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Another boat with 32 migrants arrived in Cyprus – One arrest
32 people arrived from Lebanon in a boat spotted 22 nautical miles south of Cape Greco. The group consisted of 19 men, 3 women, 7 unaccompanied minors, and 3 children. The boat was initially spotted by the Republic’s radar, and the Coast and Maritime Police rushed to the area to assist. The migrants, 30 Syrians and 2 Palestinians, were safely transported to the port of Larnaca and then transferred to the Pournara Temporary Accommodation Centre for Migrants in Kokkinotrimithia.
One arrested after latest migrant boat arrives
A man has been arrested for being the pilot of a boat that brought 32 migrants to the island. The boat arrived early on Saturday evening with 19 men, three women, three children, and seven unaccompanied minors on board.
Cyprus: Fine day with increased cloud coverage; temperature inland 29 C
Sunday will start off fine, but there will be increased cloud coverage in the afternoon with isolated showers and/or thunderstorms in some areas. Winds will initially be from the northeast at medium intensity, reaching Force 4 on the Beaufort scale, before shifting to mainly southwestern winds at a decreased Force 3 Beaufort later in the day. Temperatures will range from 29 C inland, 24 C on the coast, and around 19 C in the mountains.
Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium [PHOTOS]
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Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast, often due to storms that separate mother and offspring. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to pair pups with surrogate sea otter mothers to teach them life skills and return them to the wild. The surrogate mothers help the pups learn behaviors like grooming, foraging, prey manipulation, and shell opening that humans cannot teach. California sea otters are a protected species and play a critical role in maintaining the balance of near-shore ecosystems. The aquariums have rescued eight stranded pups and are working to increase the population in the wild to protect the ecosystem.
Officers spot migrant boat off the coast of Cape Greco
Officers from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) are attempting to help a migrant boat spotted off the coast of Cape Greco. The boat was spotted in the afternoon, and officers are approaching it to determine the number of migrants and the country they set off from. The leadership of Lebanon recognized the urgent need to address migration and committed to intensifying efforts to monitor and identify illegal trafficking networks.
Migration and Middle East crisis discussed in Security Council meeting
– The National Security Council convened to discuss developments in the Middle East and migration.
– No decisions were made to change security measures, but there was an evaluation of existing data.
– The government has no information about the possibility of strikes on Israeli targets in Cyprus.
– Due to the situation in the region, the entire region is under threat.
– A joint forced-return flight took place where 3,337 people were deported for living in Cyprus illegally.
– Cyprus’ police participated in the operation with Greek authorities and Frontex.
– The National Security Council constantly assesses data and exchanges views on major concerns.
– There are no news to be announced regarding Christodoulides’ invitation to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit Lebanon.
– Christodoulides visited Lebanon to address migration and called for more EU support in tackling migration flows.
Today, ’s Weather: Mostly clear but with possible rain
Fact: Hailstones may fall in the mountains, on the south coast, and inland.
Isolated showers, thunderstorms on Friday
The weather today will start off mainly sunny, but clouds developing in the afternoon will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially in mountainous areas, the south, and inland. Hail is possible during thunderstorms. Winds will be light and variable in the morning, becoming weak to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach around 27 degrees Celsius inland, 24 degrees along the coast, and 18 degrees in higher mountainous regions. Tonight will be mainly clear, with some low cloudiness and fog forming in inland areas and the southeast. Winds will be light and from the northwest to northeast. Temperatures will drop to 13 degrees Celsius inland and along the coast, and to 9 degrees in higher mountainous areas. Increased cloudiness is expected on Saturday and Sunday, with more showers and thunderstorms, especially in mountainous areas, inland, and the south. Monday will bring mainly sunny weather.
Gaza aid shipments to resume soon, Cyprus says, as 1,000 tons of food await delivery
Aid shipments to Gaza from Cyprus are expected to resume soon following a pause in the project due to the killing of seven aid workers by Israel. The U.S. plans to set up a dock in Gaza for pre-screened aid deliveries with Israeli oversight. The devastated Palestinian enclave faces famine and disease after six months of conflict. The aid stored in Cyprus will be held until World Central Kitchen decides on next steps.