#Environment

Fifteen vultures from Spain arrived in Cyprus on Friday, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus said. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to save Cyprus’ critically endangered griffon vulture population, with ...

A new public water cooler offering free, and chilled water has been installed along the Pedieos River, marking a step forward in efforts to promote sustainability and reduce single-use plastics ...

The Forestry Department responded to Cyfield Construction on Friday amid an ongoing dispute over the terminated contract for the Akamas road network upgrade project. In a written statement, the government ...

Environmental organisations Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus found on Tuesday that a wind farm in Kellia state forest in Larnaca, which had been put on hold by the Environment Department ...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday that those responsible for any offences found related to issues caused during the roadworks in the Akamas National Forest Park (NFP) will be ...

Cyprus’ citrus trees may be wiped out if a sap-sucking bug thought to have found its way to the island last year through compost in travellers’ luggage, becomes infected with ...

Cyprus leads in the use of poisoned baits compared to other countries, with alarming incidents recorded throughout 2023, according to a BirdLife Cyprus and game and fauna service announcement. During the ...

The construction of a windfall farm in Larnaca violates environmental protection conditions, two NGOs charged on Tuesday.In a joint statement BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria described the construction at ...

Environmental organisations on Friday reported ongoing construction of a wind farm in the Kelli Natura 2000 area, despite the fact that key permits are still pending re-evaluation. Terra Cypria and BirdLife ...

Wolves in Europe will be less protected from hunting from 2025, after a majority of European countries on Tuesday accepted a proposal to downgrade their status due to their growing number ...

A question and answer session with Founder and CEO of City Friends Club, Anna Gubareva What specific projects and initiatives does City Friends Club plan to implement in Larnaca and ...

Markings will be placed on a total of 12.5 kilometres of overhead power lines, with the aim of reducing the number of birds flying into them and being killed, ornithological charity ...

What they are, why we should care and what we can do about the problems they cause The term invasive alien species (IAS) is used to describe organisms that are ...

The Environment Department confirmed on Friday that works have been carried out with heavy vehicles on the beach of Pyrgos in Limassol, resulting in extensive impact on the sand dunes ...

The last remaining sand dunes in Cyprus are quietly being destroyed by unauthorised development activities, environmentalists warned on Monday. Excavators first entered the coastal site in Limassol, located between Governor’...

Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou on Thursday called for a ban on the construction of buildings within 100 metres of the coast. Speaking at a conference organised by the environment department, she ...

A tree-planting project aiming to plant 400 trees and enhance biodiversity through the construction of stone terraces at Cape Greco national forest park was announced by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou on ...

Pollution from the Dhekelia power station has exceeded prescribed limits to an alarming degree month after month, data charts released by the environment department revealed on Friday. Emissions of nitrogen ...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said “immediate, medium term and long term” measures are being taken to address the island’s serious water shortage on Monday. Speaking on CyBC’s morning ...

The first ‘Green Kiosks in Cyprus were inaugurated on Friday, with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou saying they will not only serve as waste collection points, but will also “raise public ...

The agriculture and environment ministry has dismissed a report by Politico regarding the waste scandal at Pentakomo in Limassol, saying that it contains “inaccuracies”. “The owner of the Pentakomo waste ...

By Anastasia Korae Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. These efforts ...

The hazelnut forest near the Nicosia district village of Alona may “totally collapse” if measures are not taken to ward against threats to its ecological balance. Following a meeting at ...

A large private house, currently embroiled in controversy over its legality and environmental impact, is being constructed on an expired building permit and is closer to the Kryos Potamos river ...