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WISTA Cyprus Uses Music And Creativity To Bring The Sea Closer To The Next Generation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 9, 2026

WISTA Cyprus brought members and their families together in Limassol for a children’s workshop focused on the Mediterranean monk seal, the sea, and the marine environment as part of its World Maritime Day 2026 activities.

A Creative Entry Point To Maritime Awareness

The workshop, titled Here Only Monachus, took place on September 19 at the Limassol Municipal Gallery and offered children an engaging introduction to the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) through music, sound and creative activities.

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Led by Rebecca Katsaris, associate educator at Enalia Physis, and music educator Christina Charalambidou, the session invited children to listen closely to the sounds of the sea, experiment with instruments and collaborate on creating their own musical piece.

Building Family Connections Around The Maritime World

For WISTA Cyprus president Anna Pittalis, the event was as much about community as it was about education.

“Our members came together not only as colleagues and professionals, but also as mums and dads, bringing their children with them,”
she said.

Pittalis added: “Our connection with the sea starts long before a career in maritime. It starts with curiosity, with discovering what is beneath the surface, and with learning to appreciate the world around us.”

Part Of A Broader Maritime Day Programme

The workshop formed part of WISTA Cyprus’ wider programme for World Maritime Day 2026, observed under the theme From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.

For the association, creating meaningful opportunities for younger generations to engage with the marine environment is also part of strengthening long-term ties to the maritime sector.

About Wista Cyprus

WISTA Cyprus is the local chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International), a global network connecting women across the maritime, trading and logistics sectors. The organisation provides a platform for networking, professional development, knowledge-sharing and collaboration, while working to expand visibility and opportunities for women throughout the industry.

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Cyprus Business Electricity Prices Rank Among The EU’s Highest

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 6, 2026

Electricity prices for a defined group of non-household consumers in Cyprus reached €0.23 per kilowatt-hour in the first half of 2026, placing the country among the most expensive in the EU, according to Eurostat.

The rate matched Italy and exceeded the EU average of €0.18. Ireland recorded the highest price at €0.27 per kilowatt-hour.

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The figures cover non-household consumers with annual electricity consumption of between 500 and 2,000 megawatt-hours, rather than all businesses or households.

EU Electricity Prices Continued To Fall

Across the EU, average prices for this consumer group declined by 2% compared with the second half of 2025 and were 5.4% lower year on year.

The lowest rates were recorded in Finland (€0.09 per kWh) and Sweden (€0.12), followed by Denmark, Spain and Portugal, all at €0.13.

Prices Fell In Most Member States

Electricity prices declined year on year in 19 EU countries during the first half of 2026. Luxembourg recorded the largest fall, at 23.8%, followed by Czechia (11.9%) and Greece (11.8%).

Prices increased in eight member states, led by Sweden (18.8%), Finland (18.7%) and Bulgaria (14.2%). Despite the sharp increases, Finland and Sweden continued to have the lowest electricity prices in the bloc.