Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday in a visit focused on the potential role the island could play in linking India to Europe via a trade corridor, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the India-Cyprus business roundtable, asserted India's trajectory to become the world's third-largest economy, highlighting tax reforms and ease of doing business initiatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in a business roundtable here with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and called for strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and defence. The prime minister, who arrived here earlier in the day, addressed business leaders from India and Cyprus at the meeting.

AN EASYJET flight to the UK has been forced to make an emergency landing after passengers smelt smoke on board. The plane was heading to Bristol Airport but had to be suddenly diverted to Turkey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was looking forward to deepening its friendship with Cyprus as he arrived here for a two day visit during which he will hold talks with President Nikos Christodoulides to expand ties in areas including trade,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in Cyprus on June 16, where he is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.

Iran has asked Cyprus to convey "some messages" to Israel, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, adding he expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day.

Travellers are now looking at the map of the Mediterranean with concern over whether it is safe to travel to Cyprus.