Filenews 25 January 2022
The first direct flight from Istanbul to Larnaca took place according to Yeni Duzen under the name "humanitarian flight" as it concerned the player of the Turkish Men's National Handball team who was identified upon his arrival in Cyprus, who tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Yeni Duzen's website, the special direct flight took place today and involves an aircraft – ambulance. A special permit was granted, it is mentioned, since direct flights are not made from Turkey to the "southern part of Cyprus" - as the free areas of the Republic are characterized - while it is noted that the "authorities" of the pseudo-state have been notified accordingly.
