The average amount of rainfall that fell in the free areas from the 1st of the month until 9.00 in the morning of August 17 rose to 41% of the normal for August, according to preliminary data released on Monday by the Department of Meteorology.
Monday, August 17, 2026
AUGUST RAINFALL AT 41% OF NORMAL - WHICH AREAS FAR EXCEEDED NORMAL LEVELS
The average amount of rainfall that fell in the free areas from the 1st of the month until 9.00 in the morning of August 17 rose to 41% of the normal for August, according to preliminary data released on Monday by the Department of Meteorology.
CRIME ROUND UP
Filenews 17/8
309 alcohol tests were carried out, from which 36 complaints emerged
The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.
As a result of the preventive police operations, fourteen persons were arrested for various offenses, such as illegal possession of drugs, illegal stay in the Republic, assault on a police officer, carrying knives and traffic offenses.
MICK'S QUIZ - Coral Star, Coral Bay - 5 & 19 October
MICK'S QUIZ
Coral Star, Coral Bay [opposite Phillipos Supermarket]
5 & 19 October - 8pm
Please note that the quiz will normally be every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Enquiries - mickcotton20@hotmail.com
NEO - The Hunter Cafe Bar, Tremithousa - 23 August
NEO
The Hunter Cafe Bar, Tremithousa
23 August - from 7.30pm
Booking essential 99 289205
LARNACA BEACH TRAGEDY LEAVES MOTHER DEAD AND 12 YEAR OLD ON VENTILATOR
Two sisters taken to Makarios Hospital after incident involving family of five European nationals.
A 12-year-old girl remains on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at Makarios Hospital after a drowning incident at a Larnaca beach that claimed the life of her mother.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Saturday at a Cyprus Tourism Organisation beach, where a family of five European nationals had been spending time.
ROADS CLOSED AS ABANDONED LIMASSOL BUILDING DEMOLISHED - 17-20 August
ROADS CLOSED AS ABANDONED LIMASSOL BUILDING DEMOLISHED - 17-20 August - Filenews 17/8 by Rebekah Gregoriades
An abandoned building on Omonia Avenue in Limassol, at the junction with Vasileos Pavlou street, is being demolished, with works starting on Monday and lasting till Thursday.
The Limassol municipality said on Monday that during the demolition works, the two roads will be closed to traffic and pedestrians from 5am till 8pm.
Signs placed around the works will indicate diversions.
CYPRUS MOVES TO END ILLEGAL BURNING AND DUMPING OF AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS
A new framework aimed at ending the uncontrolled dumping and burning of agricultural plastics shall head to the House, with farmers set to receive free collection points for waste.
The regulations seek to establish a nationwide system for the separate collection and recycling of agricultural plastic waste, with producers required to cover the costs of both collection and transport.
The House environment committee is examining the bill before it is brought before the plenary for a vote.
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