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Cyprus: An Expensive and Polluting 'Paradise'

Published January 12, 2026, 08:16
Cyprus: An Expensive and Polluting 'Paradise'

Cyprus is facing increasing challenges regarding water and energy, with a significant percentage of households unable to meet basic needs. Despite the climate crisis and the need for an energy transition, the government's 2026 budget does not give sufficient priority to the environment and social protection. The government is promoting technical solutions such as desalination, which are energy-intensive and financially burden households. The lack of targeted support policies and investments in renewable energy sources risks widening social inequalities. AKEL proposes a fair transition that will protect the vulnerable, reduce inequalities and invest in clean solutions, while also emphasizing the need for substantial water conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.