River park proposed to take in Goudi, Chrysochou and Holi
A project to create a linear park along the bed of the Chrysochou river is being promoted, according to Paphos District Officer Mary Lambrou. The...
Environment
UN chief laments ‘naked greed’ of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the U.N. General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming, and the U.N. Secretary-General...
How individuals with Alzheimer’s disease benefit from the healing power of nature and social permaculture
By Olivia Skordi September is recognised as the month of Alzheimer’s, with September 21 dedicated as an awareness day of Alzheimer’s disease, targeting communities to...
Larnaca municipality to introduce pay as you throw scheme
Larnaca municipality said on Tuesday it will introduce a Pay as You Throw waste management programme. The announcement came as the municipality, which now encompasses...
Armonia beach certified as ‘plastic-free’
In a significant step towards combating plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly tourism, Limassol’s Armonia beach received official recognition as the fifth plastic-free beach in Cyprus...
Greta Thunberg charged again for disobeying police order
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was charged with disobeying a police order on Friday, less than two months after she was convicted and fined for...
Solution found for Pentakomo waste treatment plant
A solution seems to have been found for the waste treatment plant in Pentakomo, the nine communities of Vasiliko announced on Friday, a day after...
Art shows are back
The September What’s On agenda is quickly filling up with new art exhibitions in galleries all around the island. A handful of art shows have...
Fly responsibly? The only way to fly responsibly right now is not to fly
When Dutch airline KLM launched adverts urging customers to “fly responsibly” and think about the environmental impact before booking a flight, it said it was...
‘Citizens’ science against littering: the example of #Potavristou’
By Xenia Loizidou September is the month of #potavristou! Every year since September of 2019, AKTI organises the action #potavristou. It’s simple: every person or...
