Cyprus campsites vanish as island promotes cultural festival and refugee history

🇨🇭 Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm "You feel like youre flying," says tourist Anais Fougairolles after experiencing a new swing installed at 2,110 metres atop the Swiss Alps in the Villars resort.

bluesky_AFP English · about 3 hours ago

Festival presents exceptional selection of documentaries In just a few weeks, Cyprus longstanding festival dedicated to documentary cinema returns and its programme has been unveiled. A curated selection of films will be screened at Ceronia Hall – Lanitis Carob Mill from August 1 to 8, touching on diverse social topics and themes. Documentaries that reveal both the dramatic and the humorous […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

As campsites disappear, where can campers go? For generations, camping has been one of the simplest and most affordable ways to experience the island. A tent, a few days away from the city and a chance to wake up beneath pine trees or beside the sea have long formed part of summer life for families, students and outdoor enthusiasts. This summer, however, […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

In Chiasso, dog owners are now required to clean up after their dogs In a Swiss first, the municipality of Chiasso now requires dog owners to wash away their pets urine from pavements and building façades. Any breach of the regulation is punishable by a fine of CHF100. The new municipal by-law was adopted in mid-June, a spokesperson for the border towns council told the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA. However, it will not be fully implemented until mid-August, following a public awareness campaign. The municipality of Chiasso has 500 dogs, and the measure applies only to owners whose pets urinate on pavements and building facades in the town centre. The decision to introduce these fines was taken for hygiene reasons and because of the odour nuisance, which has been exacerbated by the high temperatures in recent weeks, as is already the case in some European cities. To comply with the new regulation, dog owners walking their pets in the town must carry a water bottle with them to wash away their pets urine. Owners who fail to comply with the ...

swissinfo · about 3 hours ago

🌡️ European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism market. ➡️ u.afp.com/SrXr

bluesky_AFP English · about 3 hours ago

Traditional 460th Jumps from the Old Bridge on Sunday The traditional 460th jumps from the Old Bridge will be held on Sunday, July 26, starting at 4 p.m. The organizer this year is the Mostari Diving Club, the patron is the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović, and the event was supported by sponsors and friends of the Club. The […] The post Traditional 460th Jumps from the Old Bridge on Sunday appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

sarajevo times · about 3 hours ago

Piešťany získajú viac ako 2,2 milióna na vodovod. Mesto sľubuje menej porúch aj únikov pitnej vody Piešťany získajú vyše 2,2 milióna eur na obnovu vodovodu. Projekt má znížiť straty vody a obyvateľom zabezpečiť spoľahlivejšie dodávky pitnej vody.

aktuality.sk · about 3 hours ago

Heading to the coast this summer? 🌊 André Colonese @uab.cat suggests that Indigenous knowledge and centuries-old fishing traditions could help shape more sustainable fisheries policies today. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3TmMjQ1

bluesky_European Research Council · about 3 hours ago

Cypruss unaccompanied refugee children recall trip to Greece after 1974 invasion They boarded the ships with a single change of clothes, heading into the unknown but away from the horror of the Turkish invasion. They were children barely into adolescence, traumatised by what they had seen and, above all, by what they had lost. They travelled without the watchful eyes of their mothers. Behind them, their […]

in-cyprus · about 3 hours ago

One of the oldest castles in Croatia to welcome visitors again JASTREBARSKO, 26 July 2026 (Hina) – One of Croatias oldest preserved cultural monuments is nearing the end of a major... The post One of the oldest castles in Croatia to welcome visitors again first appeared on Croatia Week.

croatia week · about 3 hours ago

Skeptics doubt funding for Narva Old Town rebuild Supporters of plans to rebuild part of the historic Old Town in Narva would need to face doubts, including from the citys mayor, over funding for the costly project.

news.err · about 3 hours ago

Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

euronews · about 3 hours ago

Slováci šetria najmenej v EÚ, no míňajú na hazard miliardy eur. Analytik varuje pred nebezpečným trendom Slováci patria medzi najmenej šetriace domácnosti v Európe, no na hazard minú 1,55 miliardy eur ročne. Analytik vysvetľuje, prečo je to cesta k strate majetku.

aktuality.sk · about 3 hours ago

From Greece, a thirst for knowledge: Ireland and the Odyssey Translation is everything in how an epic travels to modern eyes and Irish artists have always had a good Troy at it.

