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121. Cyprus’ dirty waste secret haunts ex-Minister eyeing EU job

A waste management scandal in Cyprus is casting a shadow over former environment minister Costas Kadis, just as he seeks a prominent position in the European Union....

122. Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

123. Scientists store DNA on 5D crystal to preserve humanity for the future

Imagine a future where, even if humanity faces extinction, there’s a way to bring us back. That’s exactly what a team of British scientists is working on....

124. Israel's shadow operations: A timeline of tactics

Israel is suspected of conducting various covert operations, including recent explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon and cyberattacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. ...

125. How did Israel turn Hezbollah’s pagers into deadly weapons?

Israel orchestrated the recent explosions of Hezbollah-linked pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, according to defense and intelligence sources, leading to the deaths of at least 32 people and injuring thousands....

126. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....

127. Politics Blog: Cyprus politicians dive deep over undersea connection

Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...

128. 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....

129. 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....

130. Lioness saved from Ukraine's war begins new life in England

A lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine has taken her first steps outside at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Three-year-old Yuna, who suffers from shell shock, arrived at the sanctuary in Smarden on August 17 and remained inside her enclosure for a week....

131. Energy minister and finance minister clash over Cyprus' energy future

The Republic of Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its energy sector as multiple projects face delays and uncertainty, raising concerns about the country's future energy security and international relations....

132. Aphrodite field consortium updates plan amid Cypriot energy dispute

Partners of the consortium for the “Aphrodite” gas field in block 12 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone said they intend to submit in the coming days to the Cypriot government for approval an “updated development plan”, on the basis of the previous development and production plan, as approved by the government, following a notice for breach of contract sent by the Cypriot Minister of Energy....

133. 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......

134. Ukraine linked to Nord Stream blast despite Zelenskyy's objection

Ukraine was reportedly behind the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The September 2022 explosion severely disrupted Russia's natural gas exports and caused significant turmoil in global energy markets....

135. Ukrainian forces push 30km into Russia in deepest incursion of the war

Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 30 kilometers into Russian territory, marking the most significant incursion since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022....

136. 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....

137. Uber to add 100,000 electric cars to its global fleet

Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....

138. Olympic Men's Triathlon postponed due to Seine water contamination

The men's triathlon at the Olympic Games has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite significant investments in infrastructure. ...

139. Copenhagen's new plan for tourists, 'Have fun, save the planet, earn rewards!'

Copenhagen is turning tourism on its head with a cool new idea: rewarding visitors who go green! Instead of getting mad at tourists for causing problems, the city's tourism agency, Wonderful Copenhagen, wants to give them perks for making eco-friendly choices....

140. Cyprus sets course for cheaper electricity in 2025

Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou unveiled Cyprus' ambitious plans for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) during a press conference in Nicosia on Tuesday. ...

141. Mayor leads effort to beautify Kato Paphos tourist area

Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos of Paphos has taken a hands-on approach to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city's popular tourist area, Kato Paphos....

142. Mallias Winery: Reviving Cyprus's ancient grape varieties

In the 1990s, Mallias Winery, originally established by KEO in 1927, played a pivotal role in redefining Cypriot wine by rescuing indigenous grape varieties on the brink of extinction....

143. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

144. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

145. Skip transporters plan mid-July protest over illegal dumping

Skip transport professionals are organizing a protest for mid-July, accusing the government of failing to supervise and stop illegal rubble transport and dumping, which harms licensed operators and the environment according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

146. Ygea Farm receives accolade for organic egg production

George Konstantinides established Ygea Farm two decades ago in the fertile meadows just outside Mathiatis. ...

147. EU funds drive Cyprus organic plant production with €5.2M

The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organization (CAPO) has disbursed over 5 million euros to beneficiaries under Action A.A. 1.4 - Organic Plant Production of Cyprus' Strategic CAP Plan for the 2023-2027 programming period....

148. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

149. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

150. Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

The big fire in Paphos has exposed some major issues: not only were the firefighting resources inadequate, but it also showed the government's long-standing negligence regarding illegal fires. ...