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1381. Cypriots in Iran urged to stay vigilant as tensions escalate

Expect mainly clear skies with some partly cloudy spells in the mountains this afternoon. Winds will be predominantly southwest to northwest, ranging from light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

1382. Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...

1383. Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....

1384. Warm days ahead

Seasonal low pressure will affect the island, bringing mostly clear weather today with occasional low clouds along the coast. By midday, clouds will develop over the mountains, potentially leading to brief, isolated showers. ...

1385. Rain or shine, it's a wild weather ride!

In a surprising twist, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of summer showers and unpredictable weather patterns. Several areas of the island have been treated to a refreshing rain, and according to the Meteorological Service, tonight will bring more excitement with locally increased low clouds, especially along the coast....

1386. Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

In a recent statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar asserted that he has not received an official invitation for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides. Tatar emphasized that there is no common ground or necessary conditions for such a meeting....

1387. Driverless taxis cause traffic chaos in China

Hundreds of driverless robotaxis from Chinese tech giant Baidu are causing traffic mayhem in Wuhan. ...

1388. Cypriot Elena Kulichenko jumps into Olympic final

Elena Kulichenko, a 22-year-old athlete from GSI, has qualified for the final of the high jump at the Olympic Games. Koulinchenko cleared 1.92 meters on her first attempt and 1.88 meters on her second, securing her spot in Sunday’s grand final, which will feature 12 competitors....

1389. Winds whisk away the blazing heat today

Today, brace yourselves for mostly clear skies but expect some clouds to gather in the afternoon, especially over the mountains. Winds will start off light to moderate from the southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort,...

1390. Woman boxer withdraws in tears after losing to 'biological male' boxer in 46 seconds

In one of the most controversial matches in Olympic boxing history, Italy's Angela Carini lost to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif in just 46 seconds. Carini, visibly distraught, threw her helmet to the floor and called the outcome "unjust."...

1391. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

1392. Storms expected in Cyprus mountains

A seasonal low pressure system is affecting Cyprus, leading to a mix of clear skies and localized weather changes....

1393. Record surge in olive oil fraud amid rising prices of 'liquid gold'

The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....

1394. Gradual temperature drop ahead

Today's weather will be mostly clear, with increasing clouds over the mountains after noon, potentially leading to isolated showers. ...

1395. Hot days ahead

A combination of seasonal low pressure and warm air masses will affect the region, leading to clear skies with occasional cloud cover, primarily in the mountainous areas....

1396. Cyprus on alert for 40°C heatwave

The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures on Sunday afternoon, forecasting highs around 40 degrees Celsius for Monday, July 29, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ...

1397. Limassol Municipality criticised over access for disability card holders

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidou, has urged the Union of Municipalities, the Union of Communities, and the Department of Social Integration of Persons......

1398. Weekend sunshine with a splash of showers

Seasonal low pressure and unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to affect Cyprus, bringing varied weather throughout the weekend....

1399. Philippine tanker sinks, spilling 1,500 tons of fuel

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers searched for a missing crew member, officials said....

1400. Hail, fog, and rising heat in forecast

The region is bracing for a mix of weather patterns this week as seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass move in, promising everything from clear skies to isolated storms....

1401. Highs of 41°C and potential showers expected

Seasonal low pressure and a hot gas mass continue to dominate the area, but an unstable gas mass is expected to temporarily impact the island....

1402. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

1403. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

1404. High heat and occasional clouds expected

Seasonal low pressure and a hot gaseous mass will impact the area today, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional cloud cover. ...

1405. Hollywood cheers Biden's exit, backs Harris for 2024

Hollywood figures have largely welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, marking a shift in sentiment from recent weeks....

1406. Historic Artemis statue found at Kourion site

A marble statue of Apollo’s twin sister Artemis dated to the fourth century CE was found during the 2024 final excavation season of the Kourion Urban Space Project....

1407. Inland temps to hit 42°C today

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for Monday, effective from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m......

1408. Porsche doubles the size of the model range for the all-electric Macan

First rear-wheel-drive Macan delivers high efficiency ...

1409. Cyprus' political failure 50 years on

The 20th of July will mark the day the Turkish Army invaded and occupied 40% of the island of Cyprus. Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis, dignitaries and other heads of state will be welcomed as guests by President Christodoulides to commemorate that historical dark event but to also make the customary petty speeches aimed to tickle people’s ears....

1410. Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...