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Migrant boat arrives in Protaras, fourteenth in eight days

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Migrant boat arrives in Protaras, fourteenth in eight days

A vessel carrying 22 migrants, including 15 men, three women, and four unaccompanied minors, was intercepted off the coast of Capo Greco. The migrants were taken to a reception center in Kokkinotrimithia. A man suspected of being the boat’s navigator was arrested. This is the fifteenth migrant vessel to arrive in Cyprus, bringing the total number of migrants to 808. Radar signals suggest the presence of three more vessels potentially carrying migrants towards the island’s shores.

New migrant boat escorted to Protaras’ Golden Coast

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New migrant boat escorted to Protaras’ Golden Coast

A new migrant vessel carrying 25 people, including 8 minors, arrived in Cyprus, making it the fourteenth boat to reach the island in just five days. Police arrested the suspected navigator of the vessel. Cyprus is facing a surge in migrant arrivals, with 786 people arriving on fourteen boats in the past five days. Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou highlighted the challenges faced by Cyprus due to increased migration flows and called for greater economic support from the EU for Lebanon.

Police arrest 13 after 761 migrants arrive in Cyprus in four days

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Police arrest 13 after 761 migrants arrive in Cyprus in four days

Immigration authorities in Famagusta and Larnaca arrested 13 people suspected of facilitating illegal entry into the Republic after 761 Syrian nationals arrived on the island aboard 13 vessels. The alleged navigators of the boats, all reportedly Syrian nationals, are in custody. Radar detected three new boats on Tuesday evening, with one carrying 27 people intercepted southeast of Cape Greco, another dinghy with 236 migrants found overloaded, and a third carrying 22 individuals directed to a fishing shelter. Several individuals involved in these incidents have been arrested, with the Interior Minister warning that Cyprus may not be able to cope with increased migration flows. Cyprus is demanding practical solidarity from other EU member states in dealing with the situation.

Jellyfish take over Cyprus beaches

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Jellyfish take over Cyprus beaches

Fact: Global warming has pushed jellyfish sightings closer to the shores of Cyprus.

A message with specific recipients behind the explosion at NAVA

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A message with specific recipients behind the explosion at NAVA

A bomb attack occurred at the summer club “Nava” in the Pernera area of Protaras in the early hours of a Thursday, causing significant concern for the police. This incident is linked to a conflict over control of the nightlife in free Famagusta and has broader implications due to the club’s previous ownership by individuals from Nicosia. The attack, which involved a low-powered improvised explosive device causing extensive damage to the club, is under investigation for potential connections to recent bombings in Nicosia. The unclear ownership of the club complicates the investigation. The club, popular among holidaymakers from Nicosia, was closed for the winter season and was scheduled to reopen before summer. Evidence from the scene is being analyzed, and individuals connected to the club’s management and others are being questioned. The police are investigating the incident as an attempted destruction of property with explosives and are seeking further testimonies and video evidence from the area.