Animal police unit ‘a good start’
The animal police unit may be small, but it is a good start for Cyprus, officer in charge Vyronas Vyronos said on Wednesday in response to the Green party’s ...
The joys and trials of an animal lover
The outspoken woman seen on Facebook near the flames of the recent large fire tells THEO PANAYIDES about the dire situation facing stray animals in Cyprus
The pictures were shared ...
Freedom day for dozens of birds at wildlife centre
Dozens of birds were released back into the wild on Thursday after receiving treatment for various injuries at the Athalassa wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre.
Approximately 70 birds were released at 8...
€10,000 given to each animal shelter
The government will grant €10,000 to each animal shelter to help them upgrade to meet the minimum specifications set by law, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Thursday
Kadis said the ...
Discussion underway to restrict use of lead in hunting ammo
At least 135 million birds are currently at risk of lead poisoning throughout the EU
Consultations are underway in view of EU moves to restrict the use of lead in ammunition ...
Creation of animal police unit welcomed (Updated)
MPs have given the green light to the establishment of a dedicated police unit to handle cases of animal cruelty in what they said marked a step forward for animal ...
Step forward for animal welfare unit in national guard
The Animal Party and the defence ministry discussed the implementation of a scheme to provide a special unit for animal welfare in the national guard, the party said on Friday.
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Flamingo shot in leg, wing and eye
A flamingo has been rescued and is being nursed back to health after it was found suffering from serious injuries after being shot.
The injured bird was found at Paralimni ...
Dozen cats found beaten to death in Larnaca
Twelve cats have been found brutally beaten to death and the incident has been reported to the police by the CopsCats animal welfare group.
The group said the dead cats ...