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1. Holy Thursday weather forecast: Showers and surprises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-weather-forecast-showers-and-surprises

A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the island, never quite making up its mind, and determined to keep us all guessing....

2. Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hazardous-dust-levels-in-cyprus-linked-to-dust-not-middle-east-conflict

Concern has been growing over whether ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could be affecting local air quality. Many people have questioned if harmful substances might be traveling through the atmosphere and mixing with the dust that frequently blankets the island....

3. Friday forecast: A dusty prelude to the Holy Week sprint

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-prelude-to-the-holy-week-sprint

The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...

4. Cyprus urged to prepare for economic fallout from Iran tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urged-to-prepare-for-economic-fallout-from-iran-tensions

Cyprus may soon start feeling the economic fallout from rising tensions involving Iran, with the country’s Fiscal Council warning that global developments could translate into higher prices and fresh pressure on households and businesses at home....

5. Friday forecast: Sahara's weekend road trip has officially begun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-sahara-s-weekend-road-trip-has-officially-begun

The horizon is looking a little crowded this morning as our neighbors in North Africa have officially sent a massive shipment of suspended dust our way. A low-pressure system hitching a ride from Egypt to turn our sky into a hazy, grit-filled mess feels like a bit of a cosmic prank....

6. Thursday forecast: The North Wind is moving in (and has brought ice)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-the-north-wind-is-moving-in-and-has-brought-ice

A cold air mass has officially checked in, and it brought its grumpy cousin, the North Wind, along for the ride. ...

7. Wednesday, February 25 forecast: The atmosphere is having a complete change of heart

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-february-25-forecast-the-atmosphere-is-having-a-complete-change-of-heart

We’re currently in that awkward transitional phase where a weak high-pressure system is trying to hold the fort, but a much grumpier low-pressure guest is already checking in for a long weekend....

8. Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-february-12th-forecast-the-great-smoky-haze

A weak low-pressure system is drifting in, and it’s bringing suspended dust with it today and tomorrow. ...

9. Bean Bar embraces Simba Animal Aid’s stray dogs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-embraces-simba-animal-aid-s-stray-dogs

This holiday season, the beloved Bean Bar chain once again proved that it offers much more than just a coffee experience....

10. Thursday, February 5th: A spring fling in February with temps hitting 12°C on Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-february-5th-a-spring-fling-in-february-with-temps-hitting-12°c-on-troodos

A low-pressure system is sliding in for tomorrow, and the spoiler alert is that it’s bringing our old friend dust back for a Friday reunion....

11. Sahara dust smothers Cyprus, health officials urge caution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sahara-dust-smothers-cyprus-health-officials-urge-caution

Cyprus woke up Friday under a thick, orange haze of dust blowing in all the way from Libya. Officials are warning people to take it easy outside, especially kids, the elderly, and anyone with breathing problems....

12. Friday forecast: A dusty start to a stormy finish

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-start-to-a-stormy-finish

If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....

13. Mouflons spotted roaming snowy Troodos mountains (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflons-spotted-roaming-snowy-troodos-mountains-video

Local wildlife is also making the most of the rare winter conditions, adding an extra layer of wonder to the scene. ...

14. Let Zelensky put down his “scribble” too, and let’s be done with it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-zelensky-put-down-his-scribble-too-and-let-s-be-done-with-it

I wish to confess the deep emotion that still overwhelms me following the recent patriotic re-emergence of Marios Matsakis. It may have borne little resemblance to the much-celebrated “commando operations” of his illustrious past, those that earned him feverish admiration from reporters of the then-emerging private television channels and elevated him to superhero status....

15. Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight

Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....

16. Troodos wraps up Friday in snowy splendor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-wraps-up-friday-in-snowy-splendor

As Friday comes to a close, the Troodos mountains have been transformed into a winter spectacle, with heavy snowfall covering peaks, forests, and villages in a thick blanket of white. Videos from Kitas Weather and the Department of Forests captured the gradually deepening snow, creating striking winter scenes across the area....

17. Friday forecast: A restless sky takes hold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-restless-sky-takes-hold

A restless surge of cold air is rolling in, stirring the atmosphere and refusing to stay quiet....

18. Clouds behaving badly while calm Thursday slips into a windy meltdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-behaving-badly-while-calm-thursday-slips-into-a-windy-meltdown

High pressure is still loitering, low pressure is on the way with bad intentions, and the atmosphere can’t quite decide what mood it’s in. There’ll be some lingering dust in the air, clouds doing most of the work, and winds that start off well-behaved before getting ideas later on, especially near the coast....

19. Friday weather report: First weather report of the New Year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-report-first-weather-report-of-the-new-year

A low-pressure system and some very enthusiastic winds are passing through, but don’t panic. Calmer, more responsible high pressure is slowly taking over today....

20. Hail blankets roads in Paphos after heavy rainfall (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-blankets-roads-in-paphos-after-heavy-rainfall-video

Heavy rain and hail hit the Paphos district on Saturday, covering roads in ice and making driving conditions hazardous. ...

21. Sudden hailstorms blanket Limassol and Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sudden-hailstorms-blanket-limassol-and-larnaca

A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....

22. Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hailstorm-blankets-ormideia-in-white-catching-residents-by-surprise-video

A powerful hailstorm struck the Cypriot community of Ormideia around midday today, covering parts of the area in a layer of white ice. Meteorologists reported that the event was accompanied by a strong thunderstorm and gusty winds....

23. Alphamega Hypermarkets bring the magic of the holidays to life through Christmas tree lighting ceremonies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-hypermarkets-bring-the-magic-of-the-holidays-to-life-through-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremonies

Christmas lights, music, smiles, genuine warmth and lots of love will fill the stores of Alphamega Hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos and Paphos Aphrodite during the simultaneous Christmas tree lighting ceremonies organised by the chain for yet another year....

24. Weather forecast: Clouds circling, winds flexing, seas complaining

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-clouds-circling-winds-flexing-seas-complaining

A seasonal low-pressure system is steering the show today, making sure the weather doesn’t get too predictable....

25. Weekend weather: Clear skies, with clouds ready to stir the pot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-weather-clear-skies-with-clouds-ready-to-stir-the-pot

A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, but don’t worry, it’s more prankster than troublemaker....

26. Phedon Phedonos, the safe, and the goats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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....

27. Strong winds, sizzling heat, and seas with a little attitude

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-sizzling-heat-and-seas-with-a-little-attitude

It may be mid-August, but while our American friends are already sharpening pencils and packing school lunches, here in Cyprus, the season of swimsuits, souvlaki, and sunscreen refuses to check out....

28. From calm seas to strong breezes: Your week in weather

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-calm-seas-to-strong-breezes-your-week-in-weather

Well, that was a delightful long weekend, wasn’t it? Did it live up to all your plans, or at least most of them? Either way, it’s time to swap the picnic blankets for planners, because here comes the weather to kick off the new week....

29. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

30. Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-ends-lifetime-driver-ban-for-ex-drug-offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

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