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1. Queens, Kings, and Cyprus. Checkmate!

The night of March 28 was windy, cloudy, and even a little rainy, the kind that makes you clutch your coat and hope your hair survives the evening. ...

2. Perdikes hints at political family link in alleged illegal beach works

Concerns have been raised over construction activity at a seaside restaurant in Latsi after a prominent environmental politician questioned whether the works may be taking place within a protected coastal zone....

3. Shamrocks, showers, and a hint of dust: Your St. Paddy’s Day forecast

Today, a weak low-pressure system is hanging around the island like that friend who says “I’ll just stay five minutes” and ends up staying all afternoon....

4. February 6th weather forecast: A warm but messy Friday

A weak low-pressure system arrived last night, and from midday today, it’s inviting some light dust to the party. It’s a messy, warm start to the weekend....

5. The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

Good morning! It's Thursday, and while the calendar says we're moving on, the ground and the sky seem to have different ideas. Let's see what fresh chaos nature has in store!...

6. At Mackenzie Beach, the party never ends and neither does the tax evasion

An internal audit has raised serious concerns over how Cyprus’s Tax Department handled suspected tax evasion at bars and restaurants along Mackenzie Beach in Larnaca, finding what officials described as a “troubling pattern of leniency” toward businesses with known irregularities....

7. Monday weather report: Temperatures strut above average, summer refuses to leave the party

Today, the weather has decided to play nice: skies mostly clear, perfect for sunglasses, iced coffee, and pretending it’s not Monday. ...

8. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

9. Your upliftingly honest weather forecast

Good morning, sun-seekers and shade-huggers alike! A seasonal low pressure system has drifted in, not to ruin your week but to keep things interesting....

10. Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Cyprus’ Audit Service is investigating a controversial concert held in Pegeia during a businessman's birthday party, citing possible negligence by state officials in protecting a sensitive environmental site....

11. Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, occasional melting humans

A seasonal low-pressure system has decided to drop by the neighborhood, like that relative who shows up uninvited but at least brings drama....

12. Escape the routine with Cyprus’ can't-miss music festivals from mountains to beaches

If you’re starting to feel the usual summer slog, you know, work, chores, maybe a little too much sunburn, don’t sweat it. ...

13. Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....

14. A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

15. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

16. Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

17. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

18. Cloudy skies, scattered showers... and a splash of desalination drama

Good morning, Cyprus! Grab your umbrellas, maybe your sunglasses, and definitely your sense of humor—it’s one of those weather days where the only thing predictable is the unpredictability....

19. Carnival vibes in the air, but will the weather join the party?

It's Friday, it's the Carnival weekend, and we're heading into a three-day holiday break with Green Monday coming up — so let's see if the weather is playing along!...

20. A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

Good news, sun lovers—mild high pressure is keeping things bright and cheerful today! Expect mostly clear skies with a gentle breeze blowing from the northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

21. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

22. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

23. Lifeguard bans blacks from occupied area's beach

A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....

24. Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

25. ''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

The ''government'' in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is reportedly moving forward with plans to grant a ''license to operate'' a casino within the controversial Tympou airport, according to the local newspaper Avroupa....

26. Don't let the rain dampen your spirits

Happy Friday, folks! Let's kick off the weekend with a peek at what Mother Nature has in store for us. Weak low pressure is taking charge of the area, so get ready for some interesting weather antics!...

27. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

28. Nissi Beach ranks 22nd globally on TripAdvisor

In the recently released list of the world's top 25 beaches by TripAdvisor, Nissi Beach in Cyprus proudly claims the 22nd spot, says Maria Eracleous of Kathimerini. ...

29. Showers and thunderstorms ahead

So, today's vibe? Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, maybe even some hail, but don't worry......

30. How locals can mitigate the risks of Cyprus' new citizenship rules to attract tech talent

Cyprus's recent initiative to boost its technology sector by offering tax breaks and fast-track naturalization to third-party nationals is a strategic move that could significantly reshape its economy and society....