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1. Half the Xynisteri crop may be lost—but your bottle should not cost more

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/half-the-xynisteri-crop-may-be-lost—but-your-bottle-should-not-cost-more

Cyprus’ most widely planted white grape variety, Xynisteri, is under attack from all sides this year. As a result, its price has soared just weeks before the harvest....

2. Cabinet moves to stop boats sailing in dangerous weather

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-moves-to-stop-boats-sailing-in-dangerous-weather

In Cyprus, it often feels as though the most important safety decisions come only after tragedy strikes. This time, the government is moving to tighten the rules at sea just days after the deadly events at Konnos Bay....

3. Storm damaged your home or car? Here’s what the state will pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-damaged-your-home-or-car-here-s-what-the-state-will-pay

Homeowners, businesses, and drivers whose property was damaged by Saturday’s severe weather could receive thousands of euros in government assistance under a compensation plan approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday....

4. Financial assistance applications open for storm damage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/financial-assistance-applications-open-for-storm-damage

Residents whose homes, commercial premises or vehicles were damaged by the severe weather that hit Cyprus on August 29 are being asked to submit their details as part of the process for receiving financial assistance....

5. Cyprus to receive €4.6 million in EU aid for drought-hit farmers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-receive-€4-6-million-in-eu-aid-for-drought-hit-farmers

Cyprus is set to receive €4.6 million in emergency agricultural support after European Union member states approved a European Commission proposal to release more than €56 million from the EU’s agricultural reserve....

6. Salty winds wipe out early potato crops, leaving farmers facing another heavy loss

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/salty-winds-wipe-out-early-potato-crops-leaving-farmers-facing-another-heavy-loss

What should have been the beginning of a profitable harvest has instead turned into a season of loss for potato farmers in eastern Cyprus, after powerful winds carrying sea salt destroyed early crops across several agricultural communities....

7. Xylofagou potato statue to cost €2,000 to repair after storm damage (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xylofagou-potato-statue-to-cost-€2-000-to-repair-after-storm-damage-video

The well-known potato statue in the village of Xylofagou will require about €2,000 in repairs after being knocked down by severe winds over the weekend....

8. EAC crews rush to restore power as severe weather causes multiple faults

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-crews-rush-to-restore-power-as-severe-weather-causes-multiple-faults

Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews have been mobilized across the island as severe weather continues to trigger repeated power network faults, according to the organization’s spokesperson, Christina Papadopoulou....

9. Rare desert rains flood Dubai and Abu Dhabi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-desert-rains-flood-dubai-and-abu-dhabi

Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....

10. Tornado rips through Avgorou, lifting cars and tearing roofs off homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-rips-through-avgorou-lifting-cars-and-tearing-roofs-off-homes

A rare and powerful tornado tore through the community of Avgorou on Tuesday afternoon, ripping roofs off homes, tossing trees into streets and even lifting parked cars off the ground, officials said. Despite the dramatic destruction, no injuries were reported....

11. Sudden hailstorms blanket Limassol and Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sudden-hailstorms-blanket-limassol-and-larnaca

A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....

12. Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines, strengthens on path toward Vietnam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/typhoon-kalmaegi-leaves-114-dead-in-the-philippines-strengthens-on-path-toward-vietnam

At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi, as the powerful storm regains intensity while crossing the South China Sea toward Vietnam....

13. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pristine-pentakomo-at-risk-as-court-battle-brews-over-new-port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

14. Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-touches-down-in-nicosia-district

A tornado swept through parts of the Nicosia district Tuesday, startling residents and leaving dramatic scenes captured on video....

15. Homeowners to receive state aid for storm-damaged solar water heaters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeowners-to-receive-state-aid-for-storm-damaged-solar-water-heaters

Homeowners whose solar water heaters were damaged during severe weather in February will receive financial assistance by the end of October, the government announced Thursday....

16. Cypriot MEP under fire for interview with Turkish Cypriot leader

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-under-fire-for-interview-with-turkish-cypriot-leader

A storm of political backlash and public outrage has erupted around Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, after news broke of his planned interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....

17. Three injured in violent rampage as masked mob attacks Omonia fan club after derby win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-in-violent-rampage-as-masked-mob-attacks-omonia-fan-club-after-derby-win

About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....

18. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

19. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storms-hit-cyprus-with-heavy-rain-hail-and-snowfall-in-troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

20. Strong winds and dust storms batter Limassol, toppling trees and causing damage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-and-dust-storms-batter-limassol-toppling-trees-and-causing-damage

Blustery winds and dense dust from the Middle East wreaked havoc in Limassol on Wednesday, causing trees to topple onto vehicles and creating challenging conditions across the district....

21. Severe storms devastate occupied Karpasia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-devastate-occupied-karpasia

Heavy rain and hailstorms wreaked havoc across several occupied villages in Karpasia, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and paddocks in Yialousa, Agios Andronicos, Agia Triada, and Melanagra....

22. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

23. The decay of Limni Pier: A forgotten landmark in Paphos (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-decay-of-limni-pier-a-forgotten-landmark-in-paphos-video-photos

Limni Pier, located on the coast near Polis Chrysochous, is a relic of Cyprus’s industrial past....

24. Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-oil-spill-in-black-sea-after-two-russian-tankers-wreck

Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Black Sea, leading to an oil spill, according to Russian authorities....

25. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

26. Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....

27. Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-rains-bring-floods-across-cyprus-full-forecast-ahead-videos-and-pics

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

28. Storm wreaks havoc in Limassol and Paphos, floods hospital and damages farms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms

A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....

29. Tampa man uses straps to protect home from Hurricane Milton

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tampa-man-uses-straps-to-protect-home-from-hurricane-milton

Tampa resident Mohammed Nijem has been called "legendary" after local media shared an image of his unconventional approach to protecting his home ahead of Hurricane Milton. ...

30. Hurricane Milton causes widespread damage in Florida

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hurricane-milton-causes-widespread-damage-in-florida

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Thursday, unleashing severe winds and rain that left at least 11 people dead and plunged nearly 2.9 million homes and businesses into darkness....

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