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151. Inland temperatures soar to 37°C amidst unstable weather

In an unexpected meteorological turn, the Daniel system has taken center stage, ushering in shifting weather patterns across central Mediterranean and Greece....

152. Sailing back to the future as WindWings propel shipping's green revolution

It seems a bit silly, but merchant shipping which long ago ditched its sails for internal combustion is now switching back, but not to any sail you’ve ever seen....

153. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

154.  Sixty more migrants found in Cyprus

Yesterday afternoon, checks continued at the apartment complex of Agios Nikolaos in Chloraka to record the residents who are migrants. ...

155. Seasonal low pressure system brings variable conditions

The local weather is under the influence of a seasonal low-pressure system, leading to fluctuating conditions across the area....

156. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

157. Museum curator sacked for selling priceless artifacts on Ebay

A member of staff who was allegedly stealing priceless items from the British Museum was named to bosses three years ago - after they went up for sale on eBay....

158. First woman chairperson for INTERMEPA

The International Marine Environment Protection Association INTERMEPA announced the election of Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson on Wednesday. ...

159. Russian warning sparks Black Sea grain export tensions

Russia warned that from Thursday any ships traveling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargoes after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its grain exports....

160. New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....

161. Father and sons saved from drifting boat in Ormidhia waters

Last week, the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police Marine Unit carried out a daring rescue operation in the waters of Ormidhia, saving a father and his two sons after their boat broke free from its anchor and drifted away....

162. Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...

163. ZEUS Signature Collection: Introduction and Announcement

164. Dive abort prior to Titan submersible's implosion

A former OceanGate advisor said the Titan submersible dropped its ballast and tried to ascend moments before going missing, likely meaning that the five people inside were already aborting the dive when it imploded....

165. Young girl dies in Jet Ski accident

A young girl died Saturday following a marine accident in Limassol during an outing on a yacht, where reports said she was a passenger on a Jet Ski driven by her dad when tragedy struck...

166. Cyprus asserts maritime cluster advantage

Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis highlighted the competitive advantages of the Cyprus Shipping Cluster and underlined the government's strong commitment to the shipping sector...

167. First pictures of Titan's Wreckage revealed after ROVs discover chambers

Debris from the Titan was brought ashore by deep-sea robots on Wednesday as the US Coast Guard continues recovery operations following the sub’s catastrophic implosion....

168. UK Ministers urged to end marine mammal hunting

Dolphins and other marine mammals are being failed by the UK government, MPs have said, as they call for ministers not to sign trade deals without considering cetacean welfare....

169. British military intelligence reveals Russian navy's use of combat dolphins

British military spies on Friday said Russia appears to be training combat dolphins in the annexed Crimean peninsula to counter Ukrainian forces....

170. Navy withheld Titan Submersible's implosion info during search

At least some in the upper echelons of the US military were aware of the Titan submersible's fate days before the rest of the world, according to a Wall Street Journal report. ...

171. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

172. Search intensifies for missing sub as Canadian military detects underwater noises

A Canadian military surveillance aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive search continued early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic....

173. It's a race against time as rescuers scramble to locate missing sub

Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago....

174. Tragedy strikes in Protaras: Diver found dead in golden coast area

Around 13:20 on Thursday (01/06), the message control center of the Famagusta Police Directorate received information about a deceased diver in the Golden Coast marine area in Protaras....

175. Ayia Napa marina expands with exciting new additions

Ayia Napa Marina, renowned as the island's premier entertainment hotspot, is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of selected stores and brands in the shopping zone. The new establishments, expected to open in June, aim to provide visitors with even more choices to satisfy their every need and taste....

176. Killer whales are deliberately hitting and sinking boats

Researchers believe killer whales are deliberately hitting boats, causing some to sink, following a string of incidents off the southwestern tip of Europe....

177. Norway warns people to stay away to protect spy whale's well-being

People should 'avoid contact' with a famous beluga whale to avoid accidentally injuring or killing it, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has said....

178. Shipping minister wants Cyprus ahead of the curve

Cyprus' shipping sector must be competitive, strong, resilient to crises and to anticipate challenges and new trends, Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, said on Thursday, adding that the government has an ambitious vision for shipping...

179. Turkish elections: No matter who wins, Greece remains skeptical

Greek-Turkish Relations Hang in the Balance After Turkish Elections" Subtitle: "Uncertainty Looms as Turkey's Strategic Priorities Likely to Remain Unchanged Regardless of Election Outcome"...

180. Cyprus coastline polluted with 0.2 pieces of garbage per square meter

There are 0,2 pieces of garbage in every square meter of sand in Cyprus, according to data on coastal marine litter, released by the EU’s EMODNET database, the Head of the Board of Directors of AKTIS Xenia Loizides told the Cyprus News Agency....