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1. €122M boost for Famagusta: 30 new projects announced

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-€122m-boost-for-famagusta-30-new-projects-announced

In a bold move to boost the development of the Famagusta district, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, announced 30 new projects with a total budget of €122 million ...

2. New garbage tax could mean higher costs for citizens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-garbage-tax-could-mean-higher-costs-for-citizens

Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....

3. Construction permits surge in 2024 but stumble in August due to system hiccups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-surge-in-2024-but-stumble-in-august-due-to-system-hiccups

Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....

4. Pay as You Throw: Roadmap agreed despite 20 obstacles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pay-as-you-throw-roadmap-agreed-despite-20-obstacles

A roadmap for implementing the "Pay as You Throw" system by municipalities and communities was agreed upon on Thursday during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment....

5. Japan unrolls eco-friendly toilet paper made from used diapers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-unrolls-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-made-from-used-diapers

A team of local governments and private firms in Japan has developed the world's first toilet paper made from materials including used diapers, and has high hopes the initiative will help protect the environment....

6. Heated reactions over Cyprus' 'Pay As You Throw' waste management plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/heated-reactions-over-cyprus-pay-as-you-throw-waste-management-plan

Cyprus' Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou’s announcement regarding the ''Pay As I Throw'' (PAYT) waste management system....

7. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

8. Nicosia’s first regional dog shelter set to open in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-first-regional-dog-shelter-set-to-open-in-2025

After years of delays and shifting timelines, Nicosia’s first regional dog shelter is expected to secure licensing and begin operations in the first half of 2025, according to Antonia Theodosiou, Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare....

9. Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-finalize-new-district-maps-after-local-government-overhaul

Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...

10. Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staff-shortages-stall-local-government-reform-in-cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...

11. Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-platinum-sponsor-of-let-s-do-it-cyprus-clean-up-cyprus-campaign

Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....

12. Cyprus honors 1940 heroes with National Day parade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-honors-1940-heroes-with-national-day-parade

Cyprus commemorated "Ohi Day" on Monday, honoring Greece's 1940 defiance against Axis forces with ceremonies and a military parade in Nicosia....

13. Cyprus joins European Heritage Days with cultural events

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-heritage-days-with-cultural-events

The Ministry of Interior and the Department of Town Planning and Housing have announced the launch of the European Heritage Days 2024 events......

14. Cyprus submits commandaria for UNESCO cultural status

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-commandaria-for-unesco-cultural-status

Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....

15. Nicosia to improve walking and cycling by 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-by-2030

Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday. ...

16. Building permits surge 150% in June amid major reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/building-permits-surge-150-in-june-amid-major-reform

Building permits issued in Cyprus saw a massive 150% jump in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, as authorities worked to clear a backlog ahead of a major reform. ...

17. Cyprus to remove 130 speed bumps in road reassessment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-remove-130-speed-bumps-in-road-reassessment

Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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....

19. Officials to remove 2,500 speed bumps across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-to-remove-2-500-speed-bumps-across-the-island

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced that 13 speed bumps have been removed out of the 113 that were approved for removal by the relevant committee. ...

20. World Mosquito Day: Deadly dengue surges worldwide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-mosquito-day-deadly-dengue-surges-worldwide

World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....

21. Fuel prices drop across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-drop-across-cyprus

The retail price of 95-octane unleaded petrol in Cyprus has seen a noticeable decrease in the last 24 hours, with the national average now standing at €1.480 per litre....

22. Nicosia faces financial strain amid local government reforms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

23. Local inspectors begin tackling illegal garbage dump sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-inspectors-begin-tackling-illegal-garbage-dump-sites

The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....

24. Cabinet approves new fire prevention laws

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-new-fire-prevention-laws

The Cypriot Cabinet approved six revised bills on Monday aimed at strengthening fire prevention measures....

25. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-stray-dog-law-ignites-protests-over-threat-of-mass-killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

26. Limassol Municipality criticised over access for disability card holders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-municipality-criticised-over-access-for-disability-card-holders

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidou, has urged the Union of Municipalities, the Union of Communities, and the Department of Social Integration of Persons......

27. Multiple violations on Pervolia beaches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-violations-on-pervolia-beaches

An official from the Office of the Environment Commissioner has uncovered several violations on the beaches of Pervolia, including unauthorized shacks operating as bars, use of electricity, absence of a lifeguard tower, and vehicle movement on the beaches....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-powered-smart-benches-to-monitor-air-quality-in-greece

29. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-since-the-1974-coup-in-cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

30. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-to-cover-€12m-shortfall-from-licensing-revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

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