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The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

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The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.

‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

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‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

– The city of Orenburg in Russia is experiencing historic flooding after the Ural River burst its banks.
– More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan due to the flooding.
– The Ural River in Orenburg rose to 11.43 meters on Friday.
– Many homes have been flooded, with residents losing belongings and trying to save what they can.
– An animal shelter in the area is hosting over 350 animals, with limited assistance from authorities.

His brand is creative chaos

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His brand is creative chaos

Fact: PASHIAS is a performance artist who uses his body as the primary material for creation.

Wildfire rages on Greece’s Crete island, settlements evacuated

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Wildfire rages on Greece’s Crete island, settlements evacuated

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete prompted the evacuation of four residential settlements as firefighters battled the blaze with the help of helicopters. Climate change has been cited as a factor in worsening wildfires in Greece.

10 Cypriots on Forbes 2024 billionaire list

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10 Cypriots on Forbes 2024 billionaire list

– Vinod Adani is the top-ranking Cypriot on the Forbes World’s Billionaires List for 2024 with a net worth of billion.
– Adani, aged 75, resides in Dubai but has Cypriot citizenship.

Warm weather continues on Wednesday

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Warm weather continues on Wednesday

The air mass affecting the area will gradually recede from Thursday, with intermittent dust in the atmosphere until Friday. Today, the weather will be mainly clear with occasional high clouds. Winds will be variable and weak, becoming southwest to northwest and weak to moderate. The sea will be smooth to slight. Temperatures will reach around 34 degrees Celsius inland, around 29 on the coasts, around 24 on the western coasts, and around 23 in higher mountainous areas. Tonight will continue to be mainly clear with temperatures dropping to around 14 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and around 12 degrees Celsius in higher mountainous areas.

African dust persisting as warm currents bring summery over 30s

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African dust persisting as warm currents bring summery over 30s

A high pressure system and warm, dry currents are causing Saharan dust particles to linger in the atmosphere, with PM10 levels exceeding safety limits in some areas. The dust is expected to persist until Wednesday, causing discomfort for those with respiratory issues, heart conditions, asthma, hypertension, and children. Temperatures are well above average, with light winds and calm seas.