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3331. Mixed bag of weather ahead

A warm air front continues to affect Cyprus, with humidity rising substantially in the southeast and high temperatures in the interior of the island reaching 39 degrees...

3332. Fire near Limassol community contained

A large wildfire was raging outside a community in Limassol district, with officials saying battling the blaze was difficult due to limited access in the area while the risk of re-ignitions remained high...

3333. Heat warnings here to stay

A yellow warning for the afternoon hours has been extended through Wednesday due to high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 40 degrees, while the coast remains in the mid-30's...

3334. Officials raise red flag over risk of wildfires

The Department of Forests has issued a new “red alert” for Tuesday citing a high risk of wildfires throughout the island...

3335. Even hotter day ahead

A yellow warning for the afternoon hours has been extended through Tuesday due to high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 41 degrees, while the coast remains in the mid-30's...

3336. Ayia Napa rape accuser free on bail

The British young woman accused of making false statements in a rape complaint in Ayia Napa will be free on bail this week, while her legal team is expected to include high-powered British attorneys...

3337. Scope rates Cyprus with BBB-

Scope Ratings affirmed last week the Republic of Cyprus’ BBB- long-term issuer and senior unsecured local- and foreign-currency ratings, along with a short-term issuer rating of S-2 in both local and foreign currency, noting that all outlooks are stable...

3338. Afternoon heat advisory continues

A yellow warning for the afternoon hours has been extended through Sunday due to high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 40 degrees...

3339. Hot weather alert issued for Cyprus

A yellow warning is in effect on Saturday afternoon due to extreme high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 40 degrees...

3340. Newly-arrived Syrian suspected of terrorism

A Syrian national who has been arrested on terrorism-related charges is facing deportation, after migration officers said they suspected the man of posing a security threat...

3341. Scorching highs looming ahead of weekend

Maximum highs are expected to gradually climb in the interior Friday and over the weekend, while mid 30’s continue along the coast throughout the island...

3342. Limassol fire put out completely

Officials say the Limassol wildfire which was partially contained on Tuesday was completely extinguished on Wednesday afternoon...

3343. Villages evacuated in Greek wildfire

Aircraft sprayed water early on Wednesday in a bid to douse the flames of a huge wildfire on the Greek island of Evia that had prompted the evacuation of villages and spurred an appeal from authorities for assistance from European partners...

3344. Strong winds slap coastal south

Maximum high temperatures are expected to be below 40 on Wednesday and Thursday, as a warm front is on its way out with a chance of showers later in the week...

3345. 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...

3346. 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...

3347. 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...

3348. Warm front lingers, midweek rain on the way

A yellow warning for the afternoon continues to be in effect on Monday, with a warm front receding by midweek as clouds move in with possible showers inland and over the mountains...

3349. 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...

3350. Extreme highs continue inland

A yellow warning for the afternoon continues to be in effect on Saturday, as soaring temperatures continue inland...

3351. 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...

3352. Police seek more answers in Natalie’s death

The post mortem of Dr. Natalie Christopher could take another couple of days until more is known about the death of the British Cypriot astrophysicist who was found dead in a gorge on the Greek island of Ikaria...

3353. Inland continues to bake in hot weather

A heat advisory continues Friday afternoon due to extreme high temperatures in the interior, with maximum inland highs trending upwards and milder temperatures expected along the coast throughout the weekend...

3354. Autopsy shows Natalie died instantly

A local forensic examiner has ruled that Natalie Christopher’s death on the Greek island of Ikaria was instant after falling from up high earlier this week...

3355. Moody’s expects deleveraging to resume but warns over small economy and high level of debt

The credit profile of Cyprus reflects its small but wealthy economy, improved economic resilience and the government`s fiscal outperformance in the wake of the country`s banking crisis, Moody's Investors Service has said in an annual report. ...

3356. Inland under afternoon heat advisory

A heat advisory has been issued for Thursday afternoon due to extreme high temperatures in the interior, while milder temperatures are expected along the coast through the weekend...

3357. EY: The sale of the three subsidiaries of Cyprus Popular Bank has been completed

3358. Energy officials from Greece, Cyprus, Israel and US meet in Athens

Officials from Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the United States are meeting in Athens Wednesday to discuss energy issues...

3359. Energy ministers to meet in Athens

The officials plan to set up a working committee of high-level officials to identify specific cooperation projects and ways to implement them....

3360. Cypriot reports British girlfriend missing on Greek island

Greek police are on high alert over the disappearance of a British female scientist, whose Cypriot boyfriend says she failed to answer her phone hours before their flight to Cyprus...