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08 September, 2026
 

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1. Wednesday brings a 35°C inland top as summer rain makes its final stand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-brings-a-35°c-inland-top-as-summer-rain-makes-its-final-stand

Wednesday starts off sunny and pleasant across the island, but the lingering unstable air mass has one last act left. Around midday and into the afternoon, clouds will build up over the Troodos peaks and central inland areas, delivering a final wave of scattered rain showers and localized thunder....

2. Tuesday heat check: 40°C hits inland with a 2-hour yellow warning window

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-check-40°c-hits-inland-with-a-2-hour-yellow-warning-window

The seasonal low-pressure system isn't backing down. Just when we thought we had settled into a steady rhythm, inland temperatures climb right back up to the 40°C mark today....

3. Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peak-inland-temperatures-climb-to-44°c

Yesterday's forecast proved to be a modest underestimation. Today takes the crown for the absolute peak of this stretch. The seasonal low pressure is delivering one final, intense push, driving temperatures up across every single district before the weekend cold-front transition begins....

4. Tuesday’s outlook: Sun with that familiar inland sizzle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-s-outlook-sun-with-that-familiar-inland-sizzle

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping watch over the island, delivering a completely dry, mostly clear, and highly predictable summer day. The temperature distribution today offers a little something for everyone, depending on how close you are to the water....

5. Monday matrix: Inland heat hits 40°C as July demands a double shot of espresso

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-matrix-inland-heat-hits-40°c-as-july-demands-a-double-shot-of-espresso

That omnipresent seasonal low pressure is running the show today, delivering a textbook mix of intense heat and bright blue skies. For those of us working inland today, it’s a standard July cooker. Temperatures are forecast to hit a flat 40°C across the central plains....

6. Keeping it steady: Text-book Thursday weather ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keeping-it-steady-text-book-thursday-weather-ahead

The island is looking at mostly clear skies across the board, with temperatures hovering exactly where the meteorologists expect them to be at this time of year....

7. From Cyprus to Manhattan: 25-year-old founder brings Mediterranean heat to NYC fitness scene

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-manhattan-25-year-old-founder-brings-mediterranean-heat-to-nyc-fitness-scene

Forget boring spin classes and sweaty expo halls. Imagine sweating it out on a Manhattan rooftop while DJs drop beats, your friends cheer you on, and every move feels more like a celebration than a workout. ...

8. Wednesday forecast: The north Greek wind machine is heading our way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-the-north-greek-wind-machine-is-heading-our-way

Mother Nature has decided we need a little excitement today. A system from Northern Greece is officially moving in, bringing a moody mix of clouds and the occasional thunderous roar....

9. Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos claims ''organised political extermination'' as he denies allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-phedon-phedonos-claims-organised-political-extermination-as-he-denies-allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has publicly denied wrongdoing following a wave of allegations and intense public discussion, describing the situation as a coordinated attempt to damage him politically and personally....

10. Trump pushes for Greenland as Danes revive bid to buy California

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-for-greenland-as-danes-revive-bid-to-buy-california

The saga over Greenland just got louder and a lot stranger. US President Donald Trump is once again pushing hard for the United States to take control of Greenland, this time accusing Denmark of sitting on its hands for decades while Russia’s presence in the Arctic grows....

11. Students stage walkout over broken classroom air conditioners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-stage-walkout-over-broken-classroom-air-conditioners

Students across several schools in Cyprus briefly walked out of class Friday, protesting broken air conditioners in sweltering classrooms....

12. EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-wildfires-break-records-burning-land-area-larger-than-cyprus

Wildfires across the European Union have scorched more than 1 million hectares this year, marking the worst fire season on record since the bloc began tracking the data in 2006....

13. Weather forecast: Sun on loop, occasional clouds auditioning for relevance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-sun-on-loop-occasional-clouds-auditioning-for-relevance

A seasonal low-pressure system has made itself at home in the region, like a roommate who contributes nothing but still eats your snacks....

14. Employers fined for ignoring midday work ban

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/employers-fined-for-ignoring-midday-work-ban

As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks to protect outdoor workers from heat exhaustion, carrying out 128 inspections in just two days and issuing multiple fines and work stoppages....

15. Friends, foes, and snakes: A Cypriot snapshot in honor of World Snake Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/friends-foes-and-snakes-a-cypriot-snapshot-in-honor-of-world-snake-day

Yesterday was World Snake Day and our Anita is advised to be on her guard. Her enemies may be out to get her, but just as dangerous are a few so-called “friends” lurking in the shadows. Are they friends or snakes? ...

16. Cyprus gripped by heatwave as temperatures hit 41 degrees celsius

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gripped-by-heatwave-as-temperatures-hit-41-degrees-celsius

A heatwave continues to grip Cyprus, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 Fahrenheit) on Monday, according to the Department of Meteorology. A yellow alert for extreme heat is in effect from noon to 5 p.m....

17. Steady heat marches on with a high of 37°c today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/steady-heat-marches-on-with-a-high-of-37°c-today

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently influencing the region, and it’s bringing the heat....

18. Monday forecast: We’re still tired, but at least it’s only 37°c

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-we-re-still-tired-but-at-least-it-s-only-37°c

It’s Monday morning and yes, we’re already exhausted. Pro tip for the next life: maybe don’t have kids. But hey, we’re clinging to the small victories, like the fact that today’s high is a mere 37 degrees. (ONLY 37! Can you believe our luck?)...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

20. 41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/41°c-highs-prompt-yellow-weather-warning

A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....

21. Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-really-here-for-the-weather…-or-just-for-our-banter

The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....

22. Scorching 39°C heat grips the region with cooler weather on the horizon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-39°c-heat-grips-the-region-with-cooler-weather-on-the-horizon

A wave of hot air continues to blanket the region, pushing temperatures to peak levels....

23. Will they at least stabilize?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize

In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....

24. UAE records highest May temperature in 20 years at 50.4°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uae-records-highest-may-temperature-in-20-years-at-50-4°c

The United Arab Emirates recorded its highest May temperature in two decades on Saturday, with the mercury hitting 50.4 degrees Celsius (122.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Al Shawamekh, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi....

25. Summer sneak peek promises sunshine and soaring temps

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-sneak-peek-promises-sunshine-and-soaring-temps

If you’ve been dreaming of summer, your wish is coming true! A gentle high-pressure system is gracing the area, bringing in a wave of warmth that’s set to wrap the island in golden sunshine starting tomorrow....

26. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faith-fire-and-flaounes-as-cyprus-comes-together-for-pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

27. Southeastern Europe warmer than ever

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever

In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....

28. Trump unveils $5M ‘Trump Card’ for citizenship. Is it right out of the Cyprus playbook?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-unveils-$5m-‘trump-card-for-citizenship-is-it-right-out-of-the-cyprus-playbook

In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....

29. EU hits back with $28 billion in tariffs on US goods

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-hits-back-with-$28-billion-in-tariffs-on-us-goods

The European Union is hitting back after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all European steel and aluminum imports....

30. Coral says farewell, and the rain comes to play!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-says-farewell-and-the-rain-comes-to-play

A playful mix of sunshine, sneaky showers, and a touch of frosty mischief, with warmer days tiptoeing closer....

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