Among the many innovative positions we have recently created in Cyprus, having joined the E.U. two decades ago, is that of a commissioner for the environment. This is good news and has
The Finance and Energy Ministries have approved a grant scheme, “Photovoltaics for all”, encouraging homeowners to install solar systems on their roofs. With the latest scheme promoted by the government, any homeowner
The dawn of a new era for the industry might be in sight as the world is now entering an era of green production through the application of clean technologies. It’s about
The University of Cyprus Rector Tasos Christofides was re-elected this week, unopposed, to a second four-year term and laid his next priority to elevate the state institution to an international level. This
With the academic year underway, the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre (AEEC) team, under the Network of similar centres in Cyprus, has developed specially-designed educational programs for children across the island. With COVID-19
The 9th UNECE Ministerial Conference for the Environment for Europe on 5-7 October is probably the largest high-level summit ever hosted in Cyprus, said Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou. He and fellow Agriculture
Environmental NGOs BirdLife and the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) raised the alarm on the “repeated and illegal bird killings taking place around Lake Soros in Meneou”. In a joint statement, BirdLife
Cypriots are used to the ground beneath them shaking as the island is situated within an active seismic zone, which means earthquakes are common. They are usually quick rumbles that nobody notices,
Τhe integrated €1.2 bln redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina ensures the sustainability and protection of the environment, according to an eco-impact study for the project. The study was presented at a
The pandemic has caused new turmoil and highlighted the ongoing concerns within the European Authorities about the Union’s banking system. The turmoil accelerated the reassessment and upgrading of the operating rules of
