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2911. Front to break swelter by midweek

A new heat advisory has been issued for Tuesday while a warm front affecting weather patterns should be on its way out by midweek, with chances of rain towards the end of the week...

2912. Man arrested following Limassol wildfire

One suspect was detained for questioning by police in connection with a Monday wildfire in Limassol district, which continue to rage overnight and was said to have been partially contained by the early morning...

2913. Forest department on high alert

The Department of Forests says the chance of a disastrous blaze is very real in Cyprus, with a much greater risk threatening forests but also people’s lives...

2914. Natalie’s manner of death still unknown

A post mortem carried out on the body of Natalie Christopher, whose body was found on a Greek vacation island, confirmed preliminary reports that the British Cypriot scientist died after falling from up high, while crime investigators have yet to rule on the manner of death...

2915. Paphos worker succumbs to injuries

A 63-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, almost two days after he was found seriously injured inside a building under construction in Paphos...

2916. 10 Best Cocktail Bars in Ayia Napa and Protaras

There’s one thing there’s no shortage of in Ayia Napa and Protaras it bars! From exclusive cocktail lounges to traditional beach bars and, of course, fantastic clubs and roof bars. Whether you want to admire the town from above or watch the sun goes down, check out our guide to the best cocktail bars in Cyprus...

2917. Trump hits China with more tariffs, sharply escalating trade dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from Sept. 1, sharply escalating a bruising trade war between the world’s largest economies and jolting financial markets. ...

2918. Britain's LSE seals $27 billion Refinitiv deal to create data giant

London Stock Exchange has agreed to buy financial information business Refinitiv in a $27 billion deal, it said on Thursday, in a move to transform the British company into a market data and analytics giant. ...

2919. The first visits to Washington and Jerusalem

It’s only three weeks since Nikos Dendias took over the foreign affairs portfolio, but he has already sent a pretty clear signal regarding the new government’s foreign policy priorities...

2920. Woman falls to her death in Limassol

A woman from Romania was found dead in a parking lot in Limassol, with reports saying police are ruling out foul play...

2921. New details emerge in Israeli arrests

New details have emerged in the Ayia Napa alleged gang rape on how police ended up arresting a total of twelve suspects, all Israelis in their late teens who were later released with charges dropped...

2922. Suspect arrested in Zakaki attempted murder

Limassol police arrested a male suspect on Tuesday who was wanted for attempted murder, in connection with an apparent dispute that ended up with a Sri Lankan woman in hospital with severe stab wounds...

2923. North hands Rudolf over to south

Miroslav Balazovjech, also known as Rudolf who was wanted in connection with attempted murder, has been handed over to authorities in the Republic of Cyprus on Sunday...

2924. Autopsy inconclusive for woman in Tseri bushfire

An autopsy was inconclusive in showing the exact cause of death of a Paphos woman, whose charred remains were found in a wildfire in rural Nicosia on Saturday...

2925. Fire destroys candle factory in Nicosia

A fire that broke out Friday morning has completely destroyed a candle-making factory in Alambra, Nicosia district...

2926. Early signs of civility and consensus

Despite some natural degree of skirmishing and isolated criticism, rays of civility, consensus and cooperation are breaking out across the Greek political landscape. ...

2927. Blistering inland temperatures continue

Hot weather continues following heat advisories in the last few days, with Wednesday highs around the capital reaching 39 degrees and humidity trending upwards along the eastern coast...

2928. Emergency flight to Ercan forced to revise plan

A Turkish flight en route to Jordan, which diverted to Ercan due to a medical emergency, was forced to perform a fly-over in Antalya before heading to its final destination...

2929. Clear skies with low chance of rain

There is a low chance of rain on Friday afternoon in parts of the island while temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend...

2930. Officials say Akamas fires were malicious

A forest fire in Lara on the western coast appears to be the result of arson after forestry officials discovered black coal in four different locations...

2931. The benefits of studying with a learning provider

Studying to become an ACCA member is flexible, and it opens up a world of opportunities. With over 500,000 students studying in a variety of ways, we know that flexibility is key to a successful ACCA journey. ...

2932. Band of rain on the way

A low pressure system is affecting Cyprus, with humidity levels dropping noticeably while chances go up for strong winds and widespread rain later in the week...

2933. Drunk driver arrested after fleeing pile up

Police have arrested a 37-year-old male driver in connection with a pile up accident in Nicosia, with reports saying he was driving while impaired...

2934. The new government, image and symbolism

The first indications from the new government are sending out all the right signals. Tuesday’s handover ceremonies at the ministries confirmed a return to normalcy, after a decade-long crisis that painfully divided the country. Both sides should be given credit for the civilized political discourse that prevailed during the change of guard. It is hoped that this spirit will continue during the debates that are expected to take place in Parliament, not only in the sense of a more sophisticated rhetoric, but also, hopefully, in the approval of some government bills by the new main opposition....

2935. First parts of Russian S-400 system delivered to Turkey

Turkey’s purchase of the Russian defense systems, which Washington says are not compatible with NATO’s defense network, is one of a series of issues which have put the allies at odds. ...

2936. Spotty storms in the afternoon

Weather officials say there is a chance of brief showers and even thunderstorms on Friday afternoon, mainly in the southeast, while maximum highs will reach upper 30’s around the capital...

2937. George Low murder still open case

The unsolved murder of George Low was back in the headlines this week, with some new information about additional possible suspects and a frustration over two identified suspects who remain at large...

2938. Six killed as severe weather hits Greece

2939. Nicosia bypass closer to the start line

The long-awaited Nicosia bypass on the perimeter of the capital is a step closer to the start line, with reports saying a tender could be announced as early as next week...

2940. Muggy as heat index soars

Officials issued another yellow warning Thursday due to extreme heat, with maximum highs reaching 41 degrees inland and humidity on the rise all around the coast...