Noticias sobre Cyprus
Cyprus clears path for €85 million desalination plant at Mazotos
Cyprus has approved an €85 million mobile desalination facility at Mazotos after the Environmental Authority issued its clearance, with construction scheduled to begin as early as June 2026.
Cyprus confronts a record drought as reservoirs run dry
While parts of Europe have been lashed by heavy winter rain, Cyprus is facing a starkly different reality.
The Council of the EU approves tougher rules to curb pollutants in surface and groundwater
The Council of the European Union has formally adopted a directive that updates and expands the list of substances posing risks to surface water and groundwater, reinforcing the European Union’s approach to water quality protection.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
Drinking water, permits and wastewater in focus of EU December infringement package
As part of its December infringement package, the European Commission has taken a series of enforcement actions under EU water legislation, addressing shortcomings in drinking water quality rules, water resource management and urban waste water treatment across several Member States.
Greece commits €2.5 billion to safeguard water resources amid intensifying drought
Facing prolonged drought and growing demand, Greece has unveiled a €2.5 billion ($2.92 billion) programme to secure its water supply for the next three decades, according to Environment Minister Stavros Papastravrou.
More than half of EU waters still struggle with pollution and scarcity, report warns
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its five-yearly flagship assessment, Europe’s environment and climate 2025, which it describes as a “health-check” for the continent’s environment, climate and sustainability.
Roberta Maffettone (European Commission): “Water reuse is key to EU circular water strategies”
Water reuse offers Europe a vital opportunity to strengthen resilience to water scarcity and climate change.
The EU Water Resilience Strategy and what it means for Europe
At the beginning of June, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Water Resilience Strategy, setting out a call for a more coordinated and determined European response to escalating water-related pressures.
Development Banks committed $19.6 billion to water projects in 2024
Ten multilateral development banks (MDBs) active in the water sector have approved global investments totalling $19.6 billion (€17 billion) in 2024.
Europe’s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
From Europe’s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according to the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published on June 20.
EU sets final deadline for Recovery Funds: countdown begins for Member States
The European Commission has dispelled doubts about the future of the Recovery and Resilience Facility: there will be no extension beyond 2026. This was reaffirmed by Commissioners Dombrovskis and Fitto during the official presentation of the document NextGenerationEU – The road to 2026.
Cyprus deploys mobile desalination units from UAE to avert water crisis
Cyprus is taking urgent measures to confront a mounting water crisis, with the arrival and deployment of mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates, reports Philenews.
Smart systems keep water and power flowing in Cyprus
The University of Cyprus, supported by Imperial, is developing innovative systems for monitoring and managing electricity and water networks.
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.
Egypt and Cyprus strengthen cooperation in water management and desalination
Egypt and Cyprus are enhancing their collaboration in water management and desalination to address shared challenges in water scarcity.
The European Commission calls on Sweden to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Sweden (INFR(2024)2236) for failing to comply with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
Cyprus Government approves plan to expand desalination capacity to combat water scarcity
In response to worsening water scarcity driven by prolonged droughts and climate change, the Government of Cyprus has approved a comprehensive strategy to expand its desalination capacity, informs In-Cyprus.
The European Commission calls on Belgium and Cyprus to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending letters of formal notice to Belgium (INFR(2024)2231) and Cyprus (INFR(2024)2227) for failing to periodically review water permits in line with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.