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Cyprus: Urgent warning for tourists about new mask rules

The country's health minister says that a spike in hospital admissions and people not taking proper precautions contributed to the decision.

Travel News

Russian flight ban will cost Cyprus €600 million this summer

Tourism accounts for 10% of Cyprus' economy so the loss of Russian and Ukrainian spend is significant.

Europe News

Cyprus claims Turkey wants 'complete control' of separatist north

Cyprus is set to lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey's dealings with Turkish Cypriots on the divided island.

Europe News

Greece and Cyprus lift COVID measures for tourist season

Wearing face masks is no longer compulsory in Greece and Cyprus ahead of the high tourist season.

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Travel News

1p summer holidays are up for grabs in Greece, Spain and Cyprus

One previous winner of the airline’s ‘bid for a break’ competition bagged herself an all-inclusive stay in Crete for 23 cents.

Spain

Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.

Moments

The best (and weirdest) European minibreak inspiration from Travel Man

Planning a trip to Cyprus, Croatia or the Basque Country? These funny ideas are sure to make it memorable.

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Russian artist doused in fake blood protests

A Russian artist doused herself in fake blood in a solo protest in St. Petersburg on March 27, before police came to take her away.

Destinations

Russia’s favourite holiday spots could be empty this summer

As a ‘nation of travellers’, it's unlikely that Russian tourism will stop completely, but tourist boards are planning for the worst.

Nature

This underwater museum has a mission - saving marine life

Almost 100 sculptures have been set up in the sea in Cyprus.

Destinations

Did you know you can ski on this winter sun island?

Cyprus is known as a sunny winter getaway but did you know you can ski there too?

Nature

66 years of war: A divided island finds hope in biodiversity

Stranded between the warring parties of North and South Cyprus, this abandoned biodiversity hotspot is offering a renewed sense of hope on a divided island.

Cyprus

Cyprus court overturns UK woman’s conviction for lying about gang rape

The woman's lawyers have described the court decision as a "watershed" moment.

Cyprus

Cyprus foreign minister quits amid presidential run tussle

Nikos Christodoulides has consistently ranked as one the most popular politicians in the country in numerous public opinion polls.

Greece

Europe 'torn by nationalist egoism' on migration, says Pope

The pope's trip to the region has focused on the plight of asylum-seekers as some European nations harden their border control policies.

Cyprus

Pope to meet Cyprus' Orthodox leader to strengthen ties

Pope Francis plans to meet with the leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Church with the aim of further mending an ideological and political rift between the Catholic West and the Orthodox East that dates back nearly a millennium.

Cyprus

Cyprus vows to protect schools after overnight bomb attack in Limassol

Cyprus' education minister said he would work with police to prevent similar “common criminal acts”.

Cyprus

Watch: Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Cyprus and Greece

Pope Francis is expected to raise the issue of migration when he arrives in Cyprus on Thursday on the first leg of the trip.

Italy

Man arrested over alleged kidnap of cable car crash survivor in Italy

Six-year-old Eitan Biran has been the focus of a custody battle between his maternal grandparents in Israel and his paternal relatives in Italy after surviving the crash in May.

Food and Drink

Cyprus looks to offload halloumi stockpile after COVID crumbles demand

Over six million kilos of the unsold famous cheese is in deep storage in Cyprus after demand crumbled over the past year due to lockdowns across Europe.