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1. New affordable homes rise, but residents raise concerns over nearby pylons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-affordable-homes-rise-but-residents-raise-concerns-over-nearby-eac-pylons

For many young couples in Cyprus, owning a home can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising property prices, high rents and limited housing options have turned what was once considered a basic life milestone into a growing challenge....

2. Lidl Cyprus renews its commitment to the environment: Responsibility grows, actions multiply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-renews-its-commitment-to-the-environment-responsibility-grows-actions-multiply

With a consistency that characterizes its sustainability strategy, Lidl Cyprus continues to implement actions with a substantial impact, renewing its commitment to the environment and society. This year, the company's successful campaign, with its timeless message "The greater you are, the greater your responsibility" returns to highlight the steady progress and new, enhanced results of its initiatives....

3. Heating and cooling account for 70% of household energy use in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heating-and-cooling-account-for-70-of-household-energy-use-in-cyprus

Heating and cooling make up around 70 per cent of household energy use in Cyprus, according to a report released on Thursday by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), which examined heat pump markets across European Union member states....

4. Is nuclear power back on the table for Cyprus’ energy future?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-nuclear-power-back-on-the-table-for-cyprus-energy-future

Speaking from the Green Agenda conference stage, former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas outlined the potential for Cyprus to join a growing group of countries exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of their future energy mix....

5. Could our electricity bills drop by 50–70%? New underwater tech (already in Cyprus) says yes!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-our-electricity-bills-drop-by-50–70-new-underwater-tech-already-in-cyprus-says-yes

Could electricity bills be cut by as much as 50%? According to BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber, the answer is yes....

6. Former minister drops bombshell: Politics holding Cyprus back

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-drops-bombshell-politics-holding-cyprus-back

Comments made by former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at the Green Agenda Summit sparked discussion on Thursday, as he openly criticized political and party interference in Cyprus’ energy sector, arguing that it has delayed critical projects and weakened the country’s energy planning. ...

7. Deloitte Cyprus is proud to welcome two new partners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-is-proud-to-welcome-two-new-partners

Deloitte Cyprus proudly announces the growth of its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, effective 1 June 2026. Novia Georgiou and Michalis Zinieris have been promoted to Partner in the Audit & Assurance and Technology & Transformation practices, respectively. They both bring significant expertise in their fields, and exemplify the outstanding leadership, integrity, and values that form the foundation of Deloitte....

8. Cyprus leads EU in oil dependence despite renewable energy surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-oil-dependence-despite-renewable-energy-surge

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s most petroleum-dependent countries, according to the latest Eurostat energy data, even though renewable sources now account for almost all domestic energy production....

9. Transport company owner arrested in diesel smuggling case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-company-owner-arrested-in-diesel-smuggling-case

A coordinated operation by Customs Department officers and members of the Nicosia Crime Prevention Unit led to the seizure of diesel fuel that had allegedly been brought from the occupied areas into the government-controlled territories of the Republic of Cyprus....

10. More Cypriots are finding work, but young people are still struggling to get hired

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-cypriots-are-finding-work-but-young-people-are-still-struggling-to-get-hired

Finding a job in Cyprus may finally be getting a little easier, at least for many adults already in the workforce....

11. G. Papathanasiou, M. Sofocleous and G. Petrou at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/g-papathanasiou-m-sofocleous-and-g-petrou-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing to the stage leading figures from the fields of sustainability and innovation....

12. Andreas Poullikkas at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-poullikkas-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices from the fields of sustainability and innovation....

13. THEMIS: 180+ Plots of Land from €1,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/themis-180-plots-of-land-from-€1-000

THEMIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LTD announces the conduct of electronic auctions, which will take place throughout June via the e-auctions platform, covering all districts of Cyprus....

14. Petrolina’s Dynamic Presence at Doers Summit Limassol 2026 as Silver Partner

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-s-dynamic-presence-at-doers-summit-limassol-2026-as-silver-partner

Petrolina participated dynamically as a Silver Partner at Doers Summit 2026, alongside its e-mobility brand pcharge and the Lefkaritis Group brands Petrolina Solar and Petrolina Electric, showcasing the Group’s continuous evolution into a modern and diversified energy organization focused on innovation, sustainable development, and the energy transition....

15. EU proposes €9.2 million in wildfire recovery aid for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-proposes-€9-2-million-in-wildfire-recovery-aid-for-cyprus

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to grant Cyprus €9.2 million through the EU Solidarity Fund to support recovery efforts after the destructive wildfires that swept through parts of Limassol and Paphos in July 2025....

16. Engomi blackout blamed on human error as EAC targets illegal solar systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engomi-blackout-blamed-on-human-error-as-eac-targets-illegal-solar-systems

A recent power outage in the Engomi area was caused by human error, according to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), which said a contractor accidentally damaged an underground cable during works in the area. ...

17. Cyprus heads to the polls as frustration with politics grows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-heads-to-the-polls-as-frustration-with-politics-grows

Cypriots head to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could shake up the country’s political scene, with many voters angry over corruption scandals, high electricity bills, and the rising cost of living....

18. The Orthodox priest turning Byzantine chant into metal (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-orthodox-priest-turning-byzantine-chant-into-metal-video

A Greek Orthodox priest has unexpectedly attracted international attention after releasing an experimental metal album blending Byzantine chant with heavy, atmospheric soundscapes....

19. Tiger mosquitoes are back in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiger-mosquitoes-are-back-in-cyprus

Stagnant water in yards, drains, rooftops, and flower pots also creates ideal breeding conditions. He explains that preventive action is the key to limiting insect populations and protecting homes and businesses, especially during the summer months....

20. Major power outage hits parts of Cyprus after technical fault at Vasilikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-power-outage-hits-parts-of-cyprus-after-technical-fault-at-vasilikos

A technical failure at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) generation system caused a widespread power outage on Thursday morning, briefly leaving parts of the island without electricity....

21. EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-to-launch-inspections-into-illegal-solar-installations-from-june-1

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus distribution system operator will begin inspections on June 1 targeting illegal photovoltaic installations and unauthorized increases in renewable energy system capacity....

22. Cyprus sets minimum e-scooter age at 17

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-minimum-e-scooter-age-at-17

Cyprus has introduced new rules for electric scooter users, setting the minimum legal age at 17 years old under legislation now in effect....

23. Yonadav Buber at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yonadav-buber-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainability conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....

24. Cyprus talks ''wake up'' again, but is a settlement really closer than anyone thinks?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-talks-wake-up-again-but-is-a-settlement-really-closer-than-anyone-thinks

Let me remind you that President Nikos Christodoulides, from the very first day of his election, threw himself body and soul into what he described as an effort to find a way to… restart the heart rhythm of the Cyprus problem through a kind of “electric shock,” so that negotiations could begin again. ...

25. Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout

The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....

26. Farmers warn food production at risk over water crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis

Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....

27. EAC pays €9 million to Siemens for new Dhekelia generators

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-pays-€9-million-to-siemens-for-new-dhekelia-generators

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has begun a major overhaul of Cyprus’ aging power infrastructure, paying German engineering giant Siemens a €9 million advance for the purchase of three new generators for the Dhekelia power station, EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said....

28. Abdulrahman Al Baker at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abdulrahman-al-baker-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading figures from the worlds of sustainability and innovation. ...

29. Brace for another interest rate hike in June, Cyprus Central Banker warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brace-for-another-interest-rate-hike-in-june-cyprus-central-banker-warns

Cyprus’ central bank chief has left the door open to another possible interest rate move by the European Central Bank next month, warning that rising energy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are once again putting pressure on prices....

30. Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

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