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€12 million allocated to boost rural development in Cyprus
A total of €12 million will be allocated to four district action groups with the aim of developing rural areas, it emerged on Wednesday. Within the framework of the EU’s 2023-2027 Common...
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How geology links to biodiversity
By Konstantinos Perikleous Cyprus is a unique place in terms of wildlife, with high biodiversity in plants and animals, of which many are endemic. That is, they are found only in Cyprus...
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Police issue caution for mountain road travel
Police issued a warning to drivers on Monday regarding potential rockslides on various mountain roads due to heavy rain. According to police, the Pedoulas-Kambou Road, Kambou-Kato Pyrgos...
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Today’s Weather: Snow in the mountains
Localised snow is expected to fall in mountainous areas on Monday, with the rest of the island subjected to partial clouds and isolated rain. Temperatures are expected to remain at a cool...
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Temperature drop and snow expected in the next days
On Saturday, high clouds with isolated showers are expected. Winds will predominantly blow from the southeast to southwest, ranging from light to moderate, at 3 to 4 on the Beaufort...
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Savvas Rotsidis: Hero of the Cypriot-EOKA struggle against British colonial rule
From the village of Mammari to the west of Nicosia, Savvas Rotsidis (1935 – November 25, 1958) was a member of EOKA, the organisation pushing for the liberation of Cyprus from British...
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Clouds and chilly surprises
Today, expect mainly clear skies with a touch of afternoon cloudiness, especially in the mountains. Winds will play a game of direction, starting from the northeast to southeast and later...
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Cyprus: cloudy, isolated showers and thunderstorms over the weekend
Saturday will be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms which are to continue into Sunday with snow or sleet also expected in Troodos mountainous areas. This is what the...
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, stormy weekend expected
Friday will be mostly clear with scattered afternoon clouds mainly in the mountains. Temperatures will rise to 24C in the interior, 23C on the coasts and 13C in the higher mountains. Winds...
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New mountain commissioner set to be appointed in two months
A mountain development commissioner is set to be appointed within the next two months, an agriculture ministry confirmed on Tuesday amid mounting criticism from MPs at the House commerce...
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Dancing to the tunes of a bygone era
The first Cyprus Swing Festival will be held in a couple of weeks. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at a dance enjoyed with gusto The first time I tried swing dancing, I didn’t know anything...
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Today’s weather: Crisp and mostly clear
Monday will turn mostly clear and crisp after morning clouds in some areas dissipate. Temperatures will be closer to the seasonal average, at 23C in the interior, on the south and east...
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Snow flurry recorded in Troodos
Light snow fell in Troodos for the first time in November this Sunday according to Kitasweather private weather platform. The snow flurry occurred around 3.40pm at Troodos and lasted only...
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Winter seems to be arriving as storms, gales, snow and hail forecasted this weekend
Saturday will see increased cloud coverage which in the afternoon is expected to give way to isolated showers, mainly in the western part of the island. From the late afternoon into the...
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Rain, thunderstorms, and Troodos snowfall
In a weather rollercoaster set to hit Cyprus, the Meteorological Service Director, Kleanthis Nicolaides, warns of intense rain, thunderstorms, and the possibility of snow on the Troodos...
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Today’s weather: Overcast, scattered rains
Friday will be partly cloudy and overcast with scattered showers and temperatures expected to reach 26C in the interior and the coasts, and16C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially...
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First snow of the season expected this weekend
The next days could bring high winds, rain and the season’s first snow, as a weak low-pressure system moving from the Balkans will start affecting Cyprus on Saturday. According to the...
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Cyprus’ romantic allure
Home to Aphrodite and the wedding place of kings, the island has a wide appeal says PAUL LAMBIS The world has no shortage of picturesque destinations, and them being deemed a romantic...
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DP World sets sail with 31 ships and 48,000 passengers
In a remarkable achievement, DP World Limassol experienced its highest monthly passenger traffic since assuming control of the terminal in 2017. October witnessed the arrival of 31...
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Limassol record cruise ship visits
DP World Limassol saw record cruise ship calls in October, welcoming 31 cruises and around 48,000 passengers to the island. This was the company’s best-ever...
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DP World Limassol: Record cruise ship visits in October
DP World Limassol saw record cruise ship calls in October 2023, welcoming 31 cruises and around 48,000 passengers to the island. This was the company’s best-ever monthly performance...
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Limassol port sees record cruise visits in October — global mix of passengers welcomed
Port management company DP World Limassol on Wednesday announced that Limassol port saw record cruise ship calls in October 2023, welcoming 31 cruises and around 48,000 passengers to the...
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Record cruise ship visits in October at Limassol port
DP World Limassol saw record cruise ship calls in October 2023, welcoming 31 cruises and around 48,000 passengers to the island. This was the...
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Embracing autumn: what to do in Cyprus this season
With a change in temperature on the cards, ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at what to do in the cool of the autumn air As the sweltering embrace of summer slowly loosens its grip on the island,...
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Cyprus’ UNESCO world heritage site applications delayed
Despite a long-standing list of significant monuments waiting for inclusion in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site catalogue, the application process has stagnated. The new Deputy...