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1321. Hurricane Florence makes landfall expected to dump 37 billion cubic meters of water

1322. Warm day but rain is on the way

Weather is still relatively warm in Cyprus with inland highs in the mid-30’s, while rain showers and a temperature drop on Friday are expected to last only through Saturday...

1323. Rare kidney transplant takes place in Cyprus

A milestone in the modern history of transplants in Cyprus was announced on Tuesday during a press conference in the presence of Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou...

1324. Week starts off with mixed weather

There is still a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the late afternoon Monday and Tuesday, while weather is expected to clear up by mid-week as temperatures rise slightly...

1325. Tourism revenue up first six months of 2018

Revenue from tourism in Cyprus was up by 4% or €38.5 million on an annual basis in the first half of this year compared with the first six months of 2017, despite a drop in the per capita expenditure of tourists, while in June alone revenue was up by 3%...

1326. Isolated showers on the way

Clouds and showers are expected during parts of Friday, despite overall clear skies throughout the day, with a chance of thunderstorms and even hail over the weekend and into next week...

1327. Fair skies as temperature jump recedes

A recent jump in temperature is expected to recede over the next few days, with maximum highs falling back to 37 around the capital, low 30’s elsewhere and a chance of rain later in the week...

1328. Week starts off with yellow weather warning

Weather officials say Monday skies will be mainly clear while a yellow alert goes into effect due to high temperatures expected to reach 41 degrees around the capital...

1329. Spotless blue skies as temperatures rise

Weather officials say temperatures will rise over the next few days, with maximum highs in the upper 30’s and waterless clouds in the skies ...

1330. Couple of hot days ahead before weekend drop

Officials issued a yellow warning for extreme hot weather on Thursday, with inland temperatures expected to reach 41° Celsius, while overall temperatures will drop slightly over the weekend to reach normal seasonal averages...

1331. 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...

1332. Upper 30's with waterless clouds through mid week

The second week of August starts with clear skies throughout most parts of the day with some clouds forming after noon, with temperatures firmly in the upper 30’s through Thursday...

1333. 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...

1334. Unions okay with CCB severance package

Union employees at Cyprus Cooperative Bank have agreed to sign up on a severance package plan this summer, ahead of a takeover by Hellenic Bank, saying it can contribute to labour peace...

1335. 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...

1336. NETFLIX is king

The complete list of nominees for the best in television released for the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards reflects the new age of entertainment by streaming...

1337. 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...

1338. 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...

1339. 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...

1340. Easy breezy weather to last through Thursday

Skies will be clear Tuesday following early morning fog and low clouds, with average maximum temperatures for the week in the upper-mid 30’s until they rise again Friday, ahead of mid-July weekend...

1341. House prepares to define good and bad borrowers

The distinction between responsible and irresponsible borrowers is at the forefront of heated debate this week, with Presidential Palace and Parliament scrambling to strike balance ahead of a crucial vote...

1342. Customs boost petrol inspections from the north

The Customs Department says it will intensify inspections at crossing points to crack down on gasoline bought in the north of the island, warning that officials could confiscate containers and even impound vehicles if there is a law violation...

1343. Take-away lessons from 'Cyprus in the digital agenda'

Cyprus is turning the page in the digital age era but there are still many steps in the path forward. This appears to be the general conclusion from Thursday’s conference on "Cyprus in the Digital Agenda" organised by Kathimerini newspaper and the SPP MEDIA Group...

1344. Greek Cypriot drivers cross north to fill ’er up

Greek Cypriot gas station owners are feeling the squeeze as many vehicle owners cross north to get petrol, causing up to 70% losses in the south...

1345. Cyprus to undertake coordinating, regional role in addressing climate change

Cyprus, a country heavily affected by Climate Change, will be faced with more intense heat waves, droughts and perhaps even new diseases, Professor Costas Papanikolas, President of the Cyprus Institute (CyI) has told CNA, stressing the importance of the International Conference on Climate Change, organised recently by CyI, as well as the primary regional role of the Institute....

1346. Thomas Cook buoyed by strong demand for Turkey, Greece, Egypt holidays

British holiday company Thomas Cook said it was on track to meet annual forecasts helped by strong demand for holidays to Turkey, Greece and Egypt, and as part of its plan to shift capacity away from parts of Spain where margins are lower...

1347. Netflix's next big thing: feeding the service with its own movies

As Hollywood studios unleash their summer blockbusters into theatres, Netflix is trying to give film buffs a reason to stay home...

1348. Cyprus tourism income spikes 13%

Revenue from Cyprus tourism jumped 13% in February compared to last year, official data showed Friday...

1349. UK food prices likely to rise without a Brexit deal

Food prices are likely to rise after Brexit if no trade agreement with the EU is reached and there could be shortages of some products...

1350. Bank of England keeps powder dry on rate rise

The Bank of England held interest rates and said weak growth during a snowy start to 2018 was likely to be only temporary, but it wanted to see a pick-up in the economy in the next few months before raising borrowing costs...