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Mall Of Cyprus And Mall Of Engomi Join Ablebook Platform

The Ablebook application has announced its new partnership with the Mall of Cyprus and the Mall of Engomi, integrating their spaces into its platform.

This partnership aims to facilitate access and provide information for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, a relevant press release notes.

Ablebook, an application on Android and iOS devices, aims to improve accessibility and support people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups by offering information and services that facilitate their daily lives.

As noted in the press release, the Mall of Cyprus and the Mall of Engomi offer a range of accessible infrastructure, such as dedicated parking spaces near the entrances, ramps, accessible toilets and comfortable wheelchair spaces.

“Through this partnership, Ablebook users visiting the specific malls can be informed about the accessible facilities and ask for assistance, if needed, from the relevant mall staff. This ensures that all visitors can enjoy their shopping experience and moments without obstacles,” the press release adds.

“Our collaboration with the Mall of Cyprus and Mall of Engomi is another step towards a more equal and open society for all. By offering facilities and services that cater to the needs of people with disabilities, shopping centers contribute positively to social progress and solidarity,” Ablebook’s announcement concludes.

Cyprus Remains Among EU’s Lowest Renewable Electricity Producers

Cyprus remained among the European Union’s weakest performers in renewable energy adoption in 2025, with renewables accounting for 27.5% of gross electricity consumption, according to new data published by Eurostat.

Across the EU, renewable sources supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption last year, bringing the bloc close to generating half of its electricity from renewable energy.

Cyprus Remains Among The EU’s Lowest Performers

Cyprus ranked among the EU countries with the lowest share of renewable electricity, ahead of only Malta at 11.2%, the Czech Republic at 19.2%, Luxembourg at 23.3% and Slovakia at 24.1%.

Across the country’s broader energy system, renewables accounted for 21.5% of gross final energy consumption in 2025.

EU Renewable Electricity Continues To Grow

Renewables supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption across the EU in 2025, up from 47.5% a year earlier. Since Eurostat began collecting comparable data in 2004, the share has risen from 15.9%.

Austria recorded the highest share at 90.8%, followed by Sweden at 89.2%. Denmark generated 77.7% of its electricity from renewable sources, followed by Portugal at 65.6%, Greece at 60.9% and Spain at 60.7%.

Overall Energy Transition Still Has Work Ahead

Renewables accounted for 26.2% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption in 2025, up from 25.2% in 2024 and 9.6% in 2004.

Despite the increase, the bloc remains below its legally binding target of 42.5% by 2030. According to Eurostat, achieving that goal will require an average annual increase of 3.3 percentage points between 2026 and 2030.

Sweden recorded the highest overall renewable energy share at 65.4%, followed by Finland at 53% and Denmark at 48.2%. Belgium recorded the lowest share at 14.9%, followed by Slovakia at 16.3% and Ireland at 17.2%.

Heating And Cooling Also Show Steady Progress

Renewable energy accounted for 27.4% of heating and cooling across the EU in 2025, the highest level since comparable records began in 2004. The share increased by 0.7 percentage points from 2024, slightly below the long-term annual average increase of 0.75 percentage points.

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