A recent solar eclipse captivated observers worldwide, with many sharing spectacular images and experiences of the celestial event. Following the eclipse, health authorities reported numerous medical consultations for potential eye damage, prompting warnings about proper eye protection during such phenomena.
The Troodos Observatory in Cyprus is hosting free public viewings of the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks this week. Meanwhile, Norway also highlights opportunities to observe the Perseids, often alongside a solar eclipse.
The XM Group announced the second phase of its €5 million CSR initiative to provide relief to communities in Limassol affected by the devastating 2025 fires in the Troodos region.
A new village square and a semi-underground car park, part of a €1.8 million revitalization project, were officially inaugurated in the Troodos mountain village of Gourri, Cyprus.
The European Union has officially started accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step towards their potential membership. This decision was welcomed by both countries, with Moldova expressing readiness to open all negotiation clusters.
A speculative piece explores a hypothetical scenario where Cyprus' Troodos and Kyrenia mountains mysteriously vanish on April 3, 2026, causing widespread disruption.
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou urged a collective effort to improve road safety and change driving attitudes, stating that Cyprus cannot afford 'any more losses' during a road safety event in Troodos.
Cyprus is expecting mostly cloudy skies on Sunday, with local showers, isolated storms, and potential hail across the island, while snow or sleet is forecast for the highest peaks of the Troodos mountains.
Heightened dust levels are expected to remain in the air throughout Saturday in Cyprus, gradually receding in the afternoon, with clouds, rain, and possible snow in the Troodos mountains.
Cyprus is expecting continued rain and thunderstorms through Sunday, with snow remaining on Troodos peaks and dust anticipated in the atmosphere over the weekend.
Cyprus started the week with cloudy and rainy weather, including isolated thunderstorms, hail, and snow in the mountains, with 27cm of snow reported on Troodos' peak.
Cyprus is forecast to experience partly to mostly cloudy weather on Sunday, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, potential hail, and snow on Troodos peaks, followed by strong winds and dust arriving midweek.
Cyprus is expected to experience cool and unsettled weather with cloud, scattered showers, and snow on the mountains from Thursday through the weekend, as temperatures remain below seasonal averages.
A list of activities for Thursday, August 13, in Cyprus includes a cyanotype workshop in Troodos, Cypriot music in villages, and a Jafar Panahi film screening in Nicosia.
Allwyn Cyprus has launched a new initiative to support the mountain communities of Troodos by donating nine vehicles to voluntary organizations and social care providers in the region.
The MountMed Institute has unveiled an Integrated Regeneration Programme for the mountain communities of Troodos, Cyprus, backed by a €1-million donation to support development in the region.
Poor transport links and difficult access, coupled with high travel costs, are identified as the biggest barriers to further tourism development in Cyprus's Troodos region.
The Cypriot government is committed to finding practical solutions for the challenges faced by communities in the Troodos mountains. Key priorities include improving connectivity, road safety, and access to essential services.
A large-scale wildfire response exercise involving ground and aerial forces was carried out near the Troodos village of Kapedes in Cyprus. This drill is part of national forest fire preparedness planning to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Students from a forestry college assisted in containing a forest fire that erupted near the Troodos mountain village of Prodromos in Cyprus on Wednesday night.
A cold air mass is expected to bring significant weather changes to Cyprus, including storms, hail, and snow on the Troodos mountain peaks. The cold snap will also be accompanied by strong northerly winds.
Cyprus is expected to experience cloudy skies with isolated showers for most of the week, particularly south of Troodos, with temperatures reaching 22 degrees Celsius.
Cyprus is experiencing several stormy days with showers, thunderstorms, and snow on the Troodos peaks, continuing through Wednesday, leading to the overflow of the Xyliatos dam and creating a natural spectacle. Isolated coastal showers were forecast for Tuesday morning, with skies expected to clear on Thursday.
Cyprus is anticipating unsettled weather, including thunderstorms, hail, and potential snow on the Troodos mountains, starting from Thursday, with Tuesday remaining largely dry.
Cyprus is expecting a cloudy Wednesday with intermittent dust in the atmosphere, as a weak low-pressure system is set to bring rain and snow to the Troodos mountains starting Thursday.
Photographs show a light snowfall at the peak of the Troodos mountains in Cyprus, barely covering the ground but contributing to cold temperatures. The cold air mass is expected to dissipate soon.
Cyprus is forecast to experience predominantly clear weather initially, gradually becoming cloudy with rain starting in the west and potential snow or sleet in the higher Troodos mountains, with mild temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius.
The presidential retreat in Troodos, Cyprus, will open its doors to the public on Sunday, September 6, for the third edition of the 'Let’s Go Troodos' event. The event, running from 11 am to 6 pm, will feature local producers, artisans, and traditional products.
The Summer Music Festival 2026 in the Troodos mountains will offer 12 unique performances, set against the backdrop of sunset and tall trees in the Kato Amiantos Forest.
Cyprus is expecting another warm and sunny day on Sunday, with inland temperatures potentially reaching 38°C. However, cloud development in the Troodos mountains could bring a chance of rain there in the afternoon.
Cyprus is expecting localized showers and isolated thunderstorms, primarily in Troodos and parts of Nicosia and Larnaca, as clouds develop throughout the day. Conditions are forecast to improve overnight, with temperatures expected to rise next week.
Cyprus is expected to have mostly clear skies on Saturday, with temperatures reaching up to 31 degrees Celsius inland. There is a chance of scattered rain showers in the mountains and south of Troodos in the afternoon.
A coordinated forest fire response exercise involving aircraft and ground units is scheduled to take place in the Troodos village of Kapedes, Cyprus, on Tuesday to practice operational drills.
The Troodos ski center in Cyprus experienced heavy snowfall in the early hours of Monday, May 4th, with accumulations nearing 10 centimeters, marking a rare spring occurrence.
Cyprus is preparing for a cold snap this weekend, which is expected to bring rain, strong winds, and potential snow on the highest Troodos peaks. This follows a week of generally fine weather with isolated showers.
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has led to over 100 infected farms in Lesbos, Greece, and spread to Cyprus with its first pig infection. The situation has prompted a quarantine in Lesbos and a visit from politician N. Androulakis to address farmers' concerns.
A low-pressure system continues to affect Cyprus, bringing unsettled conditions with strong winds, periods of rain, isolated thunderstorms, and sleet or snow on the highest peaks of Troodos, with colder weather, isolated showers, gusty winds, and possible frost expected.
Cyprus is expected to experience several stormy days, with showers, thunderstorms, and snow on the Troodos peaks continuing through Wednesday. Scattered clouds are also forecast to bring isolated coastal showers on Tuesday morning.
The Troodos mountain range in Cyprus turned white on Sunday as heavy snowfall began around midday, creating a winter scene across the mountainous areas.
Fresh snow covered Troodos in the early hours of Saturday, 7 March, bringing a wintry scene to the mountain range. Images shared on social media by the Weather Forecast–Ierodiakonou and Kitasweather pages showed the resort blanketed in snow, with thick fog and low temperatures across the area. More wintry weather is expected through the day, […]
A 60-year-old man was killed and a motorcyclist left fighting for his life following a violent road collision on the Limassol–Troodos road on Sunday afternoon.