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151. 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....

152. 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....

153. 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....

154. 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......

155. 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....

156. 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....

157. 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....

158. 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....

159. 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. ...

160. 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....

161. 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. ...

162. 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....

163. 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....

164. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

165. 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....

166. 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....

167. Ygea Farm receives accolade for organic egg production

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

168. 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....

169. 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....

170. 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....

171. 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. ...

172. EU replaces dangerous asbestos sewer pipes in Nicosia

The European Commission announced Thursday that work has begun to replace old asbestos pipes in the Nicosia sewer system. The project is funded by the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community and will be carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....

173. Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

174. Eco-friendly farming ideas from Safe-H2O-Farm project meeting

Earlier this month, The Cyprus Institute hosted the first annual meeting of the PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm project....

175. Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....

176. New app brings Aphrodite myth to life in Paphos

The Pafos Regional Board of Tourism (ETAP) has unveiled a new smart application that brings the myth of the Goddess Aphrodite to life using advanced audio-visual media. ...

177. Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

178. Cyprus pledges to plant 100,000 trees annually to combat climate change

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has introduced a series of ambitious green initiatives......

179. Police arrest 58-year-old for growing marijuana in garden

A 58-year-old man was arrested by the Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Unit (YCAN) in the Larnaca district on Tuesday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in his home....

180. Climate crisis, a health emergency

On December 1, 2019, Ms. Kyriakides assumed the role of European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety....