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1. Outdoor work from 11am to 5pm prohibited

Both heavy and moderate work outdoors is prohibited between 11am and 5pm on Friday, according to the Labour Inspections Department, due to a red warning for extremely high temperature....

2. Stay cool or fry trying!

The Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for today, effective from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 45 degrees Celsius....

3. Heatwave revives debate over school air conditioning

The ongoing heatwave has reignited the debate over the installation of air conditioners in Cyprus schools....

4. Schools to close early on Friday due to heatwave

Education Minister Athina Michaelidou defended the government's decision to suspend classes early on Friday due to soaring temperatures, calling it a balanced approach despite inevitable discontent....

5. UNHCR concerns over asylum-seekers trapped in buffer zone

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of 31 asylum-seekers, including seven children, who are reportedly stranded in the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus....

6. Brace yourself for another scorcher!

The relentless heatwave in Cyprus shows no sign of abating, with temperatures continuing to sizzle above 40 degrees. Today, Thursday (13/06), the mercury is expected to skyrocket to a scorching 43 degrees. An orange warning is in effect from 12:00 noon until 17:00....

7. Heatwave intensifies as wildfires rage in Paphos

8. Sizzling skies ahead

Hey there, folks! Get ready for a toasty day ahead....

9. Clear skies with some isolated showers in the mountains

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area today, bringing mainly clear skies. However, along the coast, low clouds are expected to form in some places....

10. Body of TV doctor Michael Mosley found

The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. ...

11. Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

12. Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

13. Delivery services halted for 4 hours in extreme heat

In response to an orange warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labor Inspection (tee) of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance has mandated a halt to all outdoor heavy and moderate work between 12:00 and 16:00....

14. Heatwave pushes Cyprus' electricity to the limit

As temperatures soar in Cyprus, the nation is gearing up for a significant spike in electricity demand, officials say....

15. Concerns rise over potential voting issues in June 9 elections

As the double election on June 9 approaches, concerns are growing about a potential increase in blank and invalid ballots, as well as significant voter abstention....

16. Extreme heat grips Cyprus

A relentless heatwave continues to grip Cyprus, prompting an orange warning from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday....

17. Cyprus continues to sweat under the scorching heat

Cyprus' Meteorology Department issued new warnings on Thursday for extreme maximum temperature, as the heatwave in the Mediterranean island continues...

18. Minister: Air conditioners coming to 50 schools

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture will install air conditioners in 50 schools in the coming days, with a three-year plan in place to equip all schools where installation is feasible, Minister Athina Michaelidou announced Thursday....

19. Lifeguards warn parents: Put down phones and watch your kids

As scorching temperatures continue to grip Cyprus, residents are flocking to coastal areas seeking relief, prompting lifeguards to remain vigilant to prevent any accidents....

20. Work halted from 12pm - 4pm due to heatwave

The Labor Department is taking precautions to protect workers from the intense heat. Due to soaring temperatures, an official warning has been issued, advising that all heavy and moderate outdoor work be suspended on Thursday from 12:00 to 16:00 local time....

21. Heatwave leads to fainting and nosebleeds in schools

Incidents of children experiencing dizziness and nosebleeds due to high temperatures have been reported in schools, according to POED President Myria Vassiliou....

22. Highs reach 44 degrees in Cyprus

Today, the weather will be mostly clear and very warm. ...

23. Stranded migrants face worsening conditions in buffer zone

The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) expressed concern on Wednesday over the health and welfare of a group of asylum seekers stranded in the UN buffer zone, emphasizing the urgent need for access to asylum procedures....

24. Cyprus under orange heat warning, highs of 43°C expected

The Weather Service upgraded its heat warning from yellow to orange on Tuesday, signaling a significant rise in temperatures over the coming days....

25. High heat dominate this week's weather

Weak high pressure and hot air masses are affecting our area....

26. Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

27. Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

A series of wildfires have engulfed parts of Cyprus, prompting urgent response efforts from firefighting teams....

28. Heat wave hits Cyprus, red alert for forest fires

Cyprus is bracing for its first heat wave of the summer today, with temperatures expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius......

29. Fun in the sun ahead this weekend

Hey there, weekend warriors! Get ready to soak up some sunshine because weak high pressure is in town, bringing mostly clear skies to the area. But don't pack away those umbrellas just yet - there might be some occasional clouds rolling in to keep things interesting....

30. Sunny skies and increasing heat

We're under the influence of a weak high-pressure system, so expect mainly clear skies throughout the day....