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151. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

152. We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....

153. Israel opens aid corridors to Gaza as hunger crisis grows, fighting continues

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid began moving from Egypt into Gaza on Sunday after months of international pressure and warnings from aid groups of widespread starvation in the Palestinian enclave....

154. Overflowing generosity pauses aid drive, Cyprus Red Cross says

The Cyprus Red Cross said Saturday it is temporarily suspending the collection of essential items for victims of the recent wildfires in the Limassol mountains after an outpouring of public donations exceeded its processing capacity....

155. France to recognize Palestinian state at UN in September, Macron says

In a major shift in European diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced late Thursday that France will officially recognise Palestine as a state, a move set to be formalised this September at the United Nations General Assembly....

156. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

157. Outdoor heavy work suspended island-wide amid intense heatwave

With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....

158. When life gives you orange warnings… stay inside

There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....

159. Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...

160. Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...

161. Could it be true?! A little relief in sight??

Cyprus, we need to talk. After days of roasting like a halloumi slice left out in the sun, we may, dare we dream, be getting a teeny, tiny taste of relief. Seasonal low pressure is sashaying its way into the region, and it’s bringing a few surprises....

162. Welcome to Larnaca International, please queue responsibly

If your summer holiday didn’t quite deliver the thrill of an adventure, Larnaca Airport on Friday, July 11, made sure your return trip did....

163. Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...

164. Parliament caps future multiple pensions but current officials still cash in

Cypriot lawmakers have finally taken steps to curb the controversial practice of multiple pensions for state officials, but not just yet....

165. Cyprus swelters at 40°C as yellow warning continues

A seasonal low‑pressure system and a warm air mass are driving the heat....

166. Nicosia, the neglected relative

Nicosia has structural issues. Where other cities have the sea, Nicosia has the Green Line. By its very nature, its development, and even the daily relief of its traffic, does not unfold in any smooth or natural way....

167. Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

We’ve had a few yellow warnings already, and guess what? Here comes another one. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel like summer in Cyprus without at least one reminder that our weather has absolutely no chill....

168. Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

169. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

170. Second Home Program gives appliances a new purpose, giving families a new start

The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....

171. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

172. MP's approve €100M fund to aid 2013 bank crisis victims

Twelve years after the 2013 banking crisis devastated thousands of depositors and investors, Cyprus’ Parliament has approved a long-awaited budget for the National Solidarity Fund, unlocking €100 million in compensation for those hardest hit....

173. 41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

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

174. 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....

175. Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....

176. Water breakthrough in Paphos as lifeline found underground

As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....

177. Thousands see cheaper monthly payments as BOC lowers loan rates

Cyprus homeowners and businesses, take note: your loan payments might be about to shrink....

178. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

179. Hello, heatwave: 37°C and climbing. Summer’s here, ready or not

If you’re reading this with a glass of cold water in one hand and your toes peeking out of flip-flops for the first time this year, you're not alone. The heat has officially arrived, and it’s not pulling any punches....

180. Trapped property owners finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....