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16 January, 2026
 

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1. Brace yourself! The coldest day of winter hits Cyprus Monday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourself-the-coldest-day-of-winter-hits-cyprus-monday

Brrr...Cyprus is about to get a serious chill. Meteorologists warn that Monday will likely be the coldest day of the winter so far, with temperatures plunging well below seasonal averages. In the interior, morning lows could dip to around 10°C, while in the mountains, it could drop below freezing....

2. Citizenship offered for buyers of homes in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citizenship-offered-for-buyers-of-homes-in-occupied-cyprus

A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....

3. Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns

A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....

4. Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-dams-record-overflows-as-water-levels-remain-critically-low-overall

Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....

5. NATO moves troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover talk shakes alliance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-moves-troops-to-greenland-as-trump-s-takeover-talk-shakes-alliance

Several NATO countries are sending troops to Greenland this week, officially for joint military exercises, but clearly also to make a point, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking openly about taking control of the Arctic island....

6. Wednesday forecast: The big chill (with sunglasses)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-the-big-chill-with-sunglasses

The storm has officially left the building, and the skies have been scrubbed clean. After the blustery drama of yesterday, Wednesday is bringing us the "calm after the storm." But don't be fooled by the sunshine, it is still decidedly chilly out there....

7. Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight

Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....

8. Tuesday weather forecast: Don't bother holding onto your hats; it's officially a bad hair day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day

If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....

9. Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-report-stormy-skies-cold-truths-and-the-first-full-week-back

A low-pressure system has set its sights on us, clouds first, manners last. It’s currently lounging northwest of Cyprus and will drift southeast, dragging along a cold air mass that clearly didn’t RSVP....

10. Peaceful at home, pressured from abroad: Cyprus holds mid-table spot in Global Peace Index

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peaceful-at-home-pressured-from-abroad-cyprus-holds-mid-table-spot-in-global-peace-index

According to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Cyprus is ranked 68th out of 163 countries, with an overall score of 1.933. ...

11. Troodos wraps up Friday in snowy splendor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-wraps-up-friday-in-snowy-splendor

As Friday comes to a close, the Troodos mountains have been transformed into a winter spectacle, with heavy snowfall covering peaks, forests, and villages in a thick blanket of white. Videos from Kitas Weather and the Department of Forests captured the gradually deepening snow, creating striking winter scenes across the area....

12. Trump team considers $100,000 payout to every Greenlander

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-team-considers-$100-000-payout-to-every-greenlander

The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....

13. Friday forecast: A restless sky takes hold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-restless-sky-takes-hold

A restless surge of cold air is rolling in, stirring the atmosphere and refusing to stay quiet....

14. Strong winds prompt yellow weather warning across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-prompt-yellow-weather-warning-across-the-island

The Meteorological Service has announced a yellow-level warning for strong winds, set to take effect on Friday....

15. Clouds behaving badly while calm Thursday slips into a windy meltdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-behaving-badly-while-calm-thursday-slips-into-a-windy-meltdown

High pressure is still loitering, low pressure is on the way with bad intentions, and the atmosphere can’t quite decide what mood it’s in. There’ll be some lingering dust in the air, clouds doing most of the work, and winds that start off well-behaved before getting ideas later on, especially near the coast....

16. Epiphany brings brave dives and mild skies across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epiphany-brings-brave-dives-and-mild-skies-across-cyprus

A calm spell is still holding its ground. High pressure continues to influence the island, although a change is on the horizon, with lower pressure slowly approaching from Thursday...

17. Snow forces hundreds of flight cancellations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-forces-hundreds-of-flight-cancellations-at-amsterdam-s-schiphol-airport

Heavy snow and icy conditions have thrown travel plans into disarray at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, where at least 450 flights were canceled on Monday, according to Dutch media reports....

18. Monday weather forecast: Skies are back at work, we are not

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-forecast-skies-are-back-at-work-we-are-not

A very responsible high-pressure system has shown up to work on time, unlike our motivation. Expect mostly clear skies, with some high clouds drifting in this afternoon, probably also still on vacation. ...

19. Friday weather report: First weather report of the New Year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-report-first-weather-report-of-the-new-year

A low-pressure system and some very enthusiastic winds are passing through, but don’t panic. Calmer, more responsible high pressure is slowly taking over today....

20. First US LNG shipment for Bulgaria lands in Greece, boosting regional energy security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-us-lng-shipment-for-bulgaria-lands-in-greece-boosting-regional-energy-security

A first-ever shipment of American liquefied natural gas bound for Bulgaria has arrived in northeastern Greece, marking a milestone for energy supply in southeast Europe and underscoring Greece’s growing role as a regional energy hub....

21. Holiday boom at illegal airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-boom-at-illegal-airport

More than 600 aircraft are expected to land and take off from the illegal airport in Tymbou between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as airlines ramp up flights for the New Year holiday rush....

22. After years of stalemate, Cyprus forces the world to pay attention again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again

After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....

23. New Year’s Eve sneaks in, weather kicks off the party

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-year-s-eve-sneaks-n-weather-kicks-off-the-party

Low pressure was gradually affecting the area from yesterday evening, while the island will be under the influence of a significantly strengthened wind field until Thursday....

24. NATO and EU wary while Cyprus prepares to take EU Presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-and-eu-wary-while-cyprus-prepares-to-take-eu-presidency

NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....

25. UAE: Sugary drinks will cost you, and not just in calories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uae-sugary-drinks-will-cost-you-and-not-just-in-calories

The United Arab Emirates is taking a stand against sugar, launching a new tiered tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, a move doctors and dentists say could be a game-changer for public health....

26. Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-the-forefront-of-expanding-defense-partnership-with-greece-and-israel

Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....

27. Monday strikes back: Weather also refuses to return to work

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-strikes-back-weather-also-refuses-to-return-to-work

Welcome to Monday, the one nobody RSVP’d to, especially after a luxurious 4-day Christmas weekend that started last Wednesday and emotionally ended… never....

28. Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-changes-entry-rules-for-republic-of-cyprus-passport-holders-turkish-cypriots-unaffected

Turkey is changing the way it allows citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to enter the country, introducing new visa procedures that will come into force on 2 January 2026....

29. Boxing Day weather: Partly cloudy, fully indecisive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxing-day-weather-partly-cloudy-fully-indecisive

Today will be partly cloudy, which is meteorologist-speak for “sun and clouds arguing all day.” From time to time, isolated showers may wander through, and yes, a thunderstorm is possible, especially in the north and over the mountains....

30. ''We have to have it,'' Trump says of Greenland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-have-to-have-it-trump-says-of-greenland

President Donald Trump has reignited global backlash by appointing a special U.S. envoy with an explicit mission to bring Greenland under American control, a move that prompted the Arctic island’s prime minister to issue a swift and public rejection....

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