https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vision-2035-the-long-term-strategy-for-the-cypriot-economy
"Cyprus should be one of the best places in the world to live, work and be active" is the vision on the basis of which the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council presented the new Long-Term Strategy for the sustainable development of the Cypriot economy to the Parliamentary Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs, on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-exceeded-its-2022-targets-for-registration-of-electric-vehicles
Cyprus has exceeded its targets for 2022 in the registration of electric vehicles, Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos said on Monday, saying that we have actually reached 144% of the target....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-vegetable-farmers-warn-of-shortages-as-energy-crisis-bites
Emmanuel Lefebvre produces thousands of tonnes of endives on his farm in northern France annually, but this year he may abandon his crop because of the crippling energy costs required to freeze the harvested bulbs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mario-nava-energy-can-strengthen-the-connection-between-the-two-communities
In an interview with Kathimerini, Mario Nava touches on a number of issues with regard to the Cyprus Problem, including how trade between the two communities is the only answer to smuggling, the progress in the implementation of the Halloumi case and the role of the EU in future Cyprus talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anna-luhrmann-speaks-to-k-with-a-view-to-strengthening-cypriot-german-relations
German State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs, Anna Luhrmann, arrived in Cyprus on an official visit and spoke to "K" about the current developments in the eastern Mediterranean and the war in Ukraine. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€19m-funding-for-photovoltaics-in-national-guard-camps
Cyprus Ministry of Defence has secured, through EU structural funds and in particular the Thalia Programme, €19 million to fund the installation of photovoltaic systems in National Guard camps, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheaper-electricity-in-september-how-much-will-you-pay
The issue of electricity pricing is at the top of every household's agenda, especially with galloping inflation and the increase in fuel prices, making it a big hurdle for many. Despite this, things seem to be encouraging as far as September is concerned as bill pricing is expected to be reduced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-to-cover-canals-with-solar-panels-to-fight-drought
State utilities in California are preparing to launch a pilot project to cover California’s irrigation canals in solar panels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photovoltaic-systems-are-increasing-in-popularity-in-cyprus
With inflated electricity prices hitting households and businesses, the installation of photovoltaic systems, or solar panels, comes as an attractive solution for more and more consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-continues-to-expand-its-stationary-trade-and-now-operates-more-than-12-000-stores-internationally
Lidl continues to expand its operation in Cyprus and is opening a new store in Limassol on Thursday, July 28. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gas-discoveries-boosted-by-eu-s-shift-from-russia-supplies
The European Union’s drive to slash reliance on Russian natural gas is boosting the strategic importance of finds in Cyprus, the country’s energy minister said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-dims-lights-as-it-leads-europe-in-saving-energy
Summer nights in the wealthy Bavarian city of Augsburg this year are eerily dark and quiet: The facades of historic buildings are not illuminated, street lights are dimmed and most of the fountains are not operating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-turkish-cypriot-proposals-will-also-benefit-greek-side
The proposals he submitted to the President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades through the United Nations are aimed "at the well-being and happiness of the Turkish Cypriots",...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-steps-to-break-cyprus-reliance-on-fossil-fuels
The government today took steps to break Cyprus’ reliance on fossil fuels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-make-solar-panels-mandatory-on-all-new-buildings
Solar panels could soon be mandatory on all new buildings in the European Union under a new proposal aimed at rapidly replacing its reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies with renewable energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-ministry-of-climate-being-mulled-over
The Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council is proposing the creation of a Deputy Ministry for Climate, as part of its suggestions for Green Development – Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/germany-a-step-closer-to-rationing-after-russia-cuts-gas-supplies
The German government formally placed its energy market on a war footing Thursday over Russia's sharp reduction of gas supplies, telling households to reduce consumption and warning that industrial output will be hit.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-survey-energy-security-concerns-reinforce-government-focus-on-renewable-energy-programs
Energy security has risen to the top of government priority lists in the wake of geopolitical instability and spiralling gas prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plays-supporting-role-in-lng-arena
After years of trying to locate and extract natural gas from its EEZ, Cyprus' prospects continue to stagnate due to the current geopolitical conditions, the Cyprus issue, and the fact that the research, although promising, has not yet yielded the large quantities that were found in the EEZ of Egypt and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euroasia-interconnector-will-help-free-eu-from-energy-dependence
Tapping into Israel’s vast renewable sources of energy will help reduce the EU’s dependence on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her visit to Israel, highlighting the importance of Cyprus and Greece in securing energy supply....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-drama-diplomat-announces-candidacy
Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis announced his candidacy for president in next year’s election in the Republic of Cyprus, saying corruption will remain rampant unless the country is reunited once again into a 'proper state'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-opposition-backs-erdogan-over-greek-island-claims
The Turkish opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has expressed its agreement with the recent government escalation vis-à-vis Greece and indicated that it would support President Recep Tayyip Erdogan if he decided to go through with a threat to challenge the sovereignty of Greek islands in the eastern Aegean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/european-cities-are-turning-rooftops-into-community-and-sustainability-hubs
Across Europe, intrepid artists, planners, and architects are transforming the flat, grey rooftops of the continent into lively community hubs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-in-waiting-game-for-lng-supply-and-distribution
In her speech in Davos on Tuesday in front of an audience of businessmen and political leaders, EC President Ursula von der Leyen appeared to put Cyprus on center stage for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the European Union, announcing that "soon" LNG terminals will operate in Greece, Cyprus and Poland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-increase-of-50-in-subsidies-for-roof-thermal-insulation-and-photovoltaic-systems
With a budget increased by 40%, and a potential to increase even further and with increased grants by 50%, the Grant Scheme for thermal insulation on roofs and installation of photovoltaic systems in houses was announced by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry during a web conference, on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-official-calls-on-cyprus-to-implement-recovery-plan-or-lose-funding
A European Commission official on Monday urged the Cypriot authorities to proceed with the implementation of Cyprus’ National Recover and Resilience plan, warning that Cyprus risks losing EU funds in case of new delays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-energy-commissioner-cyprus-has-enormous-potential-in-terms-of-solar-and-wind-energy-production
In the wake of rising energy costs due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kathimerini sits down with EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, to discuss the EastMed pipeline, Europe's push toward Green energy and the potential for Cyprus to ensure its citizens both affordable prices and energy security by developing solar and wind power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrides-things-will-be-difficult-in-the-coming-years
The government will continue supporting households, especially the vulnerable, amid rising inflation, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said, warning that tackling inflation is difficult due to its structural nature amid the Ukrainian crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/price-hike-of-raw-materials-affecting-developers-and-construction-costs
The construction industry is suffering as the price hike of raw materials continues, with developers crushed under higher costs as they are deprived of Russian money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plastic-waste-could-be-a-thing-of-the-past-thanks-to-a-new-enzyme
Plastic waste dumped in landfills could be cleared sooner than expected after engineers developed an enzyme that can break it down in just a few hours....
