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901. Spotty rain returns to the scene

A weak low-pressure system is dominating the area, with a low-pressure center over the Italian peninsula moving eastward, set to impact us mainly from tomorrow afternoon onwards....

902. Watch reflection alerts rescuers to solo sailor in peril

In a riveting tale of resilience and heroism, an unnamed man's solo fishing trip off the coast of New Zealand turned into a life-threatening ordeal....

903. Cyprus welcomes 15 griffon vultures in battle for survival

In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....

904. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

905. Showers today, clear skies tomorrow

Get ready for a mix of weather across the island today! Clouds are on the rise with isolated showers expected in the western half, while the eastern regions initially enjoy clear skies....

906. Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....

907. Hotel occupancy rates at 30%-40% in December

The average occupancy rates in December, the predominantly festive month, in hotels and accommodation units, is expected to range around 35% to 40%, ...

908. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

909. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

910. From rainy days to a sparkling Christmas Eve

It's time to gear up for a weather adventure as we navigate through the atmospheric twists and turns coming your way....

911. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

912. High pressure weakens, unleashing mixed conditions

In a weather twist, weak high pressure is currently impacting our region, setting the stage for a series of atmospheric changes in the coming days. ...

913. Clear skies and thunderstorms looming on horizon

In a weather update for the island, today promises clear skies and temperatures ranging from 0 degrees on the coast to 10 degrees in the higher mountains. ...

914. Tatar's plea to Russia to reshape diplomatic landscape

"I would like to ask the Russian leadership and the Russian people to reconsider their policy on Cyprus, especially after what happened in Ukraine and what is happening in the world with a multitude of global changes," Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told the Russian state news agency TASS - as reported by the latter....

915. Tatar to appeal to Putin for a Cyprus policy rethink

Ersin Tatar, the leader of Turkish Cypriots, has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider Russia's policy on Cyprus. ...

916. President spills details on UNSG's Envoy – Big changes ahead

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, has said that the UNSG's envoy for Cyprus should spend time on the island rather than paying a visit for some days, adding that as he has been informed her appointment will go into effect on January 1st, 2024. ...

917. Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....

918. Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

919. Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about....

920. Cyprus shines as one of Google's favorite travel searches in 2023

According to a report by cntraveller.com, Cyprus stands out among the destinations most sought-after on Google in 2023. This comes in a year that has seen a return to pre-pandemic levels....

921. Embark on a journey of cloudy capers in this playful forecast

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the grand spectacle of today's weather extravaganza! We've got a whimsical mix of clouds doing a cha-cha, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms staging a surprise performance ...

922. UN hosts annual end-of-year reception

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, are among the guests expected to attend the annual, end-of-year reception hosted by the UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, set to take place on Monday evening....

923. When thunderstorms RSVP for the ultimate Monday mixer

Hold onto your umbrellas, party people! The Met Office, our weather maestro, has graciously gifted us a yellow warning for thunderstorms....

924. Stormy shenanigans on the horizon

Hey there, weather adventurers! The Meteorological Service just hit us with a yellow warning – brace yourselves for some isolated strong storms, coming in hot and sporadic....

925. Ten Cypriots detained outside Turkish embassy in Athens

Ten Cypriot nationals were detained by police outside the Turkish Embassy on Thursday morning, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan started his one-day visit to Athens....

926. Erdogan and Mitsotakis sign Landmark Friendship Declaration

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....

927. Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

928. Land sales to foreigners restricted in occupied territories

Dursun Oguz, the interior minister, announced new restrictions on land sales to foreigners in the occupied territories during his visit to Ankara....

929. 'The Dead Zone'

Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' beating in the buffer zone by Turks, the perception was that the government handled the situation proactively and was diplomatically prepared. ...

930. Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....