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1. Britain's Prince Harry officially a US resident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-s-prince-harry-officially-a-us-resident

In a significant move, Prince Harry, formally known as Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex, has officially declared himself a resident of the United States, as per a recent regulatory filing in the United Kingdom....

2. Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-struggles-as-70-of-green-power-goes-to-waste

In a pivotal discussion held yesterday by the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry, and Tourism, the pressing issue of energy storage from renewable sources and hydrogen took center stage....

3. Get your tickets now for the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/get-your-tickets-now-for-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

4. Green Agenda Summit gears up for May 20

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-summit-gears-up-for-may-20

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

5. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-cameron-hepburn-leads-charge-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

6. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-faces-tourism-crisis-amid-declining-numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

7. Lawmakers slam green taxation plans as ''stupid'' and ''immoral''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-slam-green-taxation-plans-as-stupid-and-immoral

DISY MP Kyriakos Hatzigiannis and Ecologists MP Stavros Papadouris sharply criticized the government's green taxation plans in interviews with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' and ''DIASPORA News.''...

8. Audit uncovers mismanagement in Cyprus' public health system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/audit-uncovers-mismanagement-in-cyprus-public-health-system

In a damning revelation, Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides unveiled alarming mismanagement within Cyprus' public health sector, particularly in its flagship National Health System (GESY). ...

9. Halloumi and pharma propel exports to €2.35 billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-and-pharma-propel-exports-to-€2-35-billion

Cyprus' main exports for 2023 included mineral fuels and oil, halloumi and pharmaceutical products, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

10. Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/methamphetamine-use-in-cyprus-under-scrutiny

A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances. ...

11. Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invests-€3-2m-in-50-green-kiosks

Today, Cyprus marked a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with the signing of a contract for the supply and installation of 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks across its mountainous and remote regions. ...

12. Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-updates-un-envoy-on-bi-communal-trust-building-projects

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...

13. The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-on-may-20th

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

14. Zero-emission buildings by 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zero-emission-buildings-by-2030

In a bid to combat climate change, the European Parliament has approved a plan to make buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive,...

15. The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-feathered-employees-of-akaki-grove

When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...

16. Hotel industry faces backlash over residence fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-industry-faces-backlash-over-residence-fees

The inclusion of a residence tax within the framework of the green tax reform, affecting hotels, tourist accommodations, and Airbnb, is expected to trigger reactions within the hotel industry....

17. Cyprus' wetlands under threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wetlands-under-threat

Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Neophytou delves into the critical challenges facing Cyprus' precious wetlands, where red alerts have recently been issued for the Achna dam and Larnaca salt ponds. ...

18. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-berengaria-€40m-revival-sparks-environmental-debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

19. Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wastewater-leak-sparks-environmental-crisis-in-achna

Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....

20. Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-approaches-for-vehicle-registration-renewal

Cyprus residents are reminded that the deadline for renewing vehicle registration permits for 2024 is fast approaching. The renewal period, which began on January 4, will conclude on March 11 at midnight. ...

21. Cyprus adopts ''Pay as You Throw'' system to tackle surging municipal waste

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-adopts-pay-as-you-throw-system-to-tackle-surging-municipal-waste

The Statistical Service of Cyprus reveals a 5% surge in municipal solid waste, reaching 615,000 tonnes in 2022. Per capita waste generation stands at 673 kg, ranking Cyprus the 5th highest in the EU. With 77.5% disposed of in landfills, the nation is gearing up for a "Pay as You Throw" (PAYT) system....

22. Hapag-Lloyd takes green stride by recycling 'Mississauga Express'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hapag-lloyd-takes-green-stride-by-recycling-mississauga-express

According to a report by Andreas Karamitis, published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, one of the major shipping companies, Hapag-Lloyd, has announced the recycling of its merchant ship, the ''Mississauga Express,''...

23. Neofytou confronts Turkish delegate on Cyprus invasion and occupation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neofytou-confronts-turkish-delegate-on-cyprus-invasion-and-occupation

DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....

24. Over 1,000 tons of discarded tires pile up across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-tons-of-discarded-tires-pile-up-across-cyprus

Today, more than 1,000 tons of tires lie scattered in open spaces throughout Cyprus, posing a significant problem for the environment and public health....

25. Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-drowning-in-trash-as-stats-report-more-waste-less-recycling

Brace yourselves, Cyprus – we've got a waste problem. The latest data from Eurostat, the EU's number cruncher, shows that in 2022, we each tossed out a whopping 673 kg of municipal waste....

26. Curbing food waste for a greener tomorrow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/curbing-food-waste-for-a-greener-tomorrow

Food waste poses a pressing issue requiring attention, contributing to uncontrolled food production and straining natural resources. Humans, as the predominant species on the planet, occupy a significant portion of land for food production....

27. Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/husky-dog-saves-block-from-gas-explosion

In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....

28. Trimiklini scandal unveiled: 15-year licensing nightmare shakes state agencies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trimiklini-scandal-unveiled-15-year-licensing-nightmare-shakes-state-agencies

The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......

29. Atterbury Europe unveils green vision for Limassol Mall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/atterbury-europe-unveils-green-vvision-for-limassol-mall

In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, Atterbury Europe is set to revolutionize the construction and operation of the proposed Mall of Limassol. ...

30. Cyprus tax reform targets green initiatives and economic revitalization

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-targets-green-initiatives-and-economic-revitalization

By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...

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