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Cyprus added 122 megawatts of solar power in 2025, driven by homeowners and businesses choosing energy independence. The surge happened even as the island nation had to curtail nearly half of its renewable energy due to grid constraints.
After more than five decades of division, the United Nations has drafted a promising new framework to reunite Cyprus that both sides are actually willing to discuss. The flexible proposal could finally bridge the gap between Greek and Turkish Cypriots through creative compromise.
Thirty-eight volunteers, including company employees and their families, planted trees in fire-damaged areas of Cyprus using innovative water-saving technology. All trees from a previous planting effort survived, proving the method works.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
Cyprus installed 122 megawatts of new solar capacity in 2025, powered mostly by homeowners and businesses choosing self-consumption systems. The Mediterranean island is proving that renewable energy growth can thrive even when challenges force creative solutions.
Archaeologists in Cyprus just discovered over 20 ancient statue bases still standing exactly where worshippers placed them 2,500 years ago. The rare find is rewriting what we know about how ancient communities honored their gods.
MAS Supermarkets Group handed over €23,640 to a children's charity after customers across Cyprus donated during a two-month campaign. The celebration event brought together hundreds of families with food, entertainment, and hope.
After burning out in London, Gregoris Loizou moved to Alicante and opened Swallow, a specialty coffee shop that just earned recognition as one of Spain's best cafés. His journey from exhaustion to entrepreneurial success shows how new beginnings can lead to extraordinary achievements.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
Five Washington College women's tennis players just proved you can ace both the court and the classroom. The entire team also earned recognition for maintaining stellar grades while competing at the Division III level.
India's R. Vaishali heads into the final round of the Women's Candidates tournament tied for first place after a dramatic comeback. A win on Wednesday could earn her a shot at the world championship title.
When Wales faces Bosnia on Thursday, they'll remember the stranger who scored the goal that sent them to their first major tournament in 58 years. Jason Demetriou, a London-born Cypriot, became a Welsh legend without ever wearing their jersey.
Clean energy just hit a major milestone in Europe. For the first time ever, wind and solar power generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the entire EU, with Greece leading the solar revolution.
After dropping to last place midway through the tournament, 24-year-old Indian chess grandmaster R Vaishali climbed to the top to win the Women's Candidates Championship. She'll now compete for the World Championship crown, becoming only the second Indian woman ever to reach this milestone.
R Vaishali just became the first Indian woman in 15 years to earn a shot at the World Chess Championship, and she couldn't have done it without her "village" of grandmasters, family, and a 19-year-old bringing laughs to the pressure. From legendary mentor Viswanathan Anand to a cheerful younger friend who kept things light, her support team proves that even solo sports need teamwork.
For a century, the Greek Herald has connected generations of Greek Australians to their heritage, evolving from a post-war lifeline into a thriving digital community hub. The family-run newspaper proves that cultural connection never goes out of style.
Over 10,000 people gathered in Kazakhstan's capital for a vibrant festival celebrating European culture while raising funds for local youth charities. The event transformed a city park into an interactive journey across 17 European nations.
A Nigerian pastor's search for a husband for his autistic adopted daughter drew over 1,000 applications in days. The overwhelming response led him to temporarily suspend the unusual marriage plan.
Javokhir Sindarov just pulled off one of the most dominant performances in chess history, winning the right to challenge for the world championship. The 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster went undefeated at the Candidates Tournament, a feat never before achieved at this level.
Javokhir Sindarov just became the youngest challenger to face for the World Chess Championship, winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament with a record-breaking unbeaten streak. The 20-year-old from Uzbekistan will compete for his country's second-ever world title later this year.
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