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1. Indonesian volcano raises tsunami alarm, echoes past tragedy

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes following a series of eruptions from the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi island in Indonesia....

2. Cyprus on alert as 500 migrants intercepted

Authorities in Cyprus are keeping a close eye on the situation after intercepting five boats carrying about 500 migrants from Lebanon. To tackle the influx, Cypriot patrols have been stepped up in the waters bordering Lebanon. ...

3. Second boat arrives at Larnaca port with 73 migrants

Another boat carrying 73 people, all from Syria, was brought to Larnaca port yesterday evening....

4. Authorities respond to new migrant arrival off Cyprus coast

Authorities were once again mobilized Monday afternoon (15/04) following the arrival of new migrants....

5. Cyprus implements ''Plan B'' to curb surge in Syrian refugees

Cyprus has taken decisive action to manage the increasing flow of Syrian refugees seeking asylum, according to reliable sources. ...

6. Cyprus urges EU support for Lebanon amid migration challenges

The Cypriot government is pleading with the European Union (EU) for financial support for Lebanon to bolster its border management efforts, according to a report by our Brussels correspondent, George Kakouris. ...

7. Limassol hosts 2nd International Rowing Beach Sprints

The 2nd International Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints Competition is returning to Limassol, the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) announced. The event is to be held at Malindi Beach in Parekklisia, in Limassol, between April 19 and 21....

8. Cyprus seeks EU aid amid migration surge

In response to increased migration flows, particularly from Syrians in Lebanon, Cyprus urges EU aid for Lebanon and steps up surveillance to prevent boat departures, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reports....

9. Boat spotted off Cape Greco carrying 22 migrants

Another boat with irregular migrants was spotted around 12:25 by radar in the maritime area of Cape Greco, a picturesque stretch of coastline known for its rugged cliffs and clear blue waters. ...

10. Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...

11. Wave of 500 migrants arrive in Cyprus within 48 hours

Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night. ...

12. Cyprus President urges EU action amid migration crisis

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Tuesday the urgency of the migration crisis, seeking intervention from the European Commission to stem the flow of irregular Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

13. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

14. Seal of approval: Limassol's adorable mascot captivates hearts (video)

The story of Mr. Poseidon, as the seal is affectionately known, highlights a crucial aspect: the intricate relationship between the coastal economy and the marine ecosystem....

15. 458 irregular migrants intercepted off Cape Greco

In a recent development, a total of 458 irregular migrants were discovered yesterday afternoon aboard six boats off Cape Greco and subsequently transported to the Pournara Accommodation Centre....

16. Chinese coast guard clashes with Philippines in disputed waters

In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...

17. Future ships to navigate seas without crews

In what seems like a scene from science fiction, the future of ocean exploration is unfolding before our eyes....

18. Family throws 6-year-old overboard on journey to Cyprus

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 6-year-old child lost his life during a treacherous voyage to Cyprus, prompting an investigation by the authorities....

19. Greece tops yachting visits, yet revenue struggles

In the last three years, Greece has become the country with the largest number of yachts (commercial and private) visiting, surpassing traditional leaders in the sector such as France and Italy....

20. Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide into disputed Scarborough Shoal

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....

21. Akamas biodiversity under threat, EU commission acts

The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels. ...

22. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

23. Migrant trafficking concerns rise as Cyprus rescues 41 individuals

Two boats carrying a total of 41 irregular migrants arrived Thursday afternoon in Cyprus. According to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the radar of the Cyprus Coast Guard spotted the two boats sailing 12 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco. ...

24. Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....

25. Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....

26. Government urges Lebanon to act on irregular migration

The government of Lebanon should also take measures in order to limit the number of irregular migrants leaving the country by boat to reach Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening, pointing out that Cyprus has already taken steps which have had results. ...

27. Three young girls rescued in major migrant operation off Cape Greco

Video footage released by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (KSED) captured the intense rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco....

28. 46-year-old convicted for illegally assisting 109 migrants

In a courtroom saga unfolding in the Famagusta District, a 46-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of migrants and money laundering....

29. Putin's move puts UK fish and chips at risk

In a potential crisis for fish and chip enthusiasts, Vladimir Putin's Russian government contemplates scrapping a long-standing agreement with the UK, raising concerns of food weaponization....

30. Children among 26 migrants in Famagusta arrival

In a poignant tale of resilience, 26 irregular migrants from war-torn Syria embarked on a perilous journey that led them to the shores of Cyprus early Monday morning....