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2791. No final conclusions yet in stray missile incident

The Republic of Cyprus remains in the dark over the missile incident in the north, while an effort is underway by officials to sound out “friendly countries” in order to connect the dots...

2792. 'No reason to panic' over stray missile

Turkish Cypriot officials confirmed Monday that they believe a part of a Russian-made S200 missile reached Cyprus early morning and caused multiple explosions, while a team of Turkish experts is traveling to the island to conduct tests...

2793. Missile goes astray, hits Cyprus

A former intelligence chief says an object that crashed in the north after midnight is mostly likely an S-200 surface-to-air missile, based on images and ongoing conflict in the region...

2794. Late night explosion shocks Cyprus

A very loud explosion was heard Sunday night in the north, just after midnight, with authorities scrambling to deal with an ensuing fire and speculation running rampant on social media...

2795. Cooler with showers this weekend

A low pressure system is coming back over Cyprus, with cloud formations in the evening increasing chances of rain on Saturday...

2796. CMP exhumes missing person in the north

Human remains believed to belong to a missing person have been found in the north, using an arbitrary excavation method that appears to be more promising in finding unmarked graves...

2797. Extreme heat moves out

A warm air mass over Cyprus is gradually receding, with maximum temperatures reaching upper 30’s around the capital and low to mid 30’s along the coast, while humidity is on the rise...

2798. Hot weather alert downgraded to yellow

A second weather alert on Wednesday downgraded the orange status to yellow, with officials saying warning over afternoon extreme high temperatures were still expected to reach 42 degrees inland...

2799. US Senate Foreign Relations committee advances East Med Act

2800. Orange alert due to scorching heat

An orange weather alert will go into effect Wednesday afternoon due to extreme high temperatures, expected to reach 42 degrees inland...

2801. 'I speak the language of international law', Tsipras tells Erdogan

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras underlined on Tuesday that he speaks the language of international law, the language of rationalism, truth and determination....

2802. Demetris Christofias gets final farewell

The people of Cyprus bid on Tuesday farewell to former president Demetris Christofias, with a state funeral taking place in the afternoon at the Holy Church of God’s Wisdom...

2803. 'These will not be soft measures' says Juncker

2804. Cyprus on the right track to combat trafficking

A US report says the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, while also offering recommendations for improving prosecution of criminals and offering assistance to victims...

2805. Turkey's second drillship to operate off Cyprus' Karpas peninsula

2806. Stormy weather to wane into the weekend

Low pressure ripples along a recent trough over Cyprus are expected to wane by Saturday, while weather officials say daily afternoon showers are likely to continue...

2807. US drone shot down by Iranian missile

2808. Tourist falls onto rocks in Akamas

An Israeli tourist ended up in the Emergency Room in Paphos after he fell on rocks near a camping site on the beach at Baths of Aphrodite...

2809. Batch of summer storms continues

A low pressure system and an unstable air mass are affecting areas over Cyprus, with humidity on the rise and afternoon thunderstorms still likely to continue into the weekend...

2810. President Anastasiades said he hopes for positive developments regarding decisions on Turkey

President Anastasiades said he hoped that there will be positive developments regarding the decisions as far as Turkey is concerned....

2811. Island under severe thunderstorm warning

A new orange weather alert was issued for Tuesday afternoon, with heavy thunderstorms and strong winds expected in many areas...

2812. Cyprus seeks EU sanctions against Turkey

2813. Fishermen catch and release rare turtle

A giant turtle in search of food was caught accidently in fishing nets off Karpas Peninsula, while local authorities in the south went on high alert over a giant swarm of jellyfish...

2814. North and south exchange murder suspects

An exchange of murder suspects took place between north and south on Thursday, with officials on both sides of divided Cyprus sending a clear message against impunity for crimes...

2815. Stormy weather not letting up

An orange weather alert went into effect at 12 noon Friday, with officials warning of heavy thunderstorms and possibly hail inland and at higher elevations during the next few days...

2816. Summer storm brewing over Cyprus

A yellow weather alert went into effect Thursday at 1pm, with officials warning of heavy local showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the afternoon...

2817. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

2818. Ankara threatens Nicosia over arrest warrants

2819. Ancient Greek Drama Festival returns

2820. Mud sharks caught in the north

Local fishermen in the north caught two mud sharks on Monday, with reports saying the spiny dogfish are not found naturally in the area...