#Environment

Botched-up policies in the implementation of renewables are not helping Cyprus electricity prices have been escalating since last year and there does not appear to be an end in sight. ...

The European Commission has registered and understood Cyprus’ concerns regarding the impact of the ‘Fit for 55’ package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on tourism and the country’s economy, Transport ...

The union representing employees of the environment department on Thursday slammed the “unfair” targeting of staff over the fire at a tyre storage area near Vasiliko on Saturday that went ...

By Antigoni Pita and Gina Agapiou Vasiliko cement works on Wednesday said it processed 4.5 million tyres between 2016-2021 after Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis referred to an overloaded tyre storage area ...

A total of €292 billion was spent in 2021 in the EU member states on environmental protection, up 54 per cent from 2006 (an average of 3 per cent increase per year), according to the ...

The administration of the British Bases on Monday called on people to make use of the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre to find out about the important environmental and cultural features ...

Proposed planning zones in the revised Akamas plan are endangering the survival of species such as the green turtle and the long-legged buzzard, two environmental NGOs warned on Friday. Members ...

By Andrea Charalambous As part of the project ‘Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free’ an event will take place on Wednesday, June 1 at Malama Beach Holiday Village, Protaras. The ...

More than a third of land in Cyprus is protected, the sixth highest rate in the EU27, according to figures published by Eurostat on Saturday on the occasion of Natura 2000 ...

By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides The ‘Green Deal’ and the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy constitutes a top priority both at EU and global level, leading to new ...

The world needs to review humanity’s relationship with the planet because the climate crisis is looming as a death threat, Environment Commissioner Klelia Vassiliou in view of Earth Day ...

Ypsonas Municipality has become the first local authority in Cyprus to sign a pledge to become a zero waste town, it said on Tuesday. This follows a signing ceremony on ...

The Fasoula green point area has long been known for its enormous illegal dump – until this week, when Limassol-based NGO City Friends Club (CFC) stepped in to change what the ...

Never before has the need to comply with the wishes of the planet been so imperative worldwide, Environment Commissioner Klelia Vassiliou said during the annual Earth Hour event on Saturday ...

Municipalities, organisations and other bodies will participate in the Earth Hour movement and go dark for one hour on Saturday to spread awareness for the protection of planet. Earth Hour ...

Parliament has passed amendments extending the ban on specific single-use plastics (SUPs) to September 30 this year, notwithstanding the EU directive should have been transposed into law by July 2021. The new ...

The state of the wilderness of a country, is a reflection of its citizens’ moral compass By Constantinos Antoniou An alternative and rather more targeted version of Mahatma Gandhi’s ...

‘We help businesses with their transition and transformation embracing and applying efficient sustainability practices. We provide legal support and technical expertise in the major aspects of ESG factors, effectively leading ...

‘The quality of our service is evidenced by the ‘tier one’ rating awarded to us by the premier independent rating bodies. We seek to undertake actions which promote Cyprus as ...

‘To ensure long-term sustainability, every business must put aside its differences for the greater good’ As an affordable seafood restaurant with an unmistakable Mediterranean spirit, where each guest is welcomed ...

‘Our job at Tickmill is to remain in sync with what the traders out there want and continue providing the access they need as they continue to transition their trading ...

The 5-Star luxury St Raphael Resort and Marina is situated on one of the best and largest Blue Flag accredited beaches on the east side of the lively cosmopolitan city ...

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Hellenic Bank emphasises on sustainable practices and supporting ‘green’ initiatives and businesses. Cognisant of its responsibility to the environment and the community, ...

Founded in 2016 as a non-profit association, CSR Cyprus aspires to be the leading professional network in Cyprus, driving and empowering the changes towards corporate sustainability and responsibility CSR Cyprus is ...