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Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for three missing

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Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for three missing

Greece rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete and was searching for three missing after their boat sent a distress signal. The migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter, and a search operation was underway. Crete and Gavdos have seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. Greece has provided support to the islands to handle the situation. Greece has been a popular entry point to the EU for migrants and refugees since 2015, with many arriving on its islands and thousands dying at sea.

Pedalion Yachting ties with Italy, ’s prestigious Apreamare shipyard

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Pedalion Yachting ties with Italy, ’s prestigious Apreamare shipyard

Pedalion Yachting has partnered with the Italian shipyard Apreamare to introduce a line of luxury yachts to Cyprus.

Larnaca pleads for information about long-awaited marina project

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Larnaca pleads for information about long-awaited marina project

Larnaca municipality is calling on the transport minister to clarify the status of the local marina and port development project, which is in dispute with the concession holder, Kition Ocean Holdings.

Body camera video captures first reactions to Baltimore bridge collapse

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Body camera video captures first reactions to Baltimore bridge collapse

Body camera video captured the shocked reactions of first responders in the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which killed six men. The recordings show officers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police expressing disbelief as they approached the collapsed bridge site. The collapse was caused by a massive container ship crashing into one of the bridge’s support pylons, leading to a criminal probe by the FBI. The responders were unsure of how many people needed rescuing and were assessing injuries, with one responder noting the catastrophic nature of the incident.

Limassol Boat Show prepares for eight edition

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Limassol Boat Show prepares for eight edition

The Limassol Boat Show is the largest boat show in the Eastern Mediterranean region, with more than 35,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors expected to attend. The show will showcase the latest models and innovations in the industry, as well as host demonstrations, seminars, food bites, and live performances. The 8th edition of the show will take place from May 23-26 at Limassol Marina.

Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security

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Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security

The Olympic flame reached Marseille, just outside the Old Port, 79 days before the Paris 2024 Games Opening Ceremony.

Sea drone warfare has arrived. The U.S. is floundering

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Sea drone warfare has arrived. The U.S. is floundering

The U.S. Navy is facing challenges in building a fleet of unmanned vessels due to a focus on big shipbuilding projects, despite the demonstrated effectiveness of sea drones in combat situations. The Pentagon is now incorporating lessons from Ukraine and the Red Sea to counter China’s naval power in the Pacific, launching the Replicator initiative to deploy small air and sea drones. This initiative aims to match China’s military threat and is funded by reallocating funds from the existing Pentagon budget. The use of sea drones for maritime surveillance, minehunting, and protection of critical infrastructure is seen as crucial, with the U.S. Navy testing unmanned vessels in combat scenarios and expanding their use in different regions. Companies like Saildrone and Ocean Aero are actively involved in supplying autonomous vessels to the Navy, showing the increasing focus on deploying sea drones quickly to stay ahead in naval warfare.

Our View: Kition Ocean Holdings cannot be trusted

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Our View: Kition Ocean Holdings cannot be trusted

The government has been pushed into a tight corner by Kition Ocean Holdings, the company responsible for developing Larnaca port and marina, with a contract estimated at €1.2bn. Despite efforts to resolve disputes, Kition failed to pay the €4.2m operation and management guarantee as agreed. The company has shown arrogance and disregard for the legislature, leading to a stalemate in the project. The government is hesitant to terminate the contract due to potential legal battles and delays in finding a new company to take on the project. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades is seeking advice on how to proceed with the situation.

Greece finds 10 more migrants after 25 rescued off Greek island

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Greece finds 10 more migrants after 25 rescued off Greek island

Greek rescuers found 10 migrants on a rocky area of the island of Samos overnight after recovering the body of one migrant and rescuing 25 whose boat had sunk. Additionally, a speedboat carrying migrants was found sailing off the island of Chios, where authorities found 20 migrants, including two children. Greece has been a favored gateway to the European Union for migrants and refugees, with 10,854 migrants having reached Greece by sea so far this year.

Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya

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Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya

Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others.