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Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Waste Have Fallen In the EU

Between 1995 and 2017, greenhouse gas emissions from waste in the EU have fallen by 42%, according to estimates by the European Environmental Agency. The amount of emissions from waste depends on how the waste is treated. For example, when waste is landfilled, the organic material in the waste decomposes and produces gas. The reduction in emissions from solid waste dispos...

International Friday, 24 January, 2020

Renewable Power Is Only Part of the Solution to Meet Net-Zero Targets

To meet net-zero targets, investment is needed not just in renewable generation, but also in the electrification of transport and heat, hydrogen power and smart grid infrastructure, according to the 54th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). EY’s report highlights how the deployment of key technologies, such as distributed energy resources, electric v...

International Wednesday, 15 January, 2020

British royals feel hurt by the way Harry and Meghan quit

Britain’s royal family is hurt and disappointed by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s surprise announcement that they will step back from their senior roles and spend more time in North America, a royal source said. Harry and Meghan’s decision to step away from royal duties sent shock waves through the royal family as neither Queen Elizabeth nor Prince Charle...

International Friday, 10 January, 2020

Australian bushfires: How climate change and other factors worsen fires

Experts say Australia's unprecedented wildfires are supercharged because of climate change, the type of trees catching fire and weather. And these fires are so extreme that they are triggering their own thunderstorms. Here are a few questions and answers about the science behind the Australian wildfires that so far have burned about 5 million hectares...

International Tuesday, 07 January, 2020

Cyprus tops UK Post Office survey for winter sun bargains

Cyprus and Canary Isles have topped the chart for best value New Year holiday bargains, according to the latest UK Post Office Survey. Orlando and Dubai are cheapest long haul destinations, while Mauritius and Jamaica lead destinations where sterling is strongest – but their prices are highest among the 12 destinations surveyed, the Post Office said in a statement. Desp...

International Friday, 27 December, 2019

Johnson eyes parliament vote before Christmas to “get Brexit done”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will “get Brexit done” by Jan. 31 and then agree a new trade deal with the European Union by the end of 2020, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday, vowing to deliver on the government’s top priority. Johnson and his team were triumphant last week when he won a commanding majority of 80 at an early election h...

International Tuesday, 17 December, 2019

United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again

Voters go to the polls on Thursday in an election that will pave the way for Brexit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson or propel Britain towards another referendum that could ultimately reverse the decision to leave the European Union. After failing to deliver Brexit by an Oct. 31 deadline, Johnson called the Dec. 12 election to break what he cast as political paraly...

International Thursday, 12 December, 2019

FUTURE OF GAS IN EUROPE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CYPRUS

This was the subject of presentations by European Commission (EC) senior officials at a number of recent gas conferences. Not surprisingly the key messages for the future of gas in Europe were quite similar: The new EC is driving new green policies Natural gas has a future role in Europe but it must be decarbonised Smart integration of electricity and gas is essential to e...

International Thursday, 05 December, 2019

USA Today: Cyprus is the next big under-the-radar vacation destination

Greece may be a perennial hotspot, but it’s far from the only Mediterranean gem worth noting. Looking to expand your travel horizons? It's time to set your sights on Cyprus. Originally settled by Mycenaean Greeks, the island nation offers archaeological ruins, ornate churches, and mouth-watering traditional cuisine. Add to that stunning natural scenery. Another benefit ...

International Wednesday, 20 November, 2019

Cyprus and Greece to Set Up Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism On Economic Issues

Finance Minister Harris Georgiades announced Monday that Cyprus and Greece would set up a mechanism of cooperation and coordination on matters related to their economies and the EU agenda, following a meeting with his Greek counterpart Christos Staikouras, in Nicosia, the CNA reports. Georgiades said that the economic policies of the two countries were significantly aligned wi...

International Tuesday, 15 October, 2019

Cypriot and Jordanian firms explore investment opportunities

Cyprus and Jordanian firms gathered for the first time in Nicosia for a two-day business forum to explore investment opportunities in Jordan and to promote collaboration. The forum is organized by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB). Cyprus’ investment potential and its advantages as a business and investment centre were analysed by Invest Cyprus chairman ...

International Saturday, 12 October, 2019

Germany worried over Turkey's activities in Cyprus EEZ

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her concern over Turkish activities in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the need for international law to prevail. She communicated Berlin’s position during a telephone conversation with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades. A written statement about the exchange, said Anastasiades "informed the Chancellor over...

International Friday, 11 October, 2019