Brits looking for a sunny getaway may want to consider one English-speaking island. It’s just a short flight away from the UK and enjoys a balmy 22C heat during winter. A mere four-and-a-half hour journey from London, this Mediterranean gem offers a welcome escape from the UK’s current chilly, damp conditions. With year-round sunshine and … Read more
ATHENS — Cyprus will resolve all technical issues necessary to join the Schengen free-travel zone by the end of this year, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said. Cyprus and Ireland, which have no land borders with other EU countries, are the only EU member states outside the Schengen area. Romania and Bulgaria became full members of … Read more
ATHENS — The European Union has banned the trademark “Turkaegean” for Turkish tourism campaigns following an appeal by Greece. The EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has canceled the slogan that had been registered by the Turkish Tourism Organization for use within the EU, according to a judgment reported by Greek media. Despite both being NATO … Read more
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed on Thursday, the Cypriot presidency said, discussing with each how to reinforce regional security. A Cypriot government source said Christodoulides met separately with the two officials. It was not immediately clear if there was also a … Read more
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation. “The region cannot tolerate additional risks that could undermine its stability, destroy its countries, and negatively impact the potential of its peoples,” Sisi said … Read more
LOOKING to book your summer break? Why not try somewhere new? We have compared some traditional holiday favourites and come up with a few suggestions of sizzling new hotspots that offer the same vibe — and a little bit more. Lisa Minot recommends some fabulous Med holiday alternatives. DONE RHODES… TRY MALTA 6 Malta is bathed … Read more
TAKING a deep breath through the snorkel, I began kicking my way between a narrow gap in the huge rocks wedged onto the seabed. Faking confidence for my daughters’ sake, I tried to block out the thought of bumping into any Moray eels – the sinister fish that our skipper had mentioned lived here mere … Read more
That’s setting off alarm bells in airline lobby groups and in the tourism ministries of sunny European countries that rely on airborne tourist traffic. “For a politician to say we’re doing this in the interest of the environment … that’s complete bullshit. That’s lying,” Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association airline lobby, … Read more
In October, some EU countries, led by Italy, pushed to normalize ties with Syria in order to facilitate the deportation of migrants. Assad, who held power for 25 years until fleeing to Moscow with his family, has been accused of torture and of using chemical weapons on his own people. With the ouster of Assad, … Read more
But with so many destinations to choose from, where can you find the best combination of sunshine and mild temperatures? A new study has revealed the top spots to soak up some winter rays, and it’s not just about the hours of sun – you’ll want to know which places offer the best climate to … Read more
