Cyprus under yellow warning for Thursday thunderstorms
The met office has issued a yellow alert from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, warning of hail and gale-force winds in storm-hit areas, starting in the west.
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Limassol woman loses €1,219 after clicking fake fine link
A 45-year-old woman was tricked by a text message about an unpaid fine and ended up €1,219 out of pocket, police say. Officers stress they never ask for money by message.
Cabinet backs simpler building permit fee rules
Ministers have approved a reform of how building permit fees are calculated, scrapping Cyprus's three-zone cost system and sending the plan to parliament for a vote.
Heavy rain hits Cyprus, police warn drivers near Kofinou
Storms have soaked several regions since Wednesday morning, cutting visibility around Kofinou and knocking out power in parts of Larnaca and Paphos. A yellow warning stays in place.
Storms cut power in Limassol mountains and Larnaca villages
EAC crews are repairing faults after bad weather knocked out electricity in mountain areas of Limassol and parts of Larnaca district, with supply due back during the morning.
Police urge caution as heavy rain cuts visibility near Kofinou
Downpours around Kofinou have reduced visibility on the roads, police said, asking drivers to slow down and keep their distance from the vehicle in front.
Cyprus patients sent abroad still await advance payments as ministry warns of doubled workload
Health Ministry officials told parliament that paying advances before patients travel abroad for treatment would double their workload, while patient groups said families are left to rely on fundraisers and donations.
Cyprus tightens rules for foreign-owned companies in registry overhaul
The Cabinet approved a revised framework for registering foreign-interest companies, shifting focus to real economic activity and tougher compliance checks.
Cyprus raises student grants and income limits for 2025-26
The cabinet approved €11.5m in student allowances for the 2025-2026 academic year and lifted the family income ceiling from €39,000 to €44,000 for households with two children.
Cyprus scraps regional fee tiers in building permit overhaul
The Cabinet approved new rules simplifying how building permit fees are calculated, ending the island's three-zone cost system and area-based surcharges. The changes now go to parliament.
Cyprus braces for storms, hail and strong winds on Wednesday
A yellow warning covers the island from 2am to 6pm on October 28, with hail and powerful gusts possible as showers spread eastward from the west.
Fuel stations warn pump prices may climb again as oil stays high
Station owners say the recent dip at the pumps is not reflected on world markets, and another increase is possible if crude keeps trading near current levels.