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16 August, 2026
 

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1. Friday brings 39°C inland heat and afternoon thunderstorms for the long weekend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-brings-39°c-inland-heat-and-afternoon-thunderstorms-for-the-long-weekend

The country has unplugged, packed the car, and fled to the beach or the Troodos pines. At least the weather is actually cooperating with the vacation mood by breaking the 40°C streak, though Mother Nature might throw a few surprise thunderclaps and hail into your long-weekend mountain plans....

2. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-minority-faith-monuments-restored-in-occupied-cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

3. Bullets are not spared...

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/bullets-are-not-spared

The tragic and wondrous stories of the people of Lysi are endless. Many believe they were saved by the prayers of holy people from Lysi who intercede for the children of their town and for children all over the world....

4. Kataklysmos skies and a splash of summer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kataklysmos-skies-and-a-splash-of-summer

It is June 1st. It is Monday. It is Kataklysmos. A weak low-pressure system and a slightly unstable air mass remain nearby today, but conditions are generally favourable for those heading to the sea or village festivities. ...

5. Breezy skies accompany Epitaphio processions this Good Friday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breezy-skies-accompany-epitaphio-processions-this-good-friday

Good Friday arrives with a sky that seems to understand the mood of the day; quiet at first, a little unsettled, then gradually clearing as evening approaches and communities gather for the Epitaphio processions....

6. Holy Thursday weather forecast: Showers and surprises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-weather-forecast-showers-and-surprises

A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the island, never quite making up its mind, and determined to keep us all guessing....

7. Windy skies and wandering showers set the tone for Holy Wednesday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windy-skies-and-wandering-showers-set-the-tone-for-holy-wednesday

It’s Holy Wednesday, and the atmosphere seems to have its own plans for a bit of pre-Easter theatrics. A weak low-pressure system has wandered into the neighborhood, bringing with it an unsettled mood....

8. Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-tuesday-forecast-a-calmer-rhythm-for-the-great-week

We’re currently caught in an unstable air mass, which means that while your morning might start with a clear blue sky vibe, the clouds are already gathering for their afternoon appearance....

9. Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-forecast-a-damp-start-to-the-great-week

If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...

10. Friday forecast: A dusty prelude to the Holy Week sprint

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-prelude-to-the-holy-week-sprint

The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...

11. Wednesday forecast: A soulful celebration accompanied by thunder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-a-soulful-celebration-accompanied-by-thunder

Today is one of those rare dates where the air in Cyprus feels heavier, not just from the low pressure, but from the weight of history and tradition. The low-pressure system is staying for the festivities, bringing mostly cloudy skies and local showers....

12. ''They didn’t deserve to die like this''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-didn-t-deserve-to-die-like-this

“You found your way to paradise in the most painful way… a way you didn’t deserve.”...

13. Cyprus heats up to 38°C as Kataklysmos (and fog) rolls in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-heats-up-to-38°c-as-kataklysmos-and-fog-rolls-in

We’re fashionably late with the weather today. Blame it on the holiday spirit. In Cyprus, it’s the Monday after Pentecost, which in the Orthodox calendar means we’re celebrating the Holy Spirit. ...

14.  Experts puzzled by unusual seismic activity linked to earthquake at Mount Athos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-puzzled-by-unusual-seismic-activity-linked-to-earthquake-at-mount-athos

A flurry of unusual seismic activity, centered offshore near Mount Athos, home to ancient Orthodox monasteries, has scientists puzzled and on high alert....

15. 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-mount-athos

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....

16. Holy Thursday hike turns hairy with cliffside rescue in Palaichori

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-hike-turns-hairy-with-cliffside-rescue-in-palaichori

What started as a scenic hike in the hills of Palaichori turned into a Holy Thursday adventure two young people won’t forget any time soon....

17.  Holy Thursday brings sunshine and stillness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-brings-sunshine-and-stillness

As the faithful begin preparations for Easter, the weather is keeping pace with the spirit of the season—gentle and calm. A mild high-pressure system is setting the tone, bringing mostly clear skies and a touch of serenity....

18. A quiet forecast for a solemn week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-quiet-forecast-for-a-solemn-week

Good morning. As we move through Holy Week and approach Easter, the weather remains calm and steady, a fitting backdrop for reflection and quiet moments....

19. Holy Week weather: Calm skies, gentle breezes and a hint of dust on Good Friday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-week-weather-calm-skies-gentle-breezes-and-a-hint-of-dust-on-good-friday

As Holy Week carries us gently toward Easter, the weather seems to be following suit with a quiet and peaceful mood....

20. Spring sunshine sets the tone for Holy Week in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-sunshine-sets-the-tone-for-holy-week-in-cyprus

As Holy Week begins, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of spring sunshine and patchy clouds, with weak low pressure currently affecting the island. Starting Tuesday, high pressure is expected to settle in, setting the tone for more stable weather as we move closer to Easter Sunday....

21. Avvakoum: Synodal Court removes two monks amid misconduct allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avvakoum-synodal-court-removes-two-monks-amid-misconduct-allegations

The Synodal Court of the Church of Cyprus has removed Archimandrites Nektarios and Porphyrios from their positions following allegations related to financial and moral misconduct at the Holy Monastery of Saint Abbacum. ...

22. Today is 'Dekapentavgoustos', a day of faith, family, and tradition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/today-is-dekapentavgoustos-a-day-of-faith-family-and-tradition

In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....

23. Funeral plans set for Raisi and officials after helicopter crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-plans-set-for-raisi-and-officials-after-helicopter-crash

Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....

24. Iran president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-president-and-foreign-minister-die-in-helicopter-crash

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan, Iranian state media has reported. Foreign minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian was among those killed....

25. Easter with clouds and showers ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-with-clouds-and-showers-ahead

Good morning, Cyprus! Let's take a look at the weather forecast for the next couple of days....

26. Dust and showers expected in Cyprus through Holy Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dust-and-showers-expected-in-cyprus-through-holy-week

Cyprus is bracing for dusty conditions and intermittent showers leading up to Holy Week, according to the country's Meteorological Service. ...

27. Showers, thunderstorms and dust for Holy Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-thunderstorms-and-dust-for-holy-week

As Holy Week unfolds, weather conditions are set to bring a mix of isolated showers, thunderstorms, and heightened dust concentrations across Cyprus. ...

28. Fterikoudi: Where scandal blooms amongst the ferns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fterikoudi-where-scandal-blooms-amongst-the-ferns

For nearly a month, Fterikoudi village has been thrust into the spotlight due to revelations of financial and other scandals at the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum. ...

29. Desperate battle against unyielding fires rages on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desperate-battle-against-unyielding-fires-rages-on

Greece is grappling with an ongoing state of fire as blazes continue to ravage several regions....

30. Photo blunder throws north into chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photo-blunder-throws-north-into-chaos

A photo printed on lottery tickets in the north has landed officials in the hot seat and started a political media war, after it was revealed that depicted fighters holding a Turkish flag were actually Greek Cypriot paramilitaries rejoicing after capturing a Turkish Cypriot stronghold in 1964...

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