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421. Hyperion, Limassol's new skyline wheel

Limassol could soon have its own captivating observation wheel, similar to the famous London Eye....

422. Rhodes' heartbreaking farewell

Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....

423. Deadly blazes strike Mediterranean nations

More than 40 people - most of them in Algeria - have been killed as devastating fires destroy homes, businesses and trigger mass evacuations....

424. Turkey's stance legitimizes illegal invasion

Since the illegal Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 Turkey preserves its provocative and aggressive stance wanting to legitimize the unjust assault, Defense Minister Michalis Giorgallas has said....

425. Greek heroes aid fleeing tourists in Rhodes' wildfires

A family that escaped the wildfires in Greece has spoken of the speed at which they watched the blaze spread....

426. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

427. Rhodes: 19,000 rescued in Greek history's largest evacuation

Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....

428. Armed forces' drones to monitor fires in Greece

A modern "tool" with impressive surveillance capabilities is available to the Unified Coordination Center of Operations and Crisis Management of the Civil Protection in the "battle" against wildfires....

429. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

430. A long journey always begins with a small step

The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division....

431. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

432. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

433.  2,000 people rescued from Rhodes beaches

About 2,000 people have been evacuated by sea from two beaches in Rhodes, Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. He said the evacuation took place “without incident.”...

434. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

435. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

436. Traffic camera expansion in Limassol

Starting from Monday, the traffic surveillance system will be expanded with the activation of four new traffic cameras in Limassol...

437. Cyprus forgotten: Urgent call for resolution amid Greece-Turkey relations

At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance....

438. West Attica, Rhodes, and Laconia in flames

The rekindling of fires in West Attica, the island of Rhodes, and Lefkohoma in Laconia are occupying extensive firefighting forces by land and air, Fire Brigade press spokesperson Lt-Colonel Yiannis Artopoios said....

439. Extreme heat warning: Up to 41°C

A new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures was issued on Thursday afternoon by the Meteorological Service....

440. Turkish President inaugurates new runway in occupied territories (video)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the occupied territories at noon today from the illegal airport in occupied Tybos. He gave remarks at the inauguration of the new runway....

441. The day when time stood still in Cyprus

Exactly 49 years ago, on July 20, 1974, the once peaceful Mediterranean island of Cyprus experienced the violent invasion of the Turkish army, leaving behind death, destruction, and despair....

442. International aid rushed to support Greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

443. Extreme heat warning issued by Met Service

The Meteorology Department has recently released a new warning for extreme heat, alerting citizens to brace themselves for scorching temperatures....

444. Elementary school and kindergarten return to Turkish-occupied Kormakitis

On Wednesday, Athena Michaelidou, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, announced that the Elementary School and Kindergarten in Turkish-occupied Kormakitis will reopen in September....

445. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

446. Ireland and Cyprus buck the trend as passport stamping continues amid EES implementation

Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....

447. Dogs left in harsh heatwave ignored by authorities

The Agriculture Ministry, responsible for the welfare of animals on the island, has pledged to take swift action in response to a new case of dogs reportedly left unprotected during a prevailing heatwave, as reported by Philenews....

448. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

449. CMP secures funding for vital operations

The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....

450. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....