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1. Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-refresh-inland-highs-dip-to-39°c-as-the-steady-cool-down-begins

After staring down 40°C start to the week, today offers a small step in the right direction. The seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around the island, but temperatures are finally taking a gentle slide backward across all districts....

2. No fault, no accountability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-fault-no-accountability

As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...

3. Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-photographs-suspected-arsonist-then-stops-kornos-fire-herself

A quick-thinking driver may have given police their best lead in the search for a suspected arsonist after she allegedly saw someone deliberately start a fire near Kornos on Sunday afternoon....

4. Two firefighting helicopters collide mid-air battling wildfire (see video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-firefighting-helicopters-collide-mid-air-battling-wildfire-see-video

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air on Friday while battling a fast-moving wildfire near Psatha, Greece, injuring all four people on board in a dramatic reminder that wildfires don't just threaten communities on the ground; they also put those fighting them from the air at extraordinary risk....

5. Monday warm-up: Highs touch 40°C with afternoon yellow warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-warm-up-highs-touch-40°c-with-afternoon-yellow-warning

Welcome to Monday, August 3rd, where the seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show and refusing to surrender its post. Right on cue, the Department of Meteorology has released Yellow Warning....

6. Holiday turns to nightmare as tourists flee Greek wildfire by boat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-turns-to-nightmare-as-tourists-flee-greek-wildfire-by-boat

What began as a summer getaway quickly turned into a desperate escape on Friday, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in central Greece, some by fishing boat after the flames blocked the only road out....

7. Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-40°c-heat-holds-strong-with-another-precision-yellow-warning

Friday is picking up right where Thursday left off. The seasonal low-pressure system isn't going anywhere, keeping summer heat firmly entrenched across the island as we head into the weekend....

8. Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-firefighters-battle-fast-moving-heathland-blaze-in-suffolk

Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....

9. Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-firefighters-killed-as-wildfires-rage-across-greece

Three firefighters have lost their lives as Greece battles a series of major wildfires that have forced evacuations, damaged emergency vehicles and stretched firefighting resources across several regions....

10. Wednesday heatwave: Yellow alert issued as inland highs hold at 40°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-heatwave-yellow-alert-issued-as-inland-highs-hold-at-40°c

While we are well clear of last week's extreme mid-40s spikes, conditions are hot enough that the Department of Meteorology has issued an official Yellow High Temperature Warning for this afternoon....

11. Why was the military blowing up RPGs during a 40C heatwave? Fire sparks outrage and tough questions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-was-the-military-blowing-up-rpgs-during-a-40c-heatwave-fire-sparks-outrage-and-tough-questions

Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...

12. Tuesday Trend: Inland temperatures climb back to 40°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-trend-inland-temperatures-climb-back-to-40°c

Our trusty seasonal low-pressure system is keeping conditions bright and hot, pushing interior temperatures right back to the 40°C mark for the remainder of the day....

13. Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations Support Natasa Lappa on Her Journey to Los Angeles 2028

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coral-cyprus-and-shell-service-stations-support-natasa-lappa-on-her-journey-to-los-angeles-2028

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), the company that operates the network of Shell-branded service stations in Cyprus, will support Cypriot windsurfer Natasa Lappa on her journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games....

14. Monday momentum: Starting the week at a breathable 37°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-momentum-starting-the-week-at-a-breathable-37°c

While the heat is beginning its expected post-weekend climb, we are nowhere near those grueling 43°C or 44°C peaks from last week. Our familiar seasonal low pressure is still gently steering the ship, delivering wide-open, mostly clear skies across all districts to kick off the new workweek....

15. Friday relief: Hot air mass weakens as temperatures drop to 39°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-relief-hot-air-mass-weakens-as-temperatures-drop-to-39°c

The intense hot air mass that locked over the island is officially starting to weaken today, opening the door to a much more manageable finish to the workweek....

16. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-year-later-limassol-communities-remember-the-wildfire-that-changed-everything

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

17. Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peak-inland-temperatures-climb-to-44°c

Yesterday's forecast proved to be a modest underestimation. Today takes the crown for the absolute peak of this stretch. The seasonal low pressure is delivering one final, intense push, driving temperatures up across every single district before the weekend cold-front transition begins....

