A sweltering heatwave has gripped Cyprus, with temperatures hitting 33C inland on Wednesday, but relief is on the way as cooler air and even thunderstorms are forecast by the weekend.
The country remains under a blanket of hazy skies, with fine dust particles lingering in the atmosphere until Thursday. Coastal areas will see slightly milder conditions, with highs of 27C in the south and east, while western and northern coasts
