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B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free...

Cyprus Business Now: hotel bookings, GSI, student costs, rental properties, ICT
President of the hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides on Friday said hotel occupancy in July ranges between 80 and 85 per cent, stating that the flow of reservations is normal for this time of year. “We are at the peak of the summer...
Heat dominates Cyprus forecast with scattered mountain showers expected
Home Cyprus Heat dominates Cyprus forecast with scattered mountain showers expected The weather across Cyprus will be mostly sunny this weekend, but rising temperatures take center stage. Despite the heat, scattered showers are likely in...

Cyprus talks end without resolution, UN to continue mediation in September
Published on 18/07/2025 - 16:45 GMT+2 •Updated 16:47 Five-party negotiations on the Cyprus problem concluded on Thursday without resolving key disputes. However, participants agreed to continue discussions under the guidance of the UN. The...

Cyprus joins EU talks on future of research and innovation
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou participated in the Informal Competitiveness Council of the European Union on Research, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, between July 16–17, 2025. According to...

Alligator Alcatraz Is Setting Big Cypress' Dark Skies Aglow
Big Cypress National Preserve teems with wildlife: the endangered Florida panther hunts for its prey amidst a 729,000-acre swamp encompassing towering trees and hungry alligators. About a million visitors make their way to the site, one of...

Turkish foreign ministry: ‘Two-state solution remains the only solution for Cyprus’
A two-state solution remains the only viable path forward for resolving the Cyprus issue, Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Oncu Keceli said on Friday, following informal discussions held in New York during the week. UN...
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife: The Guadalupe River
by John Jefferson The River has provided me myriad cherished memories. Recollections of the recent heartbreaking Fourth of July tragedy will also haunt me — as it will for more than a hundred grieving families. Some will understandably shy away...

Cyprus leaders to continue discussions on confidence building, says UN
(Reuters) -Leaders of ethnically split Cyprus have agreed to continue discussions towards confidence building, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday, in a dispute which has kept NATO partners Greece and Turkey at odds for...

Türkiye blames Greek Cyprus for lack of progress on island
ANKARA Türkiye and Turkish Cyprus have blamed the Greek Cypriot administration for lack of progress in deepening cooperation between the northern and southern sides of the island in line with the suggestions of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio...

The UN reports progress in Cyprus talks, urges the rapid implementation of confidence measures
Mr. Guterres addressed journalists after welcoming the Cypriot chief Greek Nikos Christdoulides and the Turkish Cypriot chief at the United Nations in New York. “” Today’s discussions were constructive. The two leaders examined the progress of the...

Greek IT groups eye Cyprus for growth and partnerships
Cyprus has emerged as a key growth market for major Greek IT groups, which are steadily expanding their presence on the island while boosting their international reach across Europe. From subsidiaries and acquisitions to strategic partnerships,...

Cyprus assesses clean energy costs in new EU-backed study
The cost of transitioning to a net-zero emissions economy in Cyprus depends heavily on the chosen policy mix, particularly regarding how carbon tax revenues are used, according to research conducted by the Finance Ministry in collaboration with...

World News | UN Talks with Rival Leaders of Cyprus Fail to Reach Deal on New Border Crossings
United Nations, Jul 18 (AP) The United Nations chief has said that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival leaders of divided Cyprus, while the Turkish Cypriot leader said he was "very, very upset" that there was no...
Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot leaders have "constructive" discussions: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, July 17 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described discussions between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as "constructive" following a meeting he convened Thursday at the UN headquarters. Guterres said he...

UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival leaders of divided Cyprus, while the Turkish Cypriot leader said he was “very, very upset” that there was no...

EU warns Cyprus over atmospheric pollutants law
The European Commission on Thursday sent Cyprus a “reasoned opinion” over the country’s failure to transpose into its legal system a directive regarding the reporting of projected emissions of some atmospheric pollutants. A reasoned opinion is the...

EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown
The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law, spanning environmental regulations, critical infrastructure...

UN Chief Reports Progress In Cyprus Talks, Urges Swift Implementation Of Trust Measures
Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:00 am Press Release: UN News By Vibhu Mishra 17 July 2025 Mr. Guterres was speaking to reporters after hosting Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at the UN Headquarters in New...

EU Commission throws weight behind Crete-Cyprus power cable
Dan Jorgensen, the Danish commissioner for energy and housing at the European Commission, has affirmed that the EU’s executive arm will do everything possible to ensure the implementation of the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project. In...