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1. Cyprus moves forward with ambitious plan to revamp waste management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management

The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....

2. The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

3. Another day, another alleged corruption storm as President slams Auditor’s claims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-corruption-storm-as-president-slams-auditor-s-claims

Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....

4. Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-easter-food-safety-with-island-wide-inspections

As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....

5. Banquet hall in Nicosia built and operating without permits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banquet-hall-in-nicosia-built-and-operating-without-permits

A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...

6. 2025: A milestone year for the delivery of Limassol Greens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2025-a-milestone-year-for-the-delivery-of-limassol-greens

2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....

7. Fourth year of drought in Cyprus threatens food security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-year-of-drought-in-cyprus-threatens-food-security

Cyprus is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, raising serious concerns over food security....

8. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

9. From water woes to bank bets, here are the stories to follow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-water-woes-to-bank-bets-here-are-the-stories-to-follow

10. Building on farm of alleged child abuser destroyed in fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire

The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....

11. 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....

12. Trash, lies, and box files: Busted by his own dumping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping

You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....

13. Mind REset at its best

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best

The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....

14. Countdown to chaos: Cyprus’ traffic light fiasco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-to-chaos-cyprus-traffic-light-fiasco

The government has been given an ultimatum: install countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with cameras within six months—or shut down the traffic camera system entirely. ...

15. New solar park in Sotira with 6,534 kW capacity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity

The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....

16. FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Nicosia ended in victory for Anna Muzychuk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fide-grand-prix-tournament-in-nicosia-ended-in-victory-for-anna-muzychuk

On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...

17. Foxes roam central Nicosia, sparking curiosity and concern

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foxes-roam-central-nicosia-sparking-curiosity-and-concern

Foxes have been spotted in central Nicosia, raising both interest and concern among residents. ...

18. Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

19.  What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-the-increase-in-waste-and-property-taxes-in-engomi

Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....

20. Scientists warn about the health risks of bottled water and microplastics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-warn-about-the-health-risks-of-bottled-water-and-microplastics

Recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with drinking bottled water, primarily due to microplastics....

21. 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! ...

22. Solar power, minus the power as homeowners left in the dark

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-power-minus-the-power-as-homeowners-left-in-the-dark

Citizens who installed photovoltaic (solar) systems in Cyprus are feeling left in the dark and frustrated as their green energy is continuously cut off, leaving them to rely on conventional electricity. ...

23. Concerns raised over dangerous sprays and waste management at carnivals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-raised-over-dangerous-sprays-and-waste-management-at-carnivals

The use of hazardous sprays at carnival celebrations has come under scrutiny following a recent discussion before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....

24. Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-100-deputy-mayors-in-cyprus-paid-to-do-nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....

25. 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....

26. Retired hens are living their best lives, and helping save Cyprus’ olive groves

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves

In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...

27. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-battle-brutal-frost-as-‘coral-cold-front-devastates-crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

28. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

29. The top ideas from the educational environmental program Mind REset 2024-2025 were honored.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-top-ideas-from-the-educational-environmental-program-mind-reset-2024-2025-were-honored

The 4rth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 19 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....

30. Paphos-Polis ''killer road'' to become four-lane highway after years of delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-killer-road-to-become-four-lane-highway-after-years-of-delays

The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....

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