Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have joined other Asian carriers in rerouting flights to avoid Iranian airspace due to heightened tensions and potential risks in the Middle East. The move follows a series of violent incidents involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas, raising concerns of a wider conflict and prompting warnings for airlines to exercise caution in the region. Passengers traveling on affected routes can expect slightly longer flight times as a result.
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KLM and Aegean Airlines join a growing list of carriers cancelling flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least October 26th, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. This follows similar moves by Lufthansa, Delta, United and others, despite assurances from Israeli aviation officials that the country’s airspace remains secure.
A Greek court has acquitted two men charged with the 2021 murder of prominent crime journalist George Karaivaz. The 53-year-old journalist, known for his crime investigations, was gunned down near his home in Alimos, Athens. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the defendants’ guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
It’s a way to honor Greece’s pivotal role in creating the Olympic movement that we all cherish today,” said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach. “The Greeks are the founding fathers of this global sporting event, and we want to recognize that legacy every four years
Turkish Cypriots gear up for large-scale celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 intervention, tensions are escalating with Greece, casting a shadow over recent hopes for improved relations.
A shocking incident of family violence unfolded in Victoria Square on Sunday morning, leaving a man hospitalized after being attacked by his own father-in-law. Disturbing video footage shows the father-in-law, aided by another man, physically assaulting his son-in-law before striking him with a gun.
A massive police operation in Crete, involving 150 officers, led to the discovery of a massive cannabis plantation near Lake Kournas. Authorities uncovered 2,000 plants and made several arrests, including an Albanian national and three Cretans.
“A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the popular Greek island of Rhodes on Wednesday evening, as a heat warning remained in effect… According to a spokesperson from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was likely felt as a light vibration by people in the vicinity of the epicenter. However, they stated that significant damage was not anticipated based on preliminary seismic data.”
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