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1. High electricity costs in Cyprus due to lack of renewables

As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....

2. Turn your land or roof into income and help combat climate change

As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, marked by record-breaking temperatures from June 2023 onwards, the call to shift towards sustainable practices has never been more urgent....

3. Coral sounds boost reef health, study shows

Researchers have discovered a novel method to help struggling coral reefs by using underwater speakers to play recordings of healthy corals. This approach could potentially restore vitality to degraded reefs....

4. UN project boosts water access for Cyprus wildlife in buffer zone

It's impossible not to be moved by the climate and wildlife of Cyprus, particularly in dry regions like the buffer zone, abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974....

5. Cyprus ranks among top innovators in Europe

Among the best-performing countries in terms of innovation between 2023 and 2024 is Cyprus, according to the latest European Commission data....

6. Cyprus charts course for 2025 budget surplus

President Nikos Christodoulides announced during a Cabinet meeting on Monday that the government is on track to achieve a budget surplus for the fiscal year 2025....

7. Zambartas Winery thrives with Cypriot grapes

Markos Zambartas is deeply passionate about winemaking, viewing it as a reflection of his soul. As a second-generation winemaker, he studied oenology......

8. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

9. 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....

10. European Commission targets tiger mosquitoes in Cyprus with €500,000 initiative

The European Commission announced on Friday a new initiative to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Cyprus....

11. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

12. Transport minister Vafeades calls for fair climate laws in shipping

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....

13. CBC projects 3% GDP growth in 2024

The Central Bank of Cyprus has revised its 2024 forecast for GDP growth to 3%, from 2.8% that was expected last March, mainly due to the upward revision of domestic demand, while it maintained its forecast for growth in the years 2025 and 2026, at 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively....

14. Cyprus plans €3.1B climate investment by 2030

Cyprus’ total investment on climate change in both EU and public funds as well as private investments are estimated to amount to €3.1 billion by 2030, the Finance Ministry has said....

15. European Parliament elections see rightward shift

Voters across Europe cast their ballots on Sunday in the European Parliament elections, likely shifting the assembly to the right and increasing the number of euroskeptic nationalists. ...

16. 31,000 children in Cyprus below poverty line

The percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus stood at 18.1% in 2022, equivalent to around 31 thousand children according to Eurostat......

17. NASA's new rocket set to cut Mars journey to just 60 days

Recently, NASA announced it was funding a revolutionary high-thrust rocket — called a Pulsed Plasma Rocket — that could make crewed missions to Mars in just two months....

18. Cyprus wins IMF praise for strong recovery

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Cyprus for its robust economic recovery and fiscal discipline, recommending continued efforts......

19. A taste of the first 'Green Agenda Cyprus Summit'

The inaugural "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" was held on Monday, May 20, at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia. The event brought together leaders from Cyprus' business community and featured prominent speakers and experts on environmental, sustainability, and energy issues from around the world, aiming to inspire and motivate attendees....

20. Tired of bad news? You're not alone

Are you tired of reading ''the news''? ...

21. BBC: Climate change linked to turbulence

Severe turbulence caused a Singapore Airlines flight to plunge 7,000 feet, leading to one death and injuring 79 passengers, according to a report by the BBC. ...

22. Cyprus pledges to plant 100,000 trees annually to combat climate change

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has introduced a series of ambitious green initiatives......

23. Bankers rally for increased green financing despite longer payback periods

According to a report by Panagiotis Rougalas, big players in the financial world are urging banks to step up for a greener future....

24. Cyprus Institute's climate efforts recognized with prestigious PAM award

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) was among the winners of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Award, awarded in recognition of CyI’s research and educational activities in addressing the Climate Crisis and advancing mitigation actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region....

25. Green transition: Cyprus in the spotlight

The first ''Green Agenda Cyprus Summit,'' organized by the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the newspaper ''KATHIMERINI,'' was a resounding success. The event took place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

26. EU Commissioner warns of the health impact of climate change

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides described the climate crisis as one of humanity's most pressing challenges, emphasizing its impact on health....

27. Banks stress need for government support in ESG initiatives

Banks are urging a combination of government and regulatory policies to achieve a healthy, effective, and optimal green transition in Cyprus....

28. Green Agenda takes center stage in pursuit of sustainable living

As the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit unfolds at the Hilton Hotel, the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation and determination....

29. Dr. Hepburn: ''Cyprus has the dirtiest and most expensive grid in the EU''

During his presentation at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit held today at the Hilton Nicosia, Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Cyprus, Cameron Hepburn, discussed Cyprus' energy transition and its decoupling from fossil fuels to achieve zero emissions and protect the environment. ...

30. Climate action

Wopke Hoekstra has been the European Commissioner for Climate Action since 9 October 2023. Before assuming office in Brussels, he held various political positions in the Netherlands and worked in the private sector. ...