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Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?
The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?
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Cyprus to join European power grid following deal with Greece
'The Electricity Connection will contribute towards lifting the energy isolation of Cyprus and connecting the national electricity transport system with the respective European ones. A work of strategic importance for Cyprus, Greece, but also the whole of the EU,' a joint statement read.
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Cyprus
Cyprus slashes VAT in bid to reduce inflation and prices
While inflation rates have fallen in Cyprus for a sixth consecutive month, consumer prices went up by 0.3 per cent in April after a 1.02 per cent rise in March. In an interview with Euronews, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos explained the move to cut costs.
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Children of mixed marriages in Cyprus struggle to obtain citizenship
The children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, some are now adults, are claiming that they are unable to obtain a citizenship from the Republic of Cyprus, despite being born in the island and having a parent who has a citizenship from the RoC, due to their Turkish roots.
