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1261. Meteor shower peaks this weekend

Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend, as tiny space debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle will put on a spectacular show known as Perseids under very favourable moon conditions for this year...

1262. Upper 30's with waterless clouds through mid week

The second week of August starts with clear skies throughout most parts of the day with some clouds forming after noon, with temperatures firmly in the upper 30’s through Thursday...

1263. Drinks by the beach at Ayia Napa and Protaras

This new seaside lounge bar is ideal for relaxing from morning until night and enjoying snacks, cold beer and great cocktails...

1264. Drinks by the beach at Ayia Napa and Protaras

The beaches of Ayia Napa and Protaras can hold their own against the ones in tropical islands. With clear turquoise waters, these beaches are ranked amongst the best and not just in Cyprus. Let’s start with Malama – Kalifi beach bar....

1265. Beach vandals target Paralimni mayor's initiative

A beach in Paralimni was the target of vandalism Tuesday late into the night, raising suspicions as local authorities are locked in a dispute with residents over beach rights...

1266. Kammenos defends government's response to blaze

Defense Minister Panos Kammenos on Monday defended the government’s response to the deadly wildfires east of Athens that have so far claimed at least 91 lives....

1267. The state we’re in

A great European leader – and a true friend of Greece – once said that Greeks were a great nation, but their state is a mess....

1268. Greek PM visits seaside town hit by wildfires

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday visited the seaside town east of Athens that was a week ago hit by the deadly wildfires....

1269. Russian tourist dies in Ayia Napa waters

Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Russian tourist, who was found unconscious in Ayia Napa shallow waters at Katsarka beach...

1270. Eight hotel bars that stand out

Wiz recommends these 8 hotel bars, which promise both wild parties and relaxed summer nights out, perfect for enjoying a drink or cocktail...

1271. Search continues as wildfires death toll climbs to 80

Rescue crews Wednesday continued to search the seaside areas northeast of Athens that were the worst affected by wildfires to locate any further victims, as the official death toll rose to 80...

1272. Drone footage reveals aftermath of wildfire (video)

Drone footage Tuesday shows the aftermath of the wildfires that raged through seaside resorts near the Greek capital of Athens, torching homes, cars and forests as they killed at least 74 people....

1273. Germany offers help to combat Greece fires

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is offering her country's help to fight the forest fires raging in Greece. ...

1274. Residents flee forest fire near Greek capital of Athens

A fire burning a pine forest in a mountainous area west of Athens has prompted nearby residents to flee their homes, as smoke from the blaze turned much of the sky over the Greek capital orange....

1275. Nissi Beach is CNN Travel's July pick

Nissi Beach is recommended this month by CNN Travel as one of a handful of global destinations for July beachgoers, certifying once more that Ayia Napa remains on the world map when it comes to beach summer fun...

1276. Xylofagou boat accident still under investigation

Authorities are still investigating a boat incident on Wednesday where a 60-year-old woman died after a motorboat capsized off the Xylofagou coast in the Red Cliff area....

1277. Dherynia mayor appalled at checkpoint backlash

Dherynia Mayor Andreas Karayiannis says his constituents are appalled at groups and politicians protesting against the opening of a checkpoint in their area, despite delays making the crossing an unlikely scenario this summer...

1278. Larnaca rash points to marine mites, not jellyfish

Previously reported baby jellyfish stings in Limassol could actually turn out to be marine mites, following a doctor’s diagnosis in a similar incident in Larnaca, while authorities do not yet have a definitive answer...

1279. Hot weekend ahead with humidity on the rise

It will be a hot weekend with 40 degrees expected on Saturday around the capital and high relative humidity peaking over areas in Limassol and Paphos...

1280. Greek airports unprepared for increased traffic volume

Pressured by the explosive growth of passenger numbers generated by Greece’s expanding tourism market, officials are calling for additional air traffic controllers to ensure safe travel....

1281. Spehar holds separate meetings with Cypriot leaders

Elizabeth Spehar is laying the groundwork with separate meetings with the two Cypriot leaders, just weeks prior to UN special envoy Jane Holl Lute’s visit to the island...

1282. Over 40 degrees here to stay all weekend

1283. Forty degree weather to last through Saturday

Cyprus Weather Service issued a Yellow Weather Alert for Wednesday from 11am until 6pm due to very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees around the capital...

1284. Overall retail rise not overshadowed by slight drop

Retail trade volume in Cyprus dropped by 0.8% in April 2018 compared to March, but rose by 5.8% since a year ago...

1285. Turkey gives Jane Lute the nod

Jane Holl Lute is expected to be named the next special UN envoy to Cyprus, signaling the start of a new effort that could lead to peace talks...

1286. Upper 30’s could climb even higher

Tuesday weather will be mostly clear with temperatures climbing in the next couple of days but expected to take a step back before the week is out...

1287. Conference on Funds & Cryptocurrencies, a success

A half day Conference with the subject of “Funds & Cryptocurrencies: The Development and the Technology” was successfully completed for a second consecutive year, on the 14th of June 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol...

1288. May tourists up 7.6% despite Russian drop

Tourist arrivals went up by 7.6% last month, lending credence to earlier predictions that industry numbers were on a good path despite a disappointing Russian exit...

1289. Clear weather won’t last through weekend

Cloudy skies and a chance of rain are in the weekend forecast, with Friday temperatures in the mid-30’s expected to take a dip before the weekend is out....

1290. Funds & Cryptocurrencies: The Development and the Technology

For the second consecutive year, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cyprus-Russian Business Association and K. Treppides & Co Ltd are organizing a half day conference on the 14th of June 2018 at Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, in an attempt to inform the investors and the Global Market about the Cyprus Fund’s market and the relationship that the Funds in Cyprus can have with the technology...