Teenager arrested with drugs inside his body
Larnaca police on Friday said they arrested a teenager on his arrival to the island for carrying drugs in his body.
The 19-year-old was checked as part of actions taken ...
Sixth arrest over drug haul at airport in July (updated)
A 38-year-old Limassol resident was remanded in custody for seven days on Friday after his arrest on Thursday night in connection with a 27.5kg cannabis drug bust which took place ...
Fifteen more Cypriots from Ukraine, including minors return safely
In total 15 Cypriot citizens, including minors, who fled the war in Ukraine arrived safely in the island late Tuesday, a foreign ministry official told the Cyprus Mail.
The group left ...
Plane returns to Larnaca for man onboard to be arrested (updated)
Two people, aged 39 and 33, arrested at Larnaca airport late on Sunday for assisting the illegal entry of a third-country national into the republic were remanded on Monday.
Police said that ...
Two remanded after arrest at airport with someone else’s ID (updated)
Two people have been remanded in police custody for four days after they were arrested on Sunday for illegal impersonation and aiding and abetting illegal entry, stay and transit through ...
Fire department kicks off series of drills
By Andreas Pavlou
The fire service on Wednesday began a series of drills to improve its operational capacity, spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
Kettis said Wednesday’s exercise focused a mock ...
80 Border Xpress Kiosks at Larnaca and Paphos airports
Delivery and installation of 80 Border Xpress Kiosks at Larnaca and Paphos airports has been completed, the transport ministry said on Friday.
It said that for the implementation of the project “...
Airport officer tried to bypass security to fly to Athens, causes flight delays
Police were investigating one of their own on Thursday after he sought to fly to Athens from Larnaca without going through security checks, causing hours of delay to two flights.
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Airport Christmas tree adorned with handmade ornaments, Lefkara lace
A Christmas tree decorated with handmade ornaments showcasing traditional Cypriot handicrafts was lit up at Larnaca airport on Friday by Energy Minister Natasa Pilides and Hermes Airports CEO Eleni Kalogirou.
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CPT bus route links Larnaca airport with Phinikoudes
Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) said on Wednesday its 425 bus route connects central Larnaca with the airport.
The buses of route 425 will operate between Phinikoudes and the airport every 20 minutes, much ...
October the best month for airport traffic
October has been the best month so far this year as regards passenger traffic, Hermes Airports said on Monday.
According to Hermes, that runs the Larnaca and Paphos airports, passenger ...
Staffing issues cause long lines at Larnaca airport
The long queues at the Larnaca airport’s departures terminal on Saturday were down to a problem at the immigration and security checks, the airport’s managing company Hermes said.
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Revamp for commercial areas at Larnaca airport (with video)
Airport operator Hermes has redesigned with its partners the commercial space at the departure area in Larnaca airport with projects worth €20m, it said on Monday.
Hermes Airports, the operator ...
Transport ministry says flight incentives proved a success
The ministry of transport on Wednesday said a programme to offer incentives to passenger airlines was a success as Cyprus showed one of the smallest reductions in Europe in terms ...
Passenger traffic showing signs of substantial recovery
After 18 difficult months caused by the coronavirus pandemic, air traffic in Cyprus has reported a substantial recovery in both arriving and departing flights, according to airport operator Hermes.
“The latest ...
Man charged with slapping airport employee says he was the victim
The man who was charged over slapping an airport employee and violating the airport’s smoke ban denied the accusations on Thursday and complained that it was the female worker ...
Man charged with assault, smoking on aircraft
Police on Wednesday charged a man after he assaulted a flight attendant who told him off for lighting a cigarette while disembarking an airplane that was refuelling at Larnaca airport.
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August traffic at Larnaca airport expected to match July’s
Traffic at Larnaca airport in August will be similar to that recorded in July, Hermes Airports said on Tuesday.
July saw a total of 524,609 passengers passing through the airport, sources ...
Police seize 27 kilos of cannabis, arrest three suspects
The drug squad said Wednesday they arrested three people and seized 27 kilos of cannabis at Larnaca airport the previous day.
Police said two of the three men, aged 32 and 41, had ...
Woman remanded after 15kg cannabis found in her suitcase (updated)
A 48-year-old woman who arrived in Cyprus with more than 15 kilos of cannabis was arrested on Sunday and remanded into police custody on Monday.
Members of the drug squad and ...
Greek man arrested at Larnaca airport after 27kg of cannabis found in luggage
A 33-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport in connection with the import of 27kg of cannabis, police said on Tuesday.
Drug squad spokesman Stelios Sergides told CNA that ...
Hacker unsuccessfully tried to attack Larnaca airport server
A Turkish hacker unsuccessfully tried to attack a Larnaca airport server, a source told CNA, noting that the attack was confirmed during the early hours of Saturday.
The same hacker ...