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CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (C)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1800 09/10/2026 UNTIL 1800 10/10/2026

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1016hPa (hectopascal)

Weak high pressure affects the area. The weather will be mainly fine, but locally increased cloud coverage will be present at times.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

AREA

PERIOD

WIND

STATE OF SEA

West Coast

Night

Northwest to North 3 to 4, gradually near the coast North to Northeast 3

Smooth to Slight

Morning

Northwest to Northeast 3, soon Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight

Afternoon

West to Northwest 4, locally 4 to 5

Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

South Coast

Night

Northwest to North 3, at times locally 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight

Morning

Northwest to Northeast 3, gradually Southwest to West 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight

Afternoon

Southwest to West 3 to 4, at times locally 4

Smooth to Slight

East Coast

Night

Northwest 3, at times locally 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight

Morning

Northwest to Northeast 3 to 4, gradually North to Northeast

Smooth to Slight

Afternoon

North to Northeast 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

North Coast

Night

Northwest to Northeast 3 to 4, near the coast Southeast to Southwest 3

Smooth to Slight

Morning

Northwest to Northeast 3, soon 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight

Afternoon

Northwest to North 3 to 4

Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (B)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1200 09/10/2026 UNTIL 1200 10/10/2026

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1018hPa (hectopascal)

Weak high pressure affects the area. The weather will be mainly fine, but locally increased cloud coverage will be present at times.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

AREA PERIOD WIND STATE OF SEA

West Coast

Afternoon West to Northwest 4, locally 4 to 5 Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

Night Northwest to North 3 to 4, gradually near the coast North to Northeast 3 Smooth to Slight

Morning Northwest to Northeast 3, soon Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

South Coast

Afternoon Southwest to West 3 to 4, locally 4 Smooth to Slight

Night Northwest to North 3, at times locally 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

Morning Northwest to Northeast 3, gradually Southwest to West 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

East Coast

Afternoon North to Northeast 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

Night Northwest 3, at times locally 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

Morning Northwest to Northeast 3 to 4, gradually North to Northeast Smooth to Slight

North Coast

Afternoon Northwest to North 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, locally Slight

Night Northwest to Northeast 3 to 4, near the coast Southeast to Southwest 3 Smooth to Slight

Morning Northwest to Northeast 3, soon 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

The government hopes that Tuesday’s meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will lead to tangible progress towards the resumption of Cyprus talks, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said, calling on the Turkish Cypriot side to contribute constructively to the UN Secretary-General’s efforts.

Speaking to journalists after President Christodoulides briefed representatives of EDEK, DEPA and the Greens on the Cyprus issue, Letymbiotis said the government had yet to receive a response from Erhurman to the President’s 19-point proposal.

He expressed hope that the October 13 meeting would provide an opportunity for a thorough discussion of the proposals and the next steps in the process.

‘We all want to see further steps and make the most of the time remaining before the end of the UN Secretary-General’s current term,’ he said, stressing the need for tangible progress.

Letymbiotis said the Greek Cypriot side had accepted all the points agreed at the two previous expanded meetings on Cyprus, as well as the compromise proposal put forward by the UN Secretary-General. President Christodoulides had submitted his 19 proposals to help move the process forward, he added.

Asked whether the proposals included the port of Famagusta and the fenced-off area of Varosha, Letymbiotis declined to confirm or deny this, noting that none of the 19 points had been made public.

He said the proposals addressed confidence-building measures, the methodology for taking the process forward and substantive issues, reflecting the three pillars identified by the UN Secretary-General.

The Spokesperson said the government had received no indication that Erhurman had rejected the proposals, adding that rejecting them without discussion would not help move the process forward.

He stressed that President Christodoulides remained open to discussing proposals from the Turkish Cypriot side, as he had done in the past.

Letymbiotis expressed hope for a frank and productive discussion on Tuesday, recalling that the leaders’ previous meeting on September 19 had taken place in a similar atmosphere.

He also reiterated the government’s view that a joint meeting with the UN Secretary-General would be particularly helpful in advancing the process.

EU letter concerning cancelled events in occupied areas

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Asked about Erhurman’s statement that he had received a response from the EU concerning the cancellation of festivals and a football camp in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, Letymbiotis stressed the EU’s important role both in efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue and after a settlement.

He declined to comment on Erhurman’s social media post, pointing out that the full text of the EU letter had not been made public.

Letymbiotis said the Republic of Cyprus, as a sovereign state, was exercising its rights to protect its interests in the context of the island’s continuing division and occupation.

Asked about remarks by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who had also criticised the Greek Cypriot side over the cancellation of events in the occupied areas, Letymbiotis referred to the President’s 19-point proposal as an effort to create the conditions identified by the UN Secretary-General as a priority.

He said the Greek Cypriot side had acted responsibly over the past 52 years and had shown a constructive attitude and support for Turkish Cypriots, particularly over the past three and a half years.

