https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/together-for-a-second-chance-world-stray-animals-day
Every stray animal has a story. A story of abandonment, survival, and hope for a better tomorrow. On April 4th, World Stray Animals Day, radio stations LOVE FM 100.7, DEEJAY RADIO 93.5, and SPOR FM 95.0 unite for a joint live link dedicated to these creatures who seek love and care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/give-a-stray-a-second-chance-by-joining-the-mission-to-save-homeless-animals-in-cyprus
Don't just talk the talk, take action and make a difference in Cyprus. God knows we need it!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-s-final-form-when-digital-capitalism-perfects-the-free-market-of-power
The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-abandonment-and-neglect-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
Dog abandonment and neglect in Cyprus are getting worse, with shelters struggling to keep up. Volunteers at local shelters say they are seeing more and more dogs being abandoned, not just in the summer, but all year round....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-link-decision-expected-soon-energy-minister-confirms
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced that key decisions regarding the electricity interconnection......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-could-face-financial-strain-over-vasilikos-debacle
The abandonment of the Vasilikos terminal project by a Chinese consortium has triggered a cascade of financial and operational challenges for Cyprus, with substantial implications for state finances and energy infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-eu-support-to-keep-youth-in-countryside
Cyprus is seeking support from the European Union in its efforts to bring about the demographic regeneration of its rural areas, Minister for Agriculture Maria Panayiotou......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-challenges-mount-over-vasilikos-terminal-abandonment
Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-effort-to-combat-desertification-in-rural-areas
Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-polis-road-project-faces-uncertain-future
The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-turmoil-as-coalition-parties-face-electoral-setback
Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bison-return-to-portugal-after-thousands-of-years
Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1974-toyotas-stand-still-in-nicosia-s-buffer-zone
In the summer of 1974, amidst the bustling streets of Ledra, Dikran's father, Stefan, welcomed a fleet of untouched Toyota cars, Corolla, Corona......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-s-tourism-success-development-struggles
Famagusta Province in Cyprus boasts the highest tourism revenue contribution nationwide, but falls short in infrastructure development and enhancement projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-makes-history-as-the-first-country-to-wipe-out-stray-dogs
In a landmark achievement, the Netherlands has become the world's first country to eradicate the issue of stray dogs, setting a global benchmark in animal welfare practices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vassilikos-lng-project-defenders-hit-back-amid-accusations
In response to mounting skepticism, the CMC Administration issued a resolute defense of the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd's ability to undertake the Vasilikos LNG Receiving and Regasification Terminal project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-aims-to-become-cyprus-first-energy-self-sufficient-community
Inspired by the success of the Tilos Project, the first operational renewable energy initiative that achieved energy independence for the island of Tilos, Kato Pyrgos aspires to become the first energy self-sufficient community in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-grapples-with-energy-project-crisis
The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus' most ambitious energy ventures, Terminal F.P. at Royal, finds itself grappling with challenges that threaten its completion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-becomes-sanctuary-for-abandoned-boy
In a heartbreaking tale from France, a resilient nine-year-old boy managed to endure two years of abandonment, living alone in a council flat during the Covid pandemic.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayors-take-on-eco-warriors-in-akamas-showdown
In a heated dispute, the municipalities of Polis Chrysochous and Pegeia are vehemently protesting against the interference of various environmental organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-secrets-controversies-and-tape-recorder-incident-shaking-the-energy-sector
The communication between the Minister of Energy and EAC's leadership is likened to a game of "broken phone," despite efforts to portray the recent public rift between the two sides as a mere parenthesis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adopt-don-t-shop-as-abandoned-dogs-crisis-deepens
The plight of abandoned dogs in Cyprus has taken a turn for the worse, according to officials from the Municipality of Nicosia and a local pound that houses strays collected by multiple authorities in the Nicosia district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-hunting-breeds-dominate-stray-population-in-cyprus
A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-voice-alarm-over-plant-protection-regulation
The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/british-tourist-fined-€10-000-for-smuggling-tobacco-from-occupied-territories
Customs officials seized 29.5 kilograms of rolling tobacco from a British tourist who admitted to buying it in the occupied territories with the intention of transporting it to the UK, according to a statement from the Customs Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bill-proposes-stricter-penalties-for-dog-owners
A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-s-dangerous-around-here
There has been a lot of discussion about the new President's selection of Michalis Hatzigiannis to fill the role of Deputy Minister of Culture, and it can be challenging to separate reasonable criticism from elitism. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-issues-affecting-young-people-in-rural-areas
The public debate with young people living in rural areas is quite constructive because dialogue brings to light several issues that local authorities may be unaware of....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cafe-at-hala-sultan-tekke-done-with-respect-and-under-strict-regulations
The operation of a café at Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque in the Larnaka district, on the south coast, is done with respect to the area and the monument and under strict conditions, the Mayor of Larnaka Andreas Vyras told the Cyprus News Agency....
