Cyprus Civil Defence Issues Safety Guidance Ahead of Heavy Rain, Storms and Strong Winds
Cyprus Civil Defence has issued detailed safety recommendations to the public as heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and…
Category: Climate
Dust Expected Thursday and Friday as Weak Low Pressure Lingers
A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region, and dust is expected in the atmosphere on Thursday and Friday. Today,…
Cyprus Moves Ahead With Water‑Management Strategy, Minister Says
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou says the government is advancing its strategy to address Cyprus’ long‑standing water‑supply challenges, stressing that the…
Cyprus Faces Another Difficult Water Year
Cyprus is heading into a second consecutive difficult year for water supply, with the government deciding to provide only 90%…
On This Day in 1960… Cyprus Froze: The Night the Island Turned to Ice
Cyprus shivered through one of its coldest nights on record on this very day in 1960, when temperatures in Nicosia…
Cyprus Water Department Says Environmental Fees Stem From 2017 Law, Not New Charges
The Water Development Department has said that environmental and resource fees applied to water users are required under a 2017…
€85 On‑the‑Spot Fine for Parking in EV Charging Bays
Drivers who park in publicly accessible electric‑vehicle charging spaces without charging will face an €85 on‑the‑spot fine under amendments to…
Germany to reinstate electric‑vehicle subsidies from 2026, ministry says
Germany will reintroduce subsidies for private buyers of electric vehicles from Jan. 1, 2026, reviving incentives that were halted at…
Cyprus Warns of Possible Summer Water Cuts as Reserves Fall
Cyprus may face water‑supply cuts this summer due to low reserves and rising demand, the Agriculture Ministry’s director general said…
Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them – and fight flames with swarms of drones
Georgios Tzoumas, University of Bristol Growing up in Greece, wildfires were a constant presence each summer. In 2007, I remember…