
Man Remanded Over €6,800 Online Banking Scam in Cyprus
A man was arrested at Larnaca airport and subsequently remanded in custody in connection with an online banking fraud case involving €6,800.
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A man was arrested at Larnaca airport and subsequently remanded in custody in connection with an online banking fraud case involving €6,800.

A weekly wrap-up of Cyprus business news reports that the country's airports are handling approximately 50,000 passengers and 325 flights daily during the peak summer season, with road access to Larnaca airport recently reopened.

Cyprus' airports are experiencing a busy summer season, accommodating approximately 50,000 passengers and 325 flights each day, prompting authorities to reopen road access to Larnaca airport's arrivals area to manage traffic.

The road leading to Larnaca Airport's arrivals area has reopened after being closed for nearly three years, providing significant relief for drivers and passengers.

Customs officers at Larnaca airport seized three watches with an approximate combined value of €57,000 from a passenger's luggage.

Cyprus Airways and Air France have launched a new codeshare agreement, enhancing connectivity between Larnaca Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and strengthening travel options between Cyprus and a major European aviation hub.

A targeted bombing in Monaco has brought renewed scrutiny to Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Iermolaiev, his Cypriot citizenship, his family's business activities, and a fraud case that led to his son's arrest in Cyprus.

More than six kilograms of opium poppies were seized by the customs department at Larnaca airport after being found inside a package with a suspicious description and recipient.

A 45-year-old Syrian father was arrested at Larnaca airport in Cyprus and remanded for three days on suspicion of kidnapping his two teenage children for six months.

More than 4 kilograms of cannabis were seized at Larnaca airport in Cyprus during a joint operation conducted by the drug squad Ykan and the customs department.

A 41-year-old woman was arrested at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus for allegedly withdrawing €17,500 from a deceased woman's bank account in 2022.

A one-eyed cat named Bibi has gone missing during an animal transfer at Larnaca Airport, marking the second such incident in six months and prompting demands for an investigation from environmental groups.

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.

A Lebanese man, suspected of planning terrorist attacks in European countries on behalf of Hamas, was arrested at Larnaca airport in Cyprus based on a European arrest warrant.

A group of 37 Turkish Cypriots stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing regional conflict returned home through Larnaca airport on Thursday night. The group, which had been unable to secure flights directly to the north, arrived on a chartered flight. Mustafa Lakadamyali, the “undersecretary of foreign affairs” in the north, said efforts are continuing […]

A total of 45 flights to and from Larnaca airport have been cancelled for Thursday, due to hostilities in the Middle East. According to the Hermes Airports flight display system, 21 arrivals and 24 departures have been cancelled. Passengers are urged to contact their airline or travel agent prior to proceeding to the airport.

Images from Larnaca Airport show the terminal largely deserted after the cancellation of more than 60 flights across Cyprus in the wake of Iranian drone attacks on the RAF Akrotiri base.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport in Cyprus after arriving on an international flight with 25 kilograms of cannabis found in his suitcase during an inspection.

A 36-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport after customs officers discovered approximately 23kg of cannabis in his luggage upon his arrival in Cyprus from abroad.

Five British nationals were arrested and remanded at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, after Customs officers discovered almost 75kg of rolling tobacco in their luggage, which they allegedly attempted to smuggle from northern Cyprus onto a flight to Manchester.

Road access to the arrivals area at Larnaca airport is set to reopen to the public on Friday, following an announcement by the justice ministry.

Two suspects were arrested at Larnaca airport in connection with the attempted murder of a 43-year-old man in Nicosia earlier this week.

Customs and police officers at Larnaca airport intercepted a shipment containing 24 kilograms of various cannabis-based products, leading to two arrests.

An Australian man has been arrested and charged in Thailand after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a suitcase. The man was apprehended while attempting to flee the country following the discovery of the victim.

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against US bases in the Persian Gulf region, escalating tensions in the Middle East. These attacks followed earlier US actions and led to increased military alerts in several countries.

German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan on Monday was diverted to Larnaca airport, being forced to abort plans to visit Lebanon after Israel threatened to its attacks on the country’s…

Europe Day was widely celebrated across the continent with various public events, marches, concerts, and illuminations of government buildings. Leaders and officials also used the occasion to emphasize EU integration, future relations, and the path for aspiring member states.

The Holy Light is scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on a special AEGEAN flight, landing at Larnaca Airport at 17:00 on Holy Saturday.

Customs officials at Larnaca Airport seized undeclared luxury goods worth thousands of euros from two passengers of Russian origin holding Cypriot citizenship.

US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…

A 25-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport on a German warrant, suspected of being part of a Hamas-linked network planning attacks in Germany and other European countries.

A total of 37 Turkish Cypriots who had found themselves stranded in Dubai upon the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East at the weekend returned to the island via Larnaca airport, the north’s…

A repatriation flight carrying 180 Cypriots from Dubai safely landed at Larnaca airport, bringing them home amid Middle East tensions.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their children Archie and Lilibet, are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom after several years. The move is expected to see their children start school in the UK in September.

Cypriot customs officers seized untaxed tobacco from an Israeli passenger at Larnaca Airport and expressed concern over a rising rate of seizures involving Israeli nationals at crossing points, indicating a potential smuggling route from occupied areas to Israel.

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a package from the United States declared as children's toys, discovering 48 vaping devices containing THC and CBD hidden inside.

A 37-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport in Cyprus on suspicion of defrauding over €800,000 by falsely posing as a vehicle importer.

Campaign billboards promoting an Israeli prime ministerial candidate near Larnaca Airport have caused an outcry and political friction within the Greek Cypriot administration.

A 28-year-old man has been remanded for eight days after being arrested for smuggling cocaine into Cyprus by concealing the drugs inside his body, intercepted by drug squad and customs officials at Larnaca Airport.

A 65-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport after 4kg of liquid cocaine was discovered hidden in his luggage during a joint operation by police and customs.

Works to install emergency openings on the highway between Larnaca airport and Paralimni, as well as Larnaca and Nicosia, will affect traffic daily from June 9 to June 28, excluding Fridays and weekends.

A British passenger was remanded in custody for three days in Cyprus after customs officers at Larnaca airport seized a large quantity of duty-unpaid cigarettes from his luggage.

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport for possessing hundreds of packets of seized cigarettes were remanded in police custody for three days by the Larnaca district court.

Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group carrier, has commenced its first-ever operations to Cyprus, with Hermes Airports announcing the arrival of its flights at Larnaca Airport, connecting the island with German hubs.

A large-scale photo exhibition celebrating the achievements of 15 Cypriot para-athletes has opened at the Molos seafront in Limassol, following a successful debut at Larnaca Airport.

Another repatriation flight carrying 82 passengers from Cyprus and other European Union nationals arrived at Larnaca airport on Tuesday. According to available flight data, the Cyprus Airways aircraft departed from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport in Dammam and safely landed in Larnaca at around 5pm. On board of the flight were Cypriots, Cypriot residents and […]

The government continuing flights to repatriate Cypriots and Cyprus residents back to the island with a fourth flight carrying 170 passengers set to arrive at Larnaca airport at 8pm on Saturday…

Thirty-nine flights have been cancelled on Friday to and from Larnaca airport, amid the Middle East crisis.

Flight disruptions linked to the escalating regional conflict with Iran continued into Tuesday, with airlines cancelling a significant number of services to and from Cyprus.