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Cyprus Plans to Double Desalination Capacity, But Risks Loom
Government outlines new plants to tackle the water crisis while critics warn of high energy use, costs and environmental impacts.
NATURE
Nature
Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Across Cyprus Today
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region.
SOCIAL LENS
Pentakomo Scandal: Plans for Waste Management Facility Expected in 2026
Waste is disposed rather than treated, going against EU legislation, as questions remain over criminal proceedings
Cyprus Divided
Green Confidence-Building Measures Await Leaders’ Approval
Environment-focused confidence-building measures have advanced under the bicommunal committee, with two projects mature enough for decisions by President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.
Nature
Attalides: Minister’s Reply on Cyprus’ Habitats Directive Compliance Is Inadequate
Volt Cyprus MP Alexandra Attalides urges a public, milestone-based plan and stronger institutional and financial support for the Environment Department.