Letymbiotis described Turkey’s criticism as contradictory, pointing to the continued occupation of 37% of Cyprus’ territory and Ankara’s refusal to recognise the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state.

He stressed that these issues could ultimately be resolved through a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue.

Asked whether the government would seek a copy of the EU letter or send its own correspondence to Brussels, Letymbiotis said the EU was kept regularly informed, including through weekly briefings, of developments on the Cyprus issue.

He also referred to a meeting between President Christodoulides and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the previous day.

Letymbiotis stressed that the Republic of Cyprus was an integral part of the EU, adding that its actions, positions and policies were also those of the Union.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 08/10/2026 UNTIL 0600 09/10/2026

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1019hPa (hectopascal)

Weak high pressure starts affecting the area. The weather will be mainly fine, but locally increased cloud coverage will be present at times.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

AREA PERIOD WIND STATE OF SEA

West Coast

Morning Northeast to Southeast 3, gradually Southwest to Northwest Smooth to Slight

Afternoon West to Northwest 3 to 4, later locally 4 to 5 Smooth to Slight, later locally Slight

Night Northwest to Northeast 3 to 4, locally at first West to Northwest 4 Smooth to Slight, locally at first Slight

South Coast

Morning Northwest to Northeast 3, gradually Northeast to Southeast 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

Afternoon Southeast to Southwest 3 to 4, locally North to Northeast Smooth to Slight

Night Northwest to North 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

East Coast

Morning North to Northeast 3, at times locally 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, at times locally Slight

Afternoon North to Northeast 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, at times Slight

Night Northwest to North 3 to 4, at times West to Northwest Smooth to Slight, at times Slight

North Coast

Morning Southeast to Southwest 3, gradually Northwest to Northeast Smooth to Slight

Afternoon Northwest to Northeast 3, at times 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight

Night Northwest to North 3, locally near the coast Southeast to Southwest Smooth to Slight

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today`s stock exchange meeting as follows:

MEETING DATE: 08/10/2026

INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTHERS = 1000

EURO (pound )

TRADED VALUE 450,972.05

INDEX

VALUE

%DIFF.

VALUE

FTSE/CySE 20

179.350

-2.790

450,593.850

MAIN MARKET INDEX

236.750

-3.450

363,201.920

INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX

2,620.190

-1.800

85,141.760

CSE GENERAL INDEX

305.300

-2.770

450,972.050

HOTELS INDEX

2,006.070

0.000

0.000

ALTERNATIVE MARKET INDEX

2,122.290

-0.330

87,770.130

* The second column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting.

The international community must translate its commitments into measurable results in order to accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, Cyprus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Michael, stressed on October 6, in a statement before the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee. She reaffirmed Nicosia’s unwavering support to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Cyprus aligned itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and, in its national capacity, stressed that ‘as the 2030 Agenda is entering its most consequential phase, the question before us is no longer whether our commitments are adequate, but whether we can translate them into measurable results.’

‘While conflict, inequality and the triple planetary crisis are eroding development gains, the most vulnerable are placed under increasing pressure,’ Cyprus said. Responding quickly and effectively, it added, requires ‘renewed commitment in multilateral cooperation and in financing models capable of delivering at scale,’ also in line with the implementation of the Sevilla Commitment.

Particular attention was given to intensifying climate pressures. ‘The Mediterranean, a climate change hotspot, is a case in point in this respect,’ Michael said, noting that ‘prolonged heatwaves, droughts, increasing and extensive wildfires have become the new reality for this part of the world.’

Against this backdrop, she highlighted the establishment of an EU co-funded regional hub in Cyprus, CRAFS, ‘to boost aerial firefighting capacity, disaster response, and civil protection across the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East.’

‘As an island state, Cyprus attaches particular importance to SDG14 and the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources,’ the statement said.

‘We reaffirm our unwavering support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for all activities in the oceans and seas,’ Michael stressed, also highlighting ‘the universal and unified character of the Convention.’

‘Its provisions reflect customary international law and are thus binding on all states irrespective of whether they have acceded to the Convention or not,’ the statement added.

Ambassador Michael also highlighted the continued development cooperation and provision of humanitarian assistance through CyprusAid, ‘supporting schools, hospitals, community health facilities, capacity building and an expanding scholarship programme directed particularly towards countries of the Global South, with special emphasis on neighboring countries, Africa and Small Island Developing States.’

Cyprus further described its term in the United Nations Human Rights Council as ‘a chance to support the global development agenda’ by promoting ‘equal access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity, especially for women, young people and marginalized groups, as central elements to achieving sustainable development.’

‘The path to 2030 will depend on whether we can strengthen resilience, protect natural resources and build partnerships that accelerate implementation,’ she said.

‘The time remaining is short. Our collective effort must now be defined by implementation, cooperation and results that make a measurable difference,’ she concluded.

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens was undoubtedly a very important one that sent strong messages, and is part of US-Greece bilateral relations, within the framework of the 6th strategic dialogue.

Regarding Rubio’s contacts in Greece on Wednesday, Letymbiotis said that there were strong references and that the messages sent were clear, “as regards the importance of the Cyprus – Greece – Israel electrical interconnection and the importance that (the US) attaches more broadly to the energy role that our region, the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus and Greece in this case, can play.”

Letymbiotis was replying to journalists’ questions after a meeting President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, held with the party leaders of the Democratic Alignment (DEPA), of EDEK Socialist Party, and the Vice-Presidents of the Cyprus Greens – Citizens’ Cooperation, whom he briefed on the developments regarding the Cyprus problem.

The Spokesman noted Rubio’s reference to the importance of diplomacy and the importance of the GSI electrical interconnection project. The US, he said, is an important partner with which the Republic of Cyprus has intensified contacts in recent years and at the same time one of the five Permanent Members of the UN Security Council. The US position on the Cyprus issue is a firm one, he noted and referred to the recent message of the US Secretary of State on the occasion of Cyprus’ Independece Day.

Asked whether the government will be informed, Letymbiotis said that President Christodoulides may have contact with the Greek Prime Minister on Thursday and recalled that next week there is a scheduled European Council Summit where the two leaders will take part, as well as an EU Ministerial Meeting where the two Foreign Ministers will meet.

Invited to say whether the government of Cyprus had requested anything to be conveyed to the US Foreign Secretary in relation to the Cyprus issue and energy, Letymbiotis said that the Cyprus issue is always at the top of the agenda and that the policy between Athens and Nicosia is completely aligned on this. US support and the strengthening of efforts on the Cyprus issue are of great importance, he pointed out.

Regarding energy, he referred to the recent 3+1 Summit in Houston, with the participation of the Ministers of Energy of Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the US, as well as the presence of American giants in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone, but also to projects of common interest such as the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection.

Invited to comment on reports in Greek media, on the occasion of yesterday’s meeting of the leaders of Cyprus, Greece and France, regarding a French formula for informing Turkey about the GSI, the Spokesperson said that the Republic of Cyprus is a party to the plans that are before the French and Greek Governments and the implementing body.

“Always with respect for our sovereign rights. And this is something that was not even put up for negotiation” he said, adding that plans move forward as scheduled.

Asked if Turkey will be informed, he said that he can not comment on reports. The planning, he said, will proceed in accordance with international law, the law of the sea and with respect for the sovereignty of states.

Meanwhile, invited to comment on Turkey’s new Navtex for vessel Oruc Reis, the Government Spokesman said that Turkey disregards international law, adding that international law is what sets the boundaries not only in the Eastern Mediterranean, but in the entire world. “Based on this, we will continue to move forward and claim the obvious”, he continued.

Letymbiotis said that Cyprus, in the midst of a region full of challenges, has proven many times especially in the last three years, its role of stability, “a role that we can play with all neighboring states in the region except Turkey due to its protracted actions and provocative actions.”

The policies implemented with a view to promote substantive equality between women and men, with an emphasis on the empowerment of women in all sectors were presented by Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality, Josie Christodoulou, at the Belgrade Women’s Conference – RISE 2026: Building Alliances for Rising Generations, the 2nd International Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment, which took place on Wednesday in Belgrade.

According to a press release issued by her Office, the Commissioner referred to the implementation of the National Strategy for Gender Equality across all Ministries and Deputy Ministries. She also highlighted the importance of institutionalising the integration of the gender dimension into public policies and the state budget, and of using gender-disaggregated data. As she noted, this represents a significant change in the way governance is conducted, as gender equality is taken into account at the policymaking stage rather than after the policies have been drawn up. She added that the preparation of a gender-responsive state budget would make a substantial contribution to reducing inequalities.

While presenting measures adopted by the government to reconcile work and family life, Christodoulou referred also to mandatory pre-school education from the age of four, the extension of all-day schooling and parental leave until the age of 15, and the strengthening of childcare facilities.

With regard to women in leadership positions, the Commissioner referred to the bill aimed at increasing the presence of women on the boards of listed companies, with the target of achieving a minimum representation of 33 per cent. On a practical level, she outlined measures to empower women, such as, amongst other things, programmes to boost digital skills, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, as well as initiatives to promote role models, such as the school essay competition ‘If I were a minister for a day’ and the ‘Women’s Stories’ campaigns.

The Commissioner emphasised that achieving meaningful and lasting progress in the field of gender equality requires strong alliances between governments, the private sector, social partners, civil society, women’s organisations and international organisations, with the active participation of the younger generation. ‘Our responsibility is not simply to open more doors for women, but to ensure that the systems behind those doors are fair,’ she emphasised.

Christodoulou also took part as a panelist in the panel entitled ‘Her Voice’, which focused on women’s presence in public life, participation in decision-making and the creation of equal opportunities.

On the sidelines of the conference, the Commissioner held bilateral meetings with Tatjana Macura, Serbia’s Minister without Portfolio responsible for gender equality, the prevention of violence against women and the economic and political empowerment of women; Egypt’s Deputy Minister for Social Solidarity, Margrit Saroufim Youssef, and the Vice-Chair of the Gender Balance Council of the United Arab Emirates, Mona Ghanem Al Marri.

Inflation in Cyprus rose to 3.7% in September 2026, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.74% month-on-month, reaching 104.01 points from 103.25 points in August, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday.

For the January-September 2026 period, the CPI increased by 2.26% compared with the corresponding period of 2025.

On an annual basis, the largest increases were recorded in petroleum products, at 25.8%, and electricity and water, at 11.2%. Industrial products, excluding petroleum products, recorded a decrease of 1.1%.

By category of goods and services, the largest annual increases were recorded in transport, at 11.9%, and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, at 9.6%. Prices for clothing and footwear decreased by 10.8%.

Compared with August, the largest monthly increase was recorded in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, at 3.0%, followed by education services, at 1.8%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages, at 1.3%. Transport prices decreased by 0.8%.

At the level of individual products and services, leisure services had the largest positive impact on the annual change in the CPI, at 2.97 percentage points, followed by catering services at 2.82 points and rents at 1.56 points.

The largest negative impacts came from mobile communication services, at -1.53 points, insurance, at -1.13 points, and pharmaceutical products, at -0.94 points.

In September compared with August, fuels and lubricants had the largest positive impact on the CPI, at 0.34 points, followed by electricity at 0.24 points and vegetables at 0.23 points. Passenger air transport had the largest negative impact, at -0.48 points.

Trainings to enhance the knowledge and skills of beekeepers in Cyprus begin on October 17, 2026, with a focus on sustainability, innovation and new business opportunities.

The Interreg NEXT MED project PLANBEE – Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence announces the launch of the second cycle of training programs in Cyprus, entitled “Beekeeping – From Science to Practice”, inviting beekeepers who wish to upgrade their knowledge, improve their practices and respond more effectively to the modern challenges of the sector.

The program combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, focusing on issues that directly affect the health of bees, the productivity of beekeeping units and the sustainability of beekeeping activity. At the same time, it highlights possibilities for utilizing the products of the hive and developing new business prospects.

Training Program

The training program includes three thematic units, with a total duration of 16 hours, which will take place in person and online:

Saturday 17 October 2026, 08:45 – 16:45 Skarinou Environmental Education Center – Bee Pathology – Enemies and Diseases. Instructor, Dr. Alexandros Papachristoforou, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Thessaly.

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 16:30 – 20:30 online – Hive products, processing prospects and financial tools. Trainer: Christina Christodoulou – Agronomist, Organic Farmer, Beekeeper and experienced trainer.

Friday, October 30, 2026, 16:30 – 20:30 online – Bee flora and climate change impacts. Instructor: Dr. Dimitris Sarris, Senior Lecturer KES COLLEGE, Director of KES Research Centre.

Participation is free, while the training will take place in Greek. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Attendance, with the support of the Cyprus Beekeepers Association.

From education to business development – New opportunities through PLANBEE

In addition to enhancing technical knowledge, PLANBEE creates prospects for further professional and business development for those active in the beekeeping sector.

Specifically, participants who will complete at least 75% of this training program, as well as at least 75% of the Entrepreneurial Skills Training Program, which is scheduled for early 2027, will be encouraged to apply to the project’s competitive Tailored Services Voucher Scheme.

The Scheme will offer selected entrepreneurs in the beekeeping sector personalized business support services worth up to pound 5,000, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness, innovation and the development of their activities. It is clarified that the participation and successful completion of the training programs does not imply automatic selection in the Specialized Services Voucher Scheme. The selection of beneficiaries will be carried out through an open call for applications, in accordance with the eligibility criteria and the evaluation process that will be set out in the relevant announcement.

Registrations and information

Registrations for the training workshop have already started and interested beekeepers are invited to register through the online form:

Register here: https://forms.gle/US2jCrJDZLta9Ab49

A few words about the PLANBEE project

PLANBEE – Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence is a European project co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Program coordinated by the CCCI, while it is implemented with the participation of partners from Cyprus (Filagrotiki Symvouleftiki), Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Italy and Jordan.

The project aims to strengthen the beekeeping economy in the Mediterranean, promoting sustainable beekeeping, entrepreneurship, innovation and the development of beetourism. Through educational activities, specialized support services and transnational cooperation, it seeks to create new economic opportunities, especially for women and young people, while contributing to the revitalization of rural areas and the protection of the environment.