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1861. Cyprus thrust back into furnace

Officials warn of extreme hot weather on Thursday with highs at 41 degrees, while temperatures are expected to drop slightly Saturday but still above the normal average...

1862. Meteor shower peaks this weekend

Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend, as tiny space debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle will put on a spectacular show known as Perseids under very favourable moon conditions for this year...

1863. Mixed weekend weather will last through Sunday

A low pressure system is affecting the area with mostly clear skies but also a chance of afternoon rain from Friday through Sunday...

1864. Tänak takes a home triumph for the Toyota Yaris WRC

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is celebrating victory on home soil on Rally Finland after Ott Tänak sealed a hugely impressive win by setting the fastest time on the Power Stage...

1865. Officials step up efforts against fires

Cypriot and European authorities are on the lookout for new wildfire threats, as two local fires on Saturday, one in the northwest and one in the southeast, were caused by human action...

1866. ALFRED COFFEE CO.

Alfred Coffee Co. in the heart of Limassol could easily be a new summer hotspot contender...

1867. Uneventful beach weather for the weekend

Clear skies are expected for most of the weekend with some afternoon clouds, while Friday temperatures in the mid-30’s will climb Saturday for the next three days but only slightly...

1868. Eight hotel bars that stand out

Wiz recommends these 8 hotel bars, which promise both wild parties and relaxed summer nights out, perfect for enjoying a drink or cocktail...

1869. Mixed weather through week's end

Weather will be mostly clear for the rest of the week with a chance of afternoon rain mainly on Thursday and weekend temperatures expected to climb back to normal again...

1870. Clear skies give way to clouds and rain

There is a chance of isolated afternoon showers Friday and during the weekend, with mostly clear skies in the early part of the day being taken over by cloud formations in the late afternoon...

1871. Woman on bicycle killed in Larnaca accident

A 21-year-old woman was killed Saturday night in Larnaca when a vehicle struck her bicycle from behind on the Ormidia-Achnas road...

1872. Yellow warning as temperature climbs to 41

Weather officials issued a Yellow Alert for Saturday from noon until 5pm with temperatures expected to climb to 41 around the capital and relative humidity rising along the southern coast and out west...

1873. Hot weekend ahead with humidity on the rise

It will be a hot weekend with 40 degrees expected on Saturday around the capital and high relative humidity peaking over areas in Limassol and Paphos...

1874. Over 40 degrees here to stay all weekend

1875. Forty degree weather to last through Saturday

Cyprus Weather Service issued a Yellow Weather Alert for Wednesday from 11am until 6pm due to very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees around the capital...

1876. Leaders of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia meeting in Thessaloniki

The leaders of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia gather in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday for the fourth Quadrilateral Summit....

1877. Energy talks with TOTAL still ongoing

French energy giant TOTAL’s plans in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) were the topic of discussion in a Paris meeting on Saturday between between President Nicos Anastasiades and CEO Patrick Pouyanne...

1878. Bad loans revive MP financial disclosure debate

A ruthless debate is picking up steam among members of parliament following public discussion and media coverage that raises the issue of conflict of interest ahead of a crucial vote on bad loans...

1879. Kammenos says will call on PM to seek supermajority for name deal

The head of Greece's junior coalition partner and Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said on Wednesday he will ask Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to seek a supermajority of 180 MPs in the country's 300-seat House for the ratification of the name deal with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), instead of a regular majority of 151, given the importance of the issue....

1880. Clear weather won’t last through weekend

Cloudy skies and a chance of rain are in the weekend forecast, with Friday temperatures in the mid-30’s expected to take a dip before the weekend is out....

1881. Name deal sparks acrimony in Greece, FYROM

Greece’s political parties are on a collision course over the name deal struck with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) after New Democracy filed a no-confidence motion challenging Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s right to strike the agreement, given the objections of the coalition’s junior coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL)....

1882. Judge’s family blames death on ambulance delay

A private forensic pathologist is calling for an investigation into the death of judge Costas Satolias, saying state medics were late and ill-equipped to handle the emergency...

1883. Trump and Kim shake hands in Singapore

US President Donald Trump said a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday had gone “better than anybody could have expected”, and they would sign a document following talks on ways to end a nuclear standoff on the Korean peninsula...

1884. Officials say hot weather manageable so far

Officials say a yellow weather warning on Saturday played a role towards helping reduce heat stroke incidents, with Sunday temperatures rolling back and a chance of rain showers Monday and Tuesday...

1885. Yellow alert as Cyprus weather hits 41 degrees

Cyprus Weather Service issued a Yellow Weather Alert for Saturday from noon until 5pm due to very hot weather, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees around the capital...

1886. Student arrested while delivering food to Paphos Immigration

Paphos immigration officers arrested a delivery guy from Bangladesh, after he had gone to their department to deliver a food order....

1887. Scorching weekend ahead as hot weather sets in

Cyprus weather is getting hot again, with weather officials saying temperatures are expected to be at least five degrees above normal levels with the area under an air dust watch...

1888. Back to warm weather, no more rain

The recent mixed weather appears to be over, with a forecast for the next few days being mostly clear, relatively calm seas, and temperatures reaching mid-30’s...

1889. Cloudy weekend remains under storm watch

The first weekend in June will be wet and cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20’s, while rain showers are expected to last through Tuesday with a chance of thunderstorms and possible hail in parts of Cyprus...

1890. Name talks hit an obstacle

Talks between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the latter’s official name, which had appeared to be in the final stretch, seemed to have run into problems on Friday, with a senior Greek government official saying that a deal was not likely to be reached in the coming days. ...