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1. Millions of Lego pieces lost at sea still turning up after nearly three decades

On a rainy day in late June, marine biologist Hayley Hardstaff discovered a Lego dragon on Portwrinkle Beach in Cornwall, England. It was a black plastic piece missing its upper jaw, but to Hardstaff, it represented a small part of one of the strangest maritime incidents in history. ...

2. Colon cancer is rising in Cyprus

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in Cyprus, according to data from the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....

3. Cyprus faces crucial energy decisions in Nicosia meeting

Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

4. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

5. The price of 'green': How the poor subsidize the rich’s environmental perks

''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....

6. Cyprus warns of severe water shortages due to climate change

Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....

7. Cyprus' Olympion joins leading K12 education group Globeducate

Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....

8. Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into lake Karla fish deaths

Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf. ...

9. Cyprus authorities probe house construction near river Kryos

Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....

10. Cyprus Hunting Federation urges hunters to report kills on new platform

As the 2024-2025 hunting season begins, the Cyprus Federation for Hunting and Wildlife Conservation urges hunters to adhere to new safety and environmental regulations strictly....

11. Limassol’s recurring pollution problem: Calls for stronger government action

A recurring pollution problem in the Limassol sea has once again provoked strong reactions from citizens, highlighting a lack of coordination among state departments. ...

12. Final decisions on Akamas projects approaching

According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....

13. Nicosia faces financial strain amid local government reforms

In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Apostolos Tomaras writes that Just two months into the tenure of Cyprus’ new local government, the Nicosia Municipality is grappling with significant financial challenges, raising concerns about its ability to comply with legal requirements....

14. Potato harvests increase in 2023 but long-term decline persists

Cyprus witnessed a modest increase in potato production in 2023, with 95,000 tonnes harvested, marking a 5.6% rise from the previous year, according to recent data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office....

15. EU bolsters Lebanon with €1B aid package

The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...

16. Joint Sea Venture for cleaner seas by the Bank of Cyprus

Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....

17. Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....

18. Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

19. Lidl Cyprus celebrated the opening of its 3rd store in Paphos and 21st store in Cyprus

In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...

20. 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....

21. Athens tops list of world's best-smelling cities, Nicosia also makes the top 10

A recent study by HAYPP has crowned Athens, Greece, as the world's best-smelling city, overturning the common perception of cities as unpleasantly odorous....

22. Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil

Scientists have confirmed that sharks off the coast of Brazil have been exposed to cocaine, marking the first such finding in free-range sharks....

23. Virus in newborns linked to autism risk, study finds

A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....

24. Cyprus to reopen Forestry College in January 2025

The Cypriot government has approved the reopening of the Forestry College in January 2025 and the reintroduction of the "Advanced Diploma in Forestry" program......

25. Petrolina Honored with Three Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Cypriot Society

Petrolina has been distinguished with three prestigious awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023. The company received the Gold Award for the Petrolina Community and Petrolina Kids Community Volunteer Program,...

26. Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

27. Soaring insurance costs push global shipping rates up 233%

Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...

28. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

29. Cyprus surges in high-speed internet and tech jobs

Cyprus is making notable progress in its digital transformation, with coverage of very high capacity networks (VHCN) reaching 77.1% in 2023, a 28.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy....

30. 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....