Charalambos Pittokopitis, the newly elected President of the Paphos Provincial Autonomy Organisation, described a wildfire engulfing a large area of Paphos as a “tragedy.” Pitokopis said he visited the firefront, speaking with the Director of the Department of Forests. He questioned why the Director, an experienced firefighting professional, was at the Crisis Management Centre in … Read more
A flower festival was opened by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou in Yermasoyia, emphasizing the importance of nature and promoting environmental culture for its protection.
The Troodos astronomical observatory was officially unveiled in Agridia, Cyprus, as part of the EU project ‘Geostars’ aimed at promoting similar endeavors in Cyprus and Greece. The project was co-funded by the EU and the governments of both countries, with a budget of €2,678,400. The observatory will be used to promote the development of mountainous areas and attract investments in alternative tourism.
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been ranked at #115 worldwide in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, tied with the University of Toulouse in France. UNIC excels in the areas of assessment, ranking 1st and 2nd in Cyprus and Greece for International Outlook and Research Quality. Additionally, UNIC was ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world by THE World University Rankings for 2024.
Greece rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete and was searching for three missing after their boat sent a distress signal. The migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter, and a search operation was underway. Crete and Gavdos have seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. Greece has provided support to the islands to handle the situation. Greece has been a popular entry point to the EU for migrants and refugees since 2015, with many arriving on its islands and thousands dying at sea.
Fact: Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter.
Projects worth €100 million are planned in Larnaca in the coming years.
The Great Sea Interconnector project will offer triple benefits to Cyprus, including better energy security, a ‘green mix’ of power generation, and cheaper energy for all consumers.
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete prompted the evacuation of four residential settlements as firefighters battled the blaze with the help of helicopters. Climate change has been cited as a factor in worsening wildfires in Greece.