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Man dies after being restrained by passengers on flight from Cyprus to UK

A police investigation is underway after the death of Callum Kerr on the flight from Larnaca to Manchester

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Police investigating death of man on Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester

Officers looking into reports Callum Kerr was ‘behaving aggressively’ and that passengers restrained him

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Father dies after being restrained by Jet2 passengers on UK flight as police launch investigation

Callum Kerr was restrained by passengers on the flight from Larnaca after becoming ‘aggressive and disruptive’

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Crystal Palace frustrated by Larnaca again in Conference League draw

Jean-Philippe Mateta came closest to scoring as a second-half substitute in Crystal Palace’s 0-0 draw with Larnaca in the Conference League last-16 first leg

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Invasive lionfish threaten Mediterranean biodiversity. Could eating them be a solution?

Consuming invasive species "can turn this challenge into an opportunity... and help limit the environmental threat," says the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

Cypriot city of Larnaca wins bid to become European Capital of Culture 2030

Larnaca has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture for 2030, beating a rival bid by Limassol, according to the Cyprus State Ministry of Culture.

Euronews · Dec 15, 2025

Could Europe’s last divided nation finally be unified, and what would it mean for travellers?

Exclusive: Simon Calder takes soundings from both sides of the ‘green line’ that cuts through the nation and its capital

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Second flight evacuating Britons from Israel leaves Tel Aviv

A plane was scheduled to depart the city for the UK’s military base in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

One-way flights to return stranded citizens back to Israel from across Europe

Israel's Transportation Ministry has said around 50,000 Israelis are seeking to return to Israel

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

From abandoned beaches to Michelin-starred seafood: the hidden side of Cyprus

Ayia Napa and Larnaca may not appeal, but there are unseen sides to Cyprus that deserve a second look, writes Christopher Beanland

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025