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61. Why Cyprus has the edge in Hydrogen technology

George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....

62. Top 10 venues host community pizza across Cyprus

In Cyprus, where culinary experiences abound, there's something special about the simplicity and satisfaction of enjoying a slice of pizza....

63. Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Chris Angelides serves as the Managing Director in the oil and gas consulting division of Ernst & Young LLP in Houston....

64. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

65. Few coal plants to survive stricter US regulations

New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....

66. Pollution problems plague Cyprus ports

Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...

67. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

68. Britain's Prince Harry officially a US resident

In a significant move, Prince Harry, formally known as Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex, has officially declared himself a resident of the United States, as per a recent regulatory filing in the United Kingdom....

69. Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

In a pivotal discussion held yesterday by the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry, and Tourism, the pressing issue of energy storage from renewable sources and hydrogen took center stage....

70. Get your tickets now for the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024!

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

71. Green Agenda Summit gears up for May 20

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

72. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

73. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

74. Lawmakers slam green taxation plans as ''stupid'' and ''immoral''

DISY MP Kyriakos Hatzigiannis and Ecologists MP Stavros Papadouris sharply criticized the government's green taxation plans in interviews with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' and ''DIASPORA News.''...

75. Audit uncovers mismanagement in Cyprus' public health system

In a damning revelation, Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides unveiled alarming mismanagement within Cyprus' public health sector, particularly in its flagship National Health System (GESY). ...

76. Halloumi and pharma propel exports to €2.35 billion

Cyprus' main exports for 2023 included mineral fuels and oil, halloumi and pharmaceutical products, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

77. Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances. ...

78. Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Today, Cyprus marked a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with the signing of a contract for the supply and installation of 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks across its mountainous and remote regions. ...

79. Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...

80. The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

81. Zero-emission buildings by 2030

In a bid to combat climate change, the European Parliament has approved a plan to make buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive,...

82. The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...

83. Hotel industry faces backlash over residence fees

The inclusion of a residence tax within the framework of the green tax reform, affecting hotels, tourist accommodations, and Airbnb, is expected to trigger reactions within the hotel industry....

84. Cyprus' wetlands under threat

Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Neophytou delves into the critical challenges facing Cyprus' precious wetlands, where red alerts have recently been issued for the Achna dam and Larnaca salt ponds. ...

85. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

86. Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....

87. Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

Cyprus residents are reminded that the deadline for renewing vehicle registration permits for 2024 is fast approaching. The renewal period, which began on January 4, will conclude on March 11 at midnight. ...

88. Cyprus adopts ''Pay as You Throw'' system to tackle surging municipal waste

The Statistical Service of Cyprus reveals a 5% surge in municipal solid waste, reaching 615,000 tonnes in 2022. Per capita waste generation stands at 673 kg, ranking Cyprus the 5th highest in the EU. With 77.5% disposed of in landfills, the nation is gearing up for a "Pay as You Throw" (PAYT) system....

89. Hapag-Lloyd takes green stride by recycling 'Mississauga Express'

According to a report by Andreas Karamitis, published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, one of the major shipping companies, Hapag-Lloyd, has announced the recycling of its merchant ship, the ''Mississauga Express,''...

90. Neofytou confronts Turkish delegate on Cyprus invasion and occupation

DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....