thejournal · about 3 hours ago

The New Sea Route Connecting Ireland to Europe: Dublin to Brussels Without FlyingNew-to-me channel called "No Fly Route". He seems to be based in Ireland. Steve March sailed this route the day before he did. They had technical difficulties, but I think this guy makes it all the way across (unlike Steve). #Ferry #Transportation #Ireland #Europe

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

News in simple Latvian: 25th July, 2026 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the days news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā (News in simple language).

lsm latvia · about 3 hours ago

«Οδύσσεια»: Έφτιαξαν ταινία 250 εκατ. ευρώ και τους κατηγορούν ότι δεν πλήρωσαν 5.100 ευρώ για τις ζημιές σε πλοίο Η Universal διαψεύδει τις καταγγελίες ότι άφησε απλήρωτες ζημιές σε πλοίο που χρησιμοποιήθηκε στην «Οδύσσεια»

protothema · about 3 hours ago

Que sait-on de ce mystérieux homme qui a prétendu avoir 312 ans ? "Il ne meurt point" Le Comte de Saint-Germain, lhomme qui a parcouru la légende du temps. Dans le cadre de son dossier Il était une fois, La Libre vous plonge dans la vie de ce mystérieux alchimiste. Mythomane ou immortel ? ...

la libre · about 3 hours ago

Hagia Sophia marks sixth anniversary, draws over 30 million visitors Istanbuls Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque has welcomed more than 30 million visitors since reopening for worship six years ago. The historic site remains one of Türkiyes most visited landmarks, continuing to draw worshippers and tourists while restoration work proceeds.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Antalyas historic Kaleici district nears full occupancy for COP31 Boutique hotels in Antalyas historic Kaleici district are reporting near-full occupancy ahead of Novembers COP31 climate summit, as independent delegates choose the Ottoman-era neighborhood over larger resort properties to experience Türkiyes cultural heritage during the UN gathering.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Cappadocia gears up for seventh international balloon festival Thirty special-shaped balloons from 10 countries will ascend over Cappadocia during the seventh international balloon festival, with Türkiyes Culture and Tourism Ministry organizing the four-day event from July 30 to Aug. 2 amid the regions renowned fairy chimneys.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Hagia Sophia celebrates six years since reopening as a mosque Six years have passed since a presidential decree restored Hagia Sophias status as a mosque, ending an 86-year period as a museum. The landmark move followed a Turkish court ruling that annulled the 1934 Cabinet decision, paving the way for the historic Istanbul monument to reopen for Muslim worship after decades as a secular heritage site.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

80 Jahre DEFA: Kunst ist auch Arbeit, und zwar an der Freiheit Die Filmproduktion der DDR stand immer in Spannung zum Projekt eines real existierenden Sozialismus. Schaut man die Filme zum 80. Jubiläum der DEFA heute an, entdeckt man eine immer noch brauchbare Ressource.

faz · about 3 hours ago

Top 10 Must-See and Do in London Time: 5 minutes.Hello! Are you ready for an exciting journey to one of the most enchanting cities in the world? London, the marvelous land of …#travel #europe #london

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

The Art Museum of Estonia in summer: from Kristi Kongis world of colour at Kumu to Finnish Golden Age art at the Kadriorg Art Museum - The Baltic Times The Art Museum of Estonia comprises five museums in Tallinn with a varied exhibition programme. The citys largest and most prestigious pa......

baltic times · about 3 hours ago

Reconstruction of Narva Castles Stone Hall and Rondeel has begun - The Baltic Times TALLINN - The Narva Museum has begun the reconstruction of the Stone Hall and Rondeel at Narva Castle, a project aimed at reducing the energy co......

baltic times · about 3 hours ago

Pizza-Pionierin Maria Fuchs: "Die Foodie-Szene begeistert sich sehr für römische Pizza" Maria Fuchs hat Wien mit ihrem Lokal Pizza Mari die neapolitanische Pizza nahegebracht, für das Hotel Daniel in Graz setzt sie nun auf römische Pizza. Warum das?

der standard · about 3 hours ago

Bear cubs frolic in Estonian farmyard, right in front of people Three bear cubs were caught on camera strolling around the yard of a Harju County farmhouse last Saturday, seemingly unfazed by the presence of people, Maaleht reported.

