IS CYPRUS LOSING ITS MEDITERRANEAN WAY OF LIFE?

IS CYPRUS LOSING ITS MEDITERRANEAN WAY OF LIFE? - Cy Mail 3/8 by Christina Michailides


As children live in a very different reality to their parents, have the ways of the region been lost for ever?

People often say that life in Cyprus moves at a slower pace. Visitors imagine lazy afternoons, outdoor cafés, and close communities where everyone still has time to chat. But even though Cyprus is known for its sunshine and relaxed way of life, many who live here say they feel tired. Burnout, feeling overwhelmed, and the pressure to always be online can make us wonder if we really are living the Mediterranean lifestyle we think we are.

CYPRUS MAPS OUT AMBITIOUS FUTURE FOR DIVING TOURISM

CYPRUS MAPS OUT AMBITIOUS FUTURE FOR DIVING TOURISM - Cy Mail 4/8 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Government opens consultation on national diving tourism strategy

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism recently launched a public consultation on Cyprus’ National Strategy for the Development of Diving Tourism, inviting stakeholders and the public to submit feedback before the strategy is finalised.

The consultation covers the study, “Development of a Strategy aiming at the Product Development of Diving Tourism in Cyprus”, together with its accompanying implementation plan, both of which were prepared as part of efforts to strengthen and expand the island’s diving tourism sector.

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER TO LIGHT UP CYPRUS SKIES NEXT WEEK

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER TO LIGHT UP CYPRUS SKIES NEXT WEEK - Cy Mail 3/8 by James Morphakis


The astronomical organisation on Monday announced that Cyprus will have an opportunity to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower under particularly favourable conditions next week, with the display expected to peak overnight between next Wednesday and Thursday.

The organisation said the peak will coincide almost exactly with the new moon, creating darker skies and improving visibility for observers away from the city centres.

‘THERE WERE NO FORMAL BURIAL PROTOCOLS - IT WAS SUMMER, AND THEY HAD TO BE LAID TO REST'

‘THERE WERE NO FORMAL BURIAL PROTOCOLS - IT WAS SUMMER, AND THEY HAD TO BE LAID TO REST' - Cy Mail 4/8 by Eleni Panayiotou


Hours of bombing at Nicosia’s Athalassa hospital in July 1974 left a crater in the ground while a series of makeshift burials took place of those who had died, leading a team of investigators in 2017 to begin a search there for missing people.

Archaeologist Michalis Iacovides on Monday described to the Cyprus News Agency what he had seen during this operation.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CLOSE PERMANENTLY IN 2035

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CLOSE PERMANENTLY IN 2035 - in-cyprus 4/8


Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs, is set to close permanently in 2035, with all its operations gradually transferred to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South.

The phased transition is expected to begin around 2032 and take several years. Al Maktoum is already undergoing a £28 billion redevelopment that will make it the largest airport in the world. All flights and services currently handled by DXB will move to the new airport, including those run by Dubai-based carriers Emirates and flydubai.

FIRST TOTAL ECLIPSE OVER EUROPE SINCE 1999 DUE 12 AUGUST

FIRST TOTAL ECLIPSE OVER EUROPE SINCE 1999 DUE 12 AUGUST - in-cyprus 4/8


One of the most striking astronomical events of recent years is approaching, as a total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026, visible only from specific parts of the planet. The event has already drawn the attention of thousands of astronomy enthusiasts, many of whom are planning trips to position themselves within the path of totality.

The eclipse’s path crosses the Arctic, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean and northern Spain, the regions expected to draw the most interest.

"RAPTORS FOR LIFE'' - NEW PROJECT TO PROTECT THREE ICONIC PREDATORS OF CYPRUS - THE ACTIONS PLANNED

"RAPTORS FOR LIFE'' - NEW PROJECT TO PROTECT THREE ICONIC PREDATORS OF CYPRUS - THE ACTIONS PLANNED - Filenews 4/8


Six organizations and government agencies are joining forces to protect the Griffon Vulture, Bonelli's Eagle and the Long-legged Buzzard, three important birds of prey in Cyprus which are still threatened by poisoned baits, electric shocks, impacts on energy infrastructure, shooting and drowning in open tanks.

The 'Raptors for LIFE' project will officially launch in October 2026 and will be co-funded by the European Union's LIFE programme. The lead partner is BirdLife Cyprus, with the participation of the Game and Fauna Service, the Vulture Conservation Foundation, the General Chemical State Laboratory, the Cyprus Police and the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.