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Cyprus: Lifeguard shortage sparks concerns

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Limassol is grappling with a serious lifeguard shortage, just as thousands of beachgoers flock to the coast during a scorching heatwave. According to reports, only 43 of…

A decade after the release of ‘The Martian’ and a decade out from the world it envisions, a planetary scientist checks in on real-life Mars exploration

Ari Koeppel, Dartmouth College Andy Weir’s bestselling story “The Martian” predicts that by 2035 NASA will have landed humans on Mars three times, perfected return-to-Earth flight systems and collaborated with…

Widespread outdoor smoking ban in France

France will ban smoking in a number of outdoor places, including beaches, parks and bus stops, from today. The new ban will cover all places where children may be. In…

Cockney Yiddish: how two languages influenced each other in London’s East End

Nadia Valman, Queen Mary University of London and Vivi Lachs, Queen Mary University of London Yiddish is a familiar presence in contemporary English speech. Many people use or at least…

Wizz Air to Launch New Larnaca–Suceava Route in December

Wizz Air is expanding its Cyprus network with a new direct route from Larnaca to Suceava, Romania, set to begin on December 18. The low-cost carrier announced that flights will…

Cyprus Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scam by Government Impostors

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant as a phone scam involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to target citizens. According to police, the perpetrators falsely identify themselves as…

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