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1. Farmers to strike, say state aid won’t cover soaring energy costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-to-strike-say-state-aid-won-t-cover-soaring-energy-costs

Farmers across Cyprus are sounding the alarm over soaring electricity costs and dwindling water supplies, warning that recent state aid will barely make a dent....

2. Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-flooding-sweeps-through-occupied-nicosia-and-kyrenia

Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....

3. “Byron” rains revive Cyprus dams, Mavrokolympos leads the way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byron-rains-revive-cyprus-dams-mavrokolympos-leads-the-way

The low-pressure system known as “Byron,” which has been affecting Cyprus since last Saturday, delivered much-needed rainfall across several regions, resulting in a notable increase in dam water levels....

4. Cyprus is running out of water, now private companies say they can make it rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-running-out-of-water-now-private-companies-say-they-can-make-it-rain

Several companies in Cyprus are urging the government to move forward on cloud-seeding initiatives aimed at boosting rainfall as the island confronts a deepening water shortage....

5. Iran tries to squeeze rain from empty skies as record drought deepens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-tries-to-squeeze-rain-from-empty-skies-as-record-drought-deepens

With reservoirs running dry and the country’s largest lake turning into a cracked salt bed, Iran is now trying to manufacture the one thing it desperately lacks: rain....

6. 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....

7. Is the price of water on the rise? Cyprus faces shortages after years of overuse, Minister warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-water-on-the-rise-cyprus-faces-shortages-after-years-of-overuse-minister-warns

Cyprus is grappling with a severe and prolonged water shortage, a problem Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou described as decades in the making. ...

8. 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....

9. Cyprus dams near record lows after storm “Barbara” brings little relief

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-near-record-lows-after-storm-barbara-brings-little-relief

The rain from storm “Barbara” offered only a brief and modest reprieve for Cyprus’ struggling water reserves, with most of the downpour concentrated along the coast, according to the Water Development Department’s latest data....

10. Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-major-dams-nearly-dry-as-summer-ends

Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts....

11. 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....

12. Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-buckets-bribes-and-black-hoods

There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. First dam at risk of drying up, and soon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon

The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....

16. Fourth year of drought in Cyprus threatens food security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-year-of-drought-in-cyprus-threatens-food-security

Cyprus is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, raising serious concerns over food security....

17. Cyprus faces water cuts this summer despite new government measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-cuts-this-summer-despite-new-government-measures

Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as the risk of water cuts remains high, despite new government measures aimed at tackling the ongoing water scarcity issue....

18. 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! ...

19. Tragic situation at the dams - Closer to a nightmare scenario

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-situation-at-the-dams-closer-to-the-nightmare-scenario

The water flow into the dams during January 2025 are not only not in line with our expectations, but brought us closer to the nightmare scenario of a water emergency situation....

20. Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-dam-levels-bring-hope-after-months-of-drought

The recent rains, storms, and snowfall across Cyprus have brought a welcome relief after years of drought and dry reservoirs. As we step into the new year, there’s cautious optimism that the country can avoid the looming threat of desertification this summer....

21. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-crisis-looms-as-cyprus-dams-hit-27

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

22. Cyprus faces water shortage as dams reach critically low levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-shortage-as-dams-reach-critically-low-levels

Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...

23. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

24. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/salmon-return-to-derbyshire-river-for-first-time-in-a-century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

25. Water reservoir levels plummet to 36.8%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-reservoir-levels-plummet-to-36-8

Reservoirs across Cyprus have reached critically low levels due to an extended heatwave, with current water storage at just 36.8% of total capacity, according to the Water Development Department....

26. Monkeys falling like apples in Mexico's heatwave crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeys-falling-like-apples-in-mexico-s-heatwave-crisis

High winds that led to the deaths of at least nine people at a political rally are the latest example of the extreme weather that has been ravaging Mexico....

27. Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-reported-dead-in-libya-floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

28. Paphos hosts global gathering of dragonfly enthusiasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hosts-global-gathering-of-dragonfly-enthusiasts

Around 80 scientists from 23 countries will gather in Paphos, a coastal town, for the World Dragonfly Congress scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 3....

29. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

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....

30. Cypriot farmers take to the streets over pesticide ban

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-farmers-take-to-the-streets-over-pesticide-ban

Cypriot farmers descend in droves upon Nicosia this week to protest against a long-delayed EU pesticide ban, with tractor drivers taking part in the demonstration and warning 79% of arable land would be lost...

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