Konya Plain Faces Escalating Water Crisis Amid Prolonged Drought
Following a dry autumn, winter, and spring, summer heat has intensified the water crisis across Turkey’s Konya Plain, driving groundwater levels even lower. August measurements show a marked decline in…
Middle Eastern countries are among the most exposed to climate change – so why is media coverage so low there?
Marianna Poberezhskaya, Nottingham Trent University; Imad El-Anis, Nottingham Trent University, and Marwa Mustafa, Nottingham Trent University The Middle East is experiencing a period of intense political and economic turbulence, with…
Turkey Sees Sharp Decline in August Rainfall, Southeast Hit Hardest
Rainfall across Turkey in August fell significantly below seasonal norms and last year’s levels. The national average for August 2025 was 7.9 kilograms per square meter, compared to 13.9 kilograms…
Cyprus Approves €1.5 Million in Aid for Farmers Hit by Extreme Weather
NICOSIA — The Cypriot Cabinet has approved €1.515 million in compensation for farmers whose crops were damaged during the 2024–2025 growing season due to adverse weather conditions. The decision, based…
Australia commits to 2035 emissions reduction target
The Australian government is committed to cutting the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 62 to 70 percent from 2005 levels by 2035 under its new climate target. Prime Minister Anthony…
Strong Northerly Winds Grip Cyprus as Seasonal Low Pressure Persists
Cyprus — A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing significantly strengthened northerly winds to the island, which are expected to gradually weaken starting Saturday. Friday’s forecast calls for…
Cyprus announces major civil protection reform; Interior Ministry to be renamed
NICOSIA— President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday a sweeping reform that places all crisis management services under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior, which will be renamed the Ministry of…
Cyprus accelerates desalination efforts to combat long-standing water shortages
PAPHOS — President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday the government is responding swiftly and decisively to address Cyprus’s chronic water scarcity, describing the issue as a decades-old challenge rather than a…
Cyprus desalination projects secure water supply for Paphos through 2026, agriculture official says
PAPHOS — The water supply in Paphos is secure through 2026, regardless of weather conditions, Agriculture Ministry Director General Andreas Gregoriou has said. Speaking at the 5th Panayia Harvest Festival,…
Sweden’s Tallest Mountain Shrinks Again as Glacier Retreats
STOCKHOLM — The southern peak of Kebnekaise, long considered Sweden’s highest mountain, has lost another 1.5 meters in elevation over the past year due to summer melting, researchers confirmed. The…