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1. Seven arrested for drug possession and illegal employment in Ayia Napa

Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......

2. Cyprus’ Lidl Kids Team Cyprus experienced the UEFA EURO 2024TM in Munich

As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to be a Player Escort at the top summer football tournament, which this year takes place in Germany....

3. Limassol Blu Marine: In the Heart of It All with Exciting New Developments

Limassol Blu Marine, a flagship development by the Leptos Group, exemplifies luxury living in the vibrant heart of Limassol. Nestled in the city centre, Limassol Blu Marine offers unparalleled access to the best the city has to offer, from world-class dining to premier shopping and cultural landmarks....

4. 65 migrants drowned, 11 rescued in Italy's Ionian sea disaster

The waters of the Ionian Sea seem tranquil enough in the middle of June, but they also form part of the most dangerous migration route in the world....

5. Turkey to map marine parks in the Aegean

Turkey has announced its own initiative to map marine parks in the Aegean Sea, a move seen as retaliatory against Greece, according to an analysis in the Daily Sabah......

6. Cyprus pledges to plant 100,000 trees annually to combat climate change

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has introduced a series of ambitious green initiatives......

7. Nicosia to blossom with new environmental center along Pedieos River

The Municipality of Nicosia is embarking on a transformative endeavor, announcing plans for an innovative environmental center nestled along the banks of the Pedieos River in Lakatamia. ...

8. US considers downgrading marijuana

In a historic shift in American drug policy, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is poised to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, alongside substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids,...

9. Syrian population in Cyprus now at around 30,000

Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...

10. Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

As Paris gears up for this summer's Olympic Games, organizers are reinstating a longstanding tradition: distributing condoms in the athletes' village. ...

11. Germany legalizes limited cannabis use, joining global trend

Germany passed a law on Friday legalizing the cultivation and possession of limited amounts of cannabis, joining a small group of countries and jurisdictions that have taken similar steps....

12. German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....

13. No fee increases for 2024 at Larnaca marina

Kition Ocean Holdings announced on Thursday that there will be no increases in berthing fees for recreational boat owners at Larnaca Marina in 2024. ...

14. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

15. A taste of nature: New restaurant opens at Minthis Lifestyle Resort, offering a culinary journey

16. Tourist found dead in a swimming pool in Paphos

In a heartbreaking incident, a 75-year-old Scottish tourist was found lifeless in a swimming pool located in the picturesque Paphos Province. The discovery was made by her devastated husband at a private villa where the couple was staying....

17. Drones revolutionize Russia-Ukraine conflict

The war between Russia and Ukraine is witnessing an increasing use of drones alongside conventional weapons....

18. Amsterdam launches 'Stay Away' campaign to discourage types of tourism

Authorities in the Netherlands have decided to introduce in Amsterdam a new campaign called “Stay Away”, in order to discourage specific kinds of tourism....

19. Unaccompanied minors are on the rise

Managing the exponentially increasing number of unaccompanied minors or unaccompanied alien children (UAC) is a problem that must be solved by the government in collaboration with NGOs and other relevant actors....

20. Kea opens spectacular shipwreck dive sites

Jacques-Yves Cousteau would probably have been surprised to learn that the wreck of the World War I Britannic (the sister ship of the legendary Titanic) he discovered in 1975 off southwestern Kea would be listed as an underwater historical site almost 50 years later, becoming one of a handful of such marine parks in the world. ...

21. Rare, pristine coral reef found off Tahiti coast

Deep in the South Pacific, scientists have explored a rare stretch of pristine corals shaped like roses off the coast of Tahiti. The reef is thought to be one of the largest found at such depths and seems untouched by climate change or human activities....

22. Malta legalizes recreational marijuana

Malta became the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use, following a vote in parliament on Tuesday...

23. Germany's new chancellor

Olaf Scholz became Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor Wednesday, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure....

24. Changes in scooter legislation

During its session yesterday, the Council of Ministers approved two bills for the regulation of Personal Mobility Devices, also known as scooters or e-scooters....

25. Cops bust marijuana grow in Limassol

Three persons in Limassol have been arrested following a raid at an abandoned shop where drug squad officers uncovered an elaborate grow operation of illegal marijuana...

26. Outlet mall west of Nicosia ready to open

A new price-slashing outlet mall on the western fringe of Nicosia is getting ready to open its doors to the public, hoping to bring a fun shopping experience based on a concept that tries to reconcile modernity with tradition...

27. Limassol cites decree after Safe Pass mishmash

The City of Limassol has weighed in on a recent confusion over Safe Pass for cruise passengers ashore, with officials citing verbatim the latest emergency law following reports that guests had not been allowed into local shops and restaurants...

28. Experts submit list of suggested new relaxations

The team of experts advising the government on managing the coronavirus pandemic has submitted a list of additional relaxations mainly involving recreational and sports activities, expert Petros Karayiannis said Monday....

29. Major UK tour operator sees bookings to Cyprus triple

The UK’s second biggest tour operator Jet2holidays saw bookings for Cyprus and Greece skyrocket after the two countries announced they would be prepared to receive British tourists come May...

30. Cyprus launches new tourism schemes as arrivals plummet

Nine incentive schemes promoting the development and boosting of targeted forms of tourism were approved by Cabinet on Monday, when the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat) announced that Cyprus marked a 79.9% drop in arrivals in 2020 compared to the year before....