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511. Turtles Aphrodite and Anastasia returned to sea

Two more green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), Aphrodite and Anastasia, returned recently back to their natural habitat after being found injured last August and receiving extensive treatment, the Fisheries and Marine Research Department of Cyprus’ Agriculture Ministry announced on Wednesday....

512. Bird activists in Cyprus stand ground after video incident

The Committee Against Bird Slaughter in Cyprus says organized hunters were misleading the public over an incident last week, saying an activist caught on video and accused of harassing them was in fact waiting for authorities after having called in an illegal activity...

513. High speed chase in Nicosia sparks debate

A motorcyclist was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was injured in an accident during a high-speed police chase, which caught onlookers by surprise as the suspect took cops on a dangerous ride through the capital...

514. MINTHIS SPA: A sanctuary of wellness ready to awaken your senses

Minthis, the flagship luxury lifestyle resort by renowned Cypriot developer Pafilia, has opened one of the most ground-breaking wellness sanctuaries in the Mediterranean....

515. Hunting and environmental awareness make up this week's electoral issues

On Tuesday the activity of the candidates for the presidency of the Republic continued with analyses of their positions and statements on various issues. The President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, also made a statement regarding the unity of the Democratic Rally (DISY)....

516. 'Wild World' singer Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, urges Erdogan not to abandon peace in his 'fatherland' of Cyprus

Last week, Turkiye welcomed one of music’s most iconic stars, singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam. The artist was performing a series of fundraising concerts in Istanbul and Ankara, with President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and his wife, First Lady Emine Erdoğan attending the event in the Turkish capital....

517. Ten prison suspensions as police probe inmate’s murder

Ten guards and employees of Nicosia’s central prison have been suspended as police investigate the murder of a Turkish Cypriot inmate, with many details emerging but not adding up as suspects already in custody were thought to be friendly with the victim...

518. Cyprus police investigate murder of prison inmate

A prison inmate serving a multiyear sentence in Nicosia was found dead in his cell on Thursday, with reports saying the man’s body showed signs he was badly beaten while correctional officers say nothing was out of the ordinary prior to the incident...

519. Kingfisher rescued and released back into the wild in Akrotiri

Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre (AEEC) staff and members of the Republic of Cyprus Game and Fauna Service have released a Kingfisher back into the wild after it was successfully rehabilitated after being found suffering from exhaustion....

520. 70% less wildlife in the world in less than half a century

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reported a steep decline in the world's wildlife population in a report released last Thursday. The figures show a 69% drop from 1970 to 2018, a drop of less than half a century....

521. Digital controversies

The three front-runners for the presidency of the republic laid out their objectives and ideas for tackling various issues and the nation's shift to a digital economy....

522. Spain donates more vultures to Cyprus in an attempt to repopulate the species

A total of 15 vultures were recently released into the wild in an attempt to save the species, which is in danger of extinction due to poisoned baits....

523. Forget Tokyo or L.A., this Czech Village is at the heart of the vinyl record revival

The heart of vinyl record making on Earth isn’t found in Tokyo or Los Angeles but rather belongs to a small Czech Republic village....

524. Apple, Facebook and NFT's at this year's Digital Agenda summit

The Digital Agenda Summit 2022 will be held on October 17th. This annual event, now in its third year, features renowned speakers from all over the world who will discuss topics ranging from technology, innovation, climate change, politics and current events....

525. 186 year old landmark zoo in Bristol finally closes its doors

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Bristol Zoo, closed its doors after 186 years of operation on September 3rd as its guests have been moved to a new site....

526. Kilograms of cash, diamonds, jewelry and a Picasso still lost after 25 years

Swissair Flight 111 from New York's JFK airport to Geneva, Switzerland, crashes off Nova Scotia, Canada, killing 229 people....

527. Scientists warn of dire effects as Mediterranean heats up

While vacationers might enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s summer warmth, climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for its marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves....

528. Exness donates three fully-equipped firetrucks to the Forests Department of Cyprus

Cyprus-based fintech company Exness has just donated three fully-equipped firetrucks to the Forests Department of Cyprus. This donation is part of the €300,000 pledge made by Exness CEO Petr Valov in 2021, following devastating wildfires across the island....

529. Public rooting for hybrid cat detained at Limassol zoo

Public support came pouring in over the weekend for a woman and her Savannah cat, which is being detained at the Limassol zoo over safety concerns, with social media users shocked that her request to take the animal to the vet was initially rejected...

530. High winds as wildfire rages near Athens

A Greek wildfire fueled by gale-force winds raged in the mountainous region of Penteli near Athens on Tuesday, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of at least four areas and a hospital...

531. UK records 40C for first time in history as European heatwave rages

The UK has recorded a temperature of above 40C for the first time in history – at London Heathrow – as the extreme heatwave ravaging the country and parts of Europe prompted warnings of a “very extreme danger” of wildfires....

532. High temperatures and wildfires test Europe's patience (pictures)

Firefighters have been battling several blazes in southern Europe for the past few days as the mercury soared, with scientists linking the very high temperatures to climate change....

533. Local councilor arrested after company bleeds cash

A local councilor in rural Larnaca has been remanded in custody on suspicion of swindling a produce company in his community out of half a million, following an audit that revealed blank cheques were misused...

534. Divided Cyprus scrambles as fire rages in the north

Planes over divided Cyprus were fighting another day to put out the Kantara wildfire previously thought to have been under control, with reports overnight saying Turkish Cypriot authorities were evacuating local communities as the flames were spreading westwards...

535. New rules to slash pesticide use in the EU by 50%

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday legally binding targets to halve the use of chemical pesticides and restore nature across the EU, in an attempt to better protect health and recover plunging wildlife populations....

536. 'Batterygate': Millions of iPhone users could receive compensation

Millions of iPhone users could be eligible for payouts, following the launch of a legal claim accusing Apple of secretly slowing the performance of older phones. ...

537. Nicosia on the defense over ill-timed Israeli drill

Cypriot diplomats were on the defensive this week after a joint military exercise with Israel sent jitters in the region, with Nicosia finding itself in a predicament with Tehran and Beirut as well as usual suspect Turkey...

538. 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liota dead at 67

Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Kevin Costner have paid tribute to the "uniquely gifted" Ray Liotta, who has died age 67....

539. Are you living with a furry psychopath?

Is your cat's behavior concerning? Does your cat enjoy staring contests and get the late-night zoomies? Does the little ball of fur sometimes randomly attack you from a high shelf?...

540. EY launches 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge to help tackle biodiversity loss