Cyprus is experiencing widespread severe weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, leading to a yellow weather warning issued for several regions. A lightning strike also caused a fire at a restaurant in the Lara area.

Philenews: Bad Weather: Chaos in various areas with rain, storms, and lightning - Yellow…

Cyprus is experiencing severe weather conditions including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail, with a yellow warning issued for several regions.

Sigmalive: Storms hit Cyprus: Sky 'opened up' in several areas (VIDEO)

Heavy storms caused intense rainfall and wind in various parts of Cyprus, with video footage showing the dramatic weather conditions.

Cyprus Mail: Thunderstorms Hit Across the Island

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are affecting the western parts of Cyprus, with a yellow weather warning for extreme weather in place until 5pm.

Sigmalive: Lightning sparks fire at a restaurant in Lara

A lightning strike caused a fire at a cafeteria located in the Lara area.

Cyprus Mail: Lightning Strikes Restaurant at Lara Beach

A restaurant near Lara beach sustained extensive damage from a fire caused by a lightning strike early on Friday morning.

Cyprus Mail: Yellow Weather Warning for Rain and Thunderstorms

The meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for extreme weather, including rain and thunderstorms, valid until 5pm on Friday.

An investigation has been launched into the clientele of Savvas Angelidis, the Assistant Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus, signaling further scrutiny within the country's anti-corruption efforts.

Politis: Savvas Angelidis Under Scrutiny: Dillian's Clientele to be Investigated

This top story focuses on an investigation into former official Savvas Angelidis, with a call to examine his clientele, suggesting potential impropriety or corruption.

Former DISY MP Nikos Tornaritis has been appointed by President Nikos Christodoulides as a special political envoy for the Cyprus problem, tasked with conducting targeted political contacts in Asian and African countries without remuneration.

Sigmalive: Dian's message on the Cyprus issue: 'Dialogue prevails over division'

UN envoy (Dian) emphasizes the importance of dialogue in resolving the Cyprus issue, stating it is superior to division.

Philenews: Tensions in joint session of Defense and Transport Committees: From Turkish…

Tension arose during a closed-door joint session of parliamentary committees discussing Turkish actions in the FIR, involving Turkish violations and Greek F-16s, with warnings from controllers.

The Democratic Rally (DISY) party continues to face internal political clashes and debates, with discussions revolving around the strategic choices of President Annita Demetriou and accusations of responsibility for party conflicts made by Charis Georgiadis.

Politis: The Risk of Annita Dimitriou's Choices: DISY Prefers to Keep Tones Low

This political story delves into the strategic decisions made by Annita Dimitriou and the general low-key approach adopted by the DISY party.

Politis: Charis Georgiadis: 'DISY Leadership Bears Main Responsibility' - Remarks on…

This political piece features Charis Georgiadis assigning primary responsibility to the DISY leadership for internal party conflicts, with pointed remarks towards Karousos.

Philenews: Political clashes over Tornaritis appointment, Diplarou-Karousos relations…

Political disagreements persist, concerning the appointment of Tornaritis, the relationship between Diplarou and Karousos, and interventions by Averof.

Authorities in Engomi discovered 396 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in a 40-year-old's car, leading to a significant fine for the individual.

Politis: Engomi: 396 Cartons of Un-taxed Cigarettes Found in a 40-Year-Old's Car…

A crime report from Engomi detailing the discovery of a large quantity of untaxed cigarettes in a vehicle, leading to a significant fine for a 40-year-old individual.

Sigmalive: Cyprus: Police catch a 40-year-old with 396 cartons of untaxed cigarettes

Authorities apprehended a 40-year-old individual carrying a large quantity of untaxed cigarettes.

Members of Parliament have been informed that Cyprus's waste treatment system is facing significant challenges and has been described as a 'ticking time bomb' due to its struggle to cope.

Cyprus Mail: Cyprus Waste System a Ticking Time Bomb

MPs were informed that Cyprus's waste treatment system is struggling to cope, with officials describing it as a 'ticking time bomb'.

The President of the Fiscal Council has put forward a proposal advocating for mandatory provident funds for all citizens and a system of monthly income payments instead of lump sums.

Politis: Provident Funds for All and Monthly Income Instead of Lump Sum: The Proposal…

This economic news concerns a proposal from the Fiscal Council President suggesting the implementation of provident funds for everyone and a monthly income payment system.

Digital security and data protection authorities are in contact regarding Revolut, with uncertainty surrounding whether customers in Cyprus have been affected by any potential issues.

Sigmalive: Revolut: Digital security and data protection authorities in contact - Unknown…

Digital security and data protection authorities are communicating regarding Revolut, with uncertainty about whether customers in Cyprus have been impacted.

The United Kingdom is reportedly increasing pressure on both Cyprus and Turkey to bring about a resolution in the investigation of a British national's murder in Ayia Napa.

Sigmalive: Murder of Briton in Ayia Napa: London pressures Cyprus and Turkey on the case

The UK is exerting pressure on both Cyprus and Turkey to resolve the investigation into the murder of a British national in Ayia Napa.