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1. Two states, one federation… and a suitcase of lies

The president seems a little on edge after Erhurman’s election. He insists, as always, that everyone will be judged at the negotiating table. Whether that should worry us, I’m not sure....

2. Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Tension broke out at a Paphos high school on Tuesday morning when a furious parent stormed into the school grounds after his son was hurt in a fight....

3. France does not reform

France is a country that does not reform, at least not without blood and plenty of protest. Its history proves this. In fact, it is from France that we ourselves imported large doses of the culture of questioning and dissent....

4. Cyprus dams near record lows after storm “Barbara” brings little relief

The rain from storm “Barbara” offered only a brief and modest reprieve for Cyprus’ struggling water reserves, with most of the downpour concentrated along the coast, according to the Water Development Department’s latest data....

5. The forecast is feeling fickle: A sun-to-storm shift is brewing

Today's forecast is brought to you by the sky's complete lack of commitment. We're expecting periods of temporarily increased cloud cover. Think of the clouds as guests who can't decide if they want to stay for the party or just stand awkwardly by the door....

6. Israeli navy seizes Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg

The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....

7. Summer refuses to check out, autumn waiting patiently at the door

A seasonal low-pressure system is in town, but it’s behaving more like a polite guest than a stormy intruder....

8. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

9. Netanyahu orders full-scale invasion of Gaza City

Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....

10. Phedon Phedonos, the safe, and the goats

Earlier today, a herd of goats and sheep apparently stormed the highway to Kokkinotrimithia, causing a total traffic meltdown....

11. Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

A tornado swept through parts of the Nicosia district Tuesday, startling residents and leaving dramatic scenes captured on video....

12. Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

A seasonal low-pressure system, teamed up with an unstable air mass, is busy shaping the day’s plot. Translation: sunny start, stormy interludes, and just enough breeze to test your patience....

13. Cyprus shines as EuroBasket host despite winless run; Greece outlasts Spain in nail-biter

Greece may have walked away with the win, but Cyprus walked away with the spotlight. ...

14. Raindrops in the cedars, showers in Platres (VIDEO)

Showers are in progress this afternoon in Paphos Forest, around Tripylos near the Cedar Valley, bringing a soft rainy touch to the trees. Rain is also falling in Platres, right at the Pendeli Resort....

15. Cyprus minister calls power cable ‘unsustainable,’ sparking pushback from Athens

Cyprus’ finance minister set off a storm this week after questioning whether a long-delayed electricity link between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel can actually work under current terms....

16. Homeowners to receive state aid for storm-damaged solar water heaters

Homeowners whose solar water heaters were damaged during severe weather in February will receive financial assistance by the end of October, the government announced Thursday....

17. Cyprus’ waters named cleanest in Europe for second year running

Cyprus has the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency’s annual report on water quality....

18. Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....

19. Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Coastlines worldwide are facing an escalating crisis as climate change accelerates beach erosion, raising urgent questions about the future of the world’s beaches, according to a Financial Times report....

20. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

21. Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. New governance structure cuts costs in provincial agencies, officials say

In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....

27. Cypriot MEP under fire for interview with Turkish Cypriot leader

A storm of political backlash and public outrage has erupted around Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, after news broke of his planned interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....

28. 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....

29. Summer drama in the skies with heat, thunder and a chance of showers (but make it scenic)

You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....

30. 15-year-old arrested in knife-point robbery at Limassol bakery

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a knife-point robbery at a bakery in Limassol in the early hours of June 8....