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Press highlights stormy weather in Cyprus

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE The local press has given extensive coverage to the stormy weather conditions experienced over the weekend and also stated that the first snow fell in the Troodos region.…

Australia facing an elevated risk of blackouts amid heatwave

Australia’s most populous state is facing an elevated risk of blackouts amid a forecast looming heatwave, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warned on Monday. AEMO issued blackout risk warnings…

Four missing as snowstorms grip much of Turkey

Four people were missing on Monday in Türkiye’s northern province of Ordu as heavy snowfall gripped much of the country since the weekend. The four individuals were stranded in the…

Cyprus: Chilly spell continues until Tuesday

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE Low temperatures will continue to grip Cyprus until Tuesday. Light snowfall in the higher mountains was recorded on Sunday, as the cold snap set in. As for the…

Agreement for sustainable fishing inked between EU and Cote d’Ivoire

Cote d’Ivoire and the European Union (EU) signed a new protocol agreement on sustainable fishing for the period 2024-2028. The agreement was initialed by Francesca Di Mauro, the EU representative…

Five dead as a result of storms in England and Wales

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE At least five people have died in England and Wales as a result of Storm Bert. Heavy rainfall accompanied the storm, snow melted in considerable amounts in some…

Rain and strong winds batter Cyprus, power cuts across the island

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE The strong to stormy winds, which uprooted trees, has also caused serious problems in the electricity supply, especially in the Nicosia district. Parts of Aghii Omologitos, Kaimakli, Strovolos,…

Blustery weather grips Cyprus, strong coastal winds till tomorrow

A yellow warning for strong winds in Cyprus has been in effect since 4am and lasts until midnight, Sunday. According to the Meteorological Service, strong to gale-force winds, 7 to…

Blue cold wave alert issued for China’s capital, Beijing

Beijing, home to over 21 million people, issued a blue cold wave alert on Sunday, warning of an impending sharp temperature drop and severe weather expected to grip the Chinese…

Turkey: Storm and heavy rainfall disrupt air and sea travel in Istanbul

A storm and heavy rainfall affecting northwestern Türkiye have disrupted air and sea travel in Istanbul, the country’s largest city, on Saturday. Due to the adverse weather conditions, some flights…

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