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811. Get ready for rain and hail!

A yellow warning for severe thunderstorms was issued Monday morning by the Weather Service, set to last from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. BST....

812. Heavy rain and storms sweep across Cyprus

Heavy rain has hit various parts of Cyprus as unstable weather conditions and weak low-pressure impact the region, according to the Meteorological Service....

813. Mass casualties in Lebanon: 32 killed, thousands wounded in device blasts

Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....

814. Politics Blog: AKEL, Odysseas and political satire

AKEL is organizing a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Sunday, demonstrating against the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides. Hearing this brought back memories of the protests outside the Presidential Palace after the Mari incident....

815. Cyprus's best photo spots with great food nearby

Cyprus is a photographer’s dream all year round, but especially during this time of year when the island’s natural beauty is at its peak. ...

816. Cyprus faces water shortage as dams reach critically low levels

Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...

817. Yellow-eyed penguin crowned bird of the year

In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....

818. Building permits surge 150% in June amid major reform

Building permits issued in Cyprus saw a massive 150% jump in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, as authorities worked to clear a backlog ahead of a major reform. ...

819. A mix of sun, showers, and some thunder!

Happy Friday! Here's what to expect as you kick off your weekend:...

820. A magical night of music in Nicosia's Eleftheria Square

821. Temperatures hold steady through Friday

A weak low-pressure system will bring unstable weather to Cyprus starting Friday, with occasional rain and storms expected in certain areas....

822. New Turkish center to oversee maritime and air traffic in occupied Cyprus

Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that a maritime monitoring center in occupied Cyprus is expected to be operational by the end of next year....

823. These are the DJs set to rock the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Ranked as one of the 15 best cocktail festivals in the world by the prestigious guide ''Drinks Feed,'' the Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, and we can't wait to experience it once again!...

824. Record sea turtle nests found on British base beaches

British Bases (BB) beaches are celebrating a milestone in sea turtle conservation, with a record-breaking 382 turtle nests recorded across their sandy shores this year, according to environmental experts. The new record surpasses last year’s total of 282 nests, which was the second-highest count ever....

825. Russia orders evacuation after Ukrainian drone strike 470km from border

Ukrainian drones struck a large Russian ammunition depot in Toropets, in Russia’s Tver region, igniting a fire and triggering explosions, local authorities said....

826. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

827. State hospital unions announce 24-hour strike for October

Unions representing state hospital workers in Cyprus have announced a 24-hour strike planned for the first half of October. ...

828. Limassol is breaking barriers for the disabled

Limassol’s Old Port came alive last weekend as the city hosted the ‘Access for All’ festival, a vibrant two-day event dedicated to promoting inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities....

829. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

830. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

831. Clear skies and strong winds hit Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system combined with a strong westerly wind field will affect Cyprus today, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional local cloud cover....

832. Man arrested for second assassination attempt on Trump

The man accused in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, appeared disturbingly calm when apprehended by police,...

833. Cyprus Cocktail Festival: Bars Announced for the 2024 Edition

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly presents Cyprus' No. 1 Cocktail Festival, now in its 5th year. This internationally acclaimed festival is returning on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, outside the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. ...

834. Strong winds expected as temperatures rise to 31°C

Cloudy skies and strong winds are expected today, with temperatures forecasted to reach 31°C....

835. Trump safe after Secret Service shoots armed suspect

U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire on a suspect armed with an AK-style firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials....

836. UN to push for trilateral talks amid solution uncertainty

According to Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, efforts to revive Cyprus peace talks face significant challenges as hopes for a trilateral meeting between the UN Secretary-General, the Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot leaders during the UN General Assembly in New York appear slim. ...

837. 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival: A decade of queer cinema and cultural celebration

Nicosia's vibrant heart is again set to pulse with creativity, diversity, and cinematic brilliance as the 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns from 20-29 September. ...

838. Bank of Cyprus reduces loan rates to 3.65% amid ECB policy shift

The Bank of Cyprus is lowering the reference interest rate on loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, effective Sept. 18, 2024....

839. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

840. Sales of locally produced goods jump 13.7% in 2022

In 2022, Cyprus saw a big jump in sales from local factories, reaching €4.29 billion, up 13.7% from the previous year’s €3.78 billion, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....