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151. Cyprus faces hurdles in connecting to European electricity grid

A critical regional energy project aiming to connect Cyprus to the European electricity grid has hit significant roadblocks, threatening the country's bid to end its energy isolation as the last EU member-state without such a connection....

152. 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....

153. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

154. Cyprus joins European effort to combat desertification in rural areas

Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....

155. Cyprus trade sector sees 20.7% surge in 2022 turnover

Turnover in the broad trade sector increased in 2022 by 20.7%, according to the results of the Wholesale and Retail Trade Survey, published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....

156. Nicosia's 7th Epic Street Fest delights thousands

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, about 2000 people gathered in the heart of the capital city, reveling under the summer sky with music from some of the island’s top DJs, courtesy of Deejay Radio, at the 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia....

157. Dior bags assembled for €53, sold at €2,600

Italian authorities have uncovered stark realities behind the glitz of fashion catwalks and luxury boutiques during recent raids on local factories and workshops involved in the production of Dior and Armani handbags....

158. Ygea Farm receives accolade for organic egg production

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

159. Cyprus secures halloumi PDO status with 5-year plan

Cyprus has been granted a 5-year transition period by the European Commission to comply with the requirements for the production of halloumi......

160. 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....

161. Great Sea Interconnector study outlines benefits July 11

The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......

162. 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....

163. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

164. Salata Farm wins Award for Excellence in halloumi production

A farming family in Pachna is steadfastly continuing Cyprus's rich cheese-making heritage. Situated in an ideal location with its own microclimate......

165. Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival returns to Cyprus this October

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation has announced the 37th Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival 2024, aiming to strengthen, promote, and support amateur theatre across Cyprus....

166. Top Cypriot producers honored for their culinary excellence

Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....

167. Cyprus cancels Russian billionaires' passports from Christofias era

Cyprus has revoked the citizenship of two high-profile Russian oligarchs who were naturalized during the presidency of Demetris Christofias. ...

168. Global giants eye battery storage project in Cyprus

Major global companies like Tesla and Samsung have expressed interest in developing a battery-based electricity storage system in Cyprus, according to Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry George Papanastasiou. ...

169. Transport minister Vafeades calls for fair climate laws in shipping

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....

170. Cyprus achieves €600 million fiscal surplus in Q1 2024

Cyprus generated a fiscal surplus close to €600 million in the first quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 58% year on year, driven by the rise in state revenue which exceeded the rise in spending....

171. 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....

172. Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy....

173. Heatwave pushes Cyprus' electricity to the limit

As temperatures soar in Cyprus, the nation is gearing up for a significant spike in electricity demand, officials say....

174. Free outdoor movie nights in Nicosia

Downtown Nicosia is set to come alive this June with complimentary outdoor movie nights, offering an enchanting experience under the early summer sky....

175. Government prioritizes cross-border electricity links at EU council

Electricity interconnection with third countries is a constant priority for Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry......

176. UN marks first International Day of Potato

Today is the first UN International Day of Potato, an effort to celebrate and promote the potato's critical role in improving global nutrition, fighting hunger and poverty......

177. MED9 ministers align on crisis strategies for agriculture

The Agriculture Ministers of the MED9 group called for enhancement and promotion of crisis measures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy......

178. Amalthea initiative brings Cyprus and Qatar closer

His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, commenced his visit to Cyprus with a cordial reception by President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus upon arrival at Larnaca Airport....

179. A taste of the first 'Green Agenda Cyprus Summit'

The inaugural "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" was held on Monday, May 20, at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia. The event brought together leaders from Cyprus' business community and featured prominent speakers and experts on environmental, sustainability, and energy issues from around the world, aiming to inspire and motivate attendees....

180. Maximus stars in new Cablenet campaign

On the air is the new campaign of Cablenet, the fastest-growing television station in Cyprus. Following the successful launch of Purple Max Internet......