An international conference entitled “Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East” will take place in Cyprus from 26 to 28 September, with the participation of the Prince of Jordan Hassan bin Talal and internationally renowned scientists and policy makers, co-organised by the Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and […]
Scientists have uncovered a mystery regarding the extinction of dwarf hippos and dwarf elephants that once roamed the landscape of Cyprus before the arrival of the first humans. During the Late Pleistocene, Cyprus hosted only two species of megafauna – the dwarf elephant (Palaeoloxodon cypriotes) and the dwarf hippo (Phanourios minor). However, both species
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(Story by Emilia Christophi of Cyprus News Agency) The MED9 Energy Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region. In a joint declaration read by the host, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou, the EU Mediterranean countries of Croatia, Cyprus, France,
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“Our commitment to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is deeply rooted in the belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and should be set at the center of learning,” said Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, while delivering on Thursday her welcoming remarks at the opening of the MED-9 High-Level Forum on
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