiades will meet with the US vice-president Joe Biden in…