Cyprus recorded the hottest June in 23 years, with inland temperatures reaching an infernal 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and expected to rise further to a record 44C on Thursday. The Met Office issued an Orange Alert saying that maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach around 43-44 degrees Celsius over the central plain … Read more
– A mini-heatwave is forecasted to last at least over the next three days in Cyprus.
– A yellow weather warning is in effect from 2:30pm until 3:30pm.
– Temperatures will reach 40C inland, 34C on the south and east coasts, 31C on the remaining coasts, and 30C in the higher mountains.
– Winds will be light and variable, up to 4 Beaufort, with a complete absence of wind at times during midday hours.
The Greek delegation presented the history of the Parthenon Marbles case, emphasizing the violent removal of the sculptures and the poor conditions of their preservation at the British Museum. Efforts to engage in dialogue with the UK have been fruitless, and the Marbles are considered an integral part of Greek cultural heritage. The UK reiterated that existing laws do not allow for the return of the Marbles to Greece, despite strong support from numerous countries for their repatriation.
The gardens are looking very summery with tropical trees and flowers starting to bloom. The jacarandas were the last trees to flower, and some trees may surprise with another flowering later in the year. Some favorite trees mentioned include Caesalpinia gilliesii, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Polygala myrtifolia. The text also discusses Tecoma stans, plumeria, and roses. The Plant of the Month is Oenothera speciosa, a ground-hugging plant with fragrant pink blooms loved by bees and butterflies.
The remains of a missing person from 1974, Charalambos Sarlian from Keramoti, Kavala, a Greek national, have been identified. There are no close living relatives to receive and bury them.
Breast Implant Illness is a term used to describe a range of symptoms attributed to implants such as fatigue, joint pain, cognitive difficulties, and other systemic issues after having the procedure.
June will have a sudden increase in temperatures of up to 10 degrees Celsius due to a warm air mass moving in from Africa. The weather will be cloudy with scattered dust in the atmosphere for the next few days, bringing isolated showers and temperatures slightly below normal. Wednesday and Thursday will have locally increased cloudiness with isolated showers mainly in mountainous regions and inland areas. Friday will see mostly clear skies with temperatures rising closer to average for the time of year.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the French Open after overcoming concerns about his forearm injury.
The charity concert “A Night in Havana – Jazz Fusion” will take place on June 13 at Skali Aglantzias in collaboration with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Renowned Cuban pianist Rolando Luna and Cuban, Cyprus-based singer Marjorie Montero will be performing. Luna specially arranged the repertoire for the Symphony Orchestra to perform under the direction of conductor Giorgos Kountouris. All proceeds from the concert will go towards Telethon’s charitable efforts.
