The EU published a new Directive this month “to promote the use of renewable energy sources by means of reduced VAT rates.” The Directive states: “In order to support the transition towards
The Transport Ministry has announced a grant scheme to encourage the installation of solar-powered charging systems for plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles. The cabinet on Wednesday approved of €1.5 mln scheme to
Europe was already facing an energy crisis before Russia invaded Ukraine, but Moscow’s move has forced a rethink of energy policies at the EU and country levels. The European Union, which imported
Lebanon stands ready for energy cooperation with neighbouring Cyprus once Beirut discovers natural gas, Lebanese Foreign Minister Αbdallah Βou Habib said Friday. The minister was in Nicosia for talks with Cypriot counterpart
President Nicos Anastasiades said if Turkey recognises the Republic of Cyprus and accepts delineating the Exclusive Economic Zones between the two countries, everything could be on the table regarding natural gas. He
The East Mediterranean is critical for energy security, said US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy Laura Lochman. She said gas could be supplied to Europe through potential interconnections between
The EuroAsia Interconnector has the potential to change the rules of the game in energy security and energy supply in European markets and elsewhere, Energy Minister Natasa Pilidou said on Monday, following
A project to build a natural gas pipeline from the East Mediterranean to Europe would take too long and cost too much as the West seeks quicker alternatives to Russian energy, a
The European Commission will offer technical support to help 17 Member States, including Cyprus, towards phasing out their reliance on Russian fossil fuels through technical support. Cyprus will be assisted through this
Greece, Cyprus, and Israel will continue working together on natural gas pipeline and electricity cable projects with European energy dependency a new focus due to the war in Ukraine, their foreign ministers
