60 Flights Cancelled In Cyprus Amid Middle East Tensions

Middle East Unrest Disrupts Cyprus Air Travel

The ongoing escalation in the Middle East, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions from Tehran, has led to the cancellation of 60 flights to and from Cyprus airports. This swift disruption highlights the susceptibility of global travel networks to geopolitical instability.

Impact On Larnaca Airport Operations

According to data provided by Hermes Airports, 42 flights at Larnaca Airport have been cancelled, evenly split between 21 arrivals and 21 departures. This significant interruption serves as a reminder of the need for robust contingency planning in the aviation sector.

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Service Interruptions At Paphos Airport

The remaining 18 cancellations affect Paphos Airport, where 9 arrivals and 9 departures have been suspended. Both airports’ operations have been markedly influenced by the regional tensions, underscoring the broader impact on travel and commerce.

Guidance For Affected Passengers

Air passengers are advised to check flight status with their airlines or travel agents before heading to the airport, as schedules may change. Authorities recommend confirming departure times in advance to avoid disruption.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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