news.err · about 3 hours ago

La isla polinesia cuyo nombre significa "lagarto dorado", fue refugio de un rey derrotado y tiene una bahía con el nombre de alguien que nunca ancló en ella Esta isla de apenas 134 kilómetros cuadrados fue el origen del primer libro escrito en lengua tahitianaLas Islas Ballestas: las "Galápagos de Perú" que tienen tres millones de aves, un geoglifo y un fertilizante que financió un país entero Moorea está a 17 kilómetros de Tahití, o lo que es lo mismo, menos de una hora en ferry, y comparte con su isla hermana el mismo origen volcánico y la misma herencia cultural maorí polinesia. Eso sí, tiene una identidad propia que va mucho más allá del paisaje de lagunas turquesas y montañas afiladas. Sin ir más lejos, su nombre significa lagarto dorado, fue capital provisional de la Polinesia Francesa durante tres años y tiene una bahía llamada Bahía de Cook en la que James Cook nunca ancló. Ese tipo de paradoja histórica le da encanto a la isla, y convierte la visita a estas aguas paradisíacas en algo más que un destino de postal. En tahitiano, Moorea viene a representar la figura de un lagarto gigante que, según la tradición oral, usó su cola para dividir la isla y formar las dos grandes bahías del norte: Opunohu y Cook. Más allá del relato, lo que el mito describe tiene una base geológica real: esas dos bahías son lo que queda del antiguo cráter de un volcán cuyos bordes se fueron desmoronando hacia el mar mientras los corales construían un cinturón de arrecifes a su alrededor. El resultado es la silueta característica de Moorea, que es como un triangulo, con las dos bahías recortando el lado norte, y que visto desde el aire es similar a un corazón. Además, visto desde el mirador del Belvédère se convierte en una de las panorámicas más reconocibles de toda la Polinesia. Visto desde arriba, Moorea tiene forma triangular, como de corazón La bahía de Cook en la que Cook nunca entró El primer europeo en avistar la isla fue el inglés Samuel Wallis, en junio de 1767, que la llamó Isla York. Cinco años después, el español Domingo de Boenechea llegó con la fragata El Águila y la reclamó para la Corona española con el nombre de Santo Domingo, una reclamación que no tuvo efectos duraderos. El episodio más conocido, sin embargo, es el de James Cook, que visitó Moorea en 1777 durante su tercer viaje, con los barcos Resolution y Discovery. Pero Cook ancló no en la Bahía de Cook, que hoy lleva su nombre, sino en la bahía de Opunohu, la de al lado. El nombre histórico de la isla, Aimeho o Eimeo, significa precisamente refugio, y esa función se cumplió de forma literal en la historia. La proximidad con Tahití hacía que los guerreros derrotados utilizaran Moorea como lugar de repliegue. El caso más documentado es el del rey Pomaré II: derrotado en 1808 en Tahití al intentar establecer un reino absolutista, se exilió en Moorea y convirtió la isla en la capital provisional del archipiélago durante tres años, hasta 1811. La bahía de Cook se llama así pese a que Cook nunca estuvo en ella El primer libro en tahitiano se imprimió aquí En 1817, los misioneros protestantes de la London Missionary Society que llegaron a la isla establecieron en el distrito de Afareaitu la primera imprenta de la región, donde se imprimió el primer libro en lengua tahitiana: el Evangelio de Lucas. Una isla de apenas 134 kilómetros cuadrados se convirtió así en el origen del registro escrito de una lengua que llevaba siglos transmitiéndose únicamente de forma oral. El valle de Opunohu conserva algunos de los marae, que son los recintos ceremoniales de piedra mejor preservados de la Polinesia, con estructuras documentadas desde los siglos XIV y XV que las instituciones de patrimonio locales han señalizado y conservado. Y entre julio y octubre, las ballenas jorobadas pasan cerca de la isla en su migración estacional y se pueden avistar junto a los delfines que habitan la laguna de forma permanente.

eldiario.es · about 3 hours ago

Exhumation work completed in Volia Ostrovetska, Volyn region, remains of 48 people found The remains of 48 people who died during World War II were exhumed on the site of the former village of Volia Ostrovetska in the Volyn region. Search teams have completed their work at this location.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago