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CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (B)
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1200 26/10/2025 UNTIL 1200 27/10/2025
Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.
Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.
Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1014hPa (hectopascal)
Weak low pressure is affecting the area. The weather will be mainly fine but at times increased cloud will be present.
Visibility: Good
Sea surface temperature: 25°C
Warnings: NIL
French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad is expected to arrive to Cyprus on Monday where he will be received by President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and hold a meeting with Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna.
According to CNA sources, Cyprus and France are further enhancing dialogue among them and are continuing consultations to upgrade their Strategic Agenda, with the aim of expanding bilateral cooperation at the political and economic levels and in security matters.
At 14:15 on Monday, a bilateral meeting will be held between Haddad and Raouna, and at 15:45 the French official will be received by President Christodoulides.
The CNA sources said that the two sides have been promoting the further enhancement of their dialogue and are continuing consultations to upgrade their Strategic Agenda, which aims to expand bilateral cooperation at the political and economic levels and in security matters.
The same sources stressed that the promotion of a strategic dialogue and the upgrade of the Strategic Agenda will create a new dynamic for the bilateral relations and will broaden and deepen the fields of cooperation in sectors such as energy, defence and education.
They also noted that Haddad’s visit provides an opportunity for further coordination between the two countries on European policy issues.
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs is expected to inform the French official about the priorities of the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU and the actions it will promote.
The two officials will also exchange views on issues that are high on the European agenda, as well as on important dossiers that the Cyprus Presidency will be called upon to address such as the new Multiannual Financial Framework, the Simplification Process, the Common Agricultural Policy, Defence and Security issues, Enlargement, and Migration.
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, participates on Sunday in Thessaloniki, in events for the city’s Patron Saint, Saint Demetrius, following an invitation by the State Authorities.
The President will also inaugurate the Chair of Cyprus Studies of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, following an invitation by the Rectoral Authorities.
A press release issued by the Presidency said that today President Christodoulides will attend a doxology in the Church of Saint Demetrius in the presence of President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.
Later on, he will attend an official luncheon hosted by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis and the Commander of the Supreme Military Command of Epirus-Macedonia, Lieutenant General Athanasios Garinis, at the Thessaloniki Guard Officers’ Club.
In the afternoon, the President of the Republic will inaugurate the Chair of Cyprus Studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He will also deliver a speech during the University’s annual event on the occasion of the celebration of Saint Demetrius, for the 113th anniversary of the liberation of the city and the Epic of 1940.
During the event, the authorities of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki will award honorary medals to the Presidents of Cyprus and Greece.
The President of the Republic, who is accompanied in Thessaloniki by Director of the President’s Press Office, Victor Papadopoulos, and other officials, will return to Cyprus late in the evening.
CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (B)
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1200 25/10/2025 UNTIL 1200 26/10/2025
Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.
Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.
Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1015hPa (hectopascal)
Weak low pressure is affecting the area. In the evening, locally increased cloud coverage in likely to give isolated showers. Tonight and tomorrow morning, locally increased cloud coverage will be preset while isolated showers are expected over the west and the north.
Visibility: Good, but moderate in showers
Sea surface temperature: 25°C
Warnings: NIL
AREA
PERIOD
WIND
STATE OF SEA
West Coast
Afternoon
Southwest to West 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3, near the coast Northwest to Northeast
Smooth to Slight
Morning
Southwest to Northwest 3, gradually 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
South Coast
Afternoon
Southwest 4 to 5, at times locally 5
Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3, near the coast West to Northwest
Smooth to Slight
Morning
South to Southwest 3, gradually Southwest to West 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
East Coast
Afternoon
South to Southwest 4, locally 4 to 5
Smooth to Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3
Smooth to Slight
Morning
Southwest to Northwest 3, gradually South to Southwest 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
North Coast
Afternoon
Southwest to West 3 to 4, at times locally 4
Smooth to Slight, at times locally Slight
Night
South to Southwest 3, near the coast Southeast to Southwest
Smooth to Slight
Morning
South to Southwest 3 to 4, gradually Southwest to Northwest
Smooth to Slight
CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A)
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 25/10/2025 UNTIL 0600 26/10/2025
Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.
Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.
Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1014hPa (hectopascal)
Weak low pressure is affecting the area. Today and tonight the weather will be mainly fine, but locally increased cloud coverage at times will be present with risk of isolated showers.
Visibility: Good, but moderate in showers
Sea surface temperature: 25°C
Warnings: NIL
AREA
PERIOD
WIND
STATE OF SEA
West Coast
Morning
Southeast to Southwest 3, locally at first Variable
Smooth to Slight
Afternoon
Southwest to West 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight, in the morning Slight
South Coast
Morning
West to Northwest 3, gradually Southwest to West 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
Afternoon
Southwest 4 to 5, at times locally 5
Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4, initially Southwest to West 4
Smooth to Slight, initially Slight
East Coast
Morning
Southwest to Northwest 3
Smooth to Slight
Afternoon
Southwest 3 to 4, later 4 to 5
Smooth to Slight, later Slight
Night
Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4, locally at first Southwest to West 4
Smooth to Slight, locally at first Slight
North Coast
Morning
Southeast to Southwest 3, gradually Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight
Afternoon
Southwest to West 3 to 4, locally 4
Smooth to Slight, locally Slight
Night
Southeast to Southwest 3, at times offshore Southwest to West 3 to 4
Smooth to Slight, at times offshore Slight
Shelter material sent via the Amalthea Plan maritime corridor arrived in Gaza, the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.
The material was sent in close coordination with UNOPS and All Hands Hearts organization.
”Distribution to families is underway while more humanitarian aid is on the way. We will continue our efforts to support civilians on the ground”, the MFA posted on X.
Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC) Director, Stavros Stavrinos, has told CNA that the Competitive Electricity Market operates smoothly since the start of its commercial operation on October 1, 2025.
He added that during the first three weeks of its operation, the average price for suppliers was approximately 16 cents/kWh.
The commercial operation of the Competitive Electricity Market kicked off on October 1, 2025 and has so far not presented any problems that would hinder its smooth operation.
Stavrinos said that bilateral contracts are submitted daily by participants in the Forward Market, the Day-Ahead Market is cleared and paid to Participants through the Cyprus Stock Exchange, production is scheduled for the next day and Orders are executed in the Real-time Balancing Market.
Clearing prices in the day-ahead (wholesale) market are fluctuating at expected levels, he went on to say.
‘During the midday hours, when there is a large supply especially from Photovoltaic Systems, prices are low and often zero, while in the evening hours the prices are higher,’ he noted.
According to the TSOC Director, during the first three weeks, the weighted average price of the day-ahead market, i.e. the average price at which suppliers buy, was approximately 16 cents/kWh, ‘close to what was expected”.
He said that TSOC publishes on its website the clearing prices in the day-ahead market per half hour and the quantities of energy.
Stavrinos told CNA that the Competitive Market concerns the wholesale market and therefore any benefits to the consumer require time.
‘It is expected that the various suppliers will receive the ‘signals’ of the wholesale market and, gradually, will adjust their pricing policy’, he added.
Moreover, Stavrinos said that ‘it is expected that investors, by analyzing the change in wholesale clearing prices, can assess investments, such as in storage, base units and flexible units, so that the most appropriate ones that will lead to a reduction in the cost of production are implemented’.
Clocks will be set back one hour at 04:00 am on Sunday, October 26, as the summer time period for 2025 ends.
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry has said that a decree on the matter was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic on July 9, 2021.
The change of hour applies to all countries of the European Union.
The summer time period for 2025 came into force on March 30th.
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, departs on Saturday evening for Thessaloniki, where, following an invitation by the State Authorities, he will participate in events for the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki, Saint Demetrius, and will inaugurate the Chair of Cyprus Studies of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, following an invitation by the Rectoral Authorities.
A press release issued by the Presidency, said that on October 26, President Christodoulides will attend a doxology in the Church of Saint Demetrius in the presence of President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.
Later on, he will attend an official luncheon hosted by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis and the Commander of the Supreme Military Command of Epirus-Macedonia, Lieutenant General Athanasios Garinis, at the Thessaloniki Guard Officers’ Club.
In the afternoon, the President of the Republic will inaugurate the Chair of Cyprus Studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He will also deliver a speech during the University’s annual event on the occasion of the celebration of Saint Demetrius, for the 113th anniversary of the liberation of the city and the Epic of 1940.
During the event, the authorities of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki will award honorary medals to the Presidents of Cyprus and Greece.
The President of the Republic, who will be accompanied in Thessaloniki by Director of the President’s Press Office, Victor Papadopoulos, and other officials, will return to Cyprus late in the evening of October 26.
Deputy Minister of Culture Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou and Minister of Culture of Serbia Nikola Selakovic, have decided ways to strengthen cultural cooperation in the context of a meeting, that took place at the archaeological site of Viminacium, near Belgrade.
According to a press release issued by the Deputy Ministry, on Saturday, during the meeting, the two Ministers referred to the close ties of friendship and cultural cooperation that connect the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening relations between Cyprus and Serbia through the development of joint cultural activities.
Dr. Kassianidou expressed the gratitude of the Republic of Cyprus for the selection of Cyprus as an honored country at the 68th Belgrade International Book Fair, and exchanged views with her Serbian counterpart on ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of literature.
The two officials discussed about the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will lay the foundations for a structured and long-term cultural cooperation between the two countries, as well as a second Memorandum of Understanding to combat the illegal trafficking of antiquities – a proposal that the Serbian Minister of Culture warmly embraced, the press release says.
Moreover, they discussed about the transfer to Cyprus of the exhibition on the destruction of Serbia’s cultural heritage in the Kosovo region (Metohija region), which will also be hosted in Cyprus.
The two sides exchanged proposals for further ways of cooperation and exchange of expertise at various levels, with the aim of strengthening the already close relationship between the two countries, the press release said.
After their meeting, they exchanged commemorative gifts and made statements to the media, confirming their will to continue and deepen the cultural cooperation between Cyprus and Serbia, the press release added.
The Deputy Minister of Culture was given a tour of the premises of the Viminacium museum that is under renovation, to the study and conservation laboratories, as well as the archaeological site, where she visited the Roman baths, the amphitheater, the necropolis and the storage area of a Roman ship that was recently located nearby.