18. Wednesday heatwave: Inland capital soars to 43°C peak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-heatwave-inland-capital-soars-to-43°c-peak

The persistent seasonal low-pressure system is delivering the hottest conditions of the week, making it a prime afternoon to stay close to the air conditioning or head straight to the water....

19. Tuesday heat surge: Inland temperatures peak at 41°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-surge-inland-temperatures-peak-at-41°c

The relentless seasonal low-pressure system is doubling down today, pushing the mercury up another notch across the island. We are in for a bright, mostly sunny day, with the only real cloud cover confined to the mountains later this afternoon....

20. Monday forecast: Shaking off finals fever and facing the 40°C sizzle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-shaking-off-finals-fever-and-facing-the-40°c-sizzle

Our standard seasonal low pressure is firmly in control, delivering a wide-open, sun-drenched day to kick off the workweek....

21. Thursday’s forecast: The heat climbs back to forty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-s-forecast-the-heat-climbs-back-to-forty

Our trusty seasonal low pressure is still running the show, which means we are staring down another day of bright sunshine, high temperatures, and just a few afternoon clouds over the mountain peaks to break up the blue....

22. Midweek calm: Sunny skies and standard summer heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/midweek-calm-sunny-skies-and-standard-summer-heat

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping a quiet watch over Cyprus, offering a beautifully straightforward, mostly sunny day. Any lingering morning mist or patches of low cloud will quickly clear out, paving the way for a classic, uninterrupted summer afternoon....

23. Tuesday’s outlook: Sun with that familiar inland sizzle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-s-outlook-sun-with-that-familiar-inland-sizzle

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping watch over the island, delivering a completely dry, mostly clear, and highly predictable summer day. The temperature distribution today offers a little something for everyone, depending on how close you are to the water....

24. Friday’s forecast: High sun and standard July heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-s-forecast-high-sun-and-standard-july-heat

While the seasonal low pressure and a slight touch of unstable air are technically still hovering in the background, the atmosphere is mostly behaving itself today....

25. Thursday’s forecast: Sun, midday clouds, and a dash of local thunder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-s-forecast-sun-midday-clouds-and-a-dash-of-local-thunder

The classic tag-team of seasonal low pressure and atmospheric instability is sticking around for one more day, meaning our Thursday follows a now-very-familiar routine....

26. Tuesday weather outlook: The July storms refuse to quit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-outlook-the-july-storms-refuse-to-quit

That rare cocktail of seasonal low pressure and stubborn atmospheric instability is still firmly in charge. We are looking at a classic summer-winter hybrid day: plenty of bright sunshine to start, followed by a sudden rush for cover by midday....

27. Cyprus dispatches firefighting aircraft to assist battle against southern Europe wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dispatches-firefighting-aircraft-to-assist-battle-against-southern-europe-wildfires

The Republic of Cyprus has deployed two aerial firefighting aircraft to France to help suppress massive wildfires currently burning through the southern region of the country....

28. Monday plot twist: Sky gives us rain, lightning, and a side of hail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-plot-twist-sky-gives-us-rain-lightning-and-a-side-of-hail

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were counting on the usual, predictable summer monotony to ease you into the workweek, the atmosphere has other plans. While the morning starts with the usual routine (clearing away any early mist and patchy low clouds), things get chaotic right around lunchtime....

29. Friday’s forecast: The calm before the weekend BBQ storm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-s-forecast-the-calm-before-the-weekend-bbq-storm

We’ve made it to Friday and the Cyprus weather machine is keeping things entirely agreeable. After some early morning mist and patchy low clouds pack up and head out, we are looking at a classic, wide-open summer day with just a few decorative clouds here and there....

30. Keeping it steady: Text-book Thursday weather ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keeping-it-steady-text-book-thursday-weather-ahead

The island is looking at mostly clear skies across the board, with temperatures hovering exactly where the meteorologists expect them to be at this time of year....

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