CYPRUS MOVES TO END ILLEGAL BURNING AND DUMPING OF AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS

CYPRUS MOVES TO END ILLEGAL BURNING AND DUMPING OF AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS - Cy Mail 17/8 by James Morphakis


A new framework aimed at ending the uncontrolled dumping and burning of agricultural plastics shall head to the House, with farmers set to receive free collection points for waste.

The regulations seek to establish a nationwide system for the separate collection and recycling of agricultural plastic waste, with producers required to cover the costs of both collection and transport.

The House environment committee is examining the bill before it is brought before the plenary for a vote.

USE OF JET SKIS ONLY FOR LICENCE HOLDERS OR STUDENTS BUT ACCOMPANIED BY A LICENSEE - STRICT CONDITIONS IN THE LEGISLATION PASSED THIS YEAR

USE OF JET SKIS ONLY FOR LICENCE HOLDERS OR STUDENTS BUT ACCOMPANIED BY A LICENSEE - STRICT CONDITIONS IN THE LEGISLATION PASSED THIS YEAR - Filenews 17/8 by Vassos Vassiliou


The legislation prohibits the use of a jet ski by people under the age of 17, but even if someone is 17 years old, they are not entitled to use this type of boat, unless accompanied by a person who holds the appropriate license for the boat. At the same time, the issuance of an apprentice pilot license is also required.

The relevant legislation (The Pleasure Navigation in the Republic and Other Related Matters Law of 2026 (4(I)/2026) has been approved by the Parliament this year.

ENERGY POVERTY DEFINITION - IN PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 

ENERGY POVERTY DEFINITION - IN PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Filenews 17/8 

The Energy Agency has put to public consultation the draft of the Decree entitled "The Energy Efficiency (Determination of Energy Poor Households) Decree of 2026", which establishes a new framework for the recognition of households affected by energy poverty.

The aim is to create clear and objective criteria so that economic and energy support measures are more effectively directed towards those who really need them.

LIFEGUARD TOWERS ARE 'CLOSING THEIR SHUTTERS' EARLY - THERE IS NO SET SINGLE SCHEDULE

    

LIFEGUARD TOWERS ARE 'CLOSING THEIR SHUTTERS' EARLY - THERE IS NO SET SINGLE SCHEDULE - Filenews 17/8 by Vassos Vassiliou


The recent drowning of a 35-year-old woman on the beach of the CTO in Larnaca shortly after 6 pm on Saturday and shortly after the completion of the lifeguard's service in the area, raises the issue of time coverage, from a lifeguard point of view, even of organized beaches.

As it is known, on several beaches there are bathers who swim or are just in the sea even until 8.30 pm.

RED ALERT IN PAPHOS FOR FIRES - PATROLS ARE INTENSIVYING AFTER THE SUCCESSIVE INCIDENTS

RED ALERT IN PAPHOS FOR FIRES - PATROLS ARE INTENSIVYING AFTER THE SUCCESSIVE INCIDENTS - Filenews 17/8 by Dora Christodoulou


The many fires recorded in the last week in the province of Paphos mobilize even more Fire Brigade and Police, which are working on additional plans to avoid the worst of this year's summer season in the province, given that the heat waves continue unstoppably.

After the repeated fires in areas of the Paphos countryside with a history of arson last weekend, mainly, the officials of the Fire Service and the Police are in coordination, with the aim of even more effective policing throughout the province during these difficult days of very high temperatures.

SUMMER ALLERGIES - WHEN A BITE BECOMES DANGEROUS - THE SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE

SUMMER ALLERGIES - WHEN A BITE BECOMES DANGEROUS - THE SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE - Filenews 17/8


In summer, exposure to factors that can cause allergic or toxic reactions increases, from jellyfish and insect bites to intense sunlight and contact with substances that can irritate or sensitize the skin.

Although in most cases the symptoms are mild, there is no shortage of conditions that require immediate medical treatment. The military doctor, paediatric and adult allergist and curator of the Allergy Department of the Athens Naval Hospital, Kassiani Tzeli, in an interview with the Fm Agency, explains what are the most common allergies that occur in the summer.

UNSTABLE WEATHER - STORMS, RAIN AND POSSIBLY HAIL INLAND AND IN THE MOUNTAINS - COOLER WEATHER, WITH TEMPERATURE RISING

 

UNSTABLE WEATHER - STORMS, RAIN AND POSSIBLY HAIL INLAND AND IN THE MOUNTAINS - COOLER WEATHER, WITH TEMPERATURE RISING - Filenews 17/8

Seasonal low pressure and unstable air masses affect the island.

Today, locally increased clouds will be observed from time to time, while at noon and after, clouds that will develop will give local rains and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains and inland, but also in areas in the southeast. In a storm, hail may fall.  Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest, initially light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort and gradually moderate by the afternoon, 4 Beaufort and on the coast up to strong and locally strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort.