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1. EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....

2. ‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) said it has activated its environmental management protocol following an oil residue leak detected Saturday in the coastal port area of Moni....

3. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

4. Medical Association raises alarm over emissions from Teknecik Power Plant

Thick black smoke rising from the Teknecik Power Plant in Kyrenia has drawn renewed concern from the Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, which has warned that ongoing emissions pose serious risks to public health and the environment....

5. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

6. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

7. New private hospital and medical campus approved for Lakatamia

A new private hospital is coming to Lakatamia, as the Environmental Authority has officially approved the construction of Hadassah Healthcare Park, a large-scale development that will also include a medical university, biotech offices, and student housing....

8. Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Public anger over Cyprus’ mishandling of a rape case, recently condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), boiled over Monday as protestors gathered outside the Legal Service, calling for major reforms and the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

9. Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....

10. Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....

11. Nicosia’s Old GSP goes hi-tech with cashless, hassle-free parking

Say goodbye to paper tickets and long queues; Nicosia’s Old GSP parking lot is stepping into the future. Starting Monday, July 7, drivers will experience a brand-new, cashless and user-friendly parking system designed to make city parking quicker, smoother, and more environmentally friendly....

12. Odysseas fires fresh criticism at Government over Larnaca towers

Odysseas Michaelides has launched fresh criticism against the government and Environment Department over the controversial high-rise development planned for the coastal refinery zone in Larnaca, accusing authorities of “selective clarification and skillful concealment” regarding environmental concerns....

13. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

14. Wizz Air announces a new route from Larnaca!

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is delighted to announce a new exciting direct route from Larnaca to Tirana....

15. New EV grants open, but you’ve only got until October

Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....

16. Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

17. Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

18. Swift action prevents environmental damage after vessel sinks in Larnaca Marina

Authorities prevented the spread of pollutants after a sailing vessel caught fire and sank while anchored at Larnaca Marina on Sunday, June 22....

19. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

20. Fix the roads already! MP's tour Paphos projects stuck in limbo

From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....

21. Vapes worse than cigarettes? Some brands are

You might want to think twice before reaching for that flavored vape. It could be exposing you to more cancer-causing toxins than a pack of cigarettes....

22. Cyprus launches €2.5M plan to support electric and hybrid vehicle buyers

The Cabinet has approved the government’s new €2.5 million subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus....

23. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

24. Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

25. ''Lellos’ Pool'' to reopen after long-term closure

The Nicosia Municipality has announced that the Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool, commonly known as “Lellos’ Pool”, is scheduled to reopen on June 27, 2025....

26. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

27. 25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

28. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

29. 83 major companies in Cyprus operating without required permits, lawmakers say

Eighty-three major industrial sites across Cyprus are operating without valid town planning permits, building permits, or approval certificates, key documents required to regulate pollution and safeguard public health, according to AKEL MP Nicos Kettiros....

30. The Catalytic Role of Legal and Regulatory Functions in the Modern Era of Sustainable Development

In the traditional business environment, legal and compliance professionals were seen as “gatekeepers.” Today, they are evolving into custodians of alignment and harmonization with legal and regulatory frameworks. ...