European Commission greenlights Cyprus’ modified green transition plan
The European Commission on Thursday gave a positive assessment of Cyprus’ modified recovery and resilience plan, which includes a REPowerEU chapter. The plan is now...
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Dhekelia power station will be upgraded, not closed down
The Dhekelia power station will continue to operate and will be modernised, according to a joint energy ministry and electricity authority (EAC) decision announced on...
Cypriot economy: resilience and structural weaknesses
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides The favourable assessments from the European Commission and the IMF, as well as the global rating agencies, demonstrate the...
State budget: ‘we are living during a period of uncertainty’ (Updated)
By Elias Hazou and Nick Theodoulou The proposed state budget for 2024 focuses on fiscal stability and achieving greater strides towards the ‘green transition’ and...
Our View: Government failure is evident in upcoming carbon tax
Nobody likes the imposition of new taxes or the increase in existing ones. Nothing is more certain to unite people against the government than new...
EU ministers discuss business and government green collaboration
Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos is in Stockholm on Tuesday to participate in an informal meeting of environment ministers, taking place April 18 to 19. The...
Cyprus tourism industry turns its focus on sustainability
Cypriot tourism will have to adapt to new regulations and modern traveller preferences Cypriot tourism professionals are turning their focus on sustainability, with a view...
Kadis determined to ensure a green economy
Cyprus is determined to have a smooth transition into a green and digital economy Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Tuesday. Visiting Strovolos’ centre for...
Digitisation and green: budget for schools
The government’s education budget for 2023 amounts to €1.3 billion, marking a 4.1 per cent increase compared to that of 2022, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou...
Petrides: Cyprus and EU states should have prepared sooner for green transition
Cyprus and other EU member states should have done more in the past to be prepared for the green transition and weaning themselves off fossil...
