WEATHER Venice, without the gondolas: Summer storm floods Nicosia streets (video) Newsroom For a few hours on Monday, parts of Nicosia looked less like Europe’s sunniest capital and more like the streets of Venice — only without the gondolas, romance or tourists taking photographs. READ MORE
Ankara’s marine parks in the Aegean mark a clear turn from calm waters Athens reads the presidential decrees as an illegal bid to lock in claims under the cover of environmental protection. Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 18/08/2026 | NEWS
While the island slows down, Cyprus talks stay on the clock The Aug. 26 meeting may not produce a breakthrough, but it will test whether the two leaders can establish a working relationship ... Newsroom 18/08/2026 | NEWS
From €85 to €1,500: Cyprus gets tough on unlicensed jet ski operators After the serious Pernera accident, Cyprus’ modest penalty comes under scrutiny, with a new law set to raise the fine to ... Newsroom 18/08/2026 | NEWS
Tuesday serves up a mild 34°C inland maximum, but afternoon storms and hail remain on tap Local showers, isolated thunderstorms, and possible hail will develop after midday, primarily across the mountains and central ... Newsroom 18/08/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus beaches left understaffed by administrative failures and recruitment shortages Rival training groups and licensing rules keep some towers empty. Newsroom 17/08/2026 | NEWS
Larnaca beach tragedy leaves mother dead and 12-year-old on ventilator Two sisters taken to Makarios Hospital after incident involving family of five European nationals. Newsroom 17/08/2026 | NEWS
Monday forecast gives desk-bound workers a break from the heat, but brings afternoon hail An unstable air mass will trigger localized thunderstorms and hail across inland areas, the mountains, and the southeast. ... Newsroom 17/08/2026 | NEWS
Pissouri motorway section closed as traffic diverted for roadside fire Traffic in both directions is being diverted onto the old Limassol-Paphos road. Newsroom 16/08/2026 | NEWS
Banks in the occupied areas combine high growth with serious risks Strong baseline metrics mask underlying balance sheet pressures. 16/08/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus aims for Schengen entry without resolving national issue At home, the administration continues to promote hopes of imminent peace developments. Pavlos Xanthoulis 16/08/2026 | NEWS
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