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1. The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-6th-lidl-wellness-camp-created-a-dynamic-health-and-wellness-footprint

Two days full of knowledge, practical ideas, guidance from distinguished experts, entertainment and relaxation transformed the Atlantica Aeneas Resort Hotel in Ayia Napa into a wellness center 305 participants, ...

2. Households told to save water, while companies pump unchecked

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/households-told-to-save-water-while-companies-pump-unchecked

As Cyprus urges households to cut back on water use amid one of the driest years in a decade, mounting criticism points to a glaring gap: while families face restrictions and fines, large companies continue using vast amounts of water with little oversight....

3. Cyprus weighs cloud seeding as supplement to water strategy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-cloud-seeding-as-supplement-to-water-strategy

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is considering a pilot cloud seeding project as a possible tool to help ease Cyprus’ ongoing water scarcity, officials said this week....

4. As dams run dry, Cyprus farmers brace for a lost season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-dams-run-dry-cyprus-farmers-brace-for-a-lost-season

Farmers across Cyprus have been advised not to plant seasonal crops this year as the island faces a historic drought that has left dams at just 10 to 11 percent capacity....

5. Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-dramatic-water-shortage-as-dam-levels-drop-to-11

Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....

6. A big step for animal welfare in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-big-step-for-animal-welfare-in-cyprus

The Cyprus government is stepping up its support for animal welfare with new funding and initiatives announced on World Animal Day....

7. Lidl Cyprus invests in people's well-being with its 6th Lidl Wellness Camp

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-invests-in-people-s-well-being-with-its-6th-lidl-wellness-camp

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia Napa, Lidl Cyprus announces the launch of the competition for participation in the 6th Lidl Wellness Camp....

8. Paphos water worries put to rest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-water-worries-put-to-rest

Residents of Paphos can breathe easier when it comes to drinking water. Government officials say new desalination units will secure supply for the district through at least 2026, regardless of rainfall....

9. Cyprus turns to goats and GPS in wildfire fight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-turns-to-goats-and-gps-in-wildfire-fight

Cyprus is turning to an unlikely firefighter: the goat....

10. How much of a priority is tree planting?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-much-of-a-priority-is-tree-planting

Another scorching summer is drawing to a close, at least on the calendar, and while the risk of major fires hasn’t vanished, we can hope that as the weather cools and the rain returns, we’ll move away from the extreme danger of deep-red alerts. ...

11. Birthday bash triggers Audit office probe over environmental risks in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birthday-bash-sparks-audit-office-probe-over-environmental-risks-in-paphos

The Audit Office has raised concerns that state officials may have shown serious negligence in allowing a private birthday party for a high-profile businessman to take place in one of Paphos’ most environmentally sensitive areas....

12. Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-warn-public-to-avoid-centuries-old-lania-oak-due-to-falling-branches

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the centuries-old Lania oak after several large branches fell Friday, creating what officials say is a serious risk of injury....

13. Potima’s mobile desalination unit kicks in to quench Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potima-s-mobile-desalination-unit-kicks-in-to-quench-paphos

A new mobile desalination unit began pumping out drinking water Monday in Potima, offering a much-needed boost to the drought-hit Paphos district....

14. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wildfire-boss-was-in-australia-during-deadly-blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

15. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/skip-truck-drivers-sound-the-alarm-help-us-or-everyone-pays

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

16. Desalinated water production underway as additional units prepare to go online within 24 hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalinated-water-production-underway-as-additional-units-prepare-to-go-online-within-24-hours

The gradual production of desalinated water from mobile units provided by the United Arab Emirates has begun successfully, Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced Tuesday....

17. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-hose-for-cleaning-now-a-criminal-offense-under-new-water-saving-law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

18. 11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/11-hotel-groups-go-private-on-water-with-€3m-state-backed-desalination-plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

19. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-plunge-below-20-as-state-races-to-secure-water-supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

20. 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-cyprus

A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....

21. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-s-drone-power-lands-in-cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

22. Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....

23. Desalination units from UAE arrive, but will they work here?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-from-uae-arrive-but-will-they-work-here

The mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Cyprus within the expected timeframe, marking a key step in the government’s plan to address water shortages ahead of summer. ...

24. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-targeted-for-may-arrival-and-operation-by-june

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

25. Water supply in Paphos secure through 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-supply-in-paphos-secure-through-2025

Domestic water supply for the greater Paphos area is secured through the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, following a high-level meeting of local and national officials at the Paphos District Water Board....

26. Desalination units set to arrive in Cyprus by end of May

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-set-to-arrive-in-cyprus-by-end-of-may

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates are expected to arrive in Cyprus by the end of May, as efforts to address the island’s water supply issues continue, a senior official said Tuesday....

27. Cyprus lawmakers say no more slaps on the wrist for animal cruelty cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases

People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....

28. The Power of Collaboration: A Step Forward for the Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus Monachus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-the-power-of-collaboration-a-step-forward-for-the-protection-of-the-mediterranean-monk-seal-monachus-monachus

On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...

29. Welcome home, Panagis!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welcome-home-panagis

After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...

30. Grate news: Cyprus sets firm limits on blended halloumi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grate-news-cyprus-sets-firm-limits-on-blended-halloumi

The Cyprus Dairy Producers’ Association has welcomed a new government decree that sets limits on the amount of blended halloumi cheese allowed in production....

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