Ryanair now expects to fly a 26-30 million passengers this year, down from “below 35 million” predicted just a few weeks ago. The low-cost carrier had initially expected to fly more than 120 million customers this year, before the outbreak of Covid-19. The latest cuts follow newly announced Covid-19 lockdowns in Ireland, the UK and a small number of other EU countries this week. In the UK, a near … [Read more...]

Ryanair now expects to fly a 26-30 million passengers this year, down from “below 35 million” predicted just a few weeks ago. The low-cost carrier had initially expected to fly more than 120 million customers this year, before the outbreak of Covid-19. The latest cuts follow newly announced Covid-19 lockdowns in Ireland, the UK and a small number of other EU countries this week. In the UK, a near … [Read more...]

Norwegian has revealed traffic figures for December continued to be heavily influenced by lower demand caused by continued travel restrictions across Europe. However, the low-cost carrier said Christmas bookings were positive. In December, 129,664 customers flew with Norwegian, a decrease of 94 per cent compared to the same period last year. The capacity (measured in available seat kilometres) … [Read more...]

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis late on Wednesday said he was troubled over the violence and horrible events taking place in Washington D.C. and expressed optimism that the US will overcome the crisis, ANA reports."Extremely troubled by the violence and horrible events taking place in Washington D.C. American democracy is resilient, deeply rooted and will overcome this crisis," Prime … [Read more...]

Marriott International has announced the opening of the St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, the hotel is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region. Located at the north end of the corniche, the 39-story hotel offers easy access to the magnificent monuments of a city steeped in history. “Egypt has historically been one of our key markets and … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has become the latest line to delay its return to operation. The Carnival-owned brand will now not be welcoming guests until at least May 14th this year. The company said this was to allow time for it to prepare plans to meet the framework for conditional return to sailing issued by the United States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention.ADVERTISEMENTThe cancellation … [Read more...]

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has become the first hotel from the brand the Cambodian capital and marks the debut of the company in the country. With 247 guestrooms including 43 residential-style suites, the new Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is set to become the largest internationally branded hotel in the city. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh’s cultural and business district of Doun Penh – a 30-minute … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific has confirmed all flights departing from the UK to Hong Kong will continue to be suspended until January 25th. The carrier said the decision was in view of the entry restrictions put in place by the government of Hong Kong on arrivals from the UK. The carrier said customers could make free and unlimited changes to their tickets up to December 31st this … [Read more...]

Elias Mossialos, professor of Health Policy at the London School of Economics, spoke about the dangers of the COVID-19 mutation, which is spreading rapidly in Great Britain and has reached Greece, about the opening of schools, the lockdown, and the vaccines, greekcitytimes.com reports. “In order to decide on the opening of the schools, we will have to wait until at least January 10 to see if the … [Read more...]

A columnist for Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet, as reported by SKAI’s correspondent in Constantinople, Manolis Kostidis, considers the agreement on the delimitation of the Greek-Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to be a success for them, greekcitytimes.com reports. “The withdrawal of Oruç Reis after six months is the result of a dead-end policy,” the columnist noted. “It is not realistic, nor … [Read more...]

 Αssociated Press reports from Nicosia that Cyprus’ Health Ministry says that a new variant of COVID-19 was found on the island, a visiting Chinese official said his country - where the worldwide pandemic broke out - will offer any help that’s needed. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the offer when he met with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides during a … [Read more...]

With no visiting faithful from Greece or other Christian Orthodox countries, due to the coronavirus pandemic, only two swimmers raced to retrieve the cross in a ceremony commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ, in Istanbul on Wednesday, January 6. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, handed out a wooden crucifix to a faithful that jumped … [Read more...]

Greece and Israel will sign a historic 20-year defense-related contract worth 1.68 billion euros for the construction and operation of a new academy for the former's Hellenic Air Force, naftemporiki.gr reports. The deal comes after major Israel-based contractor Elbit Systems submitted the winning bid in an international tender for the new academy and air force training center. According to a Tweet … [Read more...]

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, on January 4 released its annual assessment of the year’s Best Diets. The Best Diets for 2021 offers rankings, data, and information on 39 diet plans to help people make diet-related New Year’s resolutions and achieve their health goals. For the fourth consecutive year, the Mediterranean Diet ranks as the No. 1 … [Read more...]

Greece records 816 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, of which 24 were identified at the country's entry points, said the National Public Health Organization (EODY), ANA reports. EODY also registered 48 new fatalities, bringing coronavirus fatalities to 5,099 in total. The median age of all fatalities was 79 years, 95.5 pct had an underlying condition and/or were aged 70 or above, and 3,023 were … [Read more...]

The metropolitan of Aigialeia and Kalavrita, Ieronymos, accompanied by the former Ambrosios of Kalavrita, sanctified the waters in the sea, in Aigio honoring the celebration of Epiphany despite the coronavirus measures, protothema.gr reports. The ceremony was held in Aigio, in the presence of believers, and in fact, two swimmers fell into the water to catch the cross. The Coast Guard intervened, … [Read more...]

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias thanked outgoing US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his warm words and "excellent cooperation", responding to his farewell post on Twitter, ANA reports."The tour of Crete, your home, was memorable. The work that the U.S. and Greece do together in Eastern Med and elsewhere secures America’s freedom alongside that of the Greek people. Blessings to you and … [Read more...]

Greece won gold at the International Robot Olympiad for youngsters which took place digitally earlier this month, according to greekreporter.com. Irida Aggelopoulou, Vasiliki Iliadi, and Christos Rentzis, from the PlaisioBots team, won the top prize by creating a “smart” white cane for the blind. The white cane has a 3-D detection sensor inside it that can warn the user of obstacles that are in … [Read more...]

Avani Hotels & Resorts gas welcomed the opening of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites. The 48-storey and 264-rooms property overlooks the Palm Jumeirah, and is positioned between the communities of Dubai Media City, the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. The property features floor-to-ceiling windows, fully-equipped kitchens, interactive living spaces and private terraces featuring sweeping … [Read more...]

Following the extraordinary meeting at the Civil Protection Operations Center and after taking into account the epidemiological data that have emerged in the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in Attica region, in the municipalities of Eordea, Kozani and Voio in Kozani, in Palekastro in Sitia, in Neda, Agiochori and Ipio of the Municipality of Arriannon in the Rodopi Prefecture, by order … [Read more...]