EU Environment and Climate Ministers Discuss Resilience, Competitiveness at Cyprus Meeting
Climate and water resilience, the EU’s role in global climate negotiations and the shift toward a competitive circular economy dominated a recent two‑day informal meeting of EU environment and climate…
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 possible tornadoes are expected to affect the island. The advisory…
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, skies will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy at times,…
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 country’s water policy is now at an advanced stage. SShe…
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% of projected 2026 demand for household use, senior officials said,…
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 and Famagusta plunged below 0°C for the second night running…
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 law and are not new charges introduced in response to…
€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 the Out‑of‑Court Settlement Law published in the Official Gazette on…
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 the end of 2023. The new program will apply to…
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 Wednesday. Andreas Grigoriou told CyBC that the amount of water…