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481. Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....

482. Greek Cypriot crossings to the occupied north drop after arrests

Fewer Greek Cypriots are crossing into the Turkish-occupied north following last month’s controversial arrests of five Greek Cypriots by the occupation authorities....

483. The sun tightens its grip: A reluctant forecast of heat, haze, and hollow promises of relief

The sky, for now, has decided to bless us with unrelenting clarity, a gift only the most sun-obsessed would call generous....

484. Heatwave peaks midweek before cooling off over weekend

Temperatures are set to soar this week, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to bring the highest heat of the current heatwave. ...

485. Blistering 43°C heatwave continues today with red alert for wildfires

If you step outside today, be ready for a blast furnace. Inland areas are bracing for a sweltering 43°C as an intense heatwave grips the region, prompting an orange weather warning....

486. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

487. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

488. Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...

489. Blue skies and big heat: The perfect recipe for a hot summer weekend

Happy Friday! Time to soak in the good vibes, because the sky is basically rolling out the blue carpet for us today....

490. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

491. Sunshine, sassy winds & a flirty warm front headed your way

A classic seasonal low-pressure diva is currently swirling over the region, but she’s about to be upstaged, at least temporarily, by a hot, sassy warm air mass strutting its way onto the island starting tomorrow....

492. Why our politicians fail to manage crises

The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....

493. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

494. A fiery forecast for the Feast of Transfiguration

As Cyprus wakes to the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, a day when many Orthodox faithful take grapes to church to be blessed, the island is set to bask under a sky that mirrors the occasion’s brilliance. ...

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

496. Sun, heat, and a hint of breeze: Summer keeps flexing this week

Okay, here it is, no frills, because my brain is already in vacation mode and honestly? Same energy as this weather:...

497. From Chelsea to Cyprus: David Luiz joins Pafos FC in surprise transfer

In a jaw-dropping move that has stunned the football world, former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has signed with Pafos FC, bringing global star power to the shores of Cyprus....

498. PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: Global entertainment and media industry revenues to hit US$3.5 trillion by 2029, driven by advertising, live events, and video games

Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...

499. Temperature ‘plummets’ to a scorching 37°C, so break out the parkas

I don’t want to say I told you so… but I told you so. Seasonal low pressure is here to remind us that summer is still boss....

500. Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...

501. ''They just don’t care'': Paphos Mayor slams state over housing crisis

Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos is taking aim at the government for ignoring what he says is a growing housing crisis that’s forcing residents into basements and long-term debt just to have a roof over their heads....

502. Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

503. Employers fined for ignoring midday work ban

As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks to protect outdoor workers from heat exhaustion, carrying out 128 inspections in just two days and issuing multiple fines and work stoppages....

504. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

505. Cyprus gripped by heatwave; Orange alert issued

Cyprus is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with an orange alert in effect Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Meteorological Department said....

506. When life gives you orange warnings… stay inside

There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....

507. Women still earn less in Cyprus

Despite some progress in recent years, a significant wage gap between men and women remains in Cyprus, according to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

508. 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....

509. Hot enough to hose yourself, but will it land you in jail?

Seasonal low pressure is in town, though, frankly, it’s not doing much to cool things down. The skies will be mainly clear, which is great news for solar panel enthusiasts and terrible news for your air conditioner. ...

510. Another day, another yellow alert: Welcome to Fry-day in Cyprus

If it feels like we’ve been stuck in a permanent yellow alert, it’s because... well, we pretty much have. And surprise! Just in time for the weekend, Cyprus is getting hit with yet another yellow warning for extreme heat. Because why not?...