https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charging-made-easy-cyprus-introduces-card-payments-for-ev-stations
Charging an electric vehicle (EV) in Cyprus just got easier. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced a streamlined payment process at its 32 public charging stations, allowing drivers to pay directly with their credit or debit cards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-for-european-affairs-outlines-vision-for-2026-eu-presidency
In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-risks-losing-grip-on-interconnector-amid-french-power-move
A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/concerns-from-the-eib-regarding-the-electric-cable-project
Critical questions surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity network through Greece have been raised in a letter from the Chamber of Engineers (ETEK) to the Ministry of Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationally-funded-research-project-dynamo-to-redefine-energy-sharing-within-communities
The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/affordability-urbanization-and-sustainability-how-real-estate-in-cyprus-greece-and-romania-will-evolve-by-2029
The next five years will redefine the real estate markets of Cyprus, Greece, and Romania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cybersecurity-and-ict-risks-emerge-as-leading-drivers-of-operational-risk
Geopolitical tensions have significantly increased operational risks, particularly in the areas of cyber and digital threats, as well as risks related to money laundering and sanctions compliance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/geoeconomic-tensions-and-cyprus-staying-the-course-amid-challenges-ahead
Geoeconomic fragmentation, the reversal of progress towards global economic and financial integration due to political and military conflict and strategic policy decisions, is rising....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-how-oil-and-gas-companies-hide-methane-emissions-threatening-climate-goals
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is quietly driving climate change while remaining hidden from view. The oil and gas industry is among the largest contributors to this problem, with companies using various methods to obscure the true scale of their emissions. Here's what you need to know....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-as-major-sponsor-of-the-7th-radisson-blu-international-larnaka-marathon
On Sunday, November 17, Larnaka will welcome thousands of runners who will participate in one of the seven race routes of the 7th Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon, one of the country’s most significant sporting events....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-and-paphos-airports-to-handle-17-5-million-passengers-annually
The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-faces-uncertainty-as-scholz-fires-finance-minister
Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-york-achieves-solar-power-milestone-a-year-early
New York has reached its target of 6 gigawatts of solar power one year ahead of its 2025 goal, state officials announced recently. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-first-zero-emissions-research-vessel
Cyprus celebrated the launch of its first zero-emissions vessel, EVPLOIA APHRODITE, on Thursday at the Larnaca Marina....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-larnaca-set-for-greener-urban-transport
Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-the-bright-side-of-cyprus-and-its-technological-prospects
Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-efstratios-becomes-greece-s-first-100-green-energy-island
Work on a pilot project to make the small northern Aegean island of Agios Efstratios (Ai Stratis) run entirely and autonomously on green energy has been successfully completed, Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator SA (DEDDIE) announced on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-tools-launched-to-improve-nicosia-s-urban-life
Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-program-for-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-head-of-soul-publishing-aleksandra-sulimko-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Aleksandra Sulimko is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TheSoul Publishing, where she drives the company’s operational excellence, alignment, and best management practices across the business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-to-participate-as-supporter-and-speaker-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is pleased to announce Google's participation as an official supporter of the 2024 summit. Enrico Ciampini, a senior executive at Google Europe based in Milan...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-solar-water-heating-grants-up-to-€900
The Cabinet approved a grant scheme on Wednesday aimed at installing solar water heating systems in homes, according to Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/robbie-stamp-to-speak-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
Robbie Stamp, renowned for his work as executive producer of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy film, will be a key speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-majority-of-eu-funds-with-minor-tax-reform-pending
The European Commission has given Cyprus the green light for most of its request for €152 million in funding as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience plan, which aims to boost economies after the pandemic. Out of 38 goals Cyprus needed to meet, 37 were approved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-link-faces-delays-as-cabinet-postpones-decision
At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-allocates-€39-5-million-for-turkish-cypriot-community
The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-port-welcomes-althaia-barge-pioneering-green-energy-for-ships
The docking of the Althaia barge was successfully completed on August 13th at the Port of Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) said in a statement on Friday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-solar-farm-approved-australia-to-export-energy-to-singapore
Australia has approved a $13.5 billion (A$20 billion) solar project that aims to transmit energy from a massive solar farm in the country's Northern Territory to Singapore via a 4,300-kilometer (2,672-mile) undersea cable.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-green-energy-struggles-as-market-changes-loom
Cyprus is gearing up for a major shake-up in its electricity market by 2025, but concerns are growing over how this will impact investments in renewable energy....
