Tougher sentences for animal cruelty approved in Cyprus
Animal abusers in Cyprus will now face far stiffer penalties, after parliament approved a new law aimed at strengthening the island’s animal welfare framework.
The bill, proposed by Disy ...
North introduces lengthy sentences for animal cruelty
A new list of harsher sentences for crimes against animals appeared in the north’s official gazette, paving the way for those found guilty of crimes against animals to receive ...
Animal abuse cases on the rise in Cyprus
The number of animal abuse cases has increased notably within recent years, police spokesperson Nicoleta Tyrimou has announced on behalf of the animal police department.
In 2024, 150 incidents of animal abuse ...
Animals poisoned by illegal pesticide allegedly imported from north
Recent reports of animals being poisoned by the illegal pesticide methomyl have sparked concern among animal lovers and rights advocates.
Methomyl has been banned in Cyprus since 2008 after being withdrawn ...
MPs discuss stricter penalties for animal abuse
A country’s index of civilisation is found in the way its people treat animals, Disy MP Savia Orphanidou said on Wednesday after a House environment committee meeting that discussed ...
One released, three bailed over fatal shooting of 16 Karpasia donkeys
One suspect was released without charge and the other three were bailed on Wednesday in the case of the fatal shooting of 16 donkeys in Karpasia.
All four men were brought ...
Four serious incidents of animal cruelty in the past month
The environment and animal welfare commissioner has expressed her concern over the recent increase in animal abuse cases in Cyprus.
“There was an unfortunate increase of serious animal abuse incidents, ...
Arrested man accused of animal cruelty set free
A 61-year-old man arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty was released on Tuesday with no charges.
The man was questioned and released, in connection with a case involving a dog ...
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Second arrest made in Peyia animal cruelty case
A 61-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the ongoing investigation into an animal cruelty case in Peyia, Paphos.
According to assistant police director of operations in Paphos, ...
Paphos woman who put dog in bin remanded
A 30-year-old woman who stands accused of having put a dog in a rubbish bin appeared in court in Paphos on Saturday and was handed a 24-hour remand.
The woman ...
Birds poisoned in Nicosia, Green party charges
The Green party on Sunday charged that dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them.
“This is a crime of huge proportions. Some may not ...
Cat abuse in school reported to education ministry
The education ministry has ordered an investigation into the beheading and butchering of a cat, which was allegedly kicked around a school, the Animal Party said on Tuesday.
Describing a ...
Man arrested in north after killing cat and sharing grotesque picture to social media
A 43-year-old man was arrested in the north on Sunday after killing a cat and sharing a grotesque picture of the cat he had just killed to his social media.
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Brown bears kept illegally in Nicosia – report
Two brown bears are being kept illegally in a Nicosia-based pet store, according to a complaint by animal welfare organisations.
The case has been reported to the veterinary services, vice-chair ...
Man charged after dog dies in illegal trap
A 56-year-old man charged for the death of a dog after it was stuck in a trap was released under certain conditions, it emerged on Thursday.
Paphos police spokesman Michalis ...
Kitten found beheaded at Yeri cemetery
State policies must protect animals, the Green party said on Saturday after unknown culprits allegedly beheaded a cat from the Yeri cemetery cat sanctuary and placed its head at the ...
Police question man who dragged dog behind vehicle
A 70-year-old man that tied a dog to the back of a vehicle and dragged it along a road is expected to be arrested and released, police said on Saturday, ...
Uproar over animal cruelty
The incident of a dog that was tied to a vehicle and dragged across the concrete road by an unidentified man in Nicosia on Friday has caused uproar on social ...
Animal abuse claim filed after chicken spotted tied and held by wings at football match
The animal party is filing an animal abuse claim with police on Sunday, after images surfaced of a chicken dressed in Omonia colours at a match the day before.
According ...
Agriculture minister hits back over animal cruelty claims
The agriculture ministry on Tuesday defended its actions over animal welfare, saying that concerns by the Cyprus Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA) were understandable but completely ...
Current government has provided no solution for animal cruelty: CSPCA
The current government is completing its term without any solution to the issue of animal protection, the Cyprus Cyprus Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA) said on ...
Cases of animal cruelty show ‘frightening’ increase
Since the beginning of the year, the Animal Police investigated 57 criminal cases, head of the department Vyron Vyronos said on Sunday.
He said the number of cases of animal cruelty ...
Dog shot and killed in Ormidia
A dog was shot and killed in Ormidia on Tuesday morning, with the owner filing an official complaint to the police.
According to what the owner told the police, the ...
Cat found riddled with pellets, now blind
Animal Party Cyprus has called on the chief of police to look into whether owners of firearms in Kakopetria area have permits, after a recent incident where a cat was ...