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1. Reflections in the sand: How our beaches mirror our culture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reflections-in-the-sand-how-our-beaches-mirror-our-culture

It’s hard for me to imagine, in the island country we live, any other place where almost every social layer meets, coexists, and perhaps inevitably interacts and comes into contact as they do on our beaches during the summer season....

2. Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minor-pollution-incident-quickly-contained-off-limassol-coast

Authorities have reported a single, minor case of marine pollution involving petroleum products off the coast of Limassol, confirming that the situation was swiftly brought under control....

3. ‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘would-you-let-your-children-play-in-toxic-waters

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) said it has activated its environmental management protocol following an oil residue leak detected Saturday in the coastal port area of Moni....

4. Medical Association raises alarm over emissions from Teknecik Power Plant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medical-association-raises-alarm-over-emissions-from-teknecik-power-plant

Thick black smoke rising from the Teknecik Power Plant in Kyrenia has drawn renewed concern from the Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, which has warned that ongoing emissions pose serious risks to public health and the environment....

5. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/parisians-dive-into-the-seine-for-the-first-time-in-a-century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

6. Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-in-cyprus-pollution-fees-diverted-from-green-goals-critics-say

Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....

7. Cyprus pressured to pay for stalled power cable project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pressured-to-pay-for-stalled-power-cable-project

Cyprus is under growing pressure from both Greece and Brussels to commit funds to the delayed Cyprus-Crete electricity cable project, despite serious concerns over its viability and geopolitical risks in the region....

8. Swift action prevents environmental damage after vessel sinks in Larnaca Marina

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swift-action-prevents-environmental-damage-after-vessel-sinks-in-larnaca-marina

Authorities prevented the spread of pollutants after a sailing vessel caught fire and sank while anchored at Larnaca Marina on Sunday, June 22....

9. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ship-full-of-electric-cars-sinks-in-pacific-now-the-ocean-could-pay-the-price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

10. Illegal camping in forests could cost you...big time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-camping-in-forests-could-cost-you-big-time

Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....

11. 83 major companies in Cyprus operating without required permits, lawmakers say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/83-major-companies-in-cyprus-operating-without-required-permits-lawmakers-say

Eighty-three major industrial sites across Cyprus are operating without valid town planning permits, building permits, or approval certificates, key documents required to regulate pollution and safeguard public health, according to AKEL MP Nicos Kettiros....

12. The LIFE Pharma Detox System Offers Solutions to Pharmaceutical Pollution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-life-pharma-detox-system-offers-solutions-to-pharmaceutical-pollution

Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....

13. Project Zero: Lidl Cyprus continues to join forces with AKTI for even cleaner beaches and coastlines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/project-zero-lidl-cyprus-continues-to-join-forces-with-akti-for-even-cleaner-beaches-and-coastlines

Lidl Cyprus, steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and an active environmental footprint, carried out the major coastal clean-up action within the framework of Project Zero for yet another year,...

14. British Base authorities say Lady’s Mile swimming waters deemed safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-base-authorities-say-lady-s-mile-swimming-waters-deemed-safe

Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....

15. No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-pollution-found-at-lady-s-mile-beach-environment-department-confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

16. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

17. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tank-sinks-off-limassol-coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

18. Green Agenda Summit: Removing the Speed Bumps

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-summit-removing-the-speed-bumps

Agenda Cy, in collaboration with Kathimerini newspaper, is proud to announce the 2nd Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, to be held on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

19. Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-light-for-new-four-star-hotel-in-meneou

A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....

20. Chewing gum found to release microplastics into saliva, study reveals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chewing-gum-found-to-release-microplastics-into-saliva-study-reveals

A new pilot study suggests that chewing gum may be an unexpected source of microplastic ingestion....

21. Big pharma challenges EU over wastewater treatment costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-pharma-challenges-eu-over-wastewater-treatment-costs

A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....

22. The alarming impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-alarming-impact-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-in-cyprus

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....

23. Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-environmental-movement-sounds-alarm-over-deteriorating-condition-of-akrotiri-salt-lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

24. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

25. Doctors to stop serving at Limassol General Hospital's outpatient clinics starting Wednesday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-to-stop-serving-at-limassol-general-hospital-s-outpatient-clinics-starting-wednesday

The Pancyprian Union of Government Doctors (PASYKI) is taking action over what it describes as "unacceptable working conditions" caused by ongoing construction at Limassol General Hospital....

26. Vasilikos project needs another €200 million—will it ever be finished?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-project-needs-another-€200-million—will-it-ever-be-finished

The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical hurdles, with an additional €200 million needed to complete construction. ...

27. Garbage piles up at green point – ''Overwhelmed by stench''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/garbage-piles-up-at-green-point-–-overwhelmed-by-stench

Shocking images of pollution from an area in Paphos have surfaced, sparking sadness and disappointment as they highlight a lack of environmental awareness and disregard for the consequences....

28. Flamingo numbers plummet in Cyprus, sparking concerns for wetland health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health

The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....

29. Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/removal-of-dangerous-chemicals-from-astrasol-begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

30. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

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