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1. Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

Police said Saturday they are investigating reports of an organized plan to set fires in the Troodos Mountains after videos and online posts raised alarms about suspicious activity....

2. Overflowing generosity pauses aid drive, Cyprus Red Cross says

The Cyprus Red Cross said Saturday it is temporarily suspending the collection of essential items for victims of the recent wildfires in the Limassol mountains after an outpouring of public donations exceeded its processing capacity....

3. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

4. Cyprus gripped by heatwave; Orange alert issued

Cyprus is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with an orange alert in effect Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Meteorological Department said....

5. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

6. Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...

7. Today’s weather forecast: Hot, hotter, and a surprise shower?

If you were dreaming of a breezy, cool Monday, consider this your wake-up call. The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning as the heat turns up in a big way....

8. Rain check, anyone?

Well, well, well… would you look at that? It rained yesterday. Told you so! Okay, it wasn’t a monsoon, but a few lovely showers did make an appearance, and honestly, that’s a win in mid-July. So, let’s see what the skies have in store as we roll into the weekend....

9. Come on, rain...don’t be shy!

Look, I know you don’t believe me, especially after that comment I saw under yesterday’s weather post on Facebook (yes, I read them). But hear me out: today, there’s a real chance we’ll finally get a little rain. Not a flood, not a monsoon, but a few glorious, cooling drops. Maybe even a cheeky storm if we’re lucky....

10. Clouds, chaos, and a hint of hope

If you woke up today humming ''Singin’ in the Rain'' and twirling an imaginary umbrella, we don’t blame you. After weeks of sunburn and sweat, the idea of actual rain, however isolated or imaginary, has us all feeling a little Gene Kelly....

11. Sirens sound for a divided island marking the 1974 coup that changed everything

Sirens pierced the morning calm across Cyprus at exactly 8:20 a.m. on Monday, marking 51 years since the July 15, 1974 coup that would change the island forever....

12. Could it be true?! A little relief in sight??

Cyprus, we need to talk. After days of roasting like a halloumi slice left out in the sun, we may, dare we dream, be getting a teeny, tiny taste of relief. Seasonal low pressure is sashaying its way into the region, and it’s bringing a few surprises....

13. Hot enough to hose yourself, but will it land you in jail?

Seasonal low pressure is in town, though, frankly, it’s not doing much to cool things down. The skies will be mainly clear, which is great news for solar panel enthusiasts and terrible news for your air conditioner. ...

14. Another day, another yellow alert: Welcome to Fry-day in Cyprus

If it feels like we’ve been stuck in a permanent yellow alert, it’s because... well, we pretty much have. And surprise! Just in time for the weekend, Cyprus is getting hit with yet another yellow warning for extreme heat. Because why not?...

15. Cyprus swelters at 40°C as yellow warning continues

A seasonal low‑pressure system and a warm air mass are driving the heat....

16. Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

We’ve had a few yellow warnings already, and guess what? Here comes another one. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel like summer in Cyprus without at least one reminder that our weather has absolutely no chill....

17. Scorching temperatures continue with yellow warning in place

A yellow warning for high temperatures will be in effect Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m., as the ongoing heatwave shows no signs of letting up....

18. Weekend drives just got easier with new Limassol–Saittas link

If you’re heading out of Limassol this weekend, your drive just got a little easier....

19. Cyprus gripped by heatwave as temperatures hit 41 degrees celsius

A heatwave continues to grip Cyprus, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 Fahrenheit) on Monday, according to the Department of Meteorology. A yellow alert for extreme heat is in effect from noon to 5 p.m....

20. Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Sure, it’s still morning, and sure, the to-do list might look like it was written by a particularly vengeful project manager. But let’s not panic. There’s something in the air and no, it’s not just the 36°c day creeping in. It’s hope. Because folks, it’s Friday, and even better, it’s the 4th of July....

21. We know it’s only Thursday, but we can almost taste the weekend

We are desperately eyeing the weekend like it's the last piece of cake at a summer picnic, and not even the prospect of becoming human toast is going to ruin it for us....

22. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

23. Steady heat marches on with a high of 37°c today

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently influencing the region, and it’s bringing the heat....

24. Monday forecast: We’re still tired, but at least it’s only 37°c

It’s Monday morning and yes, we’re already exhausted. Pro tip for the next life: maybe don’t have kids. But hey, we’re clinging to the small victories, like the fact that today’s high is a mere 37 degrees. (ONLY 37! Can you believe our luck?)...

25. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

26. 41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....

27. Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....

28. Clear skies and hot lies: Summer’s in full sass mode

Today’s weather is playing it cool, or rather, hot, with mostly clear skies and not much drama overhead. ...

29. Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....

30. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....