Christmas Eve once again lived up to its reputation as the most commercial day of the year, with 24 December…
Yellow weather warning issued for storms and gale-force winds
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, storms and very strong winds from Tuesday night…
What is foot-and-mouth disease, and does it pose a threat to humans?
Foot-and-mouth disease has appeared in occupied Cyprus, triggering alarm in the free areas and heightened vigilance to prevent the virus…
Turkish troops attack farmers in Mammari buffer zone (photos)
More than 20 Turkish soldiers and ‘police’ attacked two Greek Cypriot farmers and attempted to arrest them whilst they cultivated…
Thousands of elderly Cypriots face loneliness this festive season
Thousands of people in Cyprus, including the sick and those with disabilities, but mainly the elderly, are living in absolute…
Cyprus dam inflow at ‘tragic’ levels as reserves continue to shrink
Water inflow into Cyprus dams has been “tragic” since October, with reserves continuing to shrink as consumption exceeds supply, the…
Coldest night of winter recorded with near-freezing temperatures
The coldest night of winter so far was recorded yesterday in several lowland and coastal areas, as clear skies combined…
One in six Cyprus homes now generates solar power
More than 81,000 homes in Cyprus generate energy from photovoltaic systems, a figure representing approximately 16% of the country’s total…
Explosive device found in Zakaki after property owner spots suspect
Authorities were alerted in the early hours after an explosive device was discovered in the Zakaki area. A property owner…
Isolated showers expected by afternoon across western Cyprus
The weather is expected to gradually become cloudier on Tuesday, with isolated showers possible in western areas during the afternoon…