Ben Gurion Worldwide Airport, Israel's largest worldwide airport, was closed final night time for a number of hours. A complete of 11 flights from varied European international locations, which have been destined for Tel Aviv, diverted to Larnaca airport. Two of the flights have been from Prague and Milan. Ben Gurion opened once more at 21:30.
As our correspondent in Larnaca Stavros Hatzisavvas studies, a ship arrived on the Larnaca Marina on Monday morning from Lebanon. Based on RIK info, 10-15 folks have been on board the boat, Diplomatic and Administrative Workers of the Embassy of a state that maintains diplomatic relations with Lebanon.
Additionally in accordance with RIK info, 6 to 7 boats arrive on the Ayia Napa Marina per day.
To this point, 30 boats have arrived with 500 Europeans and residents of different international locations in addition to Diplomatic and Administrative Workers of Embassies. The move is predicted to extend right this moment and within the coming days.
Within the meantime, the Crimson Cross held a gathering with boat house owners relating to the potential for chartering them with a view to transport residents from Lebanon to Cyprus.
Based on info from the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, 2,000 Cypriots lived in Lebanon till a yr in the past. Within the final yr the quantity decreased to 1,200 folks as many left the nation as a result of financial disaster.
Supply: Radio RIK
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