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1. 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. ...

2. 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....

3. 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....

4. 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. ...

5. 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....

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

7. 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....

8. Drones revolutionize Russia-Ukraine conflict

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

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. 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. ...

12. 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....

13. 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...

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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...

17. 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...

18. 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...

19. 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....

20. 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...

21. 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....

22. Troodos blanketed with snow amid total lockdown

The Troodos mountains were blanketed with snow for the first time this winter season on Thursday, though the total lockdown that will span until the end of month means recreational visits to higher altitudes will have to wait....

23. Police probe fatal Jet Ski incident in Limassol

A man believed to have been involved in a Jet Ski fatal incident has identified himself to police, a day after his passenger was found dead in the water in Limassol...

24. 14 new coronavirus cases in Cyprus

Cyprus detected 14 new coronavirus cases after conducting 3,775 tests on Wednesday....

25. Mid-teen caught driving on the highway

A boy in his mid teens was caught driving on the highway Thursday night, with police discovering a number of items including a fist-load weapon...

26. Flamingo deaths raise alarm in Cyprus

Over a dozen flamingos were found dead at Aliki salt lake in Larnaca, with officials playing down the incident while members of the Green party are calling for an investigation...

27. Officials spot loopholes in medical cannabis law

A number of provisions in the medical marijuana legislation were taken out prior to a vote, prompting officials to call for amendments to block doctors from prescribing cannabis without any limits...

28. Ayia Napa marina full speed ahead

Despite considerable progress on the Ayia Napa Marina construction so far, a July completion is being pushed back as more work on infrastructure is necessary...

29. Neo Plaza construction up for grabs

Companies from Greece and Cyprus are showing interest in building Neo Plaza, a price-slashing outlet mall in west Nicosia...

30. Outlet mall coming to west Nicosia

A new strip mall just a few short miles west of Nicosia could bring huge discounts on brand items and clothing, while also raising zoning and road access issues for local communities....