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Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends
Knews Kathimerini
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Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts. Water levels in Cyprus’ major dams fell to 14.7% at the end of the summer season, the...
Climate change made Turkey, Greece wildfires 10 times more likely
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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The wildfires that raged across Greece, Turkey and Cyprus this summer were 22% more intense and 10 times more likely than they would have been in a world without climate change, according to scientists. The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions...
Cyprus Business Now: savings, banks, industrial production, CySEC, fiscal
Cyprus Mail
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August 30, 2025
Deposits of Cypriot businesses reached a historic €12.5 billion in July 2025, up from €11.7 billion at the end of last year and €9.18 billion in December 2019, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) figures released this week. Household...
Sunny weather continues with extra heat
Cyprus Mail
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August 30, 2025
A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Saturday, bringing mostly clear skies but also some local cloud in the afternoon. According to the Meteorological Service, winds will blow mainly from the southwest to northwest. They will...
Climate Change Made Turkey, Greece Wildfires 10 Times More Likely: Scientists
Insurance Journal
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August 29, 2025
The wildfires that raged across Greece, Turkey and Cyprus this summer were 22% more intense and 10 times more likely than they would have been in a world without climate change, according to scientists. The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions...
Year-Round Routes and New Market Enhance Connectivity at Cyprus Airports
Routes
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With the latest additions to its winter schedule, Cyprus Airports are preparing for a busy season ahead. The launch of new destinations and year-round routes by Wizz Air and Cyprus Airways, along with the opening of a new market—Bosnia &...
Bay to Bay 2025: Military fitness instructor wins Cyprus open water swimming competition
Forces Network
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The annual swimming contest for British Forces Cyprus personnel and their families has been won by one of the island's newest arrivals. Corporal Jack Catterall landed in Cyprus only five weeks ago and quickly started training for the Bay to Bay...
TWO DEAD AND LARGE-SCALE EVACUATIONS EXECUTED DUE TO CYPRUS WILDFIRES
https://www.observercyprus.com/feed/
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August 29, 2025
Current Events A huge wildfire that took place in the south of Cyprus led to the death of two people, and emergency evacuations of thousands of people. The fire in question destroyed more than 38 sq mi (or 100 sq. km) of land in a place located...
Cyprus Weather Update: Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Heat, Isolated Showers
Famagusta Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Weather Update: Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Heat, Isolated Showers A seasonal low pressure system is influencing the region, bringing mostly clear skies Friday with a chance of isolated afternoon showers over mountainous areas....
September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus
Knews Kathimerini
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On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services...
Climate change makes wildfires in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus fiercer
The Rising Nepal
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Athens, Greece, Aug. 29: Climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely, said a new study released Thursday. The study by World...
Wildfires in Greece and Cyprus Intensified by Climate Change, New Study Finds
Greek Reporter
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August 28, 2025
Archive image of wildfires in Greece. Credit: Felton Davis. CC BY 2.0/flickr The record-setting wildfires that swept through Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey this summer were fueled by conditions made significantly worse by climate change, according to...
Malaga beekeepers travel to Cyprus in search of solutions to defend their hives
SUR in English
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August 29, 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025, 13:33 Share "It's been six years now (2019) since the hornet arrived here and we've been demanding that the authorities take action ever since. In May we managed to get it declared an invasive exotic species and since then...
Climate change made Europe’s deadly wildfires more fierce, study finds
Morning Star
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CLIMATE change-fuelled heatwaves and dwindling rainfall made this summer’s wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus far more destructive, a new study said today. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) study found the fires, which killed 20 people,...
Ioannou tells parliament of ‘unprecedented weather’ during Limassol wildfire
Cyprus Mail
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August 29, 2025
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou spoke of “unprecedented weather conditions” which exacerbated the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district and killed two people last month. Addressing a joint session of the House agriculture,...
Hellenic Bank secures approvals for Eurobank Cyprus merger
Cyprus Mail
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August 29, 2025
Hellenic Bank has received all necessary supervisory approvals to complete its merger with Eurobank Cyprus on September 1, according to the announcement, marking what it described as a new chapter for the country’s banking sector. Under the...
Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more intense, study finds
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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August 28, 2025
ATHENS, Greece — Climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely, said a new study released Thursday. What You Need To Know A new...
Invest Cyprus and Selk sign MoU to strengthen business and investment ecosystem
Cyprus Mail
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August 29, 2025
Invest Cyprus and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and further develop the Cyprus business ecosystem. The agreement provides a framework for...
Climate change intensified weather that fuelled deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus
Euronews
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August 28, 2025
Weather conditions that fuelled deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus were made more intense by climate change, new research has found. The rapid analysis from World Weather Attribution (WWA) shows that the hot, dry and windy conditions,...
Cigarette Sparked Deadly Cyprus Wildfire, U.S. Experts Say
Famagusta Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Home Cyprus Cigarette Sparked Deadly Cyprus Wildfire, U.S. Experts Say FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — A deadly wildfire that swept through the Limassol mountains began from a discarded cigarette, according to a report released by U.S. investigators. Experts...