Heavy Rain and Fog Disrupt Visibility on Paphos–Limassol Highway
Severe weather conditions are affecting traffic along the Paphos–Limassol highway up to the Avdimou area, authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and dense fog have significantly reduced visibility, prompting officials to…
UN Forum Urges Global Action on Sand and Dust Storms
A United Nations forum in Beirut has called for stronger global cooperation to address the rising threat of sand and dust storms, which experts say are worsening and pose serious…
Turkey Seizes Over 5.5 Tonnes of Narcotics at EU Border
Turkish authorities seized more than 5.5 tonnes of narcotics and detained 153 suspects at the country’s northwestern border with Greece and Bulgaria in the first nine months of 2025, officials…
Cyprus Officials Urge Caution on Wet Roads Amid Rising Accident Risk
Driving on wet roads requires heightened caution and responsibility, Cypriot traffic safety experts said Wednesday, warning that reduced traction and visibility significantly increase the risk of accidents. Authorities issued a…
580 Hikers Rescued After Snowstorm Near Mount Everest
A total of 580 hikers stranded by severe weather near Mount Everest have been rescued and brought to safety in Tibet, Chinese state media reported Wednesday. The group was evacuated…
Storm Barbara to Bring Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Cyprus
A low-pressure system named Barbara, currently centred over the northern Aegean, is moving northeast and is expected to affect Cyprus from Wednesday evening. Tonight Cloud cover will increase across the…
Cyprus Lawmakers Demand Answers on Water Loss, Dam Safety, and Drought Strategy
Members of the House Audit Committee have called on Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to provide detailed responses regarding water loss from aging infrastructure, the condition of the country’s dams, and…
Storm Barbara to Hit Cyprus Tonight, Yellow Warning Issued
Cyprus is bracing for severe weather as Storm Barbara approaches the island, with the Meteorological Service issuing a yellow warning for strong thunderstorms. The alert will be in effect from…
At Least 350 Tourists Rescued After Snowstorm on Mount Everest
At least 350 tourists have been rescued after being stranded by a snowstorm on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, according to Chinese media reports. The group was evacuated to…
Cyprus Weather: Sunny Skies with Isolated Showers Possible
Saturday Forecast: Conditions will be mostly clear across Cyprus, though localised cloud cover is expected to develop during the afternoon, with a chance of isolated showers, particularly over mountainous areas.…