Limassol
Cyprus
Tornadoes, Storms Hit Limassol in Cyprus Causing ‘Biblical Destruction’
At least two tornadoes hit the city of Limassol, Cyprus on Wednesday causing what some residents described as "biblical destruction."
Fallen trees, broken homes and damage to the city's infrastructure were reported as the tornadoes and powerful overnight storms swept...
Military
US Citizens Evacuated from Israel to Cyprus by Cruise Ship
As the conflict in Israel escalates, US citizens have been swiftly evacuated from the region to the safety of Cyprus. According to reports, approximately 2,500 US citizens were gathered in Haifa, Israel, awaiting evacuation to Limassol port, Cyprus. The...
Cyprus
The Oldest Wine in the World
Commandaria, an amber-colored sweet dessert wine from Cyprus, has the prestigious distinction of being the oldest named wine still in production today.
The name dates back to the arrival of the Crusaders in Cyprus in the 12th century, but the...
Cyprus
Europe’s Largest Casino Resort Opens in Cyprus
The largest casino and integrated resort in Europe opened earlier in the week in Cyprus with a dazzling gala attended by Republic of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
The City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM) is the brainchild of Hong Kong-based gambling...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Makes Season’s First Trip
The Cyprus-Greece ferry makes its first trip on Wednesday, lifting anchor at Limassol port and sailing to Piraeus carrying 156 passengers.
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanoli and Mayor of Limassol Nikos Nicolaides were on board the passenger ferry...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Link to Resume on May 31
The Cyprus-Greece ferry connection is set to resume operations on May 31, according to a recent announcement by operators Scandro Holding Ltd.
The Limassol to Piraeus ferry connection had been on a 21-year hiatus before Scandro Holding won the tender...
Cyprus
Revived Cyprus-Greece Ferry Sets Record Number of Passengers
The revived Cyprus-Greece ferry, which set sail in mid-June, saw its final return voyage for this season. The ferry left Piraeus on Friday and arrived in Limassol on Saturday.
After conducting a total of 22 round trips, Cyprus' Deputy Minister...
Cyprus
173 Passengers on the Maiden Voyage of the Cyprus to Greece Ferry
The first ferry trip between Cyprus and Greece in 21 years was hailed as “very positive” by the Cypriot deputy shipping minister Vassilis Demetriades on Monday.
Motorcyclists, pensioners, nervous flyers, and students are just some of the 173 people who...
Greek News
First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Starts Service on Sunday
The first car and passenger ferry in 22 years linking Cyprus and Greece will set out on its first voyage on Sunday departing from the port of Limassol to Piraeus.
The fully renovated Daleela ferry is operated by Scandro Holding,...
Cyprus
First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Could Start Service in June
The first Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry line will kick off as early as June from Limassol port 22 years after it was abandoned, Cyprus daily Phileleftheros reported on Tuesday.
The preferred bidder to operate the once very popular ferry line will...