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601. Athens blanketed in Sahara dust, city bathed in orange glow

Clouds of dust from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said....

602. Dust and high temperatures expected

High pressure and warm air mass are set to influence the weather in the region, according to the forecast by the Meteorological Service. Dust is expected to linger in the atmosphere until Friday, with concentrations periodically increasing....

603. Dusty weather forecasted this week

A high-pressure system is impacting the region, leading to an increase in dust particles suspended in the atmosphere, with concentrations expected to rise intermittently starting tomorrow....

604. Interior Ministry's review: 41% of objections approved

Out of the 3,560 objections submitted and examined by the District Officers, 1,461 objections were approved or 41%, while 2,099 objections......

605. Two Russians held for alleged spy activities in Germany

Two Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on US military facilities, German prosecutors announced on Thursday....

606. Cypriot students sail through education with 1,000 adopted ships

Elementary schools in Cyprus have adopted 1,000 ships in almost two decades, as part of an international awareness campaign initiated by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the island’s main ship-owning umbrella organisation....

607. IMF predicts growth and lower unemployment rates

The Ministry of Finance welcomed, in a press release on Wednesday, the new estimates for Cyprus by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the World Economic Outlook (WEO)....

608. EU leaders strategize on Middle East issues and Turkey relations

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Lebanon together with President of the European Commission......

609. Greek workers strike paralyzes transport services

In Greece, transport services came to a standstill on Wednesday as workers across various sectors participated in a 24-hour strike, demanding higher pay to offset the increasing cost of living...

610. Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

611. Cyprus President firm on UN resolution for settlement

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides rejected the Turkish demand for a ''two-states'' solution to the long-standing Cyprus issue as ''irrational''......

612. Cyprus-Greece ferry bookings open on Wednesday

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced the commencement of the third season of operation for the Cyprus-Greece Maritime Passenger Link in a press conference held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024....

613. From clear skies to dusty haze

Today's weather will be mainly sunny, with occasional high clouds....

614. German Order of Merit awarded to Cypriot professor

In a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, Professor Nikolaos Zamboglou will be honored with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by German Ambassador to Cyprus, Anke Schlimm....

615. Clear skies with temporary weather shifts

Get ready for some temporary changes in the weather pattern! Today, expect mostly clear skies with northeast winds dominating, shifting locally to the west and southwest by afternoon. ...

616. EU's new migration pact gains Cyprus approval

The new Migration and Asylum Pact, the European Parliament approved on Wednesday, is ''an important step'' Cyprus’ Interior Ministry says in a statement, released on Thursday....

617. Social media 'like' sparks physical assault

What began as a routine social media gesture spiraled into chaos in the serene streets of Kissonerga, Paphos Province, on Wednesday night, culminating in a brutal assault that left one man nursing serious injuries....

618. EU Parliament votes for clearer labels on breakfast foods

In a move aimed at empowering consumers and promoting healthier choices, the European Parliament has greenlit updated regulations governing breakfast staples such as honey, fruit juice, jam, and marmalades....

619. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

620. Man killed while fleeing police check in Limassol

A tragedy unfolded Wednesday morning, April 10th, when a man was found dead after attempting to flee a police check. ...

621. Hail and isolated thunderstorms today

We have a fascinating weather scenario unfolding as a low-pressure system moves slowly eastward from the south of Cyprus....

622. Isolated showers and thunderstorms

Hold onto your umbrellas! Unpredictable weather patterns are on the horizon, with today's forecast featuring a mix of clouds and sunshine......

623. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

624. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

625. Cyprus overcomes gas field hurdles, eyes ENI CEO visit

Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou announced Wednesday that hurdles in the development plan for the ''Aphrodite'' gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus' energy ambitions....

626. Clear skies and gentle breezes

Today, expect mostly clear skies across the region, with gentle breezes blowing from the southwest to northwest at speeds of 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale. ...

627. Journalist who filmed Navalny's last video, now in police custody

In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......

628. Cyprus and Estonia pledge deeper ties across borders

The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......

629. Business loans drop, home loans steady

The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on Wednesday that the net demand for corporate loans continued to decrease in the last quarter of 2023, marking a consistent downward trend since the first quarter of 2022, although at a slower pace than anticipated earlier in the year....

630. Cyprus, Estonia Presidents meet to strengthen ties

In a display of camaraderie and mutual interest, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Estonian President Alar Karis met Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, highlighting the strong bond between their nations despite geographical differences. ...