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1. Nicosia business and residents’ group calls for mayor’s resignation

2. Inland heat eases to 33°C as weak low pressure brings afternoon thunderstorms and strong coastal winds

Today is starting off alright, but do not let it fool you! After midday, those clouds are gonna gather up like a crowd watching a street fight....

3. Quality Food for Every Student Day at Akakiko & To Elliniko – with 20% Off

A busy student lifestyle calls for energy and a well-deserved break. With this in mind, Louis Hotels is offering students 20% off when dining at “To Elliniko” and “Akakiko” restaurants. ...

4. A forgotten Cold War base is waking up in Greenland

A tiny settlement in southern Greenland, now home to only a few dozen people, could soon find itself back on the front line of a global power struggle....

5. Tuesday brings sunshine, showers and a little autumn teasing

Well, look at us. Tuesday has arrived, and Cyprus is still refusing to fully commit to autumn. The sunshine is hanging around, the temperatures are behaving themselves a little more, and the mountains are once again preparing their afternoon shower routine....

6. France breeds millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight the spread of tiger mosquitoes

In recent years, the growing population of tiger mosquitoes in Europe has become a serious public health issue, as the species can carry and transmit dangerous diseases. In response, France is pursuing an innovative control strategy that does not rely on chemical insecticides....

7. Free admission for students at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 returns on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Nicosia Municipal Theatre under the theme ''AI Wars'' — and students can attend free of charge....

8. A sunny Monday with a few clouds up its sleeve

Cyprus is offering a fairly pleasant start to the week, with mostly clear skies, temperatures around 35°C inland, and just enough afternoon cloud to keep things interesting....

9. Poland shuts two airports as Russian strikes edge closer to NATO territory

Two airports in southeastern Poland suspended flights after military aircraft were sent into the skies in response to a new wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine....

10. Friday brings storms, heavy rain and a much-needed break from the heat

A low-pressure system is expected to affect the area until tomorrow, bringing a rather soggy start to the day. However, the rain and storms should gradually calm down later this afternoon, just in time for everyone to pretend they had plans that didn't involve staying indoors....

11. Thursday is bringing the rain, and it is not coming quietly

Thursday has arrived, and the weather has apparently decided that sunshine and 30-plus temperatures have had quite enough attention for one year. A low-pressure system centred south of Crete is heading northeast and is expected to start affecting Cyprus from this afternoon....

12. Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestine

Four artists have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow performer Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates following outspoken comments in support of Palestine....

13. Cyprus sends Tornaritis east and south in new diplomatic push

Cyprus is widening its diplomatic efforts on the Cyprus problem, appointing veteran politician Nikos Tornaritis as a special presidential envoy to countries in Asia and Africa....

14. Wednesday stays hot as Cyprus braces for a proper weather switch-up

We’re still expecting 36°C inland today, so nobody is putting the air conditioner out of work just yet. But there is a weather disturbance on the way from Thursday, and it looks like the island is about to get a little more dramatic. Clouds are gathering. The mountains are plotting....

15. Tuesday brings clouds, breezes and the first signs of change

Summer is still refusing to leave quietly, with temperatures reaching 36°C inland, but the skies are getting a little more interesting and the mountains are apparently preparing to put on their own weather show....

16. Cyprus presses on with four desalination plants

A wetter year has given Cyprus’s farmers a little more water to work with. But the government is planning for the years when the rain does not come: four permanent desalination plants are being taken forward, with a combined planned capacity of 180,000 cubic meters a day....

17. Monday weather has entered the chat (unfortunately)

As much as we would happily cling to summer with both hands and refuse to let go, Cyprus is giving us a few hints that the season is slowly packing its bags. A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around the area, and a little dust haze may make an appearance today. ...

18. Do you remember where you were when the world changed?

Do you remember where you were when the world changed? For anyone old enough to remember Sept. 11, 2001, the answer often comes immediately. ...

19. Weather forecast: Clear skies and above-average temperatures set to continue

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently affecting the area, bringing mostly clear and warm conditions over the coming days....

20. Did Netanyahu know Oct. 7 was coming?

It was the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, when thousands of armed Hamas fighters crossed from the Gaza Strip in a coordinated assault on southern Israel, killing civilians and taking hostages. ...

21. Inland hits a burning 37°C as seasonal low pressure comes through to rob everybody of their comfort

It’s gonna be mostly clear out there today, but around midday, the clouds start creeping in like somebody trying to sneak into the VIP section without a wristband. If you're up in the mountains, you might catch a quick little pop-up rain shower, just to mess up your day....

22. Inland hits 37°C as seasonal low pressure forces everyone to pretend they are enjoying the sunshine

Right, seasonal low pressure is affecting the region. Brilliant. Just sitting there like an unwanted guest who refuses to check out of a Travelodge....

23. No Plan B, no partition: Christodoulides speaks directly to Turkish Cypriots

President Nikos Christodoulides has given his first interview to a Turkish Cypriot media outlet since taking office, using the occasion to deliver a clear message across the divide: Greek Cypriots have no alternative plan, and Cyprus must be reunited....

24. Back to school, back to traffic and still sizzling September weather

Monday will be mainly clear, with temperatures reaching a sizzling 39°C inland. The west coast can expect highs of around 33°C, while other coastal areas may reach approximately 36°C. Higher mountain areas will be noticeably cooler, with temperatures near 29°C....

25. Anguish at Kyrenia port

In the Greek Cypriot consciousness and narrative, the words ''Kyrenia harbour'' bring to mind the idyllic, picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbor, with its fishing boats and castle in the background, the image that appeared on our school notebooks for decades....

26. Turkey attacks proposed EU-funded memorial in Cyprus

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has criticised a proposal linked to the European Union’s 2027 budget that could provide funding for a memorial in the Republic of Cyprus....

27. Bodies seen inside Kyrenia ferry wreck as death toll rises to 10

Underwater cameras have detected more bodies inside the wreck of the FILOJET, offering a grim sign of what rescue crews may find as they work hundreds of meters below the sea off Kyrenia....

28. Thunderstorms and 37°C heat forecast across Cyprus

Cyprus can expect a mix of sunshine, cloud and possible thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures climbing as high as 37°C inland....

29. Agree on new EU taxes, or pay more and get less, Costa warns

EU governments face a blunt choice: agree on new sources of income for the bloc, pay more from their national budgets, or accept cuts to programs they want to protect....

30. Kyrenia ferry sailed despite storm closure at Turkish port, testimony says

The ferry that sank off Kyrenia reportedly left port despite its destination in Turkey being closed because of bad weather, raising disturbing new questions about why the journey was allowed to begin....