https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-rejects-attempt-to-stop-asphalt-plant-project
The Administrative Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by eight communities seeking to suspend the planning permit for an asphalt concrete production plant planned near Mitsero....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finally-a-place-built-for-them-cyprus-plans-first-specialist-day-center-for-adults-with-severe-autism
A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-salt-lake-turns-bright-pink-creating-one-of-cyprus-most-stunning-summer-sights
Visitors heading to Larnaca’s Salt Lake this summer are being treated to a spectacular natural display, with parts of the lake turning a striking shade of pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-warn-against-illegal-camping-in-protected-forest-areas
The Department of Forests has appealed to the public to use only licensed camping facilities when visiting Cyprus' forested regions, warning that unauthorised camping is placing pressure on environmentally sensitive areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite
''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/critical-raw-materials-moving-to-the-centre-of-europe-s-strategic-agenda
Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terra-cypria-accuses-authorities-of-failing-to-protect-lady-s-mile-beach
Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-mafia-state-nikaros-and-the-cyprus-problem
The report on the so-called ''Mafia State'' affair and everything related to former President Nicos Anastasiades was released today. The evidence file exceeded 3,000 pages, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-section-of-pedieos-river-park-project-completed-in-nicosia
Nicosia has reached a key stage in the redevelopment of the Pedieos River/Kanlıdere corridor, with the first phase of a European Union-funded rehabilitation project now finished....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-protaras-coastal-area-causes-concern-but-officials-urge-calm
As Cyprus moves into the peak summer season and beaches across Protaras and the wider Famagusta district fill with locals and tourists, authorities in Paralimni–Deryneia are urging calm following reports of a snake spotted near a coastal area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-earns-58-blue-flag-awards-for-beaches-and-marinas
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-newest-eye-in-the-sky-how-a-space-project-could-change-life-on-the-ground
When most people think of space technology, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But Cyprus’ newest move into the space sector is much closer to home and could one day help firefighters detect disasters faster, farmers use less water, authorities monitor the sea, and scientists better understand the changing climate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recycling-idea-turns-used-cooking-oil-into-european-award-finalist
Most people in Cyprus have the same problem every Sunday after a big fry-up: What on earth do you do with the used cooking oil?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-550-kilos-of-waste-cleared-from-agia-eirini-beach-in-kyrenia
More than 550 kilograms of litter were collected from Agia Eirini beach during a recent coastal cleanup organized by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in cooperation with SPOT Marine Life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/melanos-landmark-in-chloraka-turned-into-illegal-rubbish-dump
A natural area in Chloraka has become the subject of complaints after local environmental advocates reported extensive illegal dumping in the vicinity of Melanos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athienou-launches-plan-to-transform-organic-waste-into-valuable-compost
AKTI Project and Research Centre, in collaboration with Athienou Municipality, is developing the Athienou Resilience Hub through the European NURISH project, an initiative focused on creating a circular approach to managing organic waste generated in the area....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-roads-delays-and-plans-that-never-happen
Akamas is its villages, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said during a discussion titled “Akamas… The Art of Doing Nothing” at the Green Agenda 2026 conference held in Nicosia on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annita-demetriou-wins-second-term-as-speaker-of-the-house
Annita Demetriou has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for a second consecutive term after receiving 29 votes in the second round of voting held on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-ends-with-great-success
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, Cyprus’ largest sustainability conference, was held with great success on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hilton Nicosia, bringing together representatives from government, business, academia, and organizations, alongside distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-return-to-trozena-as-questions-grow-over-major-development-in-protected-area
A major development in the Trozena area is back under the spotlight, with Limassol authorities preparing to return to the site within days to check whether construction work has stopped after warnings over possible planning breaches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-2-new-partners-in-cyprus
EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sppmedia-lights-up-in-green-for-green-agenda-throughout-june
As part of the ''Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026,'' SppMedia will illuminate its building in green throughout the month of June, sending a message in support of sustainability, environmental action, and the green transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-and-akti-5-years-of-joint-action-against-plastic-pollution-through-project-zero
Remaining true to its commitment to protecting the environment and reducing plastic pollution, Lidl Cyprus announces the continuation of its strategic collaboration with the AKTI Project and Research Centre for the 5th consecutive year, under the umbrella of the comprehensive programme “Project Zero”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-dog-training-threatens-nesting-birds-and-leaves-chicks-exposed-british-bases-warn
British Bases authorities are continuing coordinated efforts to tackle the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected parts of Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-acres-of-forest-land-set-aside-for-university-in-occupied-trikomo
The ''parliament'' in the Turkish-occupied north has approved a controversial amendment allowing the ''transfer and lease'' of around 3,500 dönums of forest land to Istanbul Technical University (ITU), with plans to build a new university campus in Trikomo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-bee-population-climbs-to-new-highs-while-cyprus-sees-fewer-hives
EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-culling-begins-in-limassol-after-new-outbreak-in-pachna
Veterinary authorities in Cyprus are scrambling to contain a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after an active case was confirmed at a sheep and goat farm in the Limassol district village of Pachna....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-welcomes-christos-d-katsanos
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainability conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026 under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices from the world of sustainable development and innovation. Among this year’s speakers is Christos D. Katsanos, Agronomist, ESG Ambassador and Brand Strategist....
