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91. 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?)...

92. Tatar pitches two-state solution on British TV

Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar got a warmer welcome than expected during an appearance on TalkTV in the UK this week, where he pitched his two-state vision for Cyprus to a British audience. ...

93. 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....

94. Two arrested in Athens for illegal pet trafficking

Two people, a 42-year-old foreign man and a 45-year-old Greek woman, were arrested Wednesday in Agia Paraskevi, northern Athens, for illegally trafficking companion animals. The operation, led by the Spata-Artemida Police Department, uncovered over 86 online ads for animal sales....

95. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

96. Sun, sweat, and slight sea swells: Your weekend weather forecast

A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....

97. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

98. Man fined 173,876 Turkish lira for forcing rooster to smoke and drink alcohol

A man was fined 173,876 Turkish lira (approximately 3,819 euros) after a video emerged showing him forcing a rooster to smoke a cigarette and drink raki, violating animal welfare laws....

99. 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....

100. Waking up in a heatwave and facing 38°C with grit, fog, and a little hope

The pull of your bed is strong. The air-conditioning hums like a lullaby and the outside world feels far too bright, too hot, too much. But the day doesn’t wait....

101. Back to reality… and it’s a hot one!

Today, expect mostly clear skies, though you might notice some low clouds or patchy fog early in the morning, especially if you're near the coast....

102. Quad bike destroyed by fire in Ayia Napa

A four-wheeled motorcycle was completely destroyed by fire early Monday in Ayia Napa, police said....

103. 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....

104. New café to open inside closed Famagusta, sparks debate

The so-called ''mayor'' of the occupied area of Famagusta, Suleiman Ulucai, announced plans for a new beach restaurant to open this summer inside the closed-off city of Varosha, raising fresh tensions amid the ongoing division of Cyprus....

105. Sunshine & celebration: A glorious 3-day weekend ahead for Cyprus

Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....

106. Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. ...

107. Expect a breezy mix of rain, hail, and sunshine this weekend

Well, it seems our fickle friend Winter just isn’t ready to pack up quite yet. Though the calendar may say otherwise, the skies have their own ideas, and they’re a little dramatic at the moment....

108. Aykut defends property sales in Turkish TV interview

Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....

109. Today's weather, lightly seasoned with dust and drama

A weak low-pressure system is loitering in the area, not doing much except kicking up some dust and making the air feel like it needs a good sweep. Don’t worry, the dust will start to settle tomorrow, possibly out of boredom....

110. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

111. Crete earthquake shakes the region, tremors felt in Cyprus

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Crete early Thursday morning, shaking large parts of Greece and even being felt in areas of Cyprus. Fortunately, despite the strength of the tremor, there are no reports of serious damage or injuries....

112. Turkish Academy grants observer status to breakaway state in north

The Turkish Academy has granted observer status to the so-called turkish republic of northern cyprus (trnc), according to Turkish media reports, marking what they describe as “yet another new status” for the breakaway entity....

113. Kyrenia's historic church brought back to life

A centuries-old church in Kyrenia, once the spiritual heart of the region, has been brought back to life after an extensive restoration project....

114. Monday temperatures set to climb as week progresses, bringing warmer days ahead

A weak high-pressure system is currently affecting the region....

115. School bus overturns in Yalousa area, injuring driver and 10 students (VIDEO)

A serious road accident occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Yalousa (known locally as Yenierenkoy), located in the Karpasia peninsula, when a school bus overturned, resulting in injuries to the driver and ten students on board....

116. Yellow warning issued: Just the Meteorological Service saying 'Good morning!'

Get ready for a wild day of weather! The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms this Wednesday, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...

117. Rain on the horizon, but nothing to worry about

A gentle low-pressure system is making its way through the region, bringing a change in the weather, but nothing too dramatic....

118. Two Hungarians jailed for selling homes on occupied land

Two Hungarian nationals were sentenced to prison on Friday for their involvement in advertising and promoting the sale of homes on Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories....

119. Tensions rise as Erdogan pushes Islamist agenda in occupied North

Mounting tensions in the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus boiled over this weekend as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Turkish Cypriots protesting against what they see as an attempt to alter the region’s secular identity....

120. Turkish Cypriots tell Erdogan 'no' to political Islam

Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots marched through occupied Nicosia on Friday to protest what they call Ankara’s imposition of political Islam and interference in their secular way of life, ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....