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1. Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ramez-naam-solar-power-is-getting-cheaper-and-cyprus-is-sitting-on-a-goldmine

If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....

2. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

3. Cyprus taken to EU court (again) over dangerous, unfinished landfills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-taken-to-eu-court-again-over-dangerous-unfinished-landfills

The European Commission has decided to drag Cyprus back to the European Court of Justice, this time over a long-standing failure to clean up two problematic landfills that have been sitting idle but unsafe for years....

4. Nicosia Mayor slams delay in flood works after streets turn to rivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-slams-delay-in-flood-works-after-streets-turn-to-rivers

A brief but intense downpour over the weekend turned part of Engomi into a fast-moving river, raising fresh concerns over Cyprus’ readiness to handle extreme weather....

5. Momentum for green cities begins where the pavement ends

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/momentum-for-green-cities-begins-where-the-pavement-ends

We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...

6. AI adoption could boost global GDP by an additional 15 percentage points by 2035, as global economy is reshaped: PwC Research

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-adoption-could-boost-global-gdp-by-an-additional-15-percentage-points-by-2035-as-global-economy-is-reshaped-pwc-research

New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...

7. Kostas Kadis, Byron Ioannou, Antonia Theodosiou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-kadis-byron-ioannou-antonia-theodosiou-to-speak-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....

8. Desalination alone won’t solve the problem, expert warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-alone-won-t-solve-the-problem-expert-warns

Cyprus is facing an escalating water crisis, and while desalination plants are often touted as the solution, an expert warns that this may not be enough to solve the island's long-term water problems....

9. ''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

10. Pope Francis dies at 88. A humble Shepherd leaves his flock.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-dies-at-88-a-humble-shepherd-leaves-his-flock

On Easter Monday, just a day after Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Christ, Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his Vatican residence. He was 88 years old....

11. Southeastern Europe warmer than ever

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever

In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....

12. Green Agenda Summit: Removing the Speed Bumps

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-summit-removing-the-speed-bumps

Agenda Cy, in collaboration with Kathimerini newspaper, is proud to announce the 2nd Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, to be held on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

13. Cypriot leaders agree to form Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-leaders-agree-to-form-bicommunal-youth-technical-committee

Cypriot leaders have agreed to establish a ''Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee'' to encourage dialogue and cooperation among young people from both communities....

14. Water we waiting for? Government unveils €8 million plan to combat water scarcity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-we-waiting-for-government-unveils-€8-million-plan-to-combat-water-scarcity

The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....

15. Cyprus ready for tough wildfire season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-for-tough-wildfire-season

As temperatures rise and the dry season approaches, Cyprus is preparing for battle—against wildfires. The Department of Forests has received 25 new fire engines, a significant boost to the country's firefighting capabilities, as the government vows to keep strengthening its fire response fleet....

16. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

17. Ancient Alexandria crumbles as rising seas threaten its future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-alexandria-crumbles-as-rising-seas-threaten-its-future

Alexandria, Egypt’s historic port city, is facing an escalating crisis due to climate-driven coastal erosion and rising sea levels....

18. World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-iceberg-grounds-near-south-georgia-island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...

19. Retired hens are living their best lives, and helping save Cyprus’ olive groves

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves

In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...

20. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

21. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santorini-volcano-s-breathing-intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

22. Flamingo numbers plummet in Cyprus, sparking concerns for wetland health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health

The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....

23. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-the-biggest-risks-facing-cyprus-and-governments-worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

24. A green planet with India leading the way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-green-planet-with-india-leading-the-way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...

25. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

26. Poland to prioritize security on all fronts during its EU presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-to-prioritize-security-on-all-fronts-during-its-eu-presidency

Poland has laid out an ambitious roadmap for its 2025 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with security taking center stage. Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski presented the priorities on Tuesday at the House of Europe in Nicosia, under the presidency’s guiding motto: “Security, Europe!”...

27. Cyprus at a political crossroads: New faces, big promises, and uncertain futures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures

The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...

28. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

29. Exciting ''Beyond Sea & Sun'' conference to shape Cyprus' tourism future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exciting-beyond-sea-and-sun-conference-to-shape-cyprus-tourism-future

Cyprus is gearing up for a pivotal event tomorrow, with the ''Beyond Sea and Sun'' conference set to bring together key players from the global tourism industry to discuss the future of the island's tourism sector. ...

30. How 22 billion pounds per year of coffee waste could save the environment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-22-billion-pounds-of-coffee-waste-could-save-the-environment

What if your daily cup of coffee did more than fuel your morning? What if it also helped build stronger, greener cities? ...

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