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1. Double cabins, photovoltaic cuts, and a never-ending trial: Cyprus' comedy of errors

We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...

2. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

3. Fury in parliament over solar energy cuts

A heated confrontation erupted in parliament between MPs and the Distribution System Operator (DSO) over restrictions on home-installed photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

4. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

5. Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

6. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

7. Solar power, minus the power as homeowners left in the dark

Citizens who installed photovoltaic (solar) systems in Cyprus are feeling left in the dark and frustrated as their green energy is continuously cut off, leaving them to rely on conventional electricity. ...

8. Cypriot firm to build solar park on former mining site

A Cypriot company with growing interests in the renewable energy sector is planning to transform the crater of the Lake of Mine in Polis Chrysochous into a cutting-edge photovoltaic park. ...

9. Meritocracy, privilege, and the Cypriot dream: Reflections on the English School controversy

Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....

10. Authorities on high alert as 'Coral' weather phenomenon threatens power grid

Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....

11. Is Palodeia the future of higher education in Cyprus?

The University of Limassol (UoL), formerly known as CIIM, is set to relocate from central Limassol to Palodeia, as part of a large-scale, mixed-use development led by real estate firm bbf. ...

12. Serious allegations regarding fuel prices and black market of photovoltaic systems

Marios Drousiotis highlighted an official admission from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry confirming consumers' long-standing complaints about human error affecting fuel price monitoring, resulting in inflated prices....

13. In Cyprus schools, a 'frying pan movement' collects cooking oil for fuel

Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel, Reuters reported last week....

14. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

15. Cypriots losing confidence in solar energy amid frequent shutdowns

In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

16. Greek companies dominate Cyprus market with expanding investments

In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....

17. Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

18. Government announces new measures to help vulnerable households

In a bid to ease energy expenses for vulnerable groups and promote sustainable housing solutions, the Cabinet approved a set of medium-term measures during its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides....

19. 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....

20. Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

21. Government’s solar panel scheme attracts 6,000 applicants

The Energy Ministry expressed satisfaction on Saturday on the response its scheme ‘’photovoltaics for all’’ had among the consumers....

22. EMA slams EAC for undermining electricity market competition

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....

23. Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....

24. 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....

25. Turn your land or roof into income and help combat climate change

As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, marked by record-breaking temperatures from June 2023 onwards, the call to shift towards sustainable practices has never been more urgent....

26. Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...

27. Cyprus plans solar panels for National Guard by 2027

Cyprus will begin installing solar panels in National Guard camps and other facilities starting in September, aiming for completion by 2027, according to Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas. ...

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

29. Chinese consortium exits Vasilikos LNG project

The Chinese CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is set to exit the unfinished photovoltaic (PV) terminal project in Vasilikos, according to Cyprus' Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

30. Zambartas Winery thrives with Cypriot grapes

Markos Zambartas is deeply passionate about winemaking, viewing it as a reflection of his soul. As a second-generation winemaker, he studied oenology......