Environment

Britain’s David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world’s most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will ...

Five environmental organisations have called on President Nikos Christodoulides to make clear commitments towards protecting the environment – as outlined in his governance programme – following events unfolding in Akamas. In a ...

When the Strait of Hormuz closed, it did not just raise the price of petrol. It revealed the hidden energy bill of every meal on every table By Nicolas Netien ...

A collective system to manage tobacco products with filters, in a move aimed at reducing the environmental impact caused by discarded cigarette butts was granted to CPC Rethink Filters Ltd ...

A network of ten meteorological stations to collect crucial data for the development of targeted services for the agricultural sector is being set up in Cyprus, part of a project ...

Cyprus has the highest rate of food waste in the EU, producing 286kg of food waste per person according to a Eurostat survey (2023). Reducing and managing food waste is a ...

The Mediterranean Sea has always been more than a stretch of water. As a cradle of civilisation and a source of food, jobs and identity for the people who live ...

Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday. “Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level ...

A showcase is about to open in downtown Nicosia, turning a garden into a green exhibition space. Presented by D6:EU, Exposition presents works by artists Christina Zampoulaki and Caterina ...

Surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems will no longer be written off following a unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday. The decision partially accepts a referral by President ...

Three environmental organisations on Wednesday accused the government of sidestepping legally binding conditions for the protection of the Akamas peninsula, warning that planned works on a key road risk further ...

By Maria Constantinou Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus ...

The coastline in Oroklini is facing significant erosion, Oroklini deputy mayor Neophytos Fakonti and Larnaca technical services head Neophytoula Angelidou said on Tuesday. “There are problems with beach erosion, as ...

Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and ...

At 16.6 bottles per capita, Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest use of plastic bottles in the EU, data published on Thursday. The European Commission’s first ...

Opposition party Akel on Thursday condemned the holding of a military exercise by the National Guard during the same day. “Akamas is one of the most important natural heritage areas ...

A powerful call for coordinated climate action, grounded in science, innovation, and regional cooperation, was delivered from Nicosia during the international conference “Climate Action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle ...

By Myrto Skouroupathi Energy poverty is defined as the inability of a household to access essential energy services, such as heating, cooling and electricity, required for a decent standard of ...

Cyprus used a conference held under its presidency of the Council of the European Union on April 8 and 9 to adopt the Nicosia Call for Action, a statement urging stronger regional ...

In Cyprus, the climate crisis is no longer something we meet in reports about the future. We meet it in shrinking water reservoirs, punishing electricity bills and a transport system ...

BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and Opok on Friday sharply criticised the agriculture ministry’s handling of environmental violations in Akamas, following a meeting with the ministry’s director-general for the ...

Recent rainfall and increased inflows into dams in Paphos district have improved the outlook for water supply, offering authorities valuable time to implement long-term measures, the head of the Paphos ...

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday. Greek authorities have recovered the ...

Delays in processing the appeal against ongoing works at Pentakomo port may lead to irreversible damages to the environment, Birdlife Cyprus warned on Tuesday. “When a case is dealt